TUAFC will be hosting a very special afternoon in Boots & Laces tomorrow in aid of former United favourite Paul Holmes.
Attacking right-back Holmes enjoyed two four-year stints at Plainmoor between 1988-1992 and 1999-2003 during a memorable playing career which also included spells at Doncaster, Birmingham, Everton and West Brom.
It was with much shock and sadness that supporters, staff and his teammates at his former Clubs learned of Paul’s recent cancer diagnosis. The club has been in frequent contact with Paul, and in typical fashion, the ‘Footballing Family’ is once again coming together in support of one of their own, with a number of former Gulls stars already signing up to be in attendance at Plainmoor for ‘An Afternoon For Holmesy’.
Taking place in Boots & Laces on Sunday 10th September from 2pm, entrance will be via ticket only, with doors opening at 1pm.
In addition to a fundraising raffle and auction taking place on the day, supporters will also have the chance to listen to a number of former Gulls favourites, with the likes of Darren Moore, Paul Hall, Sean Joyce and Russell Musker and others all expected to be in attendance to talk about their time at Plainmoor alongside Paul, who was famously part of the United side that won promotion against Blackpool at Wembley in 1991.
Tickets are available for £25 per person (seated, with buffet) or for £10 per person (standing). To purchase tickets, please email [email protected] or phone 07949 005832.
Superb Auction Prizes On Offer
During the afternoon, a number of fantastic prizes will be made available for auction, including the following:
- One night stay in a Beach Hut for 2, including dinner, Bed & Breakfast courtesy of Cary Arms & Spa
- One night dinner, Bed & Breakfast at The Mecure, Paignton
- One night dinner, Bed & Breakfast at The Queens Hotel, Paignton
- Four Ball Golf Voucher at Torquay Golf Club courtesy of Tolchards
- One week stay in Duquesa, Spain for 2024
- Signed Everton FC shirt
- Signed Birmingham City football
- Signed Doncaster Rovers shirt
Any supporters who are unable to attend the evening in person, but would like to support this event are invited to submit their maximum bid for these prizes ahead of the event by emailing [email protected]. Please note the deadline for all email bids is 11am on Sunday 10th September.
Signed Shirt Raffle
Torquay United AFC is also pleased to announce its first shirt raffle of 2023/24, which is in support of former Gulls ace Paul Holmes, with all funds raised directly benefitting Paul and his family.
Please note that the raffle is done electronically, so no physical raffle ticket will be issued, you will receive an electronic receipt which will be your proof of purchase.
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