Alton events and consultations

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

Talk to the Team

The Alton Renewal team will be at various locations on the estate over the coming weeks.

Stop by to chat to them about the ballot or regeneration plans on the following dates and times.

The Family Hub - 166 Roehampton Lane

• Monday 1 September from 10 to 11.30am
• Tuesday 9 September from 10 to 11.30am
• Wednesday 17 September from 10 to 11.30am

Danebury Avenue

• Friday 15, 22 and 29 August from 2 to 4pm
• Friday 5, 12 and 19 September from 2 to 4pm

Portswood Place

• Tuesday 19 August from 11am to 12.30pm
• Wednesday 10 September from 2 to 3.30pm
• Friday 19 September from 11am to 12.30pm

Holybourne Avenue

• Wednesday 13 August from 2 to 3.30pm
• Wednesday 27 August from 10 to 11.30am
• Thursday 11 September from 3 to 4.30pm

Petersfield Rise

• Thursday 14 August from 9.30 to 11am
• Thursday 28 August from 2 to 3.30pm
• Wednesday 3 September from 9.30 to 11am

Harbridge Avenue

• Wednesday 20 August from 10 to 11.30am
• Wednesday 3 September from 2 to 3.30pm
• Thursday 18 September from 2.30 to 4pm

A canvas for collective voices

Join us to design and create a Community Mural. Your chance to paint your mark in your community.

Join us any day or everyday between Tuesday 26 and Friday 29 August for free creative activities for all ages and abilities.

• Dates: Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 August 2025
• Time: 10.30am to 1pm and 2.30 to 5pm
• Location: Roehampton Library

Urban Flow

Join us for what is set to be one of the most exciting community-driven celebrations in Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture 2025 programme.

Urban Flow is a bold, high-energy celebration of movement, culture and community in the heart of Roehampton, on the Alton Estate.

Over 100 local participants and dancers, from children to mature residents, will perform alongside world-class artists in a spectacular outdoor procession that blends contemporary dance, martial arts, live soundscapes, and 100 hand-painted silk flags created by residents and Indian artists.

Date: Saturday 13 September 2025
Time: 2 to 5pm
Location: The procession starts at Roehampton Library, and ends at Downshire Field (Bull Green)

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

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.