Alton events and consultations
Find out the latest events and consultations in the Alton area.
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 starting 1 August 2023
- 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 new 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 starting 2 February
- 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
We are excited to share news of a new, free 10-week female fitness programme run by AFC Wimbledon Foundation.
For further information, email womenandgirls@afcwf.org.uk.
Monday programme
- Date: Monday 3 June to Monday 12 August
- Time: 10 to 11am
- Location: Roehampton Sport and Fitness Centre, Laverstoke Gardens SW15 4JB
Tuesday programme
- Date: Tuesday 23 April to Tuesday 2 July (excluding half term)
- Time: 11am to 12 noon
- Location: Davies Sports Hall at the University of Roehampton SW15 5PJ
Yoga Bedtime Stories
You are invited to book a free ticket to yoga bedtime stories.
As part of the Wandsworth Arts Fringe, supported by Wandsworth Council, we will be bringing magical stories to life through yoga, drama and play. This perfect pre-bedtime activity is suitable for adults and children from 6 months to 11 years old.
- Date: Wednesday 19, Thursday 20, and Friday 21 June
- Time: 6.45pm
- Location: Alton Arts Hub in Portswood Place
One ticket admits one adult and one child.
Contact On the Clouds Kids for more information and tickets on 07383 095318.
Metal Detector Club
Residents are invited to come along to give metal detecting a go.
Metal detectors and spades will be provided.
- Date: Wednesday 7 August
- Time: 2.30pm
- Location: Portswood Place
The event will be followed by refreshments.
Super Fruit Club
You are invited to join the Super Fruit Club.
There will be free fruit themed crafting and fresh fruit dishes for kids to create.
- Date: Tuesday 13 and Tuesday 20 August
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Alton Arts Hub, 6 Portswood Place, SW15 4ED
Run, Walk, Scoot
The 2024 'Run, Walk, Scoot' event has been scheduled for Thursday 15 August 2024. This year's event starts anytime from 2pm and finishes by 4pm.
Participants are asked to visit five different locations:
- The Alton Primary School on Danebury Avenue
- Portswood Space in Portswood Place
- Alton Activity Centre on Harbridge Avenue
- Heathmere Primary School on Alton Road
- The Rainbow Steps at the top of Danebury Avenue
Those taking part are invited to start wherever they like, pick up a stamp at each of the venues, and finish at the Rainbow Steps on Danebury Avenue.
Routes are not marshalled and entrants are responsible for their own safety. All entrants finish at the Rainbow Steps on Danebury Avenue.
Free English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) lessons
This is available to those who have English as their second language.
Would you like to be able to:
- Develop your vocabulary and grammar
- Write formal letters and fill in forms
- Improve your fluency and accuracy in speaking
You can learn ESOL on the Alton Estate and the course is free.
- Date: Thursdays, during term time
- Time: 1 to 3pm
- Location: Alton Arts Hub, 6 Portswood Place, SW15 4ED
Community Engagement Action Plan
In January 2024 the Alton Regeneration Team published the Alton Engagement Action Plan 2023/24 which sets out the large number of engagement activities which took place over the previous 12 months and identifies some further activities for the next 12 months.
The Alton Engagement Plan is updated annually. Further ideas and activities will be developed with the community as the year proceeds.
Events archive
View our past events and consultation activity for the Alton regeneration scheme.