Providing support and social activities for people living with sight loss since 1883

We are a charitable association offering services to the visually impaired in Reading Berkshire UK.

A group from Young at Heart enjoying lunch out at the Goring and Streatley Golf Club

Photo featuring Tony with Jane, followed by Liz with Lisa and Hillary and behind them the main group

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Hall Hire

Income from hall hire helps to fund our valuable work supporting people living with sight loss.

Hall hire

Walford Hall is located in Central Reading, close to train stations and bus routes. There is parking on site for up to five cars, with parking for up to two hours allowed on Carey Street. The nearest public car park is at Broad Street Mall. The main hall has a maximum capacity of 75 Please note this is calculated on standard capacity. Please seek advice on Covid-safe capacity for your event. The hall has 20 tables and 46 chairs available for hirers to use. Hirers have access to our kitchen at no extra charge. Walford Hall is not licensed for public entertainment or the sale of alcohol. If you wish to play recorded music in the hall please inform us at the time of booking so we can ensure that it is within the terms of our music license.

Charges:

Standard Hall Hire is £18 / hr Monday – Thursday and until 5pm on Friday; £20 / hr Friday evening and at weekends. The minimum hire period is two hours.
please read the Walford Hall Standard conditions of Hire. before making a booking enquiry and then contact us .

If you are a charity based in Reading Borough please quote your charity number with your enquiry: we aim to offer discounted rates as part of our commitment to the local voluntary sector.

Office Rental

We are seeking a charity or community groups to rent our first floor offices. Rent is negotiable and includes guaranteed hours of use of the main hall and associated facilities.
To enquire about availability of our office space, Please contact us .

Contact details

Reading Association for the Blind (RAB)
Walford Hall
Carey Street
Reading
RG1 7JS

Phone: 0118 957 2960
enquiries at RAB
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