Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction – Final Countdown to Bid for a Dolphin!
In Aid of GSPCA and Autism Guernsey
Auction: Wednesday 17th September at the Peninsula Hotel
With just days to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is building as islanders prepare to bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.
Thanks to the incredible team at Artex, all 62 dolphins have now been collected from across the island. These stunning sculptures have captured the hearts of thousands, with over 1,000 participants joining the TurfApp treasure hunt.
Latest Bids – Can You Beat Them?
We’ve already received a wave of bids, and here are just a few of the current highlights:
- #17 Flippy McFlap – £501–£1001
- #18 Daisie – £500
- #21 Fairytale – £1000
- #47 Findana Jones – £500–£1000
- #49 Finnion – £500–£2000
- #61 Penny Blue – £500
- #62 Dolly – £500–£800
With bids starting at £500, there’s still time to make your mark and secure your favourite dolphin before they swim off to their forever homes!
What’s Next?
- Artist TLC: Artists can carry out final touch-ups at the GSPCA until Friday 12th September – please email [email protected] or call 257261 to arrange access.
- Peninsula Hotel – 15th to 17th September: Dolphins will be on show ahead of the auction.
- Auction Day – Wednesday 17th September:
- From 10am, the team will be on hand to take reserve bids and assist with queries.
- Auction starts later that day – tickets are £20 via https://book.tickets/dolphin-discovery-trail-2025/
- The treasure hunt winner will also be announced!
- Raffle also to take place
How to Bid
To place a reserve or pre-bid, simply:
- Visit www.dolphindiscoverytrail.gg to choose your dolphin.
- Email [email protected] with:
- Your name, email, and phone number
- Dolphin number and name (and sponsor if possible)
- Your maximum bid (starting from £500)
- Whether you plan to attend the auction
Bids will be featured on social media anonymously unless you’re happy to be named. From next week, bids will also be shown on the website.
Comments from the Organisers
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said:
“We are delighted to announce we are now taking reserve bids for the 62 dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey. It’s been incredible to see so many people enjoying the Dolphin Discovery Trail and supporting two fantastic causes. The funds raised will make a real difference to the animals in our care and the vital work we do. Tickets are now on sale and we already have our first bids in – don’t miss out!”
Andrew Sparkes, Director of Autism Guernsey, added:
“The trail has brought joy, colour, and community spirit to Guernsey. We’re thrilled with the response and grateful to all the sponsors, artists, and supporters. The funds raised will make a real difference to those we support, and we’re excited to see the dolphins go to new homes at the auction.”
Whether you're planning to bid, joining us at the auction, or visiting the dolphins at Charities Seafront Sunday, thank you for supporting this incredible initiative!
To donate and support both charities, visit: https://giving.gg/donate/event/9835/Dolphin-Discovery-Trail-2025--In-aid-GSPCA-and-Autism-Guernsey
To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
Steve continued “There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA.”
“Our BIGGEST BUILD is now underway and we are desperately looking for support and to help in anyway please do get in touch and check out this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggestbuild-begins-demolition-underway-%E2%80%93-buying-brick-sponsorship-can-you-help .”
“To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor donating each month to help the hundreds of animals in our care which you can do by downloading this form - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf or to become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf .”
“To think of helping animals and our work in your legacy or will please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List at the GSPCA http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list or support Autism Guernsey https://www.autismguernsey.org.gg/ .”
“If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “
“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship “
“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
"We also have vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."
"For lots of ways to support our work please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years ."
“To visit our facebook page check out this link please click here .”
“To visit our x page please click here .”
“Thank you for your support.”
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