text: Mothers and babies have been banned from special screenings at an independent cinema after staff became fed up with clearing away dirty nappies and oversized prams. The manager of The Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, cancelled the regular Tuesday baby matinees due to a combination of 'whingeing, bitching, snitching and the law'. James Hannaway, who restored and reopened the traditional cinema in 2004, announced the decision on the company's website. Scroll down for video . Ban: James Hannaway, manager of Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted, has banned babies from special screenings . He explained that the special screenings, which were introduced in 2007 after complaints over babies being allowed to all matinees, were to allow parents to enjoy adult films with their children. Mr Hannaway said he was fed up with the whingeing from those attending the screenings without babies, even though they declared they 'might contain babies'. 'Rex staff have enjoyed collecting still-warm nappies from under tables, and who put up with difficult first time mothers with armoured tanks (prams) and a not always helpful attitude as they spread everything from the tank everywhere,' he said. And Mr Hannaway also claimed that the cinema has been forced to reconsider over the ratings on the Tuesday films. He said: 'Those who threatened us with the authorities if little-faces turn up in prams for a 15 certificate. Clearly babies of 0 to six months are under 15. 'Thank you for such moral vigilance. There's only so much whingeing, bitching and snitching from all sides one can take. Eight years of it is enough.' Screenings: He says he has cancelled the baby matinees (stock image) due to 'whingeing, bitching, snitching and the law' The issue had been picked up by members of the public, including Teresa Boad, who wrote on social media that she had 'complained about this a few years ago'. Some have been left disappointed by the ban, blaming other parents. Gillian Walters said: 'Shame how some spoil it for others leaving dirty nappies under tables is disgusting.' Clare Ball posted on the cinema's Facebook page: 'Very, very, very sad to see Tuesday matinee times have changed to 2pm, see you in a few years when I no longer have school runs in the afternoon.' The 1930s original Art Deco cinema has one screen in its proscenium and was described by Visit the Chilterns tourist site as 'possibly Britain's most beautiful cinema'. It opened on May 9, 1938, with Heidi starring Shirley Temple and in the early 1970s the balcony was boxed off to create two screens in the upper circle. The proscenium was soon closed and turned into a bingo hall while films still played in the smaller upstairs screen. On February 28, 1988, the cinema was closed and it would be 30 years before a film would be projected onto the screen. Beautiful: The 1930s original Art Deco cinema has one screen in its proscenium and was described by Visit the Chilterns tourist site as 'possibly Britain's most beautiful cinema' After its revival in 2004, complete with large, comfy seats and a full wine and snack menu, it has received great plaudits and opens with new titles most days and nights. The cinema claims to follow a simple formula involving 'civilised and enticing surroundings' with a 'warm atmosphere'. They also boast of cheap tickets and don't sell popcorn or hotdogs. Downstairs, in the stalls, are big red, swivel chairs at small, round, candlelit tables, with white tablecloths to the floor. Guest speakers over the years have included Martin Freeman, Imelda Saunton and Judy Dench among dozens of other familiar faces. From April babies are banned for, among other things, being under age. Not an easy decision. Here’s why: Matinees included babies from the outset in 2005. The experiment proved difficult, too many complaints. so late in 2007 we had to restrict babies to Tuesdays only. It was included in the programme for young mums & dads to enjoy their first six months of bewilderment with a popular grown-up film at the Rex. Here, for a few short hours, they could be reminded that the world they had left was still here. It became, a meeting place, an escape into the latest films everybody (else) was talking about. Now, due to a combination of whingeing, bitching, snitching and the law, it is over. Whingeing: some without babies, upstairs would rarely miss the chance to complain, even though Tuesdays matinees declare 'might contain babies' and DO, DOES, DID! Bitching: as above but with the added missionary misery of Rex staff, who have enjoyed collecting still-warm nappies from under tables, and who put up with difficult first time mothers with armoured tanks (prams) and a not always helpful attitude as they spread everything from the tank, everywhere. Snitching: Those who threatened us with the Authorities if little-faces turn up in prams for a 15 certificate. Clearly babies 0to6 months are under 15. Thank you for such moral vigilance. There’s only so much whingeing bitching and snitching from all sides, one can take. Eight years of it is enough. Finally, the Law, with little to resemble intelligence, decrees: only 12A, PG, U Certs with little or no adult bite, can be screened when babies are present. Sorry babies and parents your time is up. However, Saturday kids matinees are always under Certificate 15. So providing you can resist all of the headings above, take your warm nappies etc home, and leave the tanks outside, you’re welcome. All matinees will start at 2pm.
target: Manager of Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted cancelled regular baby matinees .
  James Hannaway, restored 1930s cinema in 2004, explained reasons online .
  He said staff were fed up with 'whingeing, bitching, snitching and the law'
  Mr Hannaway also claimed they had been forced to reconsider film ratings .