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OASIS Zoom Quiz - 4th November - In Support of Fresh Start

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Are you a keen quizzer, and interested in the work of Fresh Start? If so, this could be the event for you! OASIS organise an annual quiz with all proceeds going to the work of Fresh Start. This year, they are very proud to be able to off... More

WPCS National Director - Andrew Gregg

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Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland (WPCS) has announced a new head as it seeks to minister to the changing landscape of business during the Covid-19 epidemic. An article, introducing Andrew Gregg, has been published in this month's Life & Work (Magaz... More

Launch of new campaign to help prevent suicide in Scotland - UNITED TO PREVENT SUICIDE

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United to Prevent Suicide is a social movement of people from all across Scotland, who are united in a shared belief that each and every one of us has a role to play in preventing suicide. Today (10th September, 2020) is World Suicide Prevention Day... More

The steepness of a hill

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University studies have shown what we know already; that facing a challenge with a friend makes it easier! so lets stay in touch with each as we all face this challenge, and do it together! The Steepness Of A Hill

Cast All Your Votes for Dancing

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From the book "I Heard God Laughing" by Hafiz - Chic Lidstone gives his rendition Cast All Your Votes for Dancing

Taking Time to Pause

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At this time, it is important for us all to take time to Pause and Breathe. Here are some words from Chic Lidstone (Interim CEO).

Choose Faith Not Fear

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Chic shares some thoughts based on a video from Nicky Gumbel entitled Choose Faith Not Fear

Suggestions for well being - feelings of Claustrophobia

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Andy Gregg workplace chaplain in Edinburgh shares some suggestions on how to sustain mental well being when we may be feeling stuck or claustrophobic while working from home.

Message from Chic Lidstone

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In these difficult, and unprecedented times, we are hoping to publish occasional blogs. These are intended to offer support and guidance as we navigate our way through the days and weeks ahead. Please do not hesitate to contact any of our... More

Taking The Test

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One night four college students stayed out late partying and having a good time. They forgot they had an exam the next day and celebrated late in to the night, not even thinking of looking at any books or preparing. In the morning, when reality daw... More

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Adam Plenderleith

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Thursday, 11 January 2018

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Breaking news: Our most recent volunteer chaplain in the West, Adam Plenderleith formerly a healthcare chaplain with the NHS has attracted the interest of one of our national newspapers! Adam, together with Rev Neil E Allison, has recently published ...

Wishing you a great 2018

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Tuesday, 09 January 2018

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There’s a well-known story of a chicken farmer who found an eagle’s egg. He put it in with his chickens and soon the egg hatched. The young eagle grew up with all the other chickens and whatever they did, the eagle did too, thinking it was...

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WPCS gets involved at Dundee Airport Airex 2017 exercise

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Wednesday, 27 September 2017

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Airex 2017 was a disaster exercise at Dundee Airport which tested the terminal buildings in use as a survivor and repatriation facility. WPCS worked in partnership with British Red Cross under the direction of Dundee Airport and Police Scotland...

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Cast all your votes for dancing!

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Wednesday, 20 September 2017

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Hafiz was a 14th century Persian poet who wrote this telling piece on depression. It is interesting to think that mental health and wellbeing is not necessarily a modern thing. This is particularly for the one in four of us who struggle with mental w...

A Bit Of A Let Down

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Tuesday, 15 August 2017

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As he was driving along a deserted country lane his car got a puncture. Easily sorted he thought; until he couldn’t find the jack. The evening sun was just setting and it was getting dark as he started to look for a farm where hopefully he could borr...

Alloa Firefighter recognised for his services to the community

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Monday, 17 July 2017

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Congratulations go to Alloa Firefighter, Alan Faulds BCA, who has been awarded the British Citizen Award for his services to the community. He and his local volunteer team have spearheaded a roadshow campaign for safer roads in Forth Valle...

Thermostat or Thermometer?

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Monday, 17 July 2017

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A thermostat sets the temperature while a thermometer records the temperature. “Oh, it’s hot in here”, says the thermometer, while the thermostat says it’s too hot in here and does something about it. Which are you? It’s an old question posed by a mu...

Supporting Workplace Chaplaincy Mission across the UK

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Monday, 03 July 2017

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Last month, Chic Lidstone (East Coast Area Organiser) took a trip to Derby to attend the Workplace Chaplaincy Missions UK (WCM UK) team leaders day. WCM UK has 500 members, with 22 teams, spread across the UK. There was a good representation of chapl...

A Generous Gift Appreciated

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Thursday, 22 June 2017

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Ron Flett, our Aberdeen based chaplain, received a very welcome gift on a recent visit to Marischal College, Aberdeen. He was handed an envelope containing a cash donation to WPCS. This was received from an anonymous donor so we were unable to ...

THE POWER OF THE CROSS

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Wednesday, 07 June 2017

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At our staff team meeting last week, we were privileged to enjoy a talk by Dr Larry Scrimgeour - volunteer chaplain for Dundee and Angus College. Larry is a self taught Iconographer (the study of icons) and is passionate about the subject. His ...

Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland Blog

OASIS Zoom Quiz - 4th November - In Support of Fresh Start

WPCS National Director - Andrew Gregg

Launch of new campaign to help prevent suicide in Scotland - UNITED TO PREVENT SUICIDE

The steepness of a hill

Cast All Your Votes for Dancing

Taking Time to Pause

Choose Faith Not Fear

Suggestions for well being - feelings of Claustrophobia

Message from Chic Lidstone

Taking The Test

Adam Plenderleith

Wishing you a great 2018

WPCS gets involved at Dundee Airport Airex 2017 exercise

Cast all your votes for dancing!

A Bit Of A Let Down

Alloa Firefighter recognised for his services to the community

Thermostat or Thermometer?

Supporting Workplace Chaplaincy Mission across the UK

A Generous Gift Appreciated

THE POWER OF THE CROSS

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