Giving Hope Lens

12th March 2003     

Dear Bruce

I am writing to express my thanks for enabling the Dreaming Will Video Project.

It has proved a great success.  Not only have the women thoroughly enjoyed the sessions but also they have gained a range of valuable skills.  Working with the group, I have noticed a marked improvement in working relationships, confidence, assertiveness and self-esteem - all positive benefits.

Ioana has been extremely professional and effective.  Conditions have not always been ideal but she has coped admirably.

The four sessions we have had are insufficient - a series of six sessions would have been better.  (Editor's Note:  These have now been arranged) This would have allowed a session on editing and a more satisfactory conclusion/feedback session.

Onee again, thank you for what has been a great success and I hope you shall be able to provide further workshops in the future.

Yours sincerely

Ian Kirby
Education Manager
HMP Cookham Wood