The 20th Torteval Scarecrow Festival took place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July 2023.
The GSPCA have been supporting the Torteval Scarecrow Festival since 2015 and this year was the first time we have been in the winners line up.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are hugely grateful to the organisors for allowing us to take part for the eighth year in the Torteval Scarecrow Festival with our GSPCA entry and to the McIntyre family for allowing us to use their front garden.”
“Head of Scarecrow Making for many years has been one of our team Seb Goman and this year she has some amazing help from one of our teams husbands Ned Oliveira who made the centre piece Pedro the Puffin named after a Puffin we released in the last year having been rescued when it was covered in oil .”
"The entry is a real team effort and thanks to all that helped."
“Puffins have been a BIG part in our 150th year celebrations with Autism Guernsey and the 60 giant Puffins go on sale next month at the auction and to find out more check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/tickets-sale-guernsey-puffin-parade-auction-taking-place-tuesday-12th-september .”
“We called our entry GSPCA 150th Year filled with Puffins and the team did an amazing job and we can’t believe for the first time we have won one of the amazing trophies which all the team are very thankful for.”
“We are taking Pedro with us to each of the Shows and if you haven’t seen him do come along to the West Show, Donkey Derby or North Show just to mention a few of the events we at and he proved very popular at the South Show and EDABL Seafront Sunday.”
Seb Goman Chief of GSPCA Scarecrows said “We really enjoy taking part in the Torteval Scarecrow Festival and thank you to all those involved.”
“A special thanks to Ned for making the amazing Pedro the Puffin and we still can’t believe we won, thank you so much.”
To visit the Torteval Scarecrow Festival Webpage please visit - https://www.facebook.com/tortevalscarecrowfestival/
“See the base of our blog pages for lots of upcoming events.”
“This year is our 150th and to see lots of ways to support us please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”
“And don’t forget on Saturday 30th September is our 150th Ball taking pace at St Pierre Park Hotel and to book your place check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-150th-ball-st-pierre-park-hotel-saturday-30th-september-tickets-sale-and-could-you-sponso or email [email protected] “
“We couldn’t do so much without your support.”
Donate
Donate by calling 01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023
This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years
Sponsored Event
Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
Wish List
Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal
To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf
Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
Legacies & Bequests
By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future. After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.
A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding
Gift Aid on Donations over £500
To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0
2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief
To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0
Become a sponsor and GSPCA member
Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
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
Share our posts and follow us on social media
Many of you will have seen us on social media and your support liking and sharing our posts is really appreciated, and to visit our social media pages please go to
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA
Twitter https://twitter.com/GSPCA
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gspca_guernsey/
Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter
To subscribe to our supporters newsletter and find out about upcoming events and news please go to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08
Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261
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Viewing animals for adoption
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Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -
Are you supporting the GSPCA our 150th year? Here are a few ways you could get involved | GSPCA Guernsey
April - August 2023 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade https://puffinparade.org.gg/
Monday 14th August 2023 – World Lizard Day
Guided Tour - Monday, August 14, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477
16th and 17th August 2023 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/
19th August Lions Club Donkey Derby - https://www.facebook.com/events/600718602221239
Guided Tour - Monday, August 21, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477
23rd and 24th August 2023 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/
Guided Tour - Monday, August 28, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477
September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month
Guided Tour - Monday, September 4, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477
Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
24th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday
GSPCA 150th Year Ball – Saturday 30thj September 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-150th-ball-tickets-671377226357?aff=oddtdtcreator
October 2023 - World Animal Month
Wednesday 4th October 2023 - World Animal Day
Wednesday 25th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
Wednesday 8th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course
Wednesday 15th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Monday 4th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day
Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..
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