Being a Governor is as challenging as it is important. The people who run our jails are special, doing a job most of us could not, and would not want to - because they want to make a difference. This #hiddenheroesday don’t forget they are #hiddenheroes too russellwebster.com/the-health-and…

Celebrating #HiddenHeroesDay2022, we recognize all our Hidden Heroes by welcoming staff with refreshments and choccies. Just a small token of appreciation for all the hard work they do.

Well done to all the staff and prisoners who contributed to #seansplace bike ride. The equivalent of 5 round trips to London was covered in a few weeks during lunch and gym times.£585 was raised. #cycling #HMPAltcourse

Over the past year staff and prisoners have been collecting for our nominated charity #clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool. The cheque was presented by our deputy director to Jayne, from Cancer Research. Well done to all who took part throughout the year.

One of the best and most uplifting stories I’ve ever done. Thank you one and all.

Not only a breakbreakthrough day for my MA in Journalism Falmouth Journalism but one of the best things I’ve ever done in journalism, a prison visit to HMP Altcourse in Liverpool interviewing inmates on sport and rehabilitation. Fantastic access for my special project podcast.

Clive Ray HMP Altcourse Marcus Hansen High Sheriff of Clwyd @GlyndwrUni Well done Clive a fantastic achievement you should be very proud !!

Had the privilege of attending an open day yesterday HMP Risley for their Veteran specific 'Discovery Wing' This wing gives Veterans the opportunity to embark on a journey which will give them skills and resources ready for when they are released. #Veterans #Rehabilitation

Another fantastic day with No Place Productions working with men from our Drug Recovery Unit. Totally amazing how the men are so engaged throughout the whole sessions, thank you !

Straight into workshops #itsnotok. Conversations around acceptable behaviour #culturechange @cumbriapcc Cumbria Police GetSafeOnline.org

Dave Jones, one of our Front Line Managers, hands over the latest donation by our prisoners for Fans Supporting Foodbanks #HungerDoesntWearClubColours to Dave Kelly founder. Prisoners on our units regularly give from their canteen to support local families. street FoodBank

One of the most humbling of collections we do. Fair play to the inmates HMP Altcourse & all the staff for buying into this initiative. Those on the inside purchasing food for those of us on the outside is applauded by us all #RightToFood

First batch of honey and melts ready to go. Our prisoners have worked really hard this season. We have gone from 4 to 10 colonies, caught a few swarms, done amalgamations. It's been buzzy. Great for learning. #honey #bees

Our new mews is up and running. This gives our rescued birds of prey more space to fly free and be safely and comfortably housed. Our prisoners currently look after 20 birds who have had a difficult and sometimes traumatic life. Some of our birds will go onto be therapy birds.

Happy to pass over a cheque to Ian & Carol from #wildwingsbirdsofprey. The money was donated by our prisoners from a recent 5K run. Thanks to the gym staff for helping Dave to organise it. WW are based Nr Warrington and are well worth a visit. Sodexo UK & Ireland

We want to make sure that families have information when they are concerned about a prisoner here at HMP Altcourse. We now have an online safer custody portal which will signpost you to the right source of information: Prisoners' Families Helpline (prisonersfamilies.org)