July Volunteer Inductions see 10 new keen helpers join the GSPCA team

Submitted by Steve on 16:33, 30th Jul, 2019 | 0

On Thursday evening on the 9th July and Thursday afternoon on the 18th July the GSPCA greeted 10 new volunteers between the two occasions to the team.

The first session was run by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and the afternoon session by Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant which had 8 and 2 new volunteers respectively many of which have already started helping out caring for the animals and the work of the GSPCA.

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Volunteer Induction Tuesday 9th July 2019 630pm All Welcome

Submitted by Steve on 21:15, 8th Jul, 2019 | 0

Tuesday 9th July we hold our seventh volunteer induction evening of 2019 at 630pm.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said  “So far this year we have inducted 77 new volunteers through the induction evenings we have held during 2019 and many more inducted for various other placements and group days.”

"Last year through the volunteer inductions we greeted and trained 189 volunteers not to mention 100's more through other placements, voluntourists and groups."

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GSPCA and animal friends visit Browhill Nursing Home

Submitted by Steve on 15:14, 2nd Jul, 2019 | 0

Last month GSPCA Animal Care Assistant Beckie Bailey and some of the Shelter animals made a very special visit.

Beckie with a few of the animals from the GSPCA went along to Browhill Nursing Home not only to give a talk on our work and the animals, the residents also had an opportunity to interact and hold the animals that Beckie took along.

Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal care Assistant said “Mis June I went along to Browhill nursing home to do a talk and show the residents some of the GSPCA animals.”

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Have you voted in the Guernsey Press Pride of Guernsey Awards yet? Only 3 days to go…..

Submitted by Steve on 14:49, 2nd Jul, 2019 | 0

The Guernsey Press Pride of Guernsey Awards a real highlight in the local calendar for celebrating unsung heros and those that do so much in Guernsey for so many.

Last year a number of the GSPCA team were finalists and one lucky young man even was last years Young Achiever winner which was Kieren Trebert.

To make a nomination please visit - https://prideofguernsey.com/nominate

Here are this years categories –

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St Martins Cubs enjoy an evening tour at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:51, 2nd Jul, 2019 | 0

On Tuesday 18th June St Martins Cubs had a very special visit and tour at the GSPCA.

On arrival they were greeted by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne who multi tasked with the tour and the arrival of new animals in need.

The tour involved seeing behind the scenes meeting many of the 500 animals at the GSPCA from Nellie the bearded dragon to a very quiet quick glimpse of the seal pups from behind the one way glass.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager “It was lovely to show the St Martins Cubs around the GSPCA last month.”

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Thank you to Grow Ltd for the lovely strawberries and advice for tortoise owners

Submitted by Steve on 12:11, 2nd Jul, 2019 | 0

A huge thanks from the GSPCA to our friends at Grow Ltd who recently donated a huge amount of strawberries.

The animals very much enjoyed them as a lovely treat, but you must take care as these lovely tasting fruits for some species need to be given very sparingly for various reasons for their health.

Your tortoise and strawberries

You should protect any strawberries growing in your garden, as they are a particular favourite of Mediterranean tortoises.

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Well done GSPCA team for one HELL-sweatier of a challenge – please sponsor our team raising funds to build a new Wildlife Hospit

Submitted by Steve on 17:28, 28th Jun, 2019 | 0

Yesterday on what was a very sunny afternoon 4 GSPCA team members took on the Hellvetia Triathlon to raise funds to help build a new GSPCA Wildlife Hospital. Here is the link to sponsor the team - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4656/Sponsor-the-GSPCA-team-in-the-Hellvetia-Challenge-triathlon

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Join us at the Government House Charities Fete on Saturday 20th July

Submitted by Steve on 16:46, 28th Jun, 2019 | 0

Come see us on Saturday 20th July with 34 other local charities with a wide variety of stands - all on the front lawn of Government House.

There will be various activities and entertainment through the afternoon - plus food and refreshments.

Entry is free (car park is min. £2 donation to Guernsey Scouts)

This is all kindly being organised by the Association of Guernsey Charities with the kind permission of our Patron His Excellency The Lieutenant-Governor..

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See the GSPCA at The Guernsey Round Table Harbour Carnival Friday 19th July

Submitted by Steve on 16:35, 28th Jun, 2019 | 0

The GSPCA are delighted to once again be able to join The Guernsey Round Table for their wonderful Harbour Carnival which takes place on Friday 19th July.

This amazing event this year is in aid of MUG and Guernsey Mind, two fantastic lovcal charities doing great things to help islanders.

Not only are the GSPCA taking a stall down watch out for our GSPCA teams in a number of the fantastic events.

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A Fantastic Le Friquet Family fun Day

Submitted by Steve on 10:13, 28th Jun, 2019 | 0

Le Friquet's Annual Family Fun Day returned on June 8th 2019 and once again the GSPCA were invited and attended this fantastic event.

This FREE event celebrated the start of Summer in style with a huge range of activities and fun for the whole family to enjoy.

Once again it was an extremely exciting event in their calendar and was an extremely well attended afternoon of families having fun in the sun!

Yes once again the GSPCA we were there with lots of tombolas and games to raise funds for the many animals in our care.

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