Forget the East End . . . because Rodney Parade will be the place to be for a star-studded hospitality experience against Cheltenham Town on Saturday (3pm).
Special guest speaker for the League Two clash against Mike Flynn’s men will be football fanatic, actor, writer and broadcaster Tom Watt.
Tom, better known as ‘Lofty’ from the popular British soap Eastenders, enjoyed his hospitality experience at the club so much earlier in the season that he’s making a return.
While he shot to TV fame as one of the original characters in the BBC soap opera in 1985, Tom’s other passion has always been the beautiful game. Growing up in London, Arsenal became his first love before Cheltenham also stole his heart when he moved his family to leafy Gloucestershire.
A season ticket regular behind the goal at Whaddon Road, he’s promised to put his loyalties aside to discuss all things football in front of a packed Exiles Lounge (ex-Bisley) on Saturday.
“I use my season ticket at Cheltenham a lot more than Arsenal these days,’’ explained Tom. “They are my local club, and it’s just such fun in the lower leagues. I go and stand behind the goal ‘effing and blinding’ and enjoy the atmosphere when we score.
“But it just reminds me of what football was like when I was a kid and that’s what I love most about football.
“I enjoy my visits to Rodney Parade. It will be good to be back on Saturday with my son Roland.’’
You can join Tom before the game by securing your place in hospitality for just £60 per person and enjoy fantastic cuisine, premier seating and exclusive in-lounge entertainment.
And if you are already a season ticket holder, you can upgrade for a discounted price of just £35 per person. Individual match ticket purchasers are also able to upgrade by emailing hospitality@newport-county.co.uk.
Guests will also get to meet the squad after the game in the lounge and secure any prized autographs and photographs.
To be part of the unique hospitality experience, you can book online now.
To book, please click HERE and confirm online.
The Exiles Lounge hospitality experience includes:
• Premium stadium seating
• Designated matchday host
• Post-match visit from the management & players *
• Past and present player appearances *
• Two-course meal
• Designated pay bar
• Complimentary half-time tea and coffee
• Exclusive lounge access
• Souvenir Newport County lanyard
• In-lounge competitions *
• Complimentary matchday team sheet
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access
• Free Parking options *
(* Subject to change / availability)
* There is a further 10% off for under-16s.
To book, please click HERE and confirm online. Queries can be sent to hospitality@newport-county.co.uk.