North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) visited CPD Bangor 1876 at their free soccer skills session in Maesgeirchen.

He visited to learn more about how the funding from the PCC’s Summer Sports Fund has benefitted young people and members of the football club.

On August 22, PCC Andy Dunbobbin saw first-hand how the funding has helped the club.

Originally launched in June, the Summer Sports Fund aimed to provide sports activities for young people over the summer, helping to combat anti-social problems during school holidays.

The fund was open across North Wales and saw 26 organisations benefitting from the £25,000 allocated.

CPD Bangor 1876 sought funding to help in hosting football training sessions through the summer for children up to 13 years old.

The club, founded in 2019, places great value on preserving and building Bangor’s footballing history and building a positive football culture in the community.

Providing a safe environment for youngsters, CPD Bangor 1876's focus isn’t merely competitive but also centres around community engagement and grassroots development.

The club aims to help divert young people away from potential anti-social behaviour by instilling a sense of belonging and promoting personal development.

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Mr Dunbobbin, shared his thoughts following the visit, saying: "It was a pleasure to visit Maesgeirchen and meet the coaches and youngsters at CPD Bangor 1876.

"As Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales, making sure that children and young people have a place where they can have fun but also stay safe is very important.

"CPD Bangor 1876 is an excellent example of how my Summer Sports Fund has helped young people across North Wales with an opportunity to stay active, develop valuable life skills, and build positive relationships.

"ASB can have a detrimental effect on the community, and I am committed to preventing it.

"My plan for fighting crime in North Wales focuses on delivering safer neighbourhoods and supporting communities and the initiative from CPD Bangor 1876 is a great example of how a football club can help bring communities together and work to help reduce the risk of ASB in an area."

CPD Bangor 1876 was equally grateful for the support from the PCC.

They said: "We are grateful to the PCC for his support to this partnership venture with Partneriaeth Maesgeirchen Partnership (PMP) and Adra which allows young people from the Maesgeirchen and Hirael areas to enjoy sessions which focus on developing skills and teamwork and promote their future wellbeing."