Richard Luscombe This is your invitation to a special Community Open Day for local people to help us and our partners celebrate the newly opened Sherford Sports Hub and get a taste of what the new facility has to offer.
Monday, 28 October
10am – 2pm
Sherford Development, Hercules Road, Plymouth, PL9 8FD
FREE – Booking not required
The day, open to residents and visitors, will host a range of free activities and offer a first-hand introduction to the new facilities which includes six tennis courts and an all-weather pitch which are available to book now through our new online booking system.
The Open Day will consist of a range of fun activities for families, including:
- A visit from Plymouth Argyle mascot Pilgrim Pete
- Turn up and play football sessions coached by Argyle Community Trust staff
- Turn up and play tennis sessions coached by Plympton Tennis Club
- Refreshments, including our very own Pilgrim Pizza van
- A food donation point for Project 35, our social impact project, in partnership with Ginsters, aimed at tackling poverty
The Open Day will begin a week-long celebration of the new partnership throughout October half-term, with a whole host of free or discounted activities taking place to mark the milestone and celebrate the launch in style.
We 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.
We will also run various sports sessions, holiday clubs, and community outreach activities at Sherford from the new facilities. This will include an opportunity to play tennis for free at least once a week with support from qualified tennis coaches, free equipment hire, and a loyalty scheme. Information on the programme, prices, and booking details will be available on the dedicated Sherford Sports Hub page. You can book our October Half Term Roadshows taking place at Sherford Sports Centre now through our dedicated booking page.
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 housing Trust staff.
The investment in these sports facilities is part of a broader vision to create a vibrant and active community, driven by the Sherford Consortium and supported by Plymouth City Council. The Sherford Consortium is a partnership between two award-winning national housebuilders – Taylor Wimpey and Vistry Group, which includes Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Partnerships – which is responsible for the creation of Sherford.
The collaboration ensures these pitches will be used to their full potential, offering opportunities for grassroots teams and individuals to engage in activities right on their doorstep, removing barriers to participation. The Trust will bring a wealth of expertise to Sherford, with more than 20 years’ experience of sports development in the region, and the successful operation of Manadon and Central Park sports hubs. We engage thousands of people through sports programmes and community outreach activities across Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall.
Find out more about Sherford at www.sherford.uk.
We look forward to welcoming you all to the facility for the grand opening!
