The Origins of PACA

which stands for Penyffordd Area Community Association. One of our previous CBM's Ian Millington referred to the lack of provision of facilities for young people in Penyffordd. This then led to individuals and groups within the village forming PACA.

Elected representatives included the late Councillor Derek Darlington, Cllrs Cindy Hinds, Edwina Davies. Also CBM Ian Millington and the current chairman Steve Johnstone and many others.

This has led to the generation of funds and building of an all weather games area * near The Millstone. The construction of a community garden and the successful fight against FCC to keep the youth club open.

CBM Ian Millington should be highly commended for setting off the above chain of events.

The above information was gleaned from a letter sent to Penyffordd Community  Council by Steve Johnstone in the Penyffordd Community Council minutes.

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Penyffordd District comment

* The construction of the multi user games area was not without issues. Some Independent Councillors were minded to criticise its construction to try to make political points. These councillors would be the same cllrs that have sat on their hands for years doing bugger all for the youth of the village. I know who they are too but will refrain from mentioning them at this time. Clue - they are all over 70 years of age and male.