Spring Walking Festival Guided Walks on Wednesday 26th May and Wednesday 2nd June

Submitted by Steve on 16:12, 24th May, 2021 | 0

2 pm on Wednesday 2nd June join the Spring Walking Festival Guided Walk themed HIGHWAYS, BYWAYS & BEACHES A WALK IN THE WEST

A really varied walk overlooking the sea and the petrified forest, pass fortifications and pick your way down grassy tracks (sometimes muddy), spend a few minutes in a nature reserve hide, step back in time at the Elizabethan Lookout and enjoy the stunning views.

Start from Vista’s car park, Vazon Bay (Perrys Guide 14B1), Bus routes 42,91, 92.

Approx 4 miles, moderate walking sensible footwear recommended

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FIREWORKS NOTICE – Private Fireworks Display Saturday 22nd May 2130hours at the Peninsula Hotel

Submitted by Steve on 10:26, 21st May, 2021 | 0

Every year we hear of firework related incidents involving animals and children. While fireworks may be exciting and pretty to look at and its fun to celebrate many celebrations with a bang, we must put our safety, the safety of our pets and the local wildlife first. 

Saturday 22nd April from 2130hours at the Peninsula Hotel there is a private firework display planned so please ensure your animals are safe and prepare for the unusual sounds and sights they might be subjected too.

Here is some firework advice from the GSPCA -

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Spring Walking Festival walk in aid of the GSPCA 10am Wednesday 26th May in St Saviours in aid of the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 16:56, 18th May, 2021 | 0

Spring Walking Festival walk in aid of the GSPCA (£5 ph)

Water, Windows & Views - Wed 26th May 10am - Reservoir car park, Rue a L’Or

Distance is about 4 miles

Taking place in the heart of St Saviours a lovely moderate walk taking in the wonderful stained glass windows of St Apolline and St Saviours.

To find out more please contact Jean Bishop - 07781 131200 - [email protected]

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Banana stow away Camponotus Substitutus or Carpenter Ant arrives at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:13, 18th May, 2021 | 0

On Sunday the GSPCA team was asked to help a very unusual new guest.

A family who had bought a plastic bag of bananas discovered with their fruit a stowaway.

What we believe is Camponotus Substitutus or Carpenter Ant was discovered with the produce which was purchased in St Sampsons.

The GSPCA has informed the States Vets and the store in question and the Ant who has been named Gerald Columbus is currently in isolation at the GSPCA.

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Pop and see the GSPCA Golden Guernsey Goat sponsored by Ogiers painted by Beckie Bailey in aid of Autism Guernsey and GALP

Submitted by Steve on 16:50, 11th May, 2021 | 0

The Golden Guernsey Goat Trail is a community project organised by Autism Guernsey with Support from GALP and everyone can get involved in some way.

Local businesses and individuals have sponsored and named goats, and the goats are decorated by local artists, clubs and community groups, schools, charities, and day centres. Each goat is unique.

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Liberation Day fun at the Mint Brasserie at the Last Post

Submitted by Steve on 14:47, 11th May, 2021 | 0

On Sunday the GSPCA supported the activities and fun for Liberation Day at the Mint Brasserie at the Last Post.

Hundreds came along to enjoy the music, food, drinks, ice cream, bouncy castles and stalls.

Steve Byrne GPSCA Manager said “A huge thanks to Mint Brasserie at the Last Post for the invite to their Liberation Day celebrations.”

“What a fantastic day and so well organised.”

"We have been supporting their events for 10 years and always enjoy supporting a great Parish event."

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Samuels Flower Stall raising funds for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:24, 11th May, 2021 | 0

During lockdown 2 Samuel Bader helped raise funds through his vedge hedge stall.

Based on Jerbourg Road Samuel Bader who recently turned 12 years old runs a flower stall and earlier this year he decided that the profits would be split between the GSPCA and St Johns Ambulance Guernsey.

On Liberation Day Samuel met with his dog Glen met with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne at the Last Post celebrations to present £148.

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See the GSPCA at Mint at the Last Post this Liberation Day

Submitted by Steve on 11:22, 7th May, 2021 | 0

This year the GSPCA once again joins in the Liberation Festivities at the Last Post.

We will have our stall with games and GSPCA goodies on sale.

Vale Earth Fair helping with Liberation Day Out of Town from midday with an Acoustic Stage hosted by Elliot Albert Orchard & Vale Earth Fair Stage hosted by Vale Earth Fair with Bands, BBQ, Bar, Family Fun Day and Childrens Play Area.

Parking available at Blanchelande College.

We look forward seeing you there and happy Liberation Day.

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Len Le Prevost’s sponsored post lockdown hair cut at the Mariners Inn in aid of the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:08, 7th May, 2021 | 0

Lockdown has caused all sorts of fund raising ideas for good causes and last week one of these took place.

Len Le Prevost due to lockdown had grown a very long head of hair and decided to help much needed funds for the GSPCA by cutting it off.

Len Le Prevost said “My hair had grown very long and I decided to cut it off and raise funds for the GSPCA.”

“I adopted dog Maddie from the Animal Shelter and she comes everywhere with me.”

 “I really wanted to help the animals and support the GSPCA.”

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Huge thanks to all that supported Sidneys Sponsored Events Masquerade Ball at the Duke of Richmond

Submitted by Steve on 15:08, 5th May, 2021 | 0

Sidneys Sponsored Events recently held another amazing event.

On the 24th April they held a Masquerade Ball at the Duke of Richmond in aid of the GSPCA and Clic Sargent.

Entertainment was Element 6 and lots of fun and games as well a great food was had by all.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Sidneys Sponsored Events Masquerade Ball took place at the Duke of Richmond on Saturday 24th April and was truly a great night.”

“Element 6 kept the crowd dancing, the food was wonderful and from the raffle to the auction there was plenty of entertainment.”

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