Shirley joined Pound Gates in August 2008 and celebrated her 70th birthday in October 2024. Shirley has no plans current plans to retire as she loves working for Pound Gates and supporting the nursery scheme for the childcare sector. During this time Shirley has built up good relationships with many clients. Shirley holds the Certificate in Insurance with the Chartered Insurance Institute and is also a member of the Charity Committee. Shirley has three grown up children and five grandchildren. In her spare time she spends a lot of time with her family and babysitting and loves her long walks by the coast and travelling overseas.