In 1973, the Ramgarhia Sabha, Southall acquired the Salvation Army Hall at 159 The Broadway, renaming it Ramgarhia Hall. This venue has played an essential role in the local community by providing a range of facilities for young people, including martial arts and table tennis training, and by serving as a site for social and cultural gatherings.
Throughout the years, Ramgarhia Hall has been utilised for a variety of purposes. Notably, in the late 1970s, it offered overnight accommodation to a large group of marchers who travelled from Scotland to raise awareness of rising unemployment. Furthermore, the hall hosted the first International Punjabi Conference in 1980, showcasing fine arts and literature. This significant event contributed to the promotion of Punjabi language teaching in schools across Britain.
This information is drawn from the book “Treasures of Sikh Faith.”
