The Vegan Prisoner Support Group provides essential supplies to animal rights prisoners in the UK. With that number ever increasing more money is needed. The VIVA LAS VEGAN FESTIVAL donates 100% profit to the VPSG. Please support this event and repost where possible.
VIVA LAS VEGAN FESTIVAL
current animal rights prisoners of conscience
Updated: 11 April, 2010
Please write cards or letters to the following prisoners. Even if you just send a card with a brief message, receiving a message of support from the outside world can make a huge difference to the prisoner. Remember all correspondence is read by prison staff. Also don’t expect a reply as there is a limit to the number of letters each prisoner can write.
Cheques & Postal Orders
Please note that details of who the cheques/POs should be made payable to are listed below. The prisoner's name and number should be printed clearly on the back of the cheque/PO. The prisoner will then forward the cheque/PO to be processed. Please also include a Stamped Addressed Envelope (SAE) for the prisoner to acknowledge receipt, and indicate in your letter that you have done so.
uk prisoners
Jonny Ablewhite (A5750AH) - New number Dec 2009
HMP Hewell, Hewell Lane, Redditch, Worcs B97 6QS
Jonny has been inside since September 2005 and is serving 12 years for conspiracy in connection with the Newchurch Guinea Pigs Campaign. Support Page
Birthday: 27th January
What you can send: SAEs; cheques or postal orders made out to 'HM Prisons'. Please write Jonny's name/number and sender details on reverse.
Dan Amos (A6987AN) - New number 04-04-10
HMP Guys Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0AH
In January 2009 Dan was sentenced to 4 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support Page
Birthday: 19th November
Postal orders must be made out to 'HMPS' and Dan's name/number written on back, together with a return address.
Gregg Avery (TA7450) - Moved 04-02-09
HMP Coldingley, Shaftesbury Road, Bisley, Woking, Surrey GU24 9EX
In January 2009 Gregg was sentenced to 9 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support Page
Birthday: 5h December
What you can send: stamps (12 in letter); Self-addressed envelopes, cheques/postal orders made out to 'HMP Headquarters' with Gregg's name and number and sender's details on reverse.
Natasha Avery (A5180AD) - New number 12-10-09
HMP Send, Ripley Road, Woking, Surrey GU23 7LJ.
In January 2009 Nataha was sentenced to 9 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support Page
Birthday: 28th December
What you can send: Cheques/postal orders made out to 'The Governor' or ‘HMP Send’, Write Natasha's name and number on the back. Stamps & an SAE. Also stationery and blank cards, but no Birthday, Anniversary cards, etc.
Mel Broughton - Update 30-03-10
Mel was remanded on 14 December 2007 and was sentenced on 13th February 2009 to 10 years for animal rights related offences against Oxford University animal experiment lab.
Update - After having his charges quashed by an appeal judge after two years in prison Mel Broughton was granted bail today with conditions. At the moment it looks like his third trial, (second re-trial) will be in June.
Support Page
Birthday: 5th July
Heather Nicholson (A3158AJ) - New number 08-01-10
HMP Foston Hall, Foston, Derby, Derbyshire DE65 5DN
In January 2009 Heather was sentenced to 11 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support Page
Birthday: 30th January
What you can send: Cheques/postal orders made out to 'The Governor', Write Heather's name and number on the back. Stamps & an SAE. Also stationery and blank cards, no parcels.
Lewis Pogson (A6454AK) - Moved 12-03-10
HMP Stocken, Stocken Hall Road, Stretton, Nr Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7RD.
Lewis was sentenced on 18th January 2010 to 3 years imprisonment at Lincoln Crown Court in connection with alledged offences at Highgate Farm, breeders of rabbits and ferrets for vivisection based in Lincolnshire.
Birthday: 23rd February
Please send letters/cards of support to him at his new prison. You can send stamps. Postal orders/cheques, SAE's and individual writing paper (not booklets).
