Alton events and consultations

Find out about the latest events and consultations in the Alton area.

Free cooking demonstrations

Why not come along to our free cooking demonstrations at Chantelle's Community Kitchen? 

The demonstrations offer an opportunity for attendees to learn some basic cooking skills and build your confidence in the kitchen. We will be offering free recipe cards and ingredients to try cooking at home.

To register your place at one of the free demonstrations, email chantellescommunitykitchen@gmail.com.

• Date: Starting on Wednesday 18 June 2025, taking place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
• Time: 11am to 12 noon
• Location: 4 Portswood Place SW15 4ED

Free messy play sessions

You are invited to register for free messy play sessions. These are suitable for children aged 0 to 5 years (SEND kids up to 8 years).

Sessions take place from 10 to 11.30am at St Joseph's Church, Roehampton, on the following dates:

• Saturday 7 June 2025
• Saturday 21 June 2025
• Saturday 5 July 2025
• Saturday 26 July 2025
• Saturday 2 August 2025

Booking is essential. Please email Orleen to book - omcintosh@hotmail.co.uk.

Thank you for the music!

You are invited to an Abba-themed party for the over 60s, where you will join Rah Rah Theatre for an interactive music and comedy show. After the show, DJ Decades will be playing all your favourite summer tunes.

Free hot dogs and nibbles will be provided, but please bring your own drinks.

For more information, email jo.baxter@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or call Shar on 07970 406296.

• Date: Friday 8 August 2025
• Time: 4 to 8pm
• Location: Minstead Clubroom on Minstead Gardens, SW15 4DU

Run Walk Scoot

The 2025 Run, Walk, Scoot is particularly special because it's the 5th anniversary of this popular event.

• Date: Thursday 14 August 2025
• Time: Start anytime from 2pm, and finish by 4pm

Participants are asked to visit five different locations this year:

• The Focus Hall on Minstead Gardens
• Portswood Space in Portswood Place
• Alton Activity Centre on Harbridge Avenue
• Gerard House on Fontley Way
• The Rainbow Steps at the top of Danebury Avenue

Those taking part are invited to start wherever they like, pick up a stamp at each of the venues listed above, and finish at the Rainbow Steps on Danebury Avenue. 

Routes are not marshalled and entrants are responsible for their own safety.

All entrants finish at the Rainbow Steps on Danebury Avenue.

Rockin' in the Rookery

Come and join us for a spectacular summer party. This free event will feature:

• Choice FM
• Stalls
• Bouncy castle
• Rodeo Bull
• Games
• BBQ
• Face painting, and lots more...

Event details:

• Date: Saturday 16 August 2025
• Time: 2 to 5pm
• Location: Downshire Field (Bull Green)

Alton residents invited to get moving from Couch to 5K

Residents of the Alton Estate in Roehampton are being encouraged to take their first steps towards fitness by joining the NHS Couch to 5K initiative.

This free and accessible programme is designed to help beginners gradually build up their running ability, making it a great way to improve health and wellbeing.

Taking part is easy – simply download the Couch to 5K app and let us know you’re getting involved by calling 07903 927479 or emailing bugbearworkshops@gmail.com. Participants who sign up will receive additional support to stay motivated and on track throughout their journey.

This initiative is part of Wandsworth Moves Together, the council’s leisure strategy, which is committed to creating estate-based physical activity programmes that deliver affordable and accessible opportunities for residents. The Alton Estate pilot is the first of many initiatives aimed at making it easier for people to lead active and healthy lives.

Chantelle's Community Kitchen

Free pre-packed, nutritious, homemade meals to take away or eat in (donations appreciated if you feel able).

Chantelle’s Community Kitchen always welcomes new volunteers, with or without cooking experience. There are a variety of roles to fill in the friendly kitchen on Mondays and Tuesdays.

• Date: Every Tuesday
• Time: Between 11am and 1pm
• Location: Portswood Space (4 Portswood Place, SW15 4ED)

You can follow CCK on Twitter @CCK_Roehampton, or email chantellescommunitykitchen@gmail.com. 

Brunch Café

A brunch café is brought to you by Chantelle's Community Kitchen. Join us for a free light lunch. Donations are appreciated if you feel able.

• Date: Every Friday
• Time: Between 11am and 1pm
• Location: Portswood Space, 4 Portswood Place, SW15 4ED

Weekly women's coffee morning

SW15 Women's Network invites you to a free weekly women's coffee morning.

Our coffee mornings provide you with an opportunity to take a break, meet new friends and find out what's going on in your local community.

Up to date information on activities and services for women and families is provided.

Enjoy free refreshments and arts and crafts. Children are welcome.

• Date: Every Wednesday
• Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
• Location: Alton Activity Centre, on the corner of Ellisfield Drive and Harbridge Avenue, SW15 4EZ

Dons Fit - women only

Free female fitness programme run by AFC Wimbledon Foundation.

For further information, email womenandgirls@afcwf.org.uk.

What's involved:

• Exercises and wellness activities
• Circuits
• Yoga
• Sports activities

Monday programme

• Date: Every Monday
• Time: 11am to 12pm
• Location: Roehampton Sport and Fitness Centre, Laverstoke Gardens SW15 4JB

Tuesday programme

• Date: Every Tuesday
• Time: 11am to 12pm
• Location: Davies Sports Hall at the University of Roehampton, Laurence Court Froebel Court, SW15 5PJ

In addition to the regular fitness classes, the Dons Fit for Women sessions will feature a variety of workshops and events, including yoga and selfcare workshops, as well as a female-centred self-defence class.

Events archive

View our past events and consultation activity for the Alton regeneration scheme.