RISC- Reading International Solidarity Centre

RISC- Reading International Solidarity Centre - Community hub, cafe bar and fair trade shop

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35-39 London Street
London Street
Reading
England
RG1 4PS

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0118 958 6692

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Reading International Solidarity Centre -RISC description

Community Hall / Business Meeting Rooms / Training Rooms

Medium (1-150)

RISC is a community hub based in London Street, a stone's throw away from Reading's main riverside shopping area, The Oracle. We have five rooms for hire seven days a week, suitable for meetings, conferences and training. The Centre is also home to our our Global Refills Shop and our fair trade World Shop. NB due to Covid our Global Cafe Bar is currently closed and we aren't taking bookings for parties or music nights.

Venue suitability

This venue is suitable for the following uses:

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Venue facilities

10 spaces

Within 400 metres

Yes

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Yes - Small - tea/coffee only

12 rectangle tables

100 chairs

Other venue facilities

Yes

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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.

A large, bright space with a sprung maple floor, spotlights. Ideal for conferences, training events and parties.
Size: 1000 sq feet
Seats: 100 theatre style/175 standing function
Features: Two flipchart stands, staging blocks/wall-mounted screen for projection Induction Loop

Capacity

As meeting room:

100

As theatre:

100

For dancing:

175

For a reception:

100

17m x 6m

Yes

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A carpeted room off the main foyer suitable for small meetings or as a breakout room in conjunction with the Conference Hall. Door access to Meeting Room 2.
Size: 275 sq feet
Seats: 12 boardroom style
Features: flipchart stand / whiteboard / fixed screen for projection

Capacity

As meeting room:

12

4m x 7m

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A carpeted room suitable for small meetings or as a breakout room. Door access to Meeting Room 1.
Size: 175 sq feet
Seats: 8 boardroom style +5 informally
Features: flipchart stand / white wall for projection

Capacity

As meeting room:

8

2m x 7m

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A light and airy space with a stripped pine floor, featuring stone archways recycled from Reading Abbey hence, it has also come to be known as ‘The Stones Room’. It is suitable for meetings, training or as a breakout room. Door access to the Conference Hall.
Size: 375 sq feet
Seats: 20 boardroom style/30 theatre style
Features: flipchartstand/white wall for projection

Capacity

As meeting room:

20

As theatre:

30

For a reception:

20

12m x 4m

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Yes

A multi purpose space which can be hired in conjunction with a small kitchen area.
Idea for small meetings, informal drop-ins, healthy eating/ cookery

Capacity

As meeting room:

12

For dining:

16

3m x 5m

Yes