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04/10/2025

We did it - 127 circuits completed!! We were blessed with a great weather window to complete the bridgecross120 challenge this morning.

Our team ran, cycled and walked - crossing the bridges 127 times in aid of registered charity Primary Care Chaplaincy Scotland (PCCS) and in recognition of the approx 120 local people our charity supports each year with over 500 appointments.

To everyone who has donated many thanks. Further donations are gratefully received at https://www.justgiving.com/page/bridgecrossed120?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Like a bridge over the troubled waters of life, chaplaincy helps patients journey from a place of dis-ease to a place of peace and wellbeing. We currently provide chaplaincy in partnership with 10 GP practices in East Dunbartonshire

04/10/2025

Despite Storm Amy’s best efforts we are off and running with Bridge Cross 120 in aid of registered charity Primary Care Chaplaincy Scotland (PCCS) and in recognition of the approx 120 local people our charity supports each year with over 500 appointments.

Our route will take us from Nonna’s down the canal path to cross the Marina bridge and back up Southbank Road to “cross the bridge” on Cowgate. If you see us today give us a wave!!

Donations are gratefully received at https://www.justgiving.com/page/bridgecrossed120?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Like a bridge over the troubled waters of life, chaplaincy helps patients journey from a place of dis-ease to a place of peace and wellbeing. We currently provide chaplaincy in partnership with 10 GP practices in East Dunbartonshire

25/09/2025

On 4th October, local GP, Dr Gordon MacDonald and the trustee and chaplain team will be taking on Bridge Cross 120, in aid of registered charity Primary Care Chaplaincy Scotland (PCCS), in recognition of the approx 120 local people our charity supports each year with over 500 appointments.

Our route will take us from Nonna’s down the canal path to cross the Marina bridge and back up Southbank Road to cross the bridge on Cowgate.

Donations are gratefully received at https://www.justgiving.com/page/bridgecrossed120?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Like a bridge over the troubled waters of life, chaplaincy helps patients journey from a place of dis-ease to a place of peace and wellbeing. We currently provide chaplaincy in partnership with 10 GP practices in East Dunbartonshire

20/09/2025

16/09/2025

It’s just over two weeks until our Bridge Cross 120, in aid of Primary Care Chaplaincy Scotland (PCCS). In recognition of the approx 120 people our charity supports each year our trustees and chaplains are “crossing the bridge” in Kirkintilloch on Saturday 4th October 120 times.

Our route will take us from Nonna’s down the canal path to cross the Marina bridge and back up Southbank Road to cross the bridge on Cowgate.

Like a bridge over the troubled waters of life, chaplaincy helps patients journey from a place of dis-ease to a place of peace and wellbeing. We currently provide chaplaincy in partnership with 10 GP practices in East Dunbartonshire

Help Euan Hutchinson raise money to support Primary Care Chaplaincy Scotland

28/08/2025

Primary Care Chaplaincy Scotland (PCCS) was launched in 2020 and grew out of 10 years' experience of delivering chaplaincy within General Practice in Scotland.

Like a bridge over the troubled waters of life, chaplaincy helps patients journey from a place of dis-ease to a place of peace and wellbeing.

We currently provide chaplaincy in partnership with 10 GP practices in East Dunbartonshire

We are “crossing the bridge” in Kirkintilloch on 4th October 120 times in recognition of the approx 120 people we support each year

https://www.justgiving.com/page/bridgecrossed120?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

01/07/2025

Our first newsletter!! Plans are to provide updates to supporters approximately 6 monthly on what’s happening through PCCS chaplaincy across East Dunbartonshire

23/11/2024

Wow what an incredible effort by Dr G…battled the wildest elements of Storm Bert this morning but nothing could stop him…10 km run and 40 km cycle around East Dunbartonshire completed in aid of PCCS. What an amazing achievement ⭐️⭐️

Thank you to those who provided invaluable support to Dr G today and many many thanks to all the people who have generously donated to the work of PCCS…a heartfelt thank you for supporting our small charity and it’s important work within our local community

Donations can still be made at:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/pccs

03/11/2024

Gordon MacDonald, a local GP in Kirkintilloch and the chair of registered charity Primary Care Chaplaincy Scotland (PCCS), together with support from Alan Caldwell, are undertaking an East Dunbartonshire (ED) bi-athlon cycle / run challenge across ED to our supported GP surgeries on 23rd November to raise much needed funds.

Donations will be gratefully received at https://www.justgiving.com/page/pccs?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fpccs&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

Starting at Woodhead Medical Practice, Gordon is running to the Turret Medical Practice then onto Regent Gardens Medical Centre before running to Kenmure Medical Practice and then Lennoxtown Medical Practice (approx 11miles) after which Gordon will then be cycling to Kersland House Surgery in Milngavie (approx 9miles) before finishing with a short run to Ashfield House Surgery.

PCCS have been providing chaplaincy services for patients in General Practice for over 10 years but recently set up as a charity. They are based in East Dunbartonshire and continue to expand their invaluable services in ED. They provide appointments for patients, carers and staff who need emotional support and care when life is challenging. PCCS work best fits within the wider group of ‘talking therapies’ within the NHS. Please read more about what they are doing at primarycarechaplaincyscotland.org

14/08/2024

PCCS helps patients journey from a place of dis-ease to a place of peace and wellbeing.