Northern Trust Volunteers Help GSPCA Enjoy a Wonderful "West is Best" at the West Show
The GSPCA would like to thank everyone who visited their stand at this year's West Show, as well as the many volunteers who helped make the two-day event such a success.
Despite a heavy downpour first thing on Wednesday morning, the weather soon improved in time for the opening of the Show, allowing visitors to enjoy two fantastic days celebrating all that makes the West Show so special. True to the event's famous slogan, "West is Best", thousands of islanders and visitors enjoyed a wonderful community atmosphere across both days.
The GSPCA stall was busy throughout the Show, with supporters stopping by to learn more about the charity's work, the £3.7 million #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal, and to browse a range of GSPCA goods and gifts. The charity's popular toy tombola, featuring an array of cuddly toys, proved to be a particular favourite with families and raised valuable funds to support the animals in the charity's care and the ongoing redevelopment of the GSPCA site.
GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and GSPCA Training and Community Officer Tim Pellett were on hand throughout both days, meeting many supporters, answering questions about animal welfare and rescue work, and sharing updates on the charity's exciting plans for the future.
The GSPCA was once again delighted to be supported by volunteers from long-term corporate supporters Northern Trust. Three Northern Trust staff volunteered on Wednesday, with four more helping on Thursday. The team included Pascal, Lisa, Wongani, Gary, Zoe, Dean and Jon, many of whom have generously given their time to support the charity at previous events.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said:
"A huge thank you to everyone who came and visited us at the West Show. The support we received over the two days was incredible and it was wonderful to meet so many people interested in animal welfare and our Biggest Build Appeal. Our toy tombola was extremely popular and helped raise valuable funds for the animals that need our care. We are especially grateful to the team from Northern Trust, who continue to support the GSPCA year after year through volunteering, fundraising and many other initiatives. Their help once again made a huge difference."
Tim Pellett, GSPCA Training and Community Officer, added:
"The West Show is always one of the highlights of our events calendar and this year was no exception. Despite the wet start on Wednesday morning, the community came out in force and we had a fantastic time speaking with so many showgoers. Events like the West Show give us a wonderful opportunity to share the work of the GSPCA, promote responsible pet ownership and raise much-needed funds for the charity."
Visitors to the Show's Paws for Support tent also had the opportunity to meet three very special GSPCA residents currently looking for a loving forever home. Sisters Charlotte, Camilla and Louise, three affectionate and playful ferrets, were helping represent the charity and capture the hearts of visitors throughout the event.
Anyone interested in offering the trio a home together can find out more at:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/animal/charlotte-camila-and-louise-are-looking-home
Those wishing to apply to adopt them can complete an adoption form online at:
https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=23
The GSPCA would like to thank the West Show organisers, all those who visited the stand, everyone who supported the tombola and purchased goods, and the volunteers who helped across both days.
The charity's next event will be the North Show next Wednesday and Thursday, where the GSPCA team will once again be joined by volunteers from Northern Trust and looks forward to meeting more supporters while raising funds for the animals in its care and the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal.
For more on volunteer and group days please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
For volunteering https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Check out more on the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal – https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspcabiggestbuildappeal
To donate to our work and the other animals in our care https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To see animals looking for new homes
https://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
To see our youtube channel and lots of videos please visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheGuernseySPCA
To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
- Summer Guided Tours July/August 2026 to be confirmed
- North Show 26th-27th August 2026
- International Dog Day 26th August 2026
- World Animal Month October 2026
- World Animal Day 4th October 2026
- Feral Cat Day 16th October 2026
- National cat Day 29th October 2026
- Halt Term Spooky Tours October 2026 to be confirmed
- Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 12th November 2026 Ref – Dog12/11
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 26th November 2026 Ref – Cat26/11
- Possible Christmas Themed Animal Discovery Trail November/December 2026 to be confirmed with possible Ball
- World Wildlife Conservation Day 4th December 2026
- Festive Tours December/January 2026/7 to be confirmed
- Sidneys Sponsored Events - Grease and Dirty Dancing Saturday 10th April 2027
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 .”
“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.”
Northern Trust Volunteers Help GSPCA Enjoy a Wonderful "West is Best" at the West Show
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