Events for our community
Alton 10
Alton Lions will again be marshalling the Alton 10 which is organised by Alton Runners with our help.
The Alton 10 is a popular event in the Hampshire Road Race League (HRRL) calendar, attracting runners from across the region. With its scenic, undulating course through the Hampshire countryside, it offers a rewarding challenge for runners of all abilities over a distance of 10 miles (16 km).
The route follows a scenic, undulating circuit through Hampshire's countryside and picturesque village lanes, finishing back at Eggar's School. The total race distance is 10 miles (16 km).
Christmas Craft Market
This is it! The big one! Alton Lions Craft Market, which is held on the second Saturday of each month from March to December from10am to 3pm will be full to the brim of stalls which makes it an ideal place to purchase unique gifts. Come and browse and enjoy the festive cheer! The craft Market is situated in Alton High Street together with the Hampshire Farmers Market. It has become well a well-established ‘makers market’ and has an excellent reputation for wide range of unique, high-quality products made by artisans, crafters and makers. All pitch fees are donated by Alton Lions to local charitable purposes.
If you are interested in selling your handcrafted items at Alton Lions Craft Market please email altoncraftmarket@outlook.com for further information.
Alton Santa is on his way!
The good news..
Santa will be back again this year doing the rounds in his eco sleigh!
From December 3rd to December 13th Alton Lions Club will team up with local volunteers for the annual fundraising project that sees thousands of pounds raised to support many local good causes each year.
AltonSanta has it’s own dedicated website where you can read all the details of the routes, dates and of the Santa Tracker:
Fill our Trolley!
From now until December 5th Alton Lions Christmas gift donation trolley is in Sainsburys Draymans way.
Each Christmas we collect small gift items for local people who are alone at or in a care setting where they have no family or friends that would visit them. Each gift brings the joy of Christmas to someone who would otherwise be feeling alone.
Collecting the Christmas gift trolley in 2022
Please place small items of:
Confectionary
Biscuits
Christmas Treats
Toiletries for both Women and Men:
Shower Gel
Soaps
Smellies
Personal care items
We will make these into gift bags and deliver them before Christmas.
The trolley can be found next to the Starbucks concession
Making up the gift bags in 2022
Craft Market
It’s getting ever closer to that time of year and Alton Lions Craft Market, which is held on the second Saturday of each month from March to December from10am to 3pm is an ideal place to purchase unique gifts. The craft Market is situated in Alton High Street together with the Hampshire Farmers Market. It has become well a well-established ‘makers market’ and has an excellent reputation for wide range of unique, high-quality products made by artisans, crafters and makers. All pitch fees are donated by Alton Lions to local charitable purposes.
If you are interested in selling your handcrafted items at Alton Lions Craft Market please email altoncraftmarket@outlook.com for further information.
Craft Market
Alton Lions Craft Market is held on the second Saturday of each month from March to December from10am to 3pm and is situated in Alton High Street together with the Hampshire Farmers Market. It has become well a well-established ‘makers market’ and has an excellent reputation for wide range of unique, high-quality products made by artisans, crafters and makers. All pitch fees are donated by Alton Lions to local charitable purposes.
If you are interested in selling your handcrafted items at Alton Lions Craft Market please email altoncraftmarket@outlook.com for further information.
Craft Market
Alton Lions Craft Market is held on the second Saturday of each month from March to December from10am to 3pm and is situated in Alton High Street together with the Hampshire Farmers Market. It has become well a well-established ‘makers market’ and has an excellent reputation for wide range of unique, high-quality products made by artisans, crafters and makers. All pitch fees are donated by Alton Lions to local charitable purposes.
If you are interested in selling your handcrafted items at Alton Lions Craft Market please email altoncraftmarket@outlook.com for further information.
Classic Car Show
Alton Lions Classic Car Show is an all-day event held in Alton Town Centre.
As well as classic cars and car clubs, the event includes live music and family entertainment, together with all the hospitality and retail offering of a traditional country market town.
Alton Lions Den
Local community and charitable organisations are invited to pitch for a share of
£5,000
Individual grants of up to £1,000
What could your group do with a grant?
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Much nicer than Dragons Den, pitch to a Lions panel in a short interview at Alton Community Centre.
Quick decision for local groups and small charities.
Craft Market
Alton Lions Craft Market is held on the second Saturday of each month from March to December from10am to 3pm and is situated in Alton High Street together with the Hampshire Farmers Market. It has become well a well-established ‘makers market’ and has an excellent reputation for wide range of unique, high-quality products made by artisans, crafters and makers. All pitch fees are donated by Alton Lions to local charitable purposes.
If you are interested in selling your handcrafted items at Alton Lions Craft Market please email altoncraftmarket@outlook.com for further information.
Pirates in The Park
Join us in Alton Pulblic Gardens for a day of pirate themed family fun. Enjoy the Themed Bouncy castle, Inflatable Pirates Fun Run and so many more pirate themed activities. We’ll have live music refreshments including BBQ food and a Bar. Don’t forget to wear pirate themed fancy dress and take part in the fancy dress competition, Judging will be at 2.30pm. All funds raised will support Bushey Leaze Children and Families Centre.