We must thank everyone that helped, took part and supported the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday.
The day was a fantastic success with lots of family fun and enjoyment.
One of the main spectacles was the Animal Mascot Race which took place on Sunday at 1pm and this year the race included -
- Spacehoppers
- Sack Racing
- Spinning Plates
- Hula Hooping and then having to repeat on the way back
If you missed it here are the results for 2013 -
Celebrity and Charity Race
Heat 1
1st Daniel the Donkey from Island FM
2nd The GSPCA Mascot Bernard the Dog
Heat 2
1st Bot the Bear from St Johns Rescue
2nd Mike the Mouse from Island FM
Celebrity and Charity Race Final
Winner Bot the Bear from St Johns Rescue
Second Daniel the Donkey from Island FM
Sponsored Business & Supporters Race
Heat 1
1st William the Wolf from the Best of Guernsey
2nd Betty the Bunny from Sure
3rd Portlet the Pig from Dave Brook Plumbing, Heating & Leadwork
Heat 2
1st Big the Bird from Justin Keyte Painter & Decorator
2nd Denis the Dog from Phil-Hill Smith Ltd
3rd The Cat with no name from Isabelle Vets
Heat 3
1st Nellie the Elephant from KPMG
2nd Cobo the Chimp from Waitrose
3rd Bulli the Bull from Waitrose Social Club
Heat 4
1st Freda the Frog from ipes
2nd Pezerie the Penguin from Steve De Vial & Company Ltd
3rd Bouet the Beaver from P.S.Martin
Heat 5
1st Doby the Donkey from the Best of Guernsey
2nd Michy the Meerkat manned by Michelle Oland
3rd Bumble the Bee from Bumblebee Boat Cruises
Heat 6
1st Charlie the Shark manned by Charlie Holmes
2nd Gary the Gorilla from Dave Brook Plumbing, Heating & Leadwork
Heat 7
1st Prince Frodo the Frog from GMMCC
2nd Trevor the Tiger from G & A Electrics
3rd Piquet the Penguin from the Pavilion
The winners of each Heat went through to one of two semi finals.
1st Semi Final
1st William the Wolf from Best of Guernsey
2nd Nellie the Elephant from KPMG
3rd Freda the Frog from ipes
4th Big the Bird from Justin Keyte Painter & Decorator
2nd Semi Final
1st Doby the Donkey from Best of Guernsey
2nd Charlie the Chimp manned by Charlie Holmes
3rd Prince Frodo the Frog from GMMCC
The winner of each semi final went through to a final with a difference. This final involved racing with wheelie bins and gladiator sticks. Not only did they have to race the 400 yard track but also collect as much money as possible to help animals in Guernsey.
Results for the Final of the Winner of who won the race and the 2013 Winner of the Giant Animal Mascot Race at the GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 2013
Winner William the Wolf from the Best of Guernsey
2nd Doby the Donkey from the Best of Guernsey
Results for the Final of the Winner of who collected the most money from the Giant Animal Mascot Race at the GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 2013
Winner Doby the Donkey from the Best of Guernsey
2nd William the Wolf from the Best of Guernsey
A HUGE thank you must go to all those that raced and those that sponsored the runners. It was a great day and videos and pictures will be uploaded very soon.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'The Giant Animal Mascot Race is one of the main events at the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday and this year we had nearly 30 runners taking part.'
'It is such a fun event and it is wonderful to see so many smiles at something that helps raise funds to help animals in Guernsey.'
'We must thank everyone that took part, sponsored and supported both the Race and the Day.'
'A huge well done to Best of Guernsey and their runners for getting to the final.'
To donate to Nouska the Husky's operation and the other animals in need please call 01481 257261, pop into the Shelter in St Andrews or click on the Paypal link below and reference 'Nouska's Appeal'
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The following are events planned for 2013
Date | Event | For more details |
Details to follow | Bric-A-Brac, Clothes, Coffee & Snacks and much more at the GSPCA Animal Shelter in the training room | |
Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm | Pet Supplies & GSPCA Goods on sale at the GSPCA Reception | |
10am Sunday 22nd September | Reservoir Dogs Sponsored Walk - Produced by Sidney’s Sponsored Events - Directed by Steve Byrne | Click here for more details. |
Monday 23rd September | Start of the Animal Care Course with WEA at the GSPCA | |
Sunday 29th September | We'll be at Fairfields with a stall and selection of animals for Aid Reaching Children Charity Children's Fun Day | Please click here for more details |
Friday 4th October | World Animal Day – We will be in Market Square with a selection of animals and goods from the GSPCA | |
Wednesday 9th October 6.30pm | Volunteer Induction Evening at the Animal Shelter | |
Sunday morning on the 6th October | Car Boot Sale at Alliance Car Park with M.E.N.F.U.N | |
19th October until 24th October 9am - 6pm - with a few late evening openings planned | Art Exhibition of Art Work from Mark Bayliss at the GSPCA Animal Shelter - Free Entry but donations welