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Flt. Sgt. Charles Sydney RAF

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday 24th September at Station Avenue, Walton-on-Thames for Flt. Sgt. Charles Sydney RAF, whose plane was shot down over Walton on 27th September, 1940 during the Battle of Britain. A wreath was laid by his Worshipful The Mayor of Elmbridge, Cllr John Sheldon. The service was attended by local residents and councillors. Three local cadet units, representing the Army, Navy and RAF services marched from the Army Cadet HQ to the Memorial site with the Mayor and Mayoress. The Revd. Jackie Richardson of St. Mary and St. John's Churches, Walton officiated.

Photograph of The Mayor of Elmbridge Cllr John Sheldon
with Surrey County Cllr Tony Samuels.

The Mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor Barry Cheyne, unveiled a commemorative plaque in Walton High Street on 16 March 2011 to celebrate the completion of the 'Soul to the Street' project, a major environmental improvement scheme in the High Street. This project was one of Elmbridge Borough Council's key flagship activities funded from the Elmbridge Civic Improvement Fund with partnership contributions from Surrey County Council.

Councillor Christine Elmer at the Royal Artillery Homecoming Parade in Esher held in February 2010 and photograph of Tank / Gun taken at the Royal Artillery Homecoming Parade in Esher held in February 2011

On the 27 September, 2010, a short service was held to commemorate the 70 year anniversary of when Flight Sergeant Charles Sydney, crashed his spitfire in Station Avenue, Walton on Thames. The service was attended by the Mayor of Elmbridge, local Councillors and local residents, one of whom recalls seeing the spitfire. The plaque was laid by Elmbridge Borough Council 10 years ago.

Councillor Christine Elmer volunteering at Wildlife Aid with Percy the Goose.

I would like to share with you a picture I took on Saturday 6 March 2010 at the unveiling of the Cobham Ring, Elmbridge Museum's newest acquisition. It was found in a farmer's field in Downside in 2008 and has been brought back to Elmbridge by public subscription. It is over 300 years old and was believed to belong to Sir John Vincent who was the Lord of the Manor at Stoke D'Abernon. It was bequeathed to a member of the Carlton family who lived in Cobham and somehow ended up in the farmer's field, lost until now.

I think this is an incredibly exciting find and am hoping it will raise the profile of the Elmbridge Museum and attract more visitors. If you are in Weybridge please do go along and visit the Museum and see the ring. Admission is free and there are lots of things to do for the children with special events and activities.

Christine Elmer with Rob Moran, Chief Executive and representatives from Quality South East at Investors in People Plaque Presentation on 24 November 2009.

Christine Elmer with staff from Elmbridge Borough Council accepting the IiP Award.

Christine Elmer together with staff and representatives from Quality South East.

Christine Elmer with fellow Walton Councillors Rachael Lake, Rowan Cole and Chris Elmer.

Walton Action day for Pensions and Savings 18th April 2009

Christine Elmer with Walton Action team.

Walton Action Day for Pensions and Savings 18th April 2009

Christine with members of the Walton Action team - "What do you think of Walton?"

Christine with fellow Conservative Councillors at Walton Heritage Day August 2008 where they held a stall offering bacon and sausage butties, tea and coffee in aid of the Mayor's Charity fund. It was a great day beside the Thames and the sun shone on everyone!

Christine with fellow Walton Councillors Stuart Hawkins and Barbara Cowin, Walton Heritage day - August 2008

Christine and Chris Elmer at Walton Heritage Day 2007 - that year we held a home made cake stand and were sold out before midday. Anyone who has previously sampled Christine's attempts at cake making would have been very surprised!

Christine with fellow Walton South Councillor David Palmer publicising the launch of Elmbridge Borough Council's glass recycling collection service - January 2008

Christine with fellow Walton South Councillors David Palmer and Stuart Hawkins on a site visit to Grundons Waste Collection facility at Leatherhead to see how Elmbridge's waste is recycled.

Christine and Chris at Sandown Park for Rosemary Dane's Mayor's Charity event - the Pantomine Horse Race

Election Cllr David Palmer, May 2007

Opening of the Xcel Leisure Centre August 2006