Over the October Half Term the GSPCA held a series of Special themed Spooky Guided Tours and what a wonderful week we had.
Each afternoon at 2pm hords of children dressed in Halloween outfits and even some parents met at the front of the GSPCA ready for their Special Tour.
Each of the tours involved a Halloween themed quiz and those taken part got to see creepy crawlies up close to our tarantula ‘Webster’, learnt about the bats we care for to meeting hundreds of the animals in our care.
The tour concluded where the reptiles are kept and the answers were given along with medals for all the efforts made in their fancy dress and the quiz.
The next part of the afternoon was the Spooky Treasure Hunt. The children had to enter a very dark scary room filled with creepy crawlies and cobwebs to find Halloween cards to win prizes.
After the children were laden with prizes they all got a Halloween Certificate and were thanked for their support.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We had a great time during Half Term with our Spooky Halloween Guided Tours, Quiz and Treasure Hunts.”
“We raised over £500 and we want to thank all that supported these great fun and educational events.”
“Our next tours are at Christmas and the next themed tour will be at Easter, but don’t forget we do run Special and Birthday tours for those looking for a unique experience.”
Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “There were so many wonderful Halloween outfits the children wore at the tours and the children had so much fun.”
“We are so grateful to all that supported our tours and for those that don’t know we do have areas of the Shelter open for a donation 7 days a week between 11am and 4pm.”
We have now planned our tours all the way into 2020 once again with some special tours for the children. You can also book a tour for a special event or birthday. For details on special tours please see below.
This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the work being carried out.
We ask for a minimum donation of £7 per person and £5 per child, or £20 for a family of four or £18 with an Islands Mum card. In 2018 we have some themed tours which are £20 per child or £17.50 with an Islands Mums card.
The tours take around 80 minutes and you get to see in many of the departments, interact with some of the friendly residents and a variety of species. The special tours can take a little longer.
Tours are a maximum of 20 people per tour, so please book early. The special tours are also a maximum of 20.
Some of the animals you will have the chance to see will be cats, rabbits, birds, hedgehogs, dogs looking for homes and some of the other wildlife.
If you would like a certificate as a gift then please do get in touch for more details
Here are the dates planned -
- Boxing Day 27th to New Years Eve 31st December 2017 – Guided tours each day at 2pm
- Monday 18th to Friday 22nd February 2019 Half Term - Guided tours each day at 2pm
- Wednesday 17th to Easter Saturday 20th April 2019 Easter Holidays - Special Easter Guided Tours, quiz and Easter Egg Hunt each day £20 per child (£17.50 with Island Mums Card), prizes for best costumes & fun games room (children must have a guardian/parent)
- Monday 27th to Friday 31st May 2019 Half Term - Guided tours each day at 2pm
- Monday 22nd July to Friday 26th July 2019 Summer Holidays - Guided tours each day at 2pm
- Monday 26th to Friday 30th August 2019 Summer Holidays - Guided tours each day at 2pm
- Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November 2019 Half Term - Special Halloween Guided Tours each day £20 per child (£17.50 with Island Mums Card), prizes for best costumes & fun games room (children must have a guardian/parent)
- Monday 30th January 2019 to Friday 3rd January 2020 Christmas Holidays - Guided tours each day at 2pm
- Monday 17th to Friday 21st February 2020 Half term - Guided tours each day at 2pm
To book please call 01481 257261 or via the paypal link - https://www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
Please note if you book via paypal please indicate the date and time tour you would like as well as the names of those attending.
Birthday, Special & Tours Booked As An Event
If you would like to bring a private group or party to the GSPCA for a visit and tour at the Animal Shelter we can arrange this in advance.
We ask for a minimum donation of £80 for a group (this is for 8 children and 2 free adult places) and an additional £5 per person with groups larger than 8 (restrictions do apply with children to adult numbers).
We can provide a birthday or gift pack if the tour is for a special occasion.
We have a large events room, tables, chairs, projectors, speakers with mic, and a number of toys or things for children on request.
For details on room hire please check out - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/room-hire-gspca
Why not make it a full event and arrange for food, a cake or more all of which can be delivered through http://www.kiddiescatering.biz
Some extras could include
Party Food can be Supplied by Kiddies Catering
Surprise Adoption for a year of an animal pen - minimum donation of £25 for an adoption pack for a year to include a plaque at the GSPCA
Room hire is available in a spacious room next to toilet facilities
Games with prizes can be supplied on request
Hire of giant animal, minion or Olaf suit
Other bespoke packages available
Guided tours of the Shelter on average take about between 60 - 90 minutes and it is your opportunity to see behind the scenes, although for animal welfare reasons there are areas that are unable to be viewed.
If the event is for a special occasion the birthday or lucky individual will receive special treatment and be allowed some unique experiences holding and possibly feeding some of the animals in our care.
Guided tours of the Shelter is your opportunity to see behind the scenes, although for animal welfare reasons there are areas that are unable to be viewed.
We do ask that there is 1 adult per 8 children.
For a booking form to enquire about availability please complete this form - http://gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Birthday%20booking%20form%20Jan%202018.pdf
If you are interested please email your form to [email protected] or call the GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne on 01481 257261 to discuss details.
Island Mum cardholders can receive a 10% discount on special tours, please see this link for details - http://islandmums.com/guernsey/gspca-birthday-parties/
To find out our opening hours and when you can visit some of the animals in our care please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-opening-visiting-times
Some awards open for nominations currently are –
The ADCH & Petplan Awards - https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/charities/
The Ceva Animal Welfare Awards – http://www.cevawelfareawards.com/
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
If you would like to find out more on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Another way to support us is our on site Charity Shop and refreshment area and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-onsite-charity-shop
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
To see some of the animals looking for homes please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
On Tuesday 4th December we have a volunteer induction evening and for more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor to sponsor the hoglets and support our work please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/angel-sponsorship-scheme-animals-needing-guernseys-everlasting-love
To see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit the details on the Urgent Kennel Floor Appeal please visit - www.gspca.org.gg/blog/urgent-kennel-floor-appeal-%E2%80%93-kennel-flooring-work-discovers-need-new-drains-and-completely-ripp
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and find out more please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To visit our Amazon Wish list please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
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