03.05.2018 • News
To celebrate National Gardening Week (30th April – 6th May 2018) we’re celebrating our Clink Gardens graduates’ amazing achievements. Here’s Georgia’s* story… Georgia was sent to HMP Send after being charged with fraud in 2015. During her induction, she met Gary Gates, the Clink Gardens General Manager Trainer, who really impressed her so she applied to work in the... View post
30.04.2018 • Recipes
Introducing this month’s featured recipe from our seasonal spring menu: roast corn fed chicken breast, braised leg, pearl barley, glazed heritage carrots, wild mushrooms & mustard sauce Soubise Chicken Ingredients Whole chicken, prepped and made into stock Chicken breast, french trimmed Chicken leg, deboned Fresh herbs Baby spinach Method Pan fry breast to order, glaze with butter and finish off... View post
23.04.2018 • News
Success for The Clink Charity following independent report confirming reoffending has reduced by 49.6% New data analysis from a report conducted by the Justice Data Lab (JDL) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) provides evidence that prisoners participating in The Clink Charity’s innovative hospitality training scheme in partnership with HMPPS reduces reoffending rates, with the report stating the charity has... View post
19.04.2018 • News
As the sunshine hasfinally arrived, it’s the perfect time to find out what’s going on over in The Clink gardens at HMP Send.We caught up with Gary Gates, our General Manager Trainer for the Clink Gardens, to find out what a typical day looks like, what we’re growing in the gardens this year and how he’s helping our prisoners in... View post
09.04.2018 • News
If you’re looking for somewhere different to dine of an evening, then visit The Clink Restaurants at Styal, Brixton or Cardiff. A new gourmet menu is available featuring seasonal ingredients, delicious starters and tasty main courses. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on offer at the restaurants… Starter: Pressed guinea fowl and ham terrine, pickled baby veg & soda bread... View post
27.03.2018 • News
Our new seasonal spring menu has arrived. The new menu includes an array of tantalising dishes showcasing the skills and techniques currently being mastered by the prisoners training in the restaurants. Vegan dishes also make an appearance with a shallot tarte tatin with crispy leeks, sprouting spring salad and beetroot puree; followed by spinach-infused pappardelle with wild garlic pesto, courgette... View post
15.03.2018 • Recipes
If you’re one of the few who hasn’t given up chocolate for Lent, then this recipe is for you. This chocolate torte will easily serve 8 people and the delicious hint of brandy will mean you’ll want to make it again and again. Ingredients 125g amaretti biscuits, crushed 450g 75% coca solids dark chocolate, broken up 125ml liquid glucose 35ml... View post
12.03.2018 • Events
Join us at HMP High Down on Tuesday 22nd May for a three course lunch prepared and served by top Surrey chefs and our prisoners in training. Each chef will take on a course – starter, main and dessert – and will work with our prisoners who are training towards their professional City and Guilds qualifications. The three chefs are:... View post
08.03.2018 • News
Today is International Women’s Day, so we’re celebrating our inspirational female graduates and looking at how well they have done since leaving prison. Today’s story is from Susan*. Susan has been a victim of domestic violence. However, due to her offence and receiving a custodial sentence, her son was placed in the care of her now ex-partner and Social Services... View post
07.03.2018 • News
International Women’s Day is on Thursday 8th March. We’ve been celebrating how far our female graduates have come this week since being released from prison. Tracey’s* wish was to go to university following her release, so our support worker helped her research university courses, helped facilitate her attendance at university open days in various campuses, as well as assisting her... View post
06.03.2018 • News
International Women’s Day is on Thursday 8th March and to celebrate, we’re sharing some of our female graduates inspirational stories. Today’s story is from Jamie*. Jamie was arrested and charged with GBH in 2015. After 15 years in an abusive relationship, where she was subjected to repeated verbal and physical abuse, she stabbed him out of fear for her life... View post
05.03.2018 • News
International Women’s Day is on Thursday 8th March and to celebrate, we’re sharing some of our female graduates inspirational stories. Today’s story is from Leah. Leah* was sentenced to two and a half years for burglary and theft. At the time of the offence she had no fixed address, was living in a tent with her boyfriend and was regularly... View post
23.02.2018 • Recipes
Chilli chocolate rum truffles Whether you’re having friends round for dinner or you want to cook up a sweet and indulgent treat for the family this weekend, look no further than our chilli chocolate rum truffles. Our simple recipe uses good quality dark chocolate, cream and a pinch of chilli for a hint of spice. Perfect with a cup of... View post
