Bryncethin

Bernie Mc Leer

Bernie Mc Leer has lived in Bridgend since 1979. She moved from London with her husband and two children to continue her job with Rockwool when they opened a factory at Wern Tarw. Bernie worked for Rockwool for 22 years and retired in 2000.

Despite a busy and active working life she involved herself with the local Scout Group and Air Cadets helping them to raise funds. Lately she has managed the Community Centre at Bryntirion. Four years ago she was elected to sit on Laleston Community Council and is a school governor. Now a widow she is standing as a Borough Councillor for Bryncethin and is looking forward to the challenge.