Gavin Medd-Hall (WV9475) - Moved 04-02-09
HMP Coldingley, Shaftesbury Road, Bisley, Woking, Surrey GU24 9EX
In January 2009 Gavin was sentenced to 8 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support page
Birthday: 20th March
What you can send: stamps (12 in letter); Self-addressed envelopes, cheques/postal orders made out to 'HMP Headquarters' with Gavin's name and number and sender's details on reverse. (Please remember that Gavin has poor eyesight and will appreciate if you write in clear, large writing).
Gerrah Selby
In January 2009 Gerrah was sentenced to 4 years for charges in relation to Huntingdon Life Sciences. (One of the UK SHAC 7)
For various reasons she would prefer that her prison address not be distributed at the moment. Although if you want to leave comments of support they can be sent into her from her Suport Page
Nicole Vosper VM9385
HMP Bronzefield, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 3JZ
Nicole Vosper made a plea at Winchester Crown Court on 16/03/09 on charges relating to Huntingdon Life Sciences and was remanded awaiting trial. Support Page
Birthday 15th February
What you can send: Cheques/postal orders made out to 'The Governor'. Books, stationery, stamps; an SAE. Write Nicole's name and number on the back.
Dan Wadham (A5705AA) - Moved 02-02-09 and new number
HMP Camp Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5PB
In January 2009 Dan was sentenced to 5 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support page
Birthday: 3rd February
What you can send: Only cheques and postal orders can be sent in made out to 'HMPS' with Dan's name and number and the sender's details on reverse.
Kerry Whitburn (TB4886)
HMP Lowdham Grange, Lowdham, Nottingham NG14 7DA
Kerry has been inside since September 2005, and is serving 12 years for conspiracy in connection with the Newchurch Guinea Pigs Campaign. Birthday: 18th April
What you can send: stamps; postal orders/cheques payable to HMP LOWDHAM GRANGE - include Kerry's name and number on back and name/address of sender. Will not accept writing paper or packs of envelopes.
Sarah Whitehead (VM7684)
HMP Bronzefield, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, Middx. TW15 3JZ
Sarah was sentenced on the 30th June 2008 to two years for removing a beagle from a garden where it was kept muzzled in a wooden cage and regularly beaten. She is also awaiting trial in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. Support page
Birthday: 12th February
What you can send: Cheques/postal orders made out to 'The Governor'. Books, stationery, stamps; an SAE. Write Sarah's name and number on the back.
Updated: 11 April, 2010
Please write cards or letters to the following prisoners. Even if you just send a card with a brief message, receiving a message of support from the outside world can make a huge difference to the prisoner. Remember all correspondence is read by prison staff. Also don’t expect a reply as there is a limit to the number of letters each prisoner can write.
Cheques & Postal Orders
Please note that details of who the cheques/POs should be made payable to are listed below. The prisoner's name and number should be printed clearly on the back of the cheque/PO. The prisoner will then forward the cheque/PO to be processed. Please also include a Stamped Addressed Envelope (SAE) for the prisoner to acknowledge receipt, and indicate in your letter that you have done so.
uk prisoners
Jonny Ablewhite (A5750AH) - New number Dec 2009
HMP Hewell, Hewell Lane, Redditch, Worcs B97 6QS
Jonny has been inside since September 2005 and is serving 12 years for conspiracy in connection with the Newchurch Guinea Pigs Campaign. Support Page
Birthday: 27th January
What you can send: SAEs; cheques or postal orders made out to 'HM Prisons'. Please write Jonny's name/number and sender details on reverse.
Dan Amos (A6987AN) - New number 04-04-10
HMP Guys Marsh, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0AH
In January 2009 Dan was sentenced to 4 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support Page
Birthday: 19th November
Postal orders must be made out to 'HMPS' and Dan's name/number written on back, together with a return address.
Gregg Avery (TA7450) - Moved 04-02-09
HMP Coldingley, Shaftesbury Road, Bisley, Woking, Surrey GU24 9EX
In January 2009 Gregg was sentenced to 9 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support Page
Birthday: 5h December
What you can send: stamps (12 in letter); Self-addressed envelopes, cheques/postal orders made out to 'HMP Headquarters' with Gregg's name and number and sender's details on reverse.
Natasha Avery (A5180AD) - New number 12-10-09
HMP Send, Ripley Road, Woking, Surrey GU23 7LJ.
