THE Green influence in Cornwall has always been strong with the fantastic number of supporters based in the county and our flourishing Community department based in Carn Brea. We have a superb new football scholarship kicking-off in September and run in partnership with Falmouth Schools, as well as enrichment work in schools, the PL Primary …
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Co-op Supporting Ability Counts
ARGYLE Community Trust has received the support of the Co-op as one of their chosen charitable causes to back in the local area. The specific section of the Trust to benefit from this exciting partnership will be our Ability Counts squad, as we seek to improve opportunities and access for footballers with a disability. To …
A New Fixture for the Devon Derby
THE ongoing rivalry between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City has a new chapter in the form of a unique tournament for players living with mental health concerns. In a fantastic showcase of sportsmanship, inclusive football and good competition, teams from both sides had a great day and left the occasion with real enthusiasm for the …
A New Look at Disability Football
THE Plymouth Argyle Junior Ability Counts team hosted a unique football match at the Goals Soccer Centre in Plymouth. The opposition came from the Plymouth Diversity Police, wearing a variety of equipment to simulate some of the challenges faced by footballers with a disability. It was a terrific occasion and our thanks go to all …
Healthy Eating on a Bike
ARGYLE Community Trust took our two smoothie bikes to St Peter’s RC Primary School in Plymouth for a day to promote the importance of healthy eating. Health and Disability Officer Josh Grant used the energy from the bikes to help create healthy and delicious smoothies for the youngsters to enjoy. It was great to see …
Disability Awareness Game
A VERY special football match will be staged at the Goals Soccer Centre in Plymouth on Sunday afternoon from 11am to midday. The match will see the Plymouth Diversity Police wearing visual impairment glasses they have kindly donated to the Campaign for Disability Awareness in a match against the Argyle Community Trust Junior Ability Counts …
Grow the Game
ARGYLE Community Trust are celebrating after being awarded a £4,500 Grow the Game grant, something that has attracted praise from England Manager Gareth Southgate. The grant, which will provide a boost to grassroots football in Plymouth, has paved the way for Argyle to establish a Deaf football team as part of our Ability Counts programme. …
New Sponsor for Junior Ability Counts
ARGYLE Community Trust would like to thank Goals Soccer Centre in Plymouth for their sponsorship of our flourishing Junior Ability Counts squad. Goals have kindly agreed to provide us with the use three pitches each of week completely free of charge, use of facilities for tournaments and also presentation evenings. As a football club, we …
Storming Success for Argyle Athletes
JACK Childs first attended the Home Park Athletics group (the Argyle Storm Academy) in September 2016. He was already a very active sportsperson and clearly had a very natural raw talent. After attending a few sessions, he along with a few others from the group took part in their first 3K race. The race was …
Health Programmes for All
THE summer brings a new season of health programmes for Argyle Community Trust with opportunities for footballers with Down’s Syndrome, Active Argyle for people with a learning condition and Positive Pilgrims for men’s mental health. The Down’s Syndrome football programme is open to adults and children, running monthly on a Saturday morning from 10am – …