Community & Events

We want people to be inspired by the Alton and for the Alton to be inspired by people. Community will feature strongly in the transformation of the Alton.

Magical poster featuring twinkling snowflakes, advertising the Night Before Christmas, a free family theatre show.

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Brought to you by the Alton Renewal Team, presented by Jellyfish Theare, the Night Before Christmas is a magical family show. The venue for this special event is the Family Hub, 166 Roehampton Lane.

The shows, which are suitable for people of all ages, will take place at 1.30pm and 3pm on Monday 22nd December 2025. Booking is essential.

There will be a special visit from Father Christmas, with a gift for every child!

To make your booking, please email Jo Baxter and provide the following information:

Your preferred time (1.30pm or 3pm)
The number of children’s and adults’ tickets you require
Your phone number

A poster advertising the free adult weight management programme, featuring a picture of a group of five smiling people wearing sportswear in an outdoor setting. They look like they are supporting and encouraging one another.

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!

Taking place at Roehampton Sports & Fitness Centre SW15 4JB

From Tuesday 7th October - Monday 22nd December 2025

Time: 18:00-21:00

Poster advertising weekly women's coffee morning which takes place every Wednesday from 10.30am in the Alton Arts Hub

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.

Join us every Wednesday from 10.30am - 12.30pm in the Alton Arts Hub, 6 Portswood Place SW15 4ED.

A poster advertising Chatelle's Community Kitchen, featuring illustrations of healthy fruit and vegetables including tomatoes, plums, carrots, courgettes, pears and broccoli

Chantelle's Community Kitchen

As featured on BBC London News, Chantelle's Community Kitchen offers pre-packed nutritious homemade meals every Tuesday between 11am and 1pm.

Come along to Portswood Space (4 Portswood Place SW15 4ED) for a free homemade meal to eat in or takeaway. Donations will be much 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.

You can follow us on Twitter @CCK_Roehampton, or contact us by email

A colourful poster featuring illustrations of different types of food to promote the Brunch Cafe, illustrations include a ham and salad baguette, a slice of pizza, a hot dog, a bowl of salad, a jacket potato and a bowl of soup

BRUNCH CAFE

A new brunch cafe is brought to you by Chantelle's Community Kitchen. Join us at Portswood Space every Friday between 11am and 1pm for a free* light lunch.

* The light lunch is free but donations are appreciated if you feel able