NOVEMBER 2013 | News ed by footballing greats such as Michael Owen and Howard Webb. They then enjoyed a game played on the immaculate lawns of the Palace between two of the oldest amateur clubs in the country – Polytechnic FC and Civil Service FC. At half time, players were served refreshments by formally dressed butlers on the pitch. Paul said; “When the phone rang and a representative of the FA said I was invited to accept the award I assumed it was some sort of joke. However, an email and letter to confirm soon arrived. It was an incredible day and a real honour to meet Prince William as well as meet some very interesting people who have made a real difference to club football. My award is on behalf of the many thousands of Albion fans that have campaigned over the years, some of whom sadly are HENFIELD ALBION SUPPORTER no longer around. The day was a fitting celebration of GETS ROYAL RECOGNITION 150 years of the FA and I was incredibly proud of beLong-time Brighton and Hove Albion supporter Paul half of Brighton & Hove Albion to have been invited.” Samrah was recognised by the FA for his work for Emma Osman the club and grass roots football as part of their 150 year celebrations. Paul and his wife Belinda attended WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY NUTRIa ceremony, lunch and football match at Buckingham TIONAL THERAPY AT LOW COST? Palace in October, where Paul received his medal Are you confused about what to eat to stay well, lose from Prince William in a formal ceremony. 149 other weight or slow down the ageing process? Do you volunteers who had all played a part in supporting wonder if you need to take supplements or whether their local clubs also received medals, symbolising exotic superfoods like goji berries are worth the price? one for each year of the FA. Would you like to improve your diet and that of your Paul, who is a partner in accountancy firm Kingston family? Final-year students at the College of NaturoSmith LLP, has supported the club since a child. He pathic Medicine are now taking bookings for nutriwas a key figure in the long battle to secure plan- tional therapy student clinics at the Falmer campus ning permission for the Amex stadium at the Falmer of the University of Brighton from December. This is a site, acting as a spokesperson for the ‘homeless’ great opportunity to find out how good your diet really club. Prior to this, his detailed research uncovered is and what changes you could make to improve your damning irregularities in the Club’s accounts which health and vitality, lose any extra pounds, enhance lead to regime change facilitated by the FA. In 1997 your energy and mood, and deal with particular ailBrighton and Hove Albion were without a ground for ments in a safe and natural way. several years, with temporary residence at the Gilling- All the students have been through more than two years ham stadium. As Chair of Falmer For All, the stadium of training and have over 100 hours of clinical expericampaigning pressure group, he lobbied Parliament ence. Your consultation will be professional and thorand kept demands for a community stadium alive – ough, and will be supervised by a fully qualified nutrieven rallying Premiership managers to send flowers tional therapist, but for a fraction of the fee they would and cards one Valentine’s day to John Prescott, as a normally charge. The total cost is just £30, for which you publicity stunt to remind him of the Club’s plight. In will receive an in-depth initial consultation of about 90 2008, Paul was awarded the Football League Fan of minutes and a follow-up of around 40 minutes. Some the Year at a Sky TV awards ceremony. discounts and even a few completely free consultations Paul and Belinda enjoyed lunch at the Palace with their are available to those on low incomes or in financial fellow volunteers hosted by Prince William and attend- hardship, as the clinic only needs to cover its costs. To make a booking please call 857840 or justine@ hyp8ia.org. Places are limited so don’t leave it too late! Justine Johnstone
CHRISTMAS CHARITIES FAIR Come along to The Henfield Hall on Saturday 9 November where you will find 37 of your favourite charities, both local and national, all under one roof! As well as gifts, cards, cakes, preserves, books, chocolates and many more items, there will be good-asnew, raffles and tombola. Delicious refreshments will be on sale throughout the morning. The Fair is open from 10am until 1pm so please make a note of the date in your diary and come along to support the charities taking part and stock up on all you need for Christmas.
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