Putney Society to Host Open Meeting on Prison Welfare
Speaker will be Liz Bridge former chaplain at Wandsworth Prison
Liz Bridge. Picture: BBC
September 19, 2025
The Putney Society is hold an open meeting focusing on the work of the Wandsworth Prison Welfare Trust. The event on Monday 22 September, organised by the Society’s Community Panel, will take place at 7.30pm at The Community Church on Werter Road, SW15.
Guest speaker Liz Bridge, a representative of the Trust and former Quaker Chaplain at Wandsworth Prison, is expected to offer insight into the realities of prison life. Her talk will cover experiences such as entering custody for the first time, the challenges of sudden transfers between facilities, and broader aspects of the prison environment.
The meeting will be accessible both in person and online. Those wishing to attend remotely can request access by emailing registration@putneysociety.org.uk.
Putney Society, a registered charity, is an amenity society run by volunteers to preserve and enhance our local heritage and community.
The Putney Society’s website contains more information about many other local issues and how to become a member.
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