Paul
Proudfoot was given the tickets after we reported how his colleagues got him a
1965 Lambretta scooter when he retired after 50 years
The
treats just keep on coming for “oldest mod in town” Paul Proudfoot.
The
65-year-old from Porthcawl was stunned to be given a 1965 Lambretta scooter -
similar to the beloved one he owned as a 17-year-old - as a gift when he
retired after 50 years from Bridgend-based construction firm Jehu Group.
And
after reading about the former working foreman on Wales Online, event promoters
Orchard Entertainment have now offered up a gift of their own - two free
tickets to see Paul Weller when he performs in Cardiff for one night only this
summer.
The
Modfather himself will perform material from his extensive back catalogue
spanning his days with The Jam, The Style Council and his own, hugely
successful solo career, when he hits Cardiff Castle on Thursday, July 24.
Mr
Proudfoot, of Fulmar Road, told the Gazette last week he planned to spend his
newfound freedom juggling jobs handed out by wife Mary with a summer spent
hitting the open road on his new scooter, holidaying, and attending music concerts.
And
after hearing about Orchard’s generous offer, the overwhelmed
grandfather-of-five said: “This is just great. I’ve been looking at this
concert but haven’t bought tickets yet, so this is just another great surprise
and a lovely gesture.”
He also said
he’s been stunned by all the interest in his tale.
“It’s
been quite strange, all this attention,” he said. “I’ve been to buy the Gazette
- four copies - and it did feel a bit odd seeing myself on the front.
“I just
want to say thank you very much to Orchard, this has made the retirement even
better. It’s just great.”
Orchard
Entertainment’s Dave Driscoll said: “We saw Paul’s story on Wales Online, and
we just really liked it.
“We are
promoting Paul Weller in Cardiff and thought he’d appreciate the tickets.
“We
really hope he enjoys the show.”
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