Temporary closure

Sun Street Community Centre will be closed from 24th November 2019. Your new improved centre will re-open in June 2020. 

You can access BFfC Children’s Centre activities at Central Library. See the full line up of activities on Facebook. 

When it re-opens, Sun Street will continue to offer all of its popular services, as well as Children’s Centre programmes, adult learning, crèche provision and other community activities, supporting people of all ages.

The project to renovate Sun Street will result in additional community space and a more comprehensive range of Children’s Centre services delivered by Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC).

The extensive internal alterations will create rooms for health visiting, maternity services seven days a week, a new office and extra children’s play areas.

Other improvements will include a new play garden, refurbished toilets, new storage areas, better heating and improved kitchen facilities.

Improvements will also be made to the car park and an outdoor tap will be installed for the community garden. 

We have carefully designed all the changes to create a centre fit for the purpose of the local community.

How to find us

Sun Street Centre is situation in East Reading just off Cemetery Junction and is easily accessible from the centre of Reading (approximately 10  minutes by bus). The nearest bus routes are: Number 13, 14 & 17 which provide a regular service throughout the day. The Number 17 offers a 24/7 service. The bus stop you need to use is called Cemetery Junction.

Please note: if you choose to travel by car, there is very limited parking available at the centre due to its location, therefore we advise travelling by bus or getting a taxi.

Supporting information

Some events may need you to send in extra information. Please see the list below:

• Evidence of Public Liability Insurance at a minimum indemnity of £5million
• A copy of your safeguarding policy if you are running activities for people under 19
• A food hygiene certificate if you plan to serve food to the public
• If you are planning to sell alcohol at your event, you need to obtain a Temporary Events Notice
• A copy of your adults safeguarding policy if you are running sessions which may have vulnerable adults attending

For further details or queries, please contact the Lettings Team who will be able to advise accordingly.

Make an enquiry

If you are interested in hiring the venue, please complete the Community centre hire enquiry form and a member of the Lettings Team will contact you within 72 hours.