James Denny Jenkins

Denny, who was the Managing Director of Coates Bros’, Machen (aka the paintworks,)has recently passed away at the age of 79years.

He was a local lad who went to school at Caerphilly Boys’ Grammar School, following on to Swansea University and Cambridge where he won a Blue cap alongside Mike Gibson.

In the early 1960’s he played for Newbridge and Bedwas.

His funeral service will be held at St. Barrwg’s Church, Bedwas on July 9^th at 11.00am followed by cremation at Thornhill.