ONE hundred and fifty walkers turned out in glorious weather to take part in the Christian Aid Erskine Bridge Cross and help celebrate the charity event turning 30.

They gathered at Old Kilpatrick Bowling Club in Station Road and once again the annual event was hailed a resounding success.

Amy Menzies, events fundraising officer for Christian Aid said: “There was a fantastic atmosphere and we were delighted to see so many people back to support the event again as well as lots of new faces. It is a great sight to see churches and groups come together from across the Glasgow and the West of Scotland to walk together in solidarity with the poor. We hope to raise over £10,000 to support Christian Aid’s programme in India which will have a significant impact on the projects there, so we are grateful to everyone who took part and all the volunteers who make it all happen.”

Christian Aid supporter Kathleen Leitch, from Old Kilpatrick said: “I have been involved in the bridge cross since day one as my dad started the event back in the 80’s when I was very young and I have been involved in the organisation for over a decade. I love seeing the same people come back year after year. There is a real sense of fellowship between us as we all do our bit for Christian Aid.”

Money raised is going to Christian Aid’s Poorest Area Civil Society (PACS) programme in India.

PACS works in 90 of India’s poorest districts across seven states to empower and enable thousands of socially excluded communities to claim their rights and entitlements to basic services like education and health.

The programme also works to help young people and marginalised groups to find suitable work and a stable income.

For further information about Christian Aid Week (14th-20th May) go to www.caweek.org