Brasside POA Learning Centre is situated within the Staff Facility Building at HMP Frankland. It serves HMP Frankland and the nearby HMP Low Newton and we also have a Link Centre at HMP Durham (Harry Patch POA Learning Centre). The centres are open to all staff, family and their friends.

Opening Times

Monday  08.00 – 19.30 (Class at HMP Durham in evening)
Tuesday  08.00 – 16.00
Wednesday 08.00 – 19.15 (Class at HMP Frankland in evening)
Thursday 08.00 – 16.00
Friday  08.00 – 12.00

Evening classes change from time to time, so late nights vary. I am also at Durham and Holme House on certain days, so please ring beforehand to ascertain my availability.

Stewart Herkes- Centre Manager

Phone: 0191 376 5210

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