Relocation, Relocation, Relocation
FAN-TASTIC!
That has been the reaction to supporters to the news that the Mayflower Grandstand will be out of commission next season.
On Sunday, we broke the news that despite our best endeavours, the Grandstand, the Mayflower seating, and the disabled enclosure will all be closed for the whole of next season before opening for the 2019-20 campaign with a range of fantastic new facilities for fans.
As a result, current season-ticket holders who have a seat in these areas of the stadium will need to relocate to another part of the Theatre of Greens for the 2018-19 season.
We set aside the whole of this week – Monday, February 26 to Saturday, March 3 inclusive – exclusively for them to reserve an available seat for next season in the Devonport end or along the Lyndhurst side of Home Park.
The Green Army has rallied round in tremendous fashion. On day one, more than a third of Mayflower migrants had arranged to move seats to Blocks 1-14.
Many came to Home Park in person to be shown around by a team who are on hand all week to escort supporters to available seats and answer individual enquiries.
We have now untangled some red-tape which allows supporters to choose a seat in Block 15. These are available only to supporters moving from the Mayflower.
Remember, we are not asking anyone to buy their seat now, nor even put down a deposit – that will come after the March 5 announcement of an exciting new range of ticket options and prices for next season. We merely want supporters to let us know which seat they would like and we will hold it until later in the summer when season-tickets go on general sale.
They can reserve their seat by email, at tickets@pafc.co.uk; by ’phone, on 01752 907700; or by visiting the Ticket Office in person.
A diagram of Home Park which shows every vacant seatwill also be posted outside the Home Park Ticket Office and here at www.pafc.co.uk, along with photographs showing the view of the Home Park pitch from several points in each of the 15 blocks with available seating. These will be regularly updated as seats become taken.
The times for personal viewing are:
Wednesday, February 28: 9am-noon
Thursday March 1: 3-6pm
Friday, March 2: 10am-2pm
Saturday, March 3: 10am-2pm
The Ticket Office opening hours have also been extended for the week.
They are:
Wednesday, February 28: 9am-5pm
Thursday March 1: 9am-8pm
Friday, March 2: 9am-5pm
Saturday, March 3: 10am-2pm
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Click each link below to see photos of the relevant block from various positions, and to get an idea of the seats available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening to the Mayflower Grandstand next season?
The Grandstand will be closed during 2018-19 to allow rebuilding work to take place.
When will the new Mayflower Grandstand open?
The new Mayflower Grandstand will be open for the start of the 2019-20 season.
I am a current season-ticket holder in the Mayflower Grandstand who wants to renew for next season. What happens to me?
You will need to choose a seat in the Devonport end or Lyndhurst side between Blocks 1-14. So will season-ticket holders in the Mayflower seating.
Can I choose a seat anywhere in the Devonport end or Lyndhurst side?
Anywhere that is not occupied by a season-ticket holder this season.
What if a Devonport or Lyndhurst season-ticket holder does not renew?
We will hold a Moving Week in the summer, when you will be able to move to a newly available seat if you want to.
When do I choose my seat for next season?
Whenever you like, but the week of Monday, February 26-Saturday, March 3 has been set aside exclusively for 2017-18 Mayflower Grandstand season-ticket holders to reserve a seat if they would like to.
Can I see the available seats?
Yes. We will have a team at Home Park at various times during the week to show supporters around and answer queries.
Is the team there all week?
Every day, yes. Times are:
Wednesday, February 28: 9am-noon
Thursday March 1: 3-6pm
Friday, March 2: 10am-2pm
Saturday, March 3: 10am-2pm
What if I cannot get to the ground?
We are sending all Mayflower season-ticket holders a diagram of Home Park which shows every vacant seat. These will be posted outside the Home Park Ticket Office, too, and online through www.pafc.co.uk, and will be regularly updated as seats become taken.
When I have chosen my seat, how do I reserve it?
You can email tickets@pafc.co.uk; call the Ticket Office on 01752 907700; or visiting the Ticket Office in person.
Ticket Office opening hours are:
Wednesday, February 28: 9am-5pm
Thursday March 1: 9am-8pm
Friday, March 2: 9am-5pm
Saturday, March 3: 10am-2pm
I am a wheelchair user who currently uses the wheelchair-accessible enclosure. Will I be affected?
Yes, but you will still have the opportunity to watch matches from a temporary, covered, platform that offers similar views to those you currently have. Improved wheelchair-accessible viewing areas are included in the new Grandstand.
Do I have to pay for my seat now?
No, we will reserve the seat for you.
When do I pay, then?
When season-tickets go on sale, you will be able to pay in the normal way.
Will I be able to move back into the Mayflower Grandstand for the 2019-20 season?
Yes, you will be given first option on relocating to a similar position to the one which you previously had. However, seat prices in the new Grandstand may vary, depending on location.