Event recap
Community Boutique opening day
Our Community Boutique opened its doors in Sheerwater, with a ribbon cutting, a full house of neighbours and rails ready for their first visitors.
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Sheerwater Nursery, Blackmore Crescent, Sheerwater, Woking GU21 5NZ
What a day. Our Community Boutique opened its doors in Sheerwater, and it happened because of the people who showed up for it — with their time, their donations and their encouragement.
The ribbon was cut by Matin Vodden from Foodwise, who have given us this space completely free of charge so the boutique can run for the benefit of the community. We are genuinely grateful; without that generosity, none of this would have been possible.
“It was a great pleasure to attend the opening of the Community Boutique in Sheerwater. This is a fantastic initiative by Khala’s Ventures, bringing valuable support and opportunities to the local community. Initiatives like this help bring people together, support those who need it, and make our community stronger.”
From skills, to opportunity, to community
Khala’s Ventures exists so that local women can earn, learn and lead in their own community. Our khalas work from their own kitchens and their own hands, and what that work builds goes straight back into Woking.
The Community Boutique is the newest part of that story — a place where useful things find a second life and the money raised stays local.
What you will find inside
Everything is good-quality, carefully checked pre-loved stock at modest community prices, so families can shop with dignity and nothing useful goes to waste.
- Asian clothing — embroidered suits, kurtas, dupattas and occasion wear
- Everyday clothing for men and women
- Children’s and baby clothes
- Shoes, bags and jewellery
- Toys and small household items
A corner to sit down
There is also a comfortable corner to sit, have a cup of tea and a chat — because that matters just as much as the rails.
Thank you, Woking. This boutique belongs to all of us.
Come and visit us
The doors are open.
Everyone is welcome — to shop, to donate good-quality items, or simply to say hello.
Opening times
Every Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where to find us
Sheerwater Nursery, Blackmore Crescent, Sheerwater, Woking GU21 5NZ
Moments from the day
Photographs.
Be part of the next one.
Visit the boutique, donate good-quality items, or volunteer with us.