Friday, October 3, 2025

Time capsule buried at new cinema site

A time capsule has been buried at the site of the new Savoy Cinema in Gainsborough.

This event marks a significant milestone in the ongoing Levelling Up project, aimed at revitalising the local area and fostering community spirit.

The time capsule contains a collection of items that reflect the vibrant history and future aspirations of Gainsborough. Contributions include letters from students at Parish Church C of E Primary School and Aegir Specialist Academy, thoughtfully crafted newspaper article templates titled ‘Letters from 2025’, and a variety of photographs and information about key local landmarks.

Cllr Trevor Young, leader of West Lindsey District Council, who helped bury the capsule with Wayne Gregory, Savoy operations manager, said: “The burial of this time capsule is a symbolic act that connects our past, present, and future. It reflects the community’s collective effort to build a brighter future for Gainsborough, while ensuring our rich heritage continues to be remembered.”

Sally Grindrod-Smith, director of planning, regeneration and communities at West Lindsey District Council, said: “We were thrilled to be joined by pupils from Gainsborough’s Parish Church C of E Primary School, andAegir Specialist Academy, Gainsborough who were excited to have their work included within the time capsule and was great to hear their enthusiasm for seeing a movie at the new cinema this summer.

“Our thanks go out to the Gelder Group, who helped the ceremony go to plan and who have been supportive throughout and have been instrumental in enabling the cinema project to come to fruition.”

Headteacher of Gainsborough’s Parish Church C of E Primary School, Theresa Peacock, said: “We think it’s fantastic that in 50 years’ time that someone will have an insight into what life was like for our children here at Gainsborough Parish.”

Gelder Group CEO Steve Gelder MBE FCGI said: “It’s an honour for Gelder Group to be playing a part in the transformation of Gainsborough through the construction of the new Savoy Cinema.

“The burial of the time capsule is a brilliant initiative that connects the past, present, and future of this vibrant town. Seeing local school pupils get involved is particularly inspiring — they are the next generation of community leaders, and it’s fitting that their voices will be heard many years from now.

“We’re proud to support West Lindsey District Council and the Levelling Up project in creating a legacy that the whole town can be proud of.”

 

Image credit: West Lindsey District Council

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