GSPCA welcome new volunteers in the sunshine

Submitted by Steve on 16:13, 9th Jul, 2015 | 0

On Monday we welcomed new volunteers to the GSPCA in the sunshine.

We set up seats next to the GSPCA pond where 20 new volunteers of all ages arrived to learn about the work of the Shelter and become involved with our 24 hour 7 day a week work.

From work experience to Duke of Edinburgh, administration volunteers to those wanting to help with the animals, the first one started on Tuesday and many are starting this weekend.

Thank you to all that came along and we are looking forward to getting everyone involved.

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Thank you to Amherst School Fete and all that supported the GSPCA stall

Submitted by Steve on 10:11, 6th Jul, 2015 | 0

On Friday we were invited along to Amherst School Fete.

We arrived just after 4pm ready for the 6pm opening and had a lovely night raising funds on our stall to help animals in Guernsey.

We had many winners to the many games we took along and also lots of interest in our resident tortoise.

Over £400 was raised and a huge thank you to all that supported and the school and PTA for letting us take part.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We had a lovely evening at the Amherst School Fete on Friday and raised over £400 which is fantastic."

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Whats the theme of the new budgies names and we now have 23 rabbits in need of homes

Submitted by Steve on 09:16, 6th Jul, 2015 | 0

On Friday we asked for name ideas for 19 budgies and 6 baby bunnies that were coming in to the GSPCA Animal Shelter. 

We decided to call the new budgies - Brandi Pansy, Carl Sweetpea, Clemantis Harding, Gary Lotus, Iris McQuillan, Isla Honeysuckle, James Jasmine, Jenny Petunia, Jess Dahlia, John Rose, Kay Camellia, Laura Carnation, Lilly Wilkinson, Poppy Cathcart, Rob Bluebell, Shuan Zinnia, Sophia Orchid, Tamara Daisy and Tulip Huston.

Can you spot the theme?

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Volunteer Induction Monday 6th July at 6.30pm

Submitted by Steve on 00:06, 2nd Jul, 2015 | 0

Our next Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA is on Monday 6th July at 6.30pm.

All ages are welcome, but to help on site with the animals you have to be 14 years old or over.

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal care Assistant said "We have a wonderful team of volunteers that help us at the GSPCA and we always love to welcome those wanting to help."

"From gardening to answering the phone there is a job to help in many different ways on and off the Animal Shelter."

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Tuesday 14th July Bastille Day Bingo French theme at the Market Bistro in aid of the GSPCA - Adults £14.50 inc food & 8 games

Submitted by Steve on 23:40, 1st Jul, 2015 | 0

On Tuesday 14th July the GSPCA have their next fun bingo evening of 2015.

To celebrate Bastille Day the next event has a French theme.

As always fancy dress is optional and we have some great themed prizes for the evening.

As always children are welcome.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "We have bingo nights planned each month at the Market Bistro with the next one has a French theme to celebrate Bastille Day on Tuesday 14th July and please call 257261 or book your tickets through our website."

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A massive thank you to the L'Islet Royal British Legion Charity Bingo organisors and all that supported

Submitted by Steve on 23:18, 1st Jul, 2015 | 0

On Sunday the monthly charity bingo event held at the Royal British Legion in L'Islet was in aid of the GSPCA.

The GSPCA are hugely grateful to everyone involved and especially Maureen and Carole two of the organisors.

We must also say a massive thank you to those that donated towards the 90 lots of raffle prizes which were handed out on the night, each with a GSPCA bug toy.

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Thank you to Vauvert School PTA and their fantastic fete

Submitted by Steve on 22:40, 1st Jul, 2015 | 0

On Saturday we joined Vauvert PTA School Fete and from all at the GSPCA we would like to say thank you.

The GSPCA team arrived just after 12pm to set up and brought along a few of the rabbits looking for homes and the resident tortoise.

The gates opened at 2pm and the children, parents and family poured in to enjoy the schools stalls.

The GSPCA would like to thank everyone that popped along to our stall to say hello to the animals and play the tombolas and games we took along to raise funds for the hundreds of animals in our care.

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This Friday June 26th is 'Bring Your Dog to Work Day' - instead of a dress down day could your dog come to work for a donation

Submitted by Steve on 07:27, 24th Jun, 2015 | 0

This Friday June 26th is Bring Your Dog to Work Day.

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

When adopting a dog or any animal from the GSPCA we often ask how many hours potential owners may be at work.  Perhaps the question should actually be - are you able to take your dog to work?

Discussing the benefits of taking a dog to work might just result in a match with a dog we have in for homing.

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Summer Solstice Bingo and Hawaiian fun at the Market Bistro and thanks to all that supported

Submitted by Steve on 22:42, 23rd Jun, 2015 | 0

Last night we welcomed some of our wonderful supporters to our Summer Solstice and Hawaiian themed bingo fun evening at the Market Bistro.

Celebrating the longest day and the Summer, in aid of the GSPCA we hold a themed bingo night each month to help raise funds for the hundreds of animals at the Shelter in St Andrews.

The night started at 7pm where Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager called out the numbers and handed out lots of themed prizes.

From garlands to cuddly toys, cash prizes to GSPCA mugs every table went home with something they had won.

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Guernsey Roundtable Harbour Carnival fun and thanks

Submitted by Steve on 18:01, 23rd Jun, 2015 | 0

On Friday the GSPCA team went into St Peter Port to join the Guernsey Roundtable Harbour Carnival.

With the sun shining we set up our stall on Albert Pier and shortly after 6pm the crowds started to arrive.

The GSPCA stall had a selection of fun games and tombolas, as well as a selection of goods on sale raising funds for animals in Guernsey.

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