Plymouth Argyle is launching the Christmas at Argyle campaign, a series of community-focused events, aiming to bring people together this festive season.
The campaign is designed to create a lasting impact through a series of events and activities to support everyone in our community and bring people together this Christmas through football.
Paul Berne, Argyle’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Argyle is more than a football club, we’re at the heart of our community. Football brings people together and at this time of year, just as we do throughout the year, we want to make sure we support our community.”
Events So Far:
Open Home Park – Thursday, 4 December
On Thursday, 4 December, we opened our doors to anyone who may be experiencing loneliness or social isolation during the Christmas period. The club extended the warmth, comfort, and sense of belonging found at The Theatre of Greens to everyone in our community.
A host of familiar faces and club staff enjoyed warm drinks, hot pasties, mince pies and biscuits, alongside quizzes, tabletop games and Christmas cheer, to help combat the harmful impacts of social isolation over Christmas.
Thank you to Bidfood and Ginsters for their support with Open Home Park. Bidfood and Ginsters are long-term partners of the club, with Ginsters serving as principal partners of Project 35.
Christmas Carol Concert – Thursday, 4 December
Our popular annual Christmas Carol service returned on Thursday, 4 December.
Club Chaplain, Arthur Goode, led a service including readings from a wide range of Club representatives. Meanwhile, carols were accompanied by the Plymouth City Brass Academy Band and choirs from several local schools: Bickleigh Down Primary School, Laira Green Primary School, Manadon Vale Primary School, Mayflower Community Academy, Stoke Damerel Primary School and Widey Court Primary School.
Pilgrim Pete and Father Christmas made special appearances throughout the festivities, and a bucket collection took place for Project 35, with donations helping towards our community social impact project, in partnership with Ginsters.
Thank you to the 50/50 Lottery for supporting this event.
Christmas Toy Wrapping for Children’s Wishes
This year, Children’s Wishes Plymouth wrapped around 700 presents for Children in Club Argyle.
Children’s Wishes is an amazing charity set up by five businesspeople in the Plymouth community who support other charities and schools in the region with families who are impacted by poverty, illness or addiction.
If you wish to support Children’s Wishes, please contact them here - info@childrenswishesplymouth.co.uk
Project 35 Takeover – Argyle vs Rotherham United – Saturday, 13 December
Argyle’s Sky Bet League One match against Rotherham United was our second dedicated takeover game of the 2025/26 season for Project 35, our award-winning social impact project in partnership with Ginsters.
We are extremely thankful for the generosity shown by supporters of both clubs, as we took donations of food, money, and hygiene products, to support those most vulnerable in our communities through our Manadon Food Larder, and the wider food bank network.
This takeover was particularly needed to support families in the New Year period. Food bank usage is high in January due to rising cost of living and increased hardship after the Christmas period.
Upcoming Events:
Christmas Cracker Events – Tuesday, 16 December and Wednesday, 17 December
Our annual and popular Christmas Cracker will take place once again at Manadon Sports Hub.
The Christmas Cracker offers an opportunity for attendees to have a kickabout with the men’s first team on Tuesday, 16 December, with the women’s first team in attendance on Wednesday, 17 December. This will be followed by a meet-and-greet with the team, where young people can collect autographs, photos and chat to the players. Pilgrim Pete and Father Christmas will also be in attendance, and each person will receive a goody bag, a Christmas card and the chance to win lots of prizes.
The Christmas Cracker also marks the start of the Christmas Roadshow with courses available across Devon and Cornwall to the festive season. Open to children of all ages and abilities, activities are designed to engage young people by introducing and developing new skills and techniques in the enjoyment of football.
Christmas Roadshows run from Monday, 22 December until Friday, 2 January. Please see here for more details.
Free Christmas Lunch for Elderly and Vulnerable People
Argyle Community Trust will be providing a Christmas lunch and social activity to 60 of our more elderly and vulnerable people in the city.
This lunch will provide a warm space for those to meet and enjoy their meal. We have worked with community groups to identify and provide this lunch.
Holiday Activity and Food Programme
Argyle Community Trust is once again running Holiday Activity and Food programmes for eligible young people, aged 4 to 16. This provides participants the chance to learn new skills, meet others and get a nutritious meal over the Christmas holidays.
Sessions are being run across Devon and Cornwall. Please check your local council website for booking and eligibility.
Babcock Christmas Hamper Appeal
The Christmas period can be a challenging time of year for families facing food insecurity. Working alongside club partners and supporters, we are providing over 200 hampers to local families in need this Christmas.
Our hampers provide Christmas classics such as fruit, vegetables, and much more to ensure those most in need can enjoy this special time of year without worry.
We want to thank all those businesses who are once again supporting our Christmas Hamper appeal.
Christmas Hospital Visits
Our first-team will once again be visiting our local hospital to spread Christmas cheer to those who maybe spending some of the festive period in their care.
Players will be giving out gifts to children and spending time with them.
PLEASE NOTE: We have provided limited details of some events to protect the participants. If you are a business who wishes to work with us to support the community, please get in touch with our team.
