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 NEW PITCHES AND PARTNERSHIP: SHERFORD TEAMS UP WITH ARGYLE COMMUNITY TRUST: Argyle Community Trust and Sherford Building Futures poster
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NEW PITCHES AND PARTNERSHIP: SHERFORD TEAMS UP WITH ARGYLE COMMUNITY TRUST

Extensive new outdoor sports facilities are opening at Sherford this week and they will be managed by Argyle Community Trust, the official charity of Plymouth Argyle. The exciting new partnership will provide community access to Sherford Sports Hub, which has an all-weather sand-dressed astro turf pitch, full-size grass pitch, and tennis courts.

From Wednesday 2nd October onwards, both Sherford residents and the wider local community will have access to the new public pitches and high-class facilities – and will be able to hire pitches and book onto courses through a new online booking system. Located on Hercules Road, the amenities are easy to get to and include a car park, public toilets including an accessible toilet, and an on-site office for Argyle Community Trust.

To mark the milestone and celebrate the launch in style, a Community Launch Week will take place throughout half-term from Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November, with a whole host of free or discounted activities taking place.

Community Open Day: Monday 28th October, 10am-2pm

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the new partnership. A free event with no booking required, the day will provide an opportunity to experience the new facilities first-hand and offer a range of fun activities for families, including:

  • Sports – football, tennis, cricket, hockey
  • Face painting
  • Refreshments – Argyle's Pilgrim Pizza, ice cream
  • A food donation stand for Project 35, Argyle's social impact project, in partnership with Ginsters, aimed at tackling poverty
  • A visit from Pilgrim Pete!

Half-term Launch Week: Tuesday 29th October – Friday 1st November

Argyle Community Trust will run a variety of activities and taster sessions. Open to all, visitors are invited to have a go at tennis, kick a ball around on the astro pitch, and enjoy the new facilities. Equipment will be available to use – or participants can bring their own. The full list of events, free activities and discounted sessions will be listed on the website.


2nd October 2024