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 January and February.
Tea and coffee will be available from 11am with activities starting at 11.30am.
Booking for these sessions is recommended via info@artandsoul.org.uk but drop-ins are also welcome.
- Dates: Tuesdays 27 January & 3, 10, 17, 24 February 2026
- Time: 11am to 1pm (to coincide with Chantelle's Community Kitchen next door)
- Location: Alton Arts Hub, Portswood Place
Mapping Memories
Join a two-part creative workshop exploring, remembering and reimagining local neighbourhoods.
Share favourite places, hidden gems and memories of Wandsworth, and create your own walking tour ideas inspired by people and place.
Create a collage artwork using magazine cut-outs, inspired by real and imagined Wandsworth spaces, and share the story behind your work.
Create, connect and celebrate our diverse borough through art.
- Dates: Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February 2026
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Alton Arts Hub, Portswood Place
Book your place on the We Art Wandsworth website.
Library Legends
Come along to our Library Legends community art event and become your favourite book character!
Help us to create a new artwork for the Danebury Avenue Hoarding. Draw your favourite character and we will add your face to it!
The event is supported by local artist, Katie. It is open to participants of all ages and fancy dress is encouraged.
Your face. Your character. Your masterpiece.
- Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
- Time: 2 to 4pm
- Location: Roehampton Library, Danebury Avenue
The Holly Lodge Centre family fun day
This family fun day in the heart of Richmond Park is open to all residents of the Alton estate.
Join us for a magical celebration as we honour the ancient tradition of Wassailing the Trees - waking the orchard spirits and wishing for a bountiful harvest! Expect music, dancing, storytelling and creative arts for all ages. Warm up with delicious warm drinks and apple cake.
- Date: Thursday 19 February 2026
- Time: Pick up at 10 and 10.30am, Drop off at 12.30 and 1pm
Visions of Wandsworth
Join artist Shiza Naveed for a painting workshop exploring our collective visions for the future of Wandsworth.
In this workshop, you're invited to share stories of Wandsworth past and present, reflecting on your favourite parts of the place you call home. We'll then explore what you'd like to preserve and what you'd like to add to the story of the borough, before collectively painting a vision for Wandsworth's future.
The workshop is open to all women.
Create, connect and celebrate our diverse borough through art.
- Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Alton Arts Hub, Portswood Place
Book your place on the We Art Wandsworth website.
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.