Open Garden Event in the Vale to Support GSPCA
The GSPCA is delighted to announce that Committee Member Paul Buckle will be opening his beautiful private garden, Charente, in the Vale this weekend to help raise funds and awareness for the charity.
The open garden event will take place at Charente, La Rochelle Road, Vale, GY3 5DZ on:
Friday 5 June: 5pm to 9pm
Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June: 10am to 5pm
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the stunning subtropical garden while supporting the vital work of the GSPCA, helping care for animals in need across the Bailiwick.
The event forms part of the 2026 Rendez-vous aux Jardins, a Europe-wide celebration of parks and gardens organised by the French Ministry of Culture. This year’s theme, “The Five Senses in the Garden: The View,” invites visitors to discover gardens through sight, perspective, and visual experience.
Paul Buckle, owner of the Charente garden and GSPCA Committee Member, said:
"It's an absolute privilege to be taking part in this year's Rendez-vous aux Jardins and to welcome visitors into our subtropical garden. It's been an exciting year of reshaping and developing the space, especially following Storm Goretti, but the garden is now stronger than ever and we're looking forward very much to sharing our extensive collection of subtropical and tropical plants. We always enjoy chatting with visitors and hope they find plenty of inspiration and surprises as they explore and experience the diversity of nature."
The event is part of a wider programme featuring more than 2,800 gardens across Europe, with over 10 locations taking part across the Bailiwick this year.
Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller, President of the Committee for Economic Development, said:
"It's exciting to be launching the Normandy programme of this Europe-wide event right here in Guernsey. Such an occasion highlights the closer cultural and economic ties we continue to develop with our French neighbours, and provides an opportunity to showcase to the wider the continent our island's tremendous horticultural expertise and heritage."
Zoe Gosling, Lead Marketing Officer for VisitGuernsey, added:
"We are absolutely delighted to be supporting this event. This year's theme, The View, affords us an embarrassment of riches when it comes to our gardens, showcasing the very best our Islands have to offer. It demonstrates a tangible example of how working together can increase our reach, promoting Guernsey to a wider European audience."
Travel and Parking Information
Parking at the property is very limited. Visitors are encouraged to:
Use bus routes 11, 91 or 92, with a stop on La Rochelle Road close to the garden, or
Park nearby at L’Ancresse Common and enjoy a short walk towards Bordeaux.
All are warmly invited to attend, enjoy a unique garden experience, and support the GSPCA’s ongoing work caring for animals and promoting animal welfare across the island.
For further details on the wider event, visit:
https://www.gov.gg/rendezvous-aux-jardins-2026
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
- Volunteer Induction Evening Thursday 4th June 630pm
- Microchip Month June 2026
- Volunteers Week 1st – 7th June 2026
- Open Garden Event this weekend
- Guernsey Together Saturday 13th June 2026
- Classic Vehicle Show Sunday 21st June 2026
- Take Your Dog to Work Day Friday 26th June 2026
- Viaer Marchi Monday 6th July 2026
- Kitten Day 10th July 2026
- World Snake Day 16th July 2026
- Guinea Pig Appreciation Day 16th July 2026
- Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 23rd – 27th July 2026
- Summer Guided Tours July/August 2026 to be confirmed
- South Show GSPCA Dog Show Saturday 8th August 2026
- West Show 12th-13th August 2026
- World Lizard Day 14th August 2026
- North Show 19th-20th 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
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.”
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