No more sleeps to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is here is bundles as islanders pre bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.
To download the brochure please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/dolphin-parade-auction-catalogue-2025%20%281%29.pdf
To bid email [email protected]
To book tickets to come to the auction - https://book.tickets/dolphin-discovery-trail-2025/
Thanks to the incredible team at Artex, all 62 dolphins have now at the Peninsula Hotel to view. A huge thanks to the Guernsey Freemasons who helped Steve from the GSPCA and Andrew from Autism Guernsey get the first 26 dolphins to the auction location Sunday and the last 36 were delivered on Tuesday. These stunning sculptures have captured the hearts of thousands, with over 1,000 participants joining the TurfApp treasure hunt.
With only hours to go to the auction you need to get your bids in now or your tickets for what should be an amazing event. Steve is on site and what fun he is having with islanders bidding and out bidding one another.
Latest Bids – Can You Beat Them?
We’ve received a new wave of bids, and here are just a few of the current highlights:
- #1Espé - £500
- #3 Flossy - £500
- #4 Blue**** £500 in No1 out bid
- #5 Hermia the Herm dolphin - £500
- #6 Jewel - £750
- #7 Marino - £575
- #11 Guillaume - £750
- #14 Seaspray - £750
- #17 Flippy McFlap – £559–£1001
- #18 Daisie – £500
- #21 Fairytale – £1000
- #23 Splash Gordon - £500
- #24 Splash Norman - £750
- #29 Sea 5 - £600
- #30 David - £600
- #34 La Mair - £500
- #35 Dylan Jeremy - £1000
- #36 Triton (Apollo) - £500-800
- #38 Derek - £500
- #41 Delilah - £1000
- #42 Moonlight - £500
- #43 Flipperton - £750
- #44 Filipe-Flop - £500
- #47 Findana Jones – £1000
- #49 Finnion – £500–£2000
- #53 Bubbles - £500
- #54 Rod - £600
- #55 Triton - £500
- #57 IslandSea - £500
- #59 Page - £500
- #60 Pixel - £500
- #61 Penny Blue – £700
- #62 Dolly – £800
With bids starting at £500, there’s still time to make your mark and secure your favourite dolphin before they swim off to their forever homes! To bid you can now go to https://www.dolphindiscoverytrail.gg/blank-3
What’s Next?
- Auction Day – Wednesday 17th September:
- From 10am, the team will be on hand to take reserve bids and assist with queries.
- Auction starts later that day – tickets are £20 via https://book.tickets/dolphin-discovery-trail-2025/ canapes and drinks from 6pm
- The treasure hunt winner will also be announced!
- Raffle also to take place
How to Bid
To place a reserve or pre-bid, simply:
- Email [email protected] with:
- Your name, email, and phone number
- Dolphin number and name (and sponsor if possible)
- Your maximum bid (starting from £500)
- Whether you plan to attend the auction
Bids will be featured on social media anonymously unless you’re happy to be named.
If you are off island please do let us know as there are possible delivery options and for those wanting delivery on island it will be a minimum donation of £30 for anyone interested.
Comments from the Organisers
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said:
“The big day is here and I am at the Peninsula Hotel and been busy taking bids and out bidders with more than half already having reserves and many with back up bids. Islanders are loving seeing all the dolphins and we are having great fun and looking forward seeing the 100+ already booked their tickets tonight to see the wonderful John Randall auction the dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.”
Andrew Sparkes, Director of Autism Guernsey, added:
“It is great to see all the dolphins now at the Peninsula Hotel. The trail has brought joy, colour, and community spirit to Guernsey. We’re thrilled with the response and grateful to all the sponsors, artists, and supporters. The funds raised will make a real difference to those we support, and we’re excited to see the dolphins go to new homes at the auction which there are delivery options. We are so thankful to all that have helped so far and really looking forward to the auction tonight.”
Whether you're planning to bid, joining us at the auction, or visiting the dolphins at the Peninsula Hotel, thank you for supporting this incredible initiative!
To donate and support both charities, visit: https://giving.gg/donate/event/9835/Dolphin-Discovery-Trail-2025--In-aid-GSPCA-and-Autism-Guernsey
To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
Steve continued “There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA.”
“Our BIGGEST BUILD is now underway and we are desperately looking for support and to help in anyway please do get in touch and check out this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggestbuild-begins-demolition-underway-%E2%80%93-buying-brick-sponsorship-can-you-help .”
“To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor donating each month to help the hundreds of animals in our care which you can do by downloading this form - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf or to become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf .”
“To think of helping animals and our work in your legacy or will please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List at the GSPCA http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list or support Autism Guernsey https://www.autismguernsey.org.gg/ .”
“If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “
“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship “
“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
"We also have vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."
"For lots of ways to support our work please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years ."
“To visit our facebook page check out this link please click here .”
“To visit our x page please click here .”
“Thank you for your support.”
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