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prettyxcool
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- Preferred Cinemas: Prefer all Central London, then Islington, Notting Hill, Whiteleys, Shepherd's Bush, Westfield, Holloway, Swiss Cottage, Clapham, WIQ, Greenwich 02, Surrey Quays, Fulham.
- Location: London
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by prettyxcool » Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:39 pm
tilly wrote:apparently they can charge as most of the shops are doing that in croydon.

Really, that is confusing when it says free!

Member No. 17 of the "100 free films in 2019" club. 50 seen so far
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2018 - 100 seen (9 premieres/Press) Also 2 Opera, 1 Netfix, 15 theatres, 2 concerts, 1 ballet)
2017 - 106 seen
2016 - 116 seen
2015 - 120 seen (16 premieres, 2 Gala Screenings). Also 3 theatres/shows, 2 concerts
2014 - 132 seen (26 premieres and 7 Gala Screenings). Also 18 misc. free events/concerts
2013 - 115 Seen (12 premieres). Also 6 theatres/shows, 5 concerts
2012 - 118 seen (23 premieres). Also 12 theatres/shows.
2011 - 133 seen
2010 - 105 seen
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valda
- 8 1/2

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- Preferred Cinemas: Westfield, Shepherds Bush,Central London, Swiss Cottage most London ones really
- Location: london
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by valda » Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:40 pm
tilly wrote:apparently they can charge as most of the shops are doing that in croydon.

I wonder if The Standard know?
preferred locations Shepherds Bush, Westfield, Notting Hill, Central London, Wimbledon, Islington, Wandsworth thanks

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tilly
- 9 1/2 Weeks

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- Preferred Cinemas: Beckenham,croydon grants, central london,streatham, Wimbledon, shepherds bush,
- Location: London
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by tilly » Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:44 pm
Tell me about it and don't really understand it especially when it says free on the paper. Thank god my oh works in central london.
What will you do if you pxc?
Member 64 of the "100 free films in 2013" club. 25 seen 75 to go
Member 64 of the "100 free films in 2012" club. 27 seen 73 to go
Member 66 of the "100 free films in 2011" club. 24 seen 76 to go
Cinema preferences: beckenham, croydon grants, central London
streatham, Wimbledon, O2
and at as a last resort wandsworth and shepherds bush
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a_person
- 8 1/2

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- Preferred Cinemas: West India Quays,Cineworld Greenwich, Vue Stratford Westfield then Central London.
- Location: London
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by a_person » Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:47 pm
I don't think so. You can't charge for something that says free in capital letters. I'm sure that's against trading standards. Better ask the lawyer.

Member No. 2 of the "100 free films in 2015" club. 3 seen, 97 to go!
Realistic target: 5
Preferred cinema list:
1) Cineworld: West India Quays or Greenwich, 02, Vue Westfield - Stratford City or Picturehouse Stratford
2) Picturehouse Greenwich
3) Any central London cinema including Islington (excluding Shepherd's Bush, and Whiteleys unless it's some super duper cool film)
4) Odeon Greenwich or Odeon Surrey Quays
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tilly
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by tilly » Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:53 pm
But if whsmith are selling it along with other retailers then it is probably not illegal!
Member 64 of the "100 free films in 2013" club. 25 seen 75 to go
Member 64 of the "100 free films in 2012" club. 27 seen 73 to go
Member 66 of the "100 free films in 2011" club. 24 seen 76 to go
Cinema preferences: beckenham, croydon grants, central London
streatham, Wimbledon, O2
and at as a last resort wandsworth and shepherds bush
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a_person
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by a_person » Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:56 pm
My WH Smith doesn't sell it. And I'm sure if you call the manager of the branch and highlight the fact that this will be posted on public forums about their ethics of selling free papers then you'll walk out with the paper for free.
I guess if it doesn't say "Not for resale" then perhaps they'll have a leg to stand on. Still disagree in selling free things.

Member No. 2 of the "100 free films in 2015" club. 3 seen, 97 to go!
Realistic target: 5
Preferred cinema list:
1) Cineworld: West India Quays or Greenwich, 02, Vue Westfield - Stratford City or Picturehouse Stratford
2) Picturehouse Greenwich
3) Any central London cinema including Islington (excluding Shepherd's Bush, and Whiteleys unless it's some super duper cool film)
4) Odeon Greenwich or Odeon Surrey Quays
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Sunny Saver
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- Preferred Cinemas: Islington Vue, Holloway, Central London
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by Sunny Saver » Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:02 pm
A_HOODIE IF YOUR SISTER PHONES TO SHOUT AT YOU, GET A PIECE OF PAPER RUSTLE IT BY THE PHONE AND SAY 'THE LINE'S BAD, I CAN'T HEAR YOU!' I've no idea why I decided to format that as huge, but since I started, I'd thought I'd finish.
pxc: you've seen 10 films already?!

I thought I was doing well with three. BTW, I wrote that earlier post before I saw you... I'm not going mad :)!
Tilly: did Isobel see Tangled in 3D? Have you got her a pair of baby 3D glasses?!

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a_person
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by a_person » Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:05 pm
lol I wore my hood in living memory of you today when I went to the post office and then to Tesco.
Don't worry, I b*ght her a packet of crunchie and she shut up.
So where have you been ss? Why the secrecy? New lover, eh?
Member No. 2 of the "100 free films in 2015" club. 3 seen, 97 to go!
Realistic target: 5
Preferred cinema list:
1) Cineworld: West India Quays or Greenwich, 02, Vue Westfield - Stratford City or Picturehouse Stratford
2) Picturehouse Greenwich
3) Any central London cinema including Islington (excluding Shepherd's Bush, and Whiteleys unless it's some super duper cool film)
4) Odeon Greenwich or Odeon Surrey Quays
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Sunny Saver
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by Sunny Saver » Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:07 pm
a_person wrote:lol I wore my hood in living memory of you today when I went to the post office and then to Tesco.
Don't worry, I b*ght her a packet of crunchie and she shut up.
So where have you been ss? Why the secrecy? New lover, eh?
Dunno where I've been, had a bit of RSI from t*tting around on tinter too much, so not using lappie much.
Did you stick the Crunchie in her mouth length ways up?

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tilly
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by tilly » Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:09 pm
Wondered where you were? lots of sighting of you but none were online.
so is your wrist better?
Isabel was at home with my mum when I went to the cinema though should think about getting her 3d glasses

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Member 64 of the "100 free films in 2013" club. 25 seen 75 to go
Member 64 of the "100 free films in 2012" club. 27 seen 73 to go
Member 66 of the "100 free films in 2011" club. 24 seen 76 to go
Cinema preferences: beckenham, croydon grants, central London
streatham, Wimbledon, O2
and at as a last resort wandsworth and shepherds bush