Youngest volunteers to start at the GSPCA this weekend after 18 new volunteers join at the last induction of 2016

Submitted by Steve on 15:44, 7th Dec, 2016 | 0

Last night the GSPCA held the last volunteer induction of 2016 and for the first time welcomed volunteers at the age of 13 who can now help with animal care on site.

After a review of risk assessments, forms and our insurance we are proud to announce that volunteers from the age of 13 can now help on site at the GSPCA after completing a volunteer induction and forms.

With over 200 new volunteers inducted during 2016 we have had a huge array of helpers assisting us from those that have helped with one off events to those that help several days a week.

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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 7 - As the jackpot gets closer to a £1 million jackpot don't forget tickets are on sale at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 10:18, 7th Dec, 2016 | 0

The Christmas lottery jackpot is getting ever closer to a possible £1 million jackpot and do you have your tickets.

The GSPCA are once again selling the Christmas Lottery Tickets at our reception desk 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday and this year 11am to 4pm on Sundays.

Like last year the top prize increases with ticket sales and in 2015 we saw a £1.16M jackpot

With a second prize of ​£100,000​, third prize £25,000​ and Fourth prize made up of 10 prizes of £1,000 the 2016 draw will take place on Tuesday 20 December.

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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 6 - Come dig or cut your locally grown Guernsey Christmas tree from today 2 - 4.30pm

Submitted by Steve on 01:00, 6th Dec, 2016 | 0

We are pleased to announce from today between 2pm and 4.30pm there are stunning Guernsey grown Christmas tree's on sale from a field still in the ground.

Every day from today between 2pm and 4.30pm you can come into the privately owned field and chose your very own local Christmas tree.

They are located as you drive through the traffic lights by Oatlands heading towards St Sampsons the field is a few hundred yards along on the right opposite Braye du Valle House.

We will sign post the field so you can clearly see it and GSPCA team members will be on hand to help.

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Guernsey grown Christmas trees on sale 2pm -4.30pm daily from Tuesday 6th this and next week -Cut or dig your own fresh tree

Submitted by Steve on 15:47, 5th Dec, 2016 | 0

We are pleased to announce from tomorrow between 2pm and 4.30pm there are stunning Guernsey grown Christmas tree's on sale from a field still in the ground.

Every day from tomorrow between 2pm and 4.30pm you can come into the privately owned field and chose your very own local Christmas tree.

They are located as you drive through the traffic lights by Oatlands heading towards St Sampsons the field is a few hundred yards along on the right opposite Braye du Valle House.

We will sign post the field so you can clearly see it and GSPCA team members will be on hand to help.

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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 5 - Help raise funds for free with each purchase through Easyfundraising for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 01:21, 5th Dec, 2016 | 0

With Christmas only 20 days away there are many last minute shoppers looking to shop online for those gifts they can't find locally.

We are pleased to announce that thanks to our 81 supporters online supporters our Easyfundraising has raised over £1500.

Easyfundraising.org.uk is a great way to raise money for charities, schools, sports clubs, community groups, and other good causes just by shopping online. You don’t pay anything extra. So far they’ve raised over £10 million for causes throughout the UK.

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BREAKING NEWS - Volunteer age lowered to 13 years to help at the GSPCA Animal Shelter

Submitted by Steve on 01:05, 5th Dec, 2016 | 0

For many years volunteering to help at the GSPCA with the animals has been a minimum of 14 years of age.

This has meant volunteers like Molly pictured above as she is below 14 has only been able to help with the many events and fund raisers we hold.

After discussions with our insurance company, a review of our risk assessments and procedures we are pleased to announce that volunteers of 13 years can now help.

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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 4 - Christmas Cards on sale or could you donate to the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 11:38, 4th Dec, 2016 | 0

On sale at the GSPCA reception between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sundays we have a limited number of GSPCA Christmas cards on sale.

We have been contacted by a number of kind individuals who are not sending Christmas cards. Instead they are telling family and friends in place of cards they are making a donation to the GSPCA in their stead.  You can donate online via the links below or even sponsor an animal kennel or pen at the GSPCA

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Guernsey Community Foundation judges get a behind the scenes tour of the GSPCA & present the Charity of the Year cheque

Submitted by Steve on 18:51, 3rd Dec, 2016 | 0

Last week the GSPCA started giving judges from the Guernsey Community Foundation Awards a behind the scenes tour of the GSPCA.

Two judges Richard Le Tocq with his family and also Fionnuala Carvill with Sadie Siviter de Paucar Development Manager from the Guernsey Community Foundation have received their tours with other judges due to have a look around.

The GSPCA were recently overwhelmed to be awarded the Guernsey Community Foundation Charity of the Year which has been hugely appreciated after a momentous year with so many major stories and developments at the GSPCA.

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Want to choose your own Guernsey grown Christmas tree? Soon on sale in a field in aid of the GSPCA - prices and details

Submitted by Steve on 11:30, 3rd Dec, 2016 | 0

On sale soon from the GSPCA we will have a small number of wonderful local Christmas trees that have been grown on island for the last 9 years.

On sale from £25 upwards all money raised will go towards replanting new trees for the future and the majority towards the GSPCA and helping animals in Guernsey.

They are blue spruces which is a top end tree which look fantastic and don't drop their needles.

Also being grown here in Guernsey mean they are as fresh as you can get.

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GSPCA Advent Calendar Day 3 - Christmas Hoodies & t-shirts on sale and make great Guernsey gifts

Submitted by Steve on 11:10, 3rd Dec, 2016 | 0

At the GSPCA we have a variety of products on sale to make a great Christmas gift.

We have a wide range of hoodies which some can be seen by popping along to the GSPCA or on our online store - http://gspca.org.gg/shop

To see the full range pop into the GSPCA reception 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday or Sunday 11am - 4pm

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We have a lovely range of GSPCA tops from t-shirts to hoodies on sale at the GSPCA ideal for that animal fan."

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