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
Health Bus
Visit the bus to speak to a local pharmacist about your health and wellbeing.
Our Stop Smoking Advisors will also be on hand to provide advice to anyone who may be looking to quit smoking.
Portswood Place
- Date: Thursday 19 February 2026
- Time: 10am to 3pm
- Location: Portswood Place, SW15 4ED
Roehampton Library
- Date: Friday 13 March 2026
- Time: 9.30am to 3pm
- Location: Roehampton Library, 2 Danebury Avenue, SW15 4HD
Puppetry workshop for girls
Come along to our FREE puppetry workshop for girls aged 6 to 13.
Our Hygiene Bank will be open at this event - offering FREE menstrual and hygiene products for women and girls.
- Date: Friday 27 February 2026
- Time: 3.45 to 5.30pm
- Location: Alton Arts Hub in Portswood Place
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
Alton Estate community event
You are invited to save the date as an important date on the community calendar.
We are holding workshops in the community to design a wall at the Portswood Place carpark (further details to follow). We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions.
Get in touch and find out more by emailing roehamptongrowthevent@outlook.com.
- Date: Saturday 7 March 2026
- Time: 12 to 5pm
- Location: Portswood Place, SW15 4ED
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 Arts Hub, 6 Portswood Place SW15 4ED
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.