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“Percival” the Puffin Rescued and in the care of the GSPCA Amid Concerning Surge in Dead Seabirds Across Europe
The GSPCA is currently caring for a very lucky puffin named Percival after he was discovered weak, cold and covered in oil at Port Grat beach on Tuesday. With thousands of deceased seabirds washing up across the Channel Islands, UK and mainland Europe in recent days, Percival is one of the few survivors of a worrying and widespread incident affecting coastal wildlife.
Local Freemasons and Directors of Autism Guernsey Worshipful Brothers, Jerry Girard, Dr Nick King and Andrew Sparks joined forces with the GSPCA Manager and a Brother Steve Byrne, to raise badly needed funds for both charities by offering sponsorship of 60 handcrafted puffins which were individually painted by artists, school children, community groups and companies from across the island.
On Tuesday 12th September 2023 all 60 Puffins from the Guernsey Puffin Parade for the first time were all in one place in their glory.
After an epic undertaking by all involved in putting together the Guernsey Puffin Parade all 60 Puffins were put on display at St Pierre Park Hotel ahead of the auction.
The day saw 1000’s of islanders and tourists visiting the 60 puffins and also donating and purchasing Puffin Parade raffle tickets and tickets to attend the auction.
With only two weeks left to view the Guernsey Puffin Parade at their 60 locations the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey are preparing to collect the wonderful painted puffins to prepare them for the BIG Auction.
Taking place at St Pierre Park Hotel on Tuesday 12th September at 630pm tickets are now on sale.
Tickets are £15 each and include a glass of prosecco or orange juice and canapes will be served.
Last Tuesday many of the artists and sponosrs were invited by Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA to Government House for the Official Launch of the Puffin Parade.
Both Autism Guernsey and GSPCA are extremely grateful to Mrs Cripwell who is the Patron of Autism Guernsey and the Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE who is the Patron of the GSPCA for making all feel so welcome and host what was a wonderful start to the Puffin Parade.