Sir David Ramsbotham opens the exhibition

 

The Committee hosted an event to celebrate the ‘Art Works for Vincent House’ scheme on Wednesday 13^th May which was extremely successful and attracted many new contacts to the House from a range of organizations.  

 The event launched an exhibition featuring the story of Vincent House’s new permanent display of prints and decorative panels in the residential corridors (see earlier post) and was opened by former Chief Inspector of Prisons, Lord David Ramsbotham.  Lord Ramsbotham spoke persuasively about the value of schemes that help offenders rehabilitate and how they help reduce re-offending rates which in turn is a huge benefit society.

 The exhibition transformed the lounge into a professional looking ‘art gallery’ and was open to residents and visitors from Thursday 14^th May until Friday 29^th May.  During that time many people visited and admired the pieces of art on display and took an interest in the presentation giving the background to the scheme and the art selections.  Some of the art works have since been sold, including a couple of the original paintings.

Lyn Hopkins, Father of the House, enjoying the event