Alton events and consultations

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

Free messy play & crafting

Our popular messy play sessions are back. Suitable for children aged from 0 to 5 (SEND kids up to 8 years). 

All sessions must be booked in advance by contacting Orleen at Omcintosh@hotmail.com.

  • Date: Friday afternoons from 16 January to 20 March 2026
  • Time: 3.30 to 5pm
  • Location: St Joseph's Church, Roehampton

Art workshops for wellbeing

Art & Soul will be leading a new series of art-for-wellbeing sessions in March 2026.

Dates:

  • Tuesday 3 March 2026
  • Tuesday 10 March 2026
  • Tuesday 17 March 2026
  • Tuesday 24 March 2026
  • Tuesday 31 March 2026

Time: 11am to 1pm to coincide with Chantelle's Community Kitchen
Location: Alton Arts Hub, Portswood Place

Booking for these sessions is recommended, but drop-ins are also welcome. To reserve your place, email info@artandsoul.org.uk.

Official launch of Focus Hall

At Focus Hall's official launch there will be a range of creative activities available for people of all ages to try, including bunting making, journaling, and more.

There will be opportunities to meet people from local groups and organisations.

Refreshments will be provided and there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2pm.

See the full Focus Hall launch programme.

  • Date: Thursday 26 March 2026
  • Time: 10am to 4.30pm
  • Location: 57 Minstead Gardens, SW15 4ER

CSCS & Construction H&S Level 1 Course

Work Match is offering a Construction Skills Certification Scheme and Construction Health & Safety Level 1 Course.

This two-day course will be delivered in a classroom setting.

Wandsworth residents can apply for this course through Wandsworth Work Match.

  • Dates: Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March 2026. There will also be an additional day for the CSCS test
  • Time: 10am to 4pm each day
  • Location: Roehampton Family Hub, 166 Roehampton Lane, SW15 4HR

Egg-tastic Easter event

Hosted by the Alton Renewal Team and Roehampton Library, there will be a book-themed scavenger hunt and Easter crafting activities, including face painting and refreshments.

Between 11am and 2pm, you will also be able to meet HTA - the design team - and find out more about what's planned for your estate.

  • Date: Saturday 28 March 2026
  • Time: Between 11am and 12 noon for the under 5s, between 12.30 and 1.30pm for the over 5s, at 11am if you have children in both age groups
  • Location: Roehampton Library

Easter Jukebox

A free Easter party for those aged 55+ with a live Rock & Roll singer, DJ and buffet food provided (please bring your own drinks).

The event is open to all over 55s, but numbers are limited so please email Sharnay Johnston at sharnay.johnston@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or call 07970 406296 to book your place.

  • Date: Thursday 2 April 2026
  • Time: 3 to 6pm
  • Location: Minstead Sheltered Clubroom, Minstead Gardens, SW15 4DU

Kids' Metal Detector Club

Come and join our Kids' Metal Detector Club, where you can search for tokens and swap them for collectors' coins.

Refreshments will be provided.

Event details:

  • Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026
  • Time: 2 to 3.30pm
  • Location: Outside Roehampton Library

Events archive

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