Alton events and consultations

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

Celebrating Black History Month

You are invited to attend a celebration of Black History Month, organised by Chantelle's Community Kitchen.

As well as offering an unmissable opportunity to taste fabulous African and Caribbean food, there will also be tote bag decorating, cultural learning and other refreshments available.

• Date: Saturday 25 October 2025
• Time: 12 noon to 2pm
• Location: Roehampton Library

Free Messy Play

Our popular sessions are back with some new messy play organised for October 2025. All sessions are suitable for children aged from 0 to 5 years (SEND kids up to 8 years).

All places must be booked in advance - please contact Orleen omcintosh@hotmail.co.uk to make your booking.

• Dates: Friday 24 and Friday 31 October 2025
• Time: 10 to 11.30am
• Location: St Joseph's Church, Roehampton

Art Workshops for Wellbeing

Art & Soul will be leading a series of art-for-wellbeing sessions this winter.

Sessions will take place on Tuesdays to coincide with Chantelle's Community Kitchen, which is also in Portswood Place, Roehampton.

Tea and coffee will be available from 11am, with activities starting at 11.30am.

To book, please email Art & Soul info@artandsoul.org.uk. 

• Dates: 11, 18 and 25 November, 2 and 9 December 2025
• Time: 11am to 1pm
• Location: Alton Arts Hub, Portswood Place

Alton Explorers

Everyone is welcome to join the Alton Explorers for a free family-friendly expedition! There's no need to book in advance to join our gentle, inclusive walks, where we will spend time in nature together.

Please wear clothing that's suitable for the weather and bring a bottle of water with you.

• Date: Saturday mornings, from 27 September until 1 November 2025
• Time: Meet at 9.55am for 10am departure. Expeditions finish at 11.30am
• Location: Meet outside Alton Arts Hub, 6 Portswood Place SW15 4ED

Christmas Tree Light Switch On

Join us for the Roehampton Christmas Tree Light Switch On and Schools' Lantern Parade. The event will be attended by the Mayor of Wandsworth.

• Date: Thursday 27 November 2025
• Time: From 3.15pm
• Location: Corner of Danebury Avenue and Holybourne Avenue, Roehampton

Free adult weight management programme

Struggling to lose weight on your own? It's tough when you're doing it by yourself!

Join our free 12-week programme for holistic support and group motivation!

• Date: Tuesday 7 October to Monday 22 December 2025
• Time: 6 to 9pm
• Location: Roehampton Sports and Fitness Centre, SW15 4JB

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.