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A cinema in Blackwood is planning a special screening for homeless people in their town.

A special showing of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will be held at Maxime Cinema on January 9.

Jenna Curtis, 32, runs Blackwood Arts Academy along with Peter Karrie.

She and other volunteers have already gathered donations of essential items like hats, gloves, sleeping bags and toiletries.

A collection was held in the town, supported by Zoe Hammond, Blackwood Town Council and Betty’s Boutique, where more than 600 items were donated.

Items included donations of a microwave, DVDs and a television for a shelter which runs at church halls in the area.

But they decided that wasn’t enough and wanted to give something extra.

Jenna approached the cinema and was delighted when they agreed to show the JK Rowling film in a special showing.

Guests will also get a free drink and popcorn.

She said: “I did offer to buy 20 tickets for a regular screening but they went away and came back and said we could have the private screening on January 9.

“It’s brilliant - it’s a great way to give back to those who are less fortunate.”

But now Jenna needs a little more help to get the scheme off the ground. She needs to find some dog sitters to take two of the rough sleepers’ pets while they’re at the cinema - or they won’t go.

She said; “The cinema won’t let in dogs so we’re trying to find someone to look after them.”

General Manager Steven Anquetil said they were delighted to help.

“We wanted to help because it’s a local cause and Peter Karrie helped to open the cinema, so it was only right of us.