THE Torch Theatre, Milford Haven, has been selected as the first prize winner in the most accessible cinema award by Pembrokeshire Access Group as part of the Community Voice Planning Together Project. The event, held at the Withybush Pavilion in Haverfordwest was a celebration of disability-friendly attractions across the county.

“We strive to make the Torch Theatre accessible to all members of our community; it’s fantastic that this award recognises our efforts. We are now introducing relaxed performances both in our cinema and theatre programme, this is ideal for children with autism but open to anyone.

“We have a programme of dance classes for people suffering from Parkinson and strokes, we will provide signed and described performances of our own shows this year but we are also aware that more can be done and we can never become complacent,” said Peter Doran, the artistic director at the Torch Theatre.

Hosted by BBC presenter Jamie Owen, and supported by the Big Lottery Fund, the awards night took place on Thursday, May 18, and featured a Q&A session with local decision makers.