Alton Big Day Out kicks off Roehampton Community Weeks

Published: Friday, August 23, 2024

  • The ‘Big Day Out’ fete on the Alton Estate was a roaring success with over 100 local residents. 
  • The fete celebrated the 1-year anniversary of Chantelle’s Community Kitchen. 
  • It launched the Youth Advisory Panel that aims to ensure young peoples voices are heard in the Alton Renewal Plan. 

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The Mayor of Wandsworth and Chantelle Bent founder of Chantelle's Community Kitchen

On Saturday 10 August, Alton hosted a fete full of fun activities which celebrated the first birthday of Chantelle’s Community Kitchen.

The Mayor of Wandsworth and Youth Mayors came along and met local families as well as giving speeches.

 

Mayor and Youth Mayors giving speeches
Mayor of Wandsworth gives a speech with the Youth Mayors

 

Chantelle’s Community Kitchen was launched in 2023 and provides over 200 meals a week for local residents.

Chantelle and her team cooked a BBQ for everyone at the fete as part of the celebration.

Find out about Chantelle's Community Kitchen and when you can find her. 

 

Chantelle's Community Kitchen BBQing
Chantelle and her team cooking up a storm.

 

 

 

Crafting at Alton Fete
There was crafting for children to enjoy.
Face painting at Alton Fete
And face painting as well.
Tombola at Alton Fete
Also Tombola and a DJ. 

 

 

Mayor of Wandsworth in the Alton fete crowd
The Mayor meets local residents at Portswood Place

 

But it wasn’t just fun and games, the Youth Advisory Panel was launched aiming to give young people more of a say in the Alton Renewal Plan going forward. A number of young people showed up on the day expressing interest in getting involved.

Residents chatted about the new Alton Activity Centre, Downshire Field and Roehampton Community Hub. They also discussed the Alton Renewal Plan more broadly and shared their feedback.

Learn more about the Alton Renewal Plan. 

 

Giving feedback about Alton Renewal Plan
Residents discussing Alton Renewal Plan

 

The day also marked the start of Roehampton Community Weeks which was two weeks of fun activities that will end this Saturday.

But there is still time to enjoy the final events as there will still be activities  happening this weekend including smoothie bikes, a block party and Roehampton’s Got Talent. 

Find out more about Roehampton Community Weeks 

The Mayor of Wandsworth met many local residents.