She has succeeded Mrs. Edna Davies, of Redlands, Little Haven, who has ably filled the role for the past two years.

Originally a Lancashire 'lass' Gill met her husband, the late Robert Thorne, whilst at college and has since become a very significant member of the community and a long-standing supporter of the YFC's and the County Federation.

She has two sons, Adam and Richard, and a daughter, Helen.

Formerly a home economics/ food technology teacher at Milford Haven Comprehensive School, she serves as a YFC club leader at Tiers Cross, is rector's warden at Robeston West Parish Church and a hard working member of Milford Haven Soroptimists International.

She is also a very knowledgeable judge of domestic science classes at many local shows and also regularly serves as a steward in the Shire horse section of the County Show.