A very busy Taste of Guernsey Seafront Sunday - Thank you from the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 14:57, 28th Jun, 2016 | 0

The GSPCA once again joined in what was a lovely Taste of Guernsey Seafront Sunday on the weekend.

Our stall at the Taste Seafront Sunday was just outside Marks and Spencer with all of our fun games and tombolas which helped raise £614.49p for the animals in our care.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We had a lovely day at the Taste of Guernsey Seafront Sunday and it was amazing to meet and chat to many of the lovely visitors off the two cruise liners that were in the Little Russell."

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Thank you to Mr & Mrs Henderson as well as all involved & supported the wonderful Open Garden event especially the Floral Groups

Submitted by Steve on 14:15, 28th Jun, 2016 | 0

On Sunday over 150 visitors joined the GSPCA volunteers, Guernsey Floral Group and St Andrews Group with a walk around a stunning garden with amazing views.

It all took place on Sunday 26th June 2016 between 14:00 - 17:00 and despite a busy Guernsey with many other events taking place crowds flocked to visit the amazing garden with fantastic views.

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Please send us your pictures of your dogs in work today, tag @GSPCA and hashtag #BringYourDogToWorkDay to join this global day

Submitted by Steve on 00:32, 24th Jun, 2016 | 0

It's Friday 24th June so please post your pictures of your dog in work today so we can see the lucky pooches who will be in vans, offices and schools with their owners.

When posting online to share please tag @GSPCA and why not hastag #BringYourDogToWorkDay to join others with this global day.

Having a dog in the room can make human colleagues more cooperative, reduce stress, increase job satisfaction and productivity.

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Special guided tour shows off the GSPCA to visitors from the opposite side of the world - would you like to book a tour?

Submitted by Steve on 00:17, 24th Jun, 2016 | 0

On Thursday a group of 4 islanders with 3 visiting family members from Australia had a special guided tour of the GSPCA.

The group were shown behind the scenes and learnt from Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager about the rich history of the GSPCA and future plans.

From seeing baby birds being feed to young hedgehogs, holding tortoise to seeing Bonnie the seal pup and of course the highlight Olivia the turtle.

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Cake and volunteer appeal to help this Sunday with an Open Garden - L'Etiennerie Farm in aid of the GSPCA - Sunday 26th June

Submitted by Steve on 22:40, 23rd Jun, 2016 | 0

Could you make cakes to sell at an open Garden this weekend or even help? If you can make any cakes please do pop them into the GSPCA ideally by 5pm on Saturday please. If you can help please do let us know as we are looking for volunteers between 12pm and 5pm to man the car park and serve refreshments.

Join us for a walk around a stunning garden with amazing views on Sunday 26th June 2016 between 14:00 - 17:00.

This by kind permission of Tim and Eleanor Henderson.

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Hot drinks now on sale at the GSPCA Reception Shop open 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday

Submitted by Steve on 22:18, 21st Jun, 2016 | 0

Today at the GSPCA the first hot coffee was sold to Helen Holmes one of the staff at the Animal Shelter as we launched our new hot drinks machine.

A selection of hot drinks are now on sale at the reception area of the GSPCA between 9am and 5pm Monday to Saturday, we are closed on Bank Holidays and Sundays.

Drinks include coffee, latte, mocha, cappuccino, tea and we will soon have hot soup varieties all for just £2 each.

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Thank you to all that helped and supported the Family Fun Day with the KGV, Guernsey Sports Commission and Generali Worldwide

Submitted by Steve on 17:58, 20th Jun, 2016 | 0

Thank you to all that helped and supported the Family Fun Day at the KGV with the Guernsey Sports Commission and Generali Worldwide on Saturday.

Guernsey Sports Commission and Generali Worldwide invited islanders to try a new sport and have fun at the KGV playing fields on June 18th which saw over a 1000 visitors.

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Happy Birthday Alysia McKane - another fun special birthday tour at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 17:15, 20th Jun, 2016 | 0

On Saturday afternoon the GSPCA welcomed another lucky young lady and her friends for a special birthday guided tour of the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

Alysia McKane who recently celebrated her birthday with her younger brother and 6 of her friends got to see behind the scenes at the GSPCA and find out about the work of the Animal Shelter.

Arriving at 4pm the tour took well over an hour visiting and meeting many of the animals in our care.

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A huge well done and thank you to a very brave Aoife for running the Guernsey Dairy Half Marathon 2016

Submitted by Steve on 14:41, 20th Jun, 2016 | 0

On Sunday 19th June one of our fantastic volunteers undertook the Guernsey Dairy Half Marathon and helped raise funds for the many animals at the GSPCA.

After her run Aoife Bennett said "Hi All, I did it!"

"Not quite 2 hours, but I ran all the way!"

"I did it in 2 hours 25 minutes and I am really, really pleased!"

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Aoife did so well yesterday at the Guernsey Dairy Half Marathon and has raised an amazing £1,170 so far."

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La Société Conservation Herd‎ Car Boot Sale Sunday 10th July at Saumarez Park 10am - 2pm - Come visit the GSPCA stall

Submitted by Steve on 15:53, 17th Jun, 2016 | 0

Please join La Société Conservation Herd for their car boot sale on Sunday 10th July between 10am and 2pm at Saumarez Park.

Sellers are asked to set up at 8.30am at £5 per car in aid of La Société Conservation Herd.

The GSPCA will be there with a stand to raise funds for the Animal Shelter and the many animals in our care.

La Société Conservation Herd to help raise funds for their work will have plenty to do and on sale from cakes to face painting.

Additional parking will be provided at Home Farm and there is no charge to buyers, supporters and visitors.

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