Newport legend Parselle recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Newport County have congratulated club legend Norman Parselle for being awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King's Birthday Honours list for his outstanding service to sport and the local community.A former player and lifelong County fan, Pill-born Parselle has led the club's County in the Community charity since it began in 2013. He is currently its chief executive.The charity delivers sport projects and schemes for people in Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen with a staff of more than 20. "Norman has worked tirelessly to deliver and increase sports participation, improve health and education, social inclusion and the environment," said Newport on their official website. "His work makes a huge difference to the local community, and he is regarded by the club and those in the community he serves as a tremendous ambassador for the football club."If anyone deserves recognition for his tireless and selfless work in the community then it is Norman Parselle." Known affectionately as 'Norm', Parselle has been involved with County for more than 30 years and was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in 2015.
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