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 yuletide boxes are a result of the prison’s fourth annual Christmas Hamper Appeal, and many prisoners chose to make cash donations from their own funds towards food items, while prison officers, support staff and visitors also contributed.
Additionally, Shoprite, Marks & Spencer, Bridson & Horrox and the charity Prison Works helped to make it a record year for the annual appeal.
Deputy governor Colin Ring said: ‘I really hoped we could increase the number of hampers this year and thanks to the generosity of prisoners and everyone concerned we have managed to fill 21 hampers, eight more than last year.
‘I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the prison and the desire to put something back into the community. The response to this appeal has been wonderful.’