COUNCILLOR AUDREY PRESTON
MAYOR 2008/09
Councillor Audrey Preston has a local government 'career'
spanning a quarter of a century. She has represented the St
Brides Major ward on the Vale of Glamorgan Council for the past 9
years, having previously been a member for 16 years of the
Bridgend Borough Council. She is actively involved with the local
community of St Brides Major, where she has lived for the past 33
years, and has served as chairman of its community council on
four occasions.
Gloucester-born Audrey, a farmer’s daughter who has lived in
Wales for 45 years, is married to Robert, the Mayor's Consort.
They have five children and 13 grandchildren who are scattered
around the world in places such as Alaska, New Zealand and
Germany. The rest of the family consists of a 'crazy spaniel,'
ducks, chickens, bantams and a pony.
Audrey is a retired antiques dealer and company director, whose
hobbies include walking the dog, collecting antiques, reading and
visiting stately homes and gardens.
Audrey's chosen charities are the British Heart Foundation, the
NSPCC and the Southerndown Surf Life Saving Club.