The Crichton Trust is committed to putting the wellbeing of its people, place, partners and planet at the heart of its operations and this was acknowledged today when The Trust was formally approved as a member of the Scottish Business Pledge network. The Crichton Trust was delighted to receive news today that it has met…
The Crichton Grounds and Gardens are free to visit all year round. In recent months we have been celebrating The Crichton Tree Collection and we would like to invite you to try out The Crichton Tree Trail. Explore The Crichton Tree Trail and have fun… Download the map Click here CLICK HERE: TREE…
We are excited to launch the Spring issue of The Crichton Magazine which includes our latest updates, features on our partners, tenants, colleagues and students, stunning seasonal photographs, our new trail, information about forthcoming events and an insight into our plans for The Crichton. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this edition. To…
Following the recent life-saving actions of one of our colleagues (Kenny Henry) at The Crichton Trust, we have been inspired to review the number and location of defibrillators on site at The Crichton and to run a public campaign to raise awareness of the defibrillators we have on site. We would be grateful if you…
As we continue to work through the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, we aim to keep tenants, partners, colleagues, customers and stakeholders up to date with regular updates on The Crichton Blog and via our newsletter, magazine and social media channels. We have worked hard to keep in touch with you all throughout the pandemic…
If you’re looking for a treat to enjoy on Mother’s Day, give Easterbrook Bistro a call and pre-order a Takeaway Afternoon Tea! For only £12.50 per adult, £25 for two, £8 per child (under 12) or £40 for a family of four, you can enjoy a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones with fresh cream…
We held our monthly Tenants’ Forum on Zoom on 24 February. Thanks to all those who attended. MONTHLY UPDATE: Gwilym Gibbons, Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust welcomed tenants and partners to the meeting. Main points of update: Covid-19 Response: Back in March 2020, The Crichton Community committed to a collaborative response to Covid-19 in order…
On Tuesday 2 February, Gwilym Gibbons, Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust hosted his monthly update meeting on Zoom. Gwilym welcomed everyone to the meeting at 4pm. This was the first Crichton Briefing in 2021 and almost a year since they started. It is hoped that those who attend continue to find the meetings useful.…
We held our monthly Tenants’ Forum on Zoom on 27 January. Thanks to all those who attended. MONTHLY UPDATE: Gwilym Gibbons, Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust welcomed tenants and partners to the meeting and welcomed Craig Renton, as the new Chief Operating Officer to the meeting for the first time. Main points of update: A…
THE CRICHTON TRUST: CARE CAMPUS PROJECT UPDATE (January 2021) Project Title: Building the case for a Care Campus Project Duration: January 2018 to November 2020. Aim of Project: To explore what would make Dumfries and Galloway the best place to grow old. Purpose of Project: This project was set up to explore the possibilities…
As we continue to work through the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, we aim to keep tenants, partners, colleagues, customers and stakeholders up to date with regular updates on The Crichton Blog and via our newsletter, magazine and social media channels. We have worked hard to keep in touch with you all throughout the pandemic…
COVID-19 UPDATE FROM THE CRICHTON TRUST (7 JANUARY 2021) With news of new lockdown restrictions in Scotland from 5 January, we would like to bring you up to date with what this means for The Crichton and our community. Firstly, we would ask everyone within The Crichton Community to play their part in reducing the…
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER APPOINTED TO SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF THE CRICHTON TRUST The Crichton Trust is delighted to start 2021, with news of a new Chief Operating Officer role at The Crichton and to welcome Craig Renton, who has recently been appointed to take on this new role from Mid-January. This vacancy,…
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, Easterbrook Bistro will close at 4pm on 23 December and, pending further changes, will reopen at 10am on 22 January 2021. Keep an eye on social media for the latest updates. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2021. #StaySafe
VIDEO BLOG 6: The latest video blog published on the 23 December can be seen below. It’s the last working day in the office for 2020 and Gwilym Gibbons, Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust sums up 2020 in his latest video blog (see below). Watch it now… VIDEO BLOG UPDATE 6 Key highlights: Easterbrook…
While Christmas celebrations have been limited this year, we are pleased to say that we have enjoyed a great Drive in Christmas at #TheCrichton. A big THANK YOU to the cast and crew who brought some much needed festive fun to the grounds of The Crichton this month. It has been great to see so…
We are delighted to have the new Tree of Tranquillity safely installed on the grounds of #TheCrichton in Dumfries. We certainly hope it will provide comfort and a peaceful place for reflection for those families affected by the loss of a baby. The tree is a beautiful addition to our garden and it has been…
We are excited to launch the Autumn/Winter issue of The Crichton Magazine, which includes our latest updates, features on our partners, tenants, colleagues and students, stunning Autumn photographs, findings from our tree survey, information about forthcoming events and an insight into our plans for The Crichton. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this…
On Tuesday 1 December, Gwilym Gibbons, Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust hosted his monthly update meeting on Zoom. Gwilym welcomed everyone to the meeting at 4pm. Key Updates: Outdoor Space: As our activities remain restricted by the coronavirus pandemic, we are pleased to see tenants and visitors still making the most of our outdoor…
We held our monthly Tenants’ Forum on Zoom on 25 November. Thanks to those who attended. MONTHLY UPDATE: Gwilym Gibbons, Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust welcomed tenants and partners to the meeting which was well attended. Key points of interest included the ongoing progress of the Crichton Central development and plans for a phased opening…