In January 2009 Nataha was sentenced to 9 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support Page
Birthday: 28th December
What you can send: Cheques/postal orders made out to 'The Governor' or ‘HMP Send’, Write Natasha's name and number on the back. Stamps & an SAE. Also stationery and blank cards, but no Birthday, Anniversary cards, etc.
Mel Broughton - Update 30-03-10
Mel was remanded on 14 December 2007 and was sentenced on 13th February 2009 to 10 years for animal rights related offences against Oxford University animal experiment lab.
Update - After having his charges quashed by an appeal judge after two years in prison Mel Broughton was granted bail today with conditions. At the moment it looks like his third trial, (second re-trial) will be in June.
Support Page
Birthday: 5th July
Heather Nicholson (A3158AJ) - New number 08-01-10
HMP Foston Hall, Foston, Derby, Derbyshire DE65 5DN
In January 2009 Heather was sentenced to 11 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support Page
Birthday: 30th January
What you can send: Cheques/postal orders made out to 'The Governor', Write Heather's name and number on the back. Stamps & an SAE. Also stationery and blank cards, no parcels.
Lewis Pogson (A6454AK) - Moved 12-03-10
HMP Stocken, Stocken Hall Road, Stretton, Nr Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7RD.
Lewis was sentenced on 18th January 2010 to 3 years imprisonment at Lincoln Crown Court in connection with alledged offences at Highgate Farm, breeders of rabbits and ferrets for vivisection based in Lincolnshire.
Birthday: 23rd February
Please send letters/cards of support to him at his new prison. You can send stamps. Postal orders/cheques, SAE's and individual writing paper (not booklets).
Gavin Medd-Hall (WV9475) - Moved 04-02-09
HMP Coldingley, Shaftesbury Road, Bisley, Woking, Surrey GU24 9EX
In January 2009 Gavin was sentenced to 8 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support page
Birthday: 20th March
What you can send: stamps (12 in letter); Self-addressed envelopes, cheques/postal orders made out to 'HMP Headquarters' with Gavin's name and number and sender's details on reverse. (Please remember that Gavin has poor eyesight and will appreciate if you write in clear, large writing).
Gerrah Selby
In January 2009 Gerrah was sentenced to 4 years for charges in relation to Huntingdon Life Sciences. (One of the UK SHAC 7)
For various reasons she would prefer that her prison address not be distributed at the moment. Although if you want to leave comments of support they can be sent into her from her Suport Page
Nicole Vosper VM9385
HMP Bronzefield, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 3JZ
Nicole Vosper made a plea at Winchester Crown Court on 16/03/09 on charges relating to Huntingdon Life Sciences and was remanded awaiting trial. Support Page
Birthday 15th February
What you can send: Cheques/postal orders made out to 'The Governor'. Books, stationery, stamps; an SAE. Write Nicole's name and number on the back.
Dan Wadham (A5705AA) - Moved 02-02-09 and new number
HMP Camp Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5PB
In January 2009 Dan was sentenced to 5 years in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. (One of the UK SHAC 7) Support page
Birthday: 3rd February
What you can send: Only cheques and postal orders can be sent in made out to 'HMPS' with Dan's name and number and the sender's details on reverse.
Kerry Whitburn (TB4886)
HMP Lowdham Grange, Lowdham, Nottingham NG14 7DA
Kerry has been inside since September 2005, and is serving 12 years for conspiracy in connection with the Newchurch Guinea Pigs Campaign. Birthday: 18th April
What you can send: stamps; postal orders/cheques payable to HMP LOWDHAM GRANGE - include Kerry's name and number on back and name/address of sender. Will not accept writing paper or packs of envelopes.
Sarah Whitehead (VM7684)
HMP Bronzefield, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, Middx. TW15 3JZ
Sarah was sentenced on the 30th June 2008 to two years for removing a beagle from a garden where it was kept muzzled in a wooden cage and regularly beaten. She is also awaiting trial in relation to charges in connection with HLS campaigns. Support page
Birthday: 12th February
What you can send: Cheques/postal orders made out to 'The Governor'. Books, stationery, stamps; an SAE. Write Sarah's name and number on the back.