v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 29th October 2026 • The HERALD • Page 5 DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING General Small Maintenance Works Reliable, Prompt with a High Standard of Work Fully Insured • Free Estimates NICK CROUCHER 07395 042193 MPL Roofing & Guttering Services • Fascias, Guttering, Soffits, Cladding and much more PVCu work • All roof repairs, gutters, flat roofs, chimney repairs • Moss removal 15% Discount for OAP’s Established 30 years 07920 122984 023 8087 9135 mplroofing@hotmail.com CELEBRATING A DECADE OF DISABILITY FOOTBALL ON THE WATERSIDE is autumn marks a decade of disability football being available and played on the Waterside, with a number of original team members, still involved, and actively playing, 10 years on! In association with the Saints Foundation, (part of Southampton Football Club) who already had an active role in disability football, local clubs were asked to consider setting up their own teams, to o er this valuable resource to the wider community. With the support of the then club chairman, Paul Dyer, and club members, Josh and Dave Harding, the Fawley Falcons Disability Football team was launched and training commenced on Saturday morning’s at Black eld’s QE2 Recreation Ground. As the team grew and began playing in a new disability league, with a sponsor yet to be found, the team’s rst kit was kindly donated by a young player’s parents. Some of the original players continue to enjoy their sport at Black eld & Langley Youth and Pan, with an U12, U16 and adult team. e adult team continues to be managed by Josh Harding. Josh’s contribution to local disability football was recently recognised by Fawley Parish Council when he was awarded the Chairman’s Cup. e team welcome anyone with a pan disability, to go along and play football, as well as having a chance to participate in the Southern Inclusive Football League, with matches being played on the rst Sunday of every month. Over the years, the team has been more than just about playing football though. It has seen young players with various di culties such as autism, global delay, learning di culties, epilepsy, sight and mobility issues for example, grow in con dence, and be part of their Current adult team ‘Blades’ Original team members, left to right, back: Daniel Timothy and Josh Harding, front: Morgan Judson and Harri Bell own team, just like their peers. Lifelong friendships have been formed and with di erent player ages involved, parents have found talking and learning from each other about life experiences and challenges, invaluable. Players can join from age 8 and with an active adult team there is no upper age limit, or excuse, not to become involved! For further information please message Josh Harding on: 07449 342139.
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