HAMPSHIRE FA COMMUNITY TRUST - EVENTS

February 3, 2023

We would like to inform you all that the Hampshire FA Community Trust is hosting two events in the coming months (March and May).

 

All proceeds go to the Hampshire FA Community Trust (Foundation) in support of our three key objectives including: disability football, community coaching and inclusion and cohesion.

 

Hampshire FA Community Trust (virtual) Race Night

 

Please find details on the poster attached for an upcoming charity race night being held on Saturday 4th March at Everest Cuisine with various packages available to purchase. If you would like to attend, please register via this link and we will be in touch to invoice you for the selected packages.

 

Hampshire FA Community Trust Match Day Experience: Southampton Vs Fulham

 

You can now book tickets for the next Hampshire FA Community Trust Matchday Experience, featuring Southampton vs Fulham on 13 May 2023, by emailing Neil.Cassar@HampshireFA.com


The Matchday Experience is an afternoon of great food and exciting live sport, all to raise money for the Hampshire FA Community Trust; a not-for-profit charity supporting various football related projects and programmes within Hampshire’s local community. Hampshire FA Community Trust is currently in the process of transitioning into a new Hampshire FA Foundation – for further details of the charity please visit the link below:


HAMPSHIRE FA COMMUNITY TRUST - ABOUT US

 

The next Matchday Experience will take place on Saturday 13th May 2023 and will feature Southampton vs Fulham.

 

The experience will start with a buffet meal at Everest Cuisine in Southampton; the ideal opportunity to relax, socialise with family, friends, clients or colleagues and then enjoy for what promises to be an exciting Premier League clash.

 

After you have enjoyed your delicious buffet meal, lots of pre-match chat and a short walk to St Mary’s Stadium, it’s time for the main event: Southampton vs Fulham. The last time these two sides met at St Mary's, goals from Che Adams, Nathan Tella and Theo Walcott was enough to see Saints over the line for a 3-1 win.

 

Tickets for the Matchday Experience are priced at £60 per person. This includes your buffet meal and match ticket. All proceeds go to the Hampshire FA Community Trust, our not-for-profit charity helping to support causes within the football community.

 

Tickets are selling fast and availability is limited, so hurry and book your tickets now. Don’t miss out!

 

To book your tickets, please email Neil.Cassar@HampshireFA.com. Group bookings are welcome.

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