Our Impact News DSAA's Jail or Bail: inmate round up The time has come. Sentencing is complete. On Thursday the 10th of July, our 9 unlucky participants will hear the creak of Shepton Mallet Prison’s iron gates as they close behind them. Their crimes, although fictitious, see them convicted to one night behind bars in world's oldest prison. The terms of their sentence include tough chores, chilling ghost tours, and challenging escape rooms. From 12pm on the day of their incarceration, each prisoner will have just 24 hours to raise £800 in bail. Only then can they secure their release. Every pound raised will support our life-saving charity. The round up Let’s meet the prisoners and uncover the crimes that led to their incarceration. Charles Hackett, CEO at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance First up it's DSAA’s very own Charles Hackett. His crime: being way too choosy about the office tea. He claims to enjoy punishingly cold swims and gruelling activities, so should be right at home in Shepton Mallet Prison. Fear not, we will be putting these bold claims to the test. Helen Haxell, Principal Consultant at AxeSharp Communications Next up, it’s Helen. A self-confessed charlatan, Helen says she loves ghosts by day but is terrified of them by night! How will she cope with the ghosts that walk the haunted halls of Shepton Mallet Prison?! Jason Fewell, Engineering Director at Wyke Farms LTD Jason’s wrap sheet is so long there’s no surprise he’s gracing the walls of Shepton Mallet Prison with his presence. His colleagues share his crimes: “My boss is so good at delegating, he could probably delegate the task of delegating. Drink smuggling. Theft. Cheese Theft. Really bad DJ at Christmas party.” Nobody likes a cheese thief, Jason… Mark Bolton, CEO & Principal at Yeovil College Mark’s colleagues say he is: “a figure of energy and enthusiasm at work, always bouncing around Yeovil College with a smile and a wave for all, whist the rest of us are trying to keep up. His incredible knowledge of every detail and activity within the college is truly impressive, but it means that we can never get away with anything because he knows it all! Mark’s willingness to lend a hand with every task, even the ones we dread, is admirable, but it makes the rest of us look bad! So, because of his tireless dedication, we at Yeovil College have decided to send him on a well-deserved break (aka to jail), so we can catch up on the many challenges and tasks he has set for us all.” Joseph Hughes, Partner at Greenslade Taylor Hunt Joseph can't wait to join us in prison for the night! Let's hope he doesn't mind ghosts... His crime is, according to his colleagues, "too much sarcasm! He’s super sarcastic." Mark Chugg, Partner, Joint Head of Development Land & Planning at Greenslade Taylor Hunt Mark is another convict from Greenslade Taylor Hunt. His crime: causing a stir about GTH mugs! 2 convicts from Greenslade Taylor Hunt, will they both make a timely escape? Paul Dunlop, Managing Partner at Blanchards Bailey LLP Paul is next up on the line up. When asked about his crime his colleagues said: "Isn't being a lawyer enough?!" Ouch... David Crew, Managing Director at Somerset Chamber of Commerce David is a master networking ninja and creates a web of business relationships. It is duly noted that he fails to fill up the office chocolate hat! Shirking your office chocolate duties?! The punishment fits the crime. Councillor David Woan, Associate Lead Member, Economic Development at Somerset Council David is last on the line up, and we think he might be the most excited to join us in prison! His crime: too enthusiastic for his own good. I guess that’s why he nominated himself?! But will he manage to raise bail and escape? Will our inmates rise to the challenge, or will they be stuck behind bars for good? We’ll be sharing updates as the drama unfolds, so be sure to follow DSAA on social media. Follow for Updates Manage Cookie Preferences