Keith W

HMP Kilmarnock is experiencing technical issues with the in cell telephone system. This is being worked on now and a further update will be provided once it has been resolved.

We said a sad goodbye to a dear friend and colleague this week. Tom Fox's contribution to the Scottish Prison Service, and public life in Scotland more widely, was immense, and his kindness, wisdom and humour will be sorely missed. thetimes.co.uk/uk/scotland/ar…

@scottishprisons Lovely words for a great man.

@janehamilton22 @STVColin @BBCDavidCowan Sent you a PM, Jane.

@keethy79 @STVColin @BBCDavidCowan Didn’t see you Keith! You should’ve said hi

Lovely funeral mass for Tom Fox this morning. Nice to see some old-timer hacks turning out too. Tom really was a top notch professional who will be missed 😔@STVColin @BBCDavidCowan

@Garyadair86 @British_Airways Have a great break, Gary.

Very early morning flight from London Heathrow Terminal 5 with @British_Airways., Cyprus here we come 😊✈️😎😎

@scottishprisons A great tribute to a great man. Hopefully staff and partner agency colleagues will get a real benefit from this space.

Designed by staff, for staff, a new wellbeing area has opened in HMP Dumfries. 'The Kennedy Suite', named in memory of former Governor Phil Kennedy, provides a safe, calm space for staff to reset or decompress from the stressors of daily life or work.

HMP Shotts was featured in yesterday's Scotland Tonight episode. Facilitated by @CCCScot, the ‘Anonymous Drama’ programme encourages participants to draw on their lived experience and build self-esteem, confidence and life skills. Check it out here: youtu.be/H5xWE5yNwO4?si…

Full feature on one of our prison ‘Drama Therapy/Anonymous Drama’ groups tonight STV 8.30pm (HMP Shotts) here is snippet > news.stv.tv/scotland/scotl…

@Rose_Fitzp So very sorry to hear this Rose.

Thank you for your kindness at the recent and sudden death of our beloved daughter Victoria. To continue her work and the impact she had in her too-short 29 years Project Victoria is being set up in her memory. You can read about Victoria here: gofund.me/afa26c68

Individuals in our care at HMP Dumfries have given back to the community by building a fantastic pirate ship for a local primary school. Built over several weeks in the joiners work-shed, it is now in place within the school's playground.

STIR magazine Issue 25 is out now! Featuring visual art pieces, poems and creative writing - entirely the work of people in our care. The magazine is the longest running creative arts project in SPS history! Check it out here: sps.gov.uk/about-us/partn… @prisonlearning

Staff at HMP Barlinnie delivered a fortnight of activities and events promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Read more here: tinyurl.com/mr35vbsf Huge thanks to @andymclaren7 and @imried7 for your support!

In October, individuals at HMP Castle Huntly showcased their artwork in a charity fundraiser. One of the artists, Jamie, spoke about his hopes to hold his own event on release. We're delighted that his first exhibition opened in East Kilbride on the 5th of April! @prisonlearning

@scottishprisons @ButlerTrust Congratulations Greg. Great job!

Delighted to share that Officer Greg Van Nuil of HMP Dumfries has received a Butler Trust commendation for his exemplary work designing the prison's 'Wellbeing Garden'. Read more here: butlertrust.org.uk/greg-van-nuil/

Families of those in our care at HMP Dumfries have enjoyed a fun-filled weekend of Easter egg hunts,egg decorating and crafts. Extra bonding sessions have also been provided during the school holidays. Huge thanks to Summerhill Community Centre @AnnemarieCoult2 for their support.

We're delighted to welcome HMP Kilmarnock into the Scottish Prison Service, as its operation officially transferred to us from Serco on 17 March. This is a momentous occasion, as it is the first time a privately operated Scottish prison has transferred to the public sector.

'INSIDE OUT', an exhibition showcasing the art work of people now in custody, but who have previously served in the armed forces, takes place in Kinross this weekend. All 56 pieces are for sale with funds raised going to @SSAFA @SSAFAPerth

@PeelyWallyAli Erm….’Enjoy’ doesn’t seem to fit the bill! 😂

@keethy79 Thanks Keith. Had a great time. Can't believe it's been 20 days and I'm not ready to go back to work tomorrow 😭😭😅

20 days down, 0 to go - time for home 😭