Tag: Isle of Man Prison
Record year for Prison Christmas Hamper Appeal
PRISONERS and prison officers will bring some festive cheer to Jurby this week, with the distribution of 21 Christmas food hampers to elderly people living in the village. The well-stocked yuletide boxes are a result of the fourth annual Christmas Hamper Appeal to be undertaken at the Isle of Man Prison. This year’s offering has [...]
Isle of Man Prison weaving itself into the fabric of the community at Jurby
Ramsey Group Practice has received an impressive wall hanging which was created by talented people attending classes at the Isle of Man Prison’s Education Department and commissioned for the new Jurby Health and Community Centre. The Jurby Health and Community Centre has been welcoming patients and service-users since the keys were handed over to the [...]
Isle of Man Prison staff receive Queen’s Jubilee Medal
LIEUTENANT Governor Adam Wood praised the valuable contribution made by the Isle of Man Prison Service as he presented members of staff with the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. Mr Wood said the Prison and its personnel played an important role by helping to maintain community safety in the Island and to resettle offenders into the community [...]
Island prisoners win Koestler art awards
THE creative efforts of the Island’s prisoners have been recognised by judges in a prestigious UK competition. Artwork, poetry and handicrafts entered by residents at Jurby Prison scooped a number of prizes in the annual Koestler Awards, including a highly sought-after gold award. The UK charity’s Director of Arts, Fiona Curran, recently visited the Isle [...]
Charity supports prison garden project
THE Isle of Man prison could be self-sufficient in a range of staple crops this summer thanks to a partnership between officers, prisoners and a local charity. A polytunnel donated by Zero Waste Mann will boost efforts to grow a healthy supply of vegetables at Jurby, such as potatoes, onions, leeks, cucumbers and lettuce. It [...]
New Resettlement Officer Appointed at the Isle of Man Prison
Prison Officer Paul Wade has been appointed to the position of Resettlement Officer at the Isle of Man Prison. Paul, 49, was born in Germany while his Manx father was stationed there with the RAF. He has 10 years experience in HMPS and joined the Isle of Man Prison Service in 1997. His appointment will [...]
