With just 1 sleep to go until the Dolphin Discovery Trail Auction, excitement is building as islanders prepare to bid and out bid for one of the 62 beautifully decorated dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.
To bid - https://www.dolphindiscoverytrail.gg/blank-3
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 today. These stunning sculptures have captured the hearts of thousands, with over 1,000 participants joining the TurfApp treasure hunt.
With only one day to go to the auction you need to get your bids in now or your tickets for what should be an amazing event.
Latest Bids – Can You Beat Them?
We’ve received a new wave of bids, and here are just a few of the current highlights:
- #5 Hermia the Herm Dolphin - £500
- #6 Jewel - £750
- #7 Marino - £575
- #11 Guillaume - £750
- #14 Seaspray - £750
- #17 Flippy McFlap – £501–£1001
- #18 Daisie – £500
- #21 Fairytale – £1000
- #23 Splash Gordon - £500
- #29 Sea 5 - £600
- #30 David - £600
- #34 La Mair - £500
- #38 Derek - £500
- #41 Delilah - £500-£1000
- #43 Flipperton - £750
- #47 Findana Jones – £500–£1000
- #49 Finnion – £500–£2000
- #53 Bubbles - £500
- #55 Triton - £500
- #60 Pixel - £500
- #61 Penny Blue – £600
- #62 Dolly – £500–£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?
- The Artex team will be transporting the dolphins over the next few days to the Peninsula Hotel
- Appeal for raffle prizes for a raffle on the night
- Peninsula Hotel – 15th to 17th September: Dolphins will be on show ahead of the auction.
- 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:
- Visit www.dolphindiscoverytrail.gg to choose your dolphin or bid here https://www.dolphindiscoverytrail.gg/blank-3
- Or you can 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. From next week, bids will also be shown on the website.
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:
“We can confirm all the dolphins are now at the Peninsula Hotel to be viewed. We are delighted to see even more reserve bids and outbidding for the 62 dolphins in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey. Sunday we delivered 26 of the dolphins to the Peninsula Hotel with help from Guernsey Freemasons and the staff at the hotel and so many islanders were so excited to see them arrive. Today volunteers from Artex helped deliver the last 36 to the Peninsula Hotel. It’s been incredible to see so many people enjoying the Dolphin Discovery Trail and supporting two fantastic causes. The funds raised will make a real difference to the animals in our care and the vital work we do. We are appealing for raffle prizes for the auction night if anyone can help and tomorrow as in Wednesday team members will be there to help with reserve bids. Tickets selling fast for Wednesday and we so don’t miss out!”
Andrew Sparkes, Director of Autism Guernsey, added:
“It is great to see al 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 tomorrow night.”
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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