Angela Johnson is bidding adieu to her long-held position as senior manager at Cleethorpes’ Parkway Cinema following an astonishing 21 years of service. Affectionately dubbed the ‘queen of the cinema’, her retirement heralds the close of a chapter for the popular local cinema. The venue has not only become a cultural central point for Cleethorpes, but also for many attendees from across Lincolnshire. Angela’s passion and steadfast dedication have transformed the cinema into a favoured hotspot for family outings and film connoisseurs in the vicinity. Reflecting on her rewarding stint at the cinema, Angela claimed, ‘This chapter may be concluding, but the friendships will continue.’ This sentiment effectively highlights the meaningful relationships she fostered over her two-decade tenure. Angela’s retirement is set to leave a marked void in the hearts of those who have had the privilege to encounter her warmth and commitment.
Based on original reporting by www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk, this story was subsequently adapted by The Lincoln Post.