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eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · 2d

📹Stay connected — face-to-face 💙

Video Sessions are available in all @scottishprisons.bsky.social, helping families feel closer than ever.

Book now via eMates & connect with your loved one.
👉 www.emailaprisoner.com

#eMates #VideoVisits #ScottishPrisons #StayConnected

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · 6d

📸 Send Photos with eMates!
You can upload up to 4 photos per message to your loved one in prison.
"A photo brings comfort. A memory brings hope."

👉 Start now: www.emailaprisoner.com
📌 Available in selected establishments.

#eMates #StayConnected #PrisonSupport

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · 8d

📸 Photo Attachments Now Live at HMP Low Moss - @scottishprisons.bsky.social

Whether it’s a treasured old memory or a recent moment you want to share, photos help keep those bonds strong—even from a distance.

👉 Log in and start sending today: www.emailaprisoner.com

#PrisonSupport

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · 14d

🔒 Your money. Your peace of mind.

We make it easy to support loved ones inside — safely, securely, and with confidence.

Send money online today:
🔗 www.secure-payment-services.com
*Available at participating establishments.

#PrisonSupport #SendMoneySafely

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · 21d

📚 Incredible journey by Will Pendray - a reminder of the power of creativity, education, and hope even in the toughest environments.

At eMates, we champion every story that proves prison is not the end — it can be a new beginning. ✍️💬

#SecondChances #PrisonEducation #eMates #PoetryInPrison

Prisoners' Education Trust @prisonersed.bsky.social · 22d

Over a four-year sentence that saw him moved between six prisons, Will Pendray carried his notebooks with him, using poetry as the one constant in an often traumatic journey.

He's now published his debut anthology after gaining an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Brighton.

Prison experience inspires Brighton graduate’s powerful poetry anthology

An ex prisoner who turned to poetry as a lifeline in jail has published his debut anthology, shaped by his postgraduate studies at the University of Brighton.

www.brighton.ac.uk

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eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · 28d

Creating Hope Through Connection Today on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we reflect on the power of staying connected — especially for those serving time in prison. 💙

📩 Take a moment today to reach out using:
www.emailaprisoner.com

Your message might mean more than you know.

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eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Sep 3

Frank’s walking 200 miles from HMP Styal to HMP Brixton — all to raise awareness and funds for work supporting people with experience of prison.

To help him reach the finish line on behalf of @prisonradiouk.bsky.social, please reshare, or donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/200-mile-walk

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eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Sep 1

September is here 🍂—the start of the 'ber' months and a reminder that seasons change, but love stays strong.

A quick message through eMates can brighten your loved one’s day behind the wall.

📬 www.emailaprisoner.com

#StayConnected #MessageThatMatters #ChangingSeasons

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Aug 28

💳 Send Money with Confidence

With Secure Payment Services, you can transfer funds online in just a few clicks — no stress, no confusion, just peace of mind.

Start here 👉 www.secure-payment-services.com
*Available in selected establishments

#SendMoneySafely #SupportInside

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Aug 22

🗓️Bank Holiday – Mon 25th Aug

Our office phone line will be unavailable, but messages & payments will still be sent as normal. Please allow for slight delays.

Need help? Email [email protected]

🔗 www.emailaprisoner.com

#eMates #StayConnected #BankHolidayNotice

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jul 30

Friendship means never feeling alone—even behind walls.

A quick message can lift someone’s day.

Tag a mate who always has your back & remind them they matter.

✉️ Send a message: www.emailaprisoner.com

#FriendshipDay #eMatesUK #StayConnected #StrongerTogether

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jul 28

A message from you could mean the world to someone inside.

Whether it’s a few lines of love or a full update from home, your words bring hope.

Start the week strong—send that message today using www.emailaprisoner.com.

📬 #KeepConnected #eMates #FamilyFirst #InmateSupport

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jul 21

Just checking in... How are you doing today?
Whether you're writing to a loved one or just making it through Monday, we hope your week starts with a little strength and a lot of heart. 💙

www.emailaprisoner.com
#eMatesUK #MondayCheckIn #StayConnected

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jul 16

💬 Staying Connected, Staying Well

Whether you have a loved one in prison or support reform, a message can make all the difference.
A check-in. Kind words. Small moments that bring comfort & hope.

📩 www.emailaprisoner.com

#StayConnected

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jul 15

Exciting news for HMP Whatton 📸
You can now send photo attachments via eMates!
A smile, a milestone, a memory — photos help loved ones feel closer.

Start sharing today: www.emailaprisoner.com

#eMates #HMPWhatton #StayConnected #FamilyFirst

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jul 8

New Feature Alert – HMP Inverness!

You can now send photo attachments to your loved one at HMP Inverness (@scottishprisons.bsky.social) via eMates.

📸 Because sometimes, a picture says what words can’t.
Stay connected, visually and emotionally.

👉 Send yours today at www.emailaprisoner.com

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jul 7

Staying connected with loved ones in prison is vital.

With eMates, you can send messages to any UK establishment safely and securely. You can even request a reply or attach up to 4 photos (in participating establishments).

👉 Learn more: www.emailaprisoner.com

#StayConnected

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jul 2

💳 Send Money the Smart & Secure Way!

✅ Pay with peace of mind
✅ View transactions easily
✅ Support your loved ones confidently

Fast. Reliable. Easy.

🔗 Check if their establishment is listed:
www.secure-payment-services.com

#SecurePayments #StayConnected

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jun 30

🌞 Last Chance! Offer Ends Tonight 🌞
Still haven’t topped up? There’s just hours left to grab £6 FREE credit when you add £30 or more.

Add £30.00 or more
Use code SUMMER30
Get £6.00 FREE – simple as that.

Offer ends TONIGHT – 30th June!

🔗 www.emailaprisoner.com

#TopUpBonus

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jun 26

Get £6 FREE This Summer! ☀️
Top up your account with £30 or more and use code SUMMER30 to receive £6 FREE credit!
Perfect for staying connected with loved ones this summer.

Valid 26th – 30th June only – don’t miss out!
Visit www.emailaprisoner.com.

#SummerSavings

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jun 24

With eMates, staying in touch has never been easier:

💬 Send messages
📩 Receive replies
📸 Attach photos*
🎥 Enjoy video calls*

Because connection matters—every day.

👉 Sign up now at www.emailaprisoner.com

*Features available at selected establishments.

#FamilySupport

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jun 19

Stay Close, Even When You’re Apart

Loved ones can book Video Sessions to speak face-to-face with loved ones in prison — safely & simply.

📍 Available in all @scottishprisons.bsky.social locations
📲 Book now: www.emailaprisoner.com

#eMates #VideoVisits #ConnectionMatters

eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jun 19

A beautiful reminder of the power of stories and connection — especially between parents and children separated by prison walls.

Shoutout to @giveabookorg.bsky.social and @manwithbooks.bsky.social for making moments like this possible. ✨

🔗 giveabook.org.uk/projects

#FamilyConnection

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eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jun 18

🌈 Spotlight on Bent Bars this #PrideMonth – Letters of Solidarity Behind Bars

We're proud to support Bent Bars — a volunteer-run project connecting LGBTQIA+ people in UK prisons with pen pals. Everyone deserves care and connection.

💛 Find out more: www.bentbarsproject.org

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eMates (Email a Prisoner) @emates.bsky.social · Jun 13

UPCOMING - #FathersDay Special – Sunday Only!
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How it works:
✅ Add a minimum of £20
✅ Click ‘Add Promotional Code’
✅ Enter DAD20
✅ Enjoy £25 credit for just £20 – One day only!

📅 Valid Sunday 15th June
🔗 www.emailaprisoner.com