Christine has been involved with Extratime since 2002 when she worked at Brighton & Hove City Council and was approached by the founders about childcare for children with special educational needs. At the time Christine supported Marian and Becky to set up Extratime and since then has continued to support Extratime as a management committee member, trustee and most recently as treasurer. In September 2018 Christine retired from her position at East Sussex County Council where she was an Early Years Consultant, with additional responsibility for inclusion.

Retirement means more time for her little grandson, travel and playing folk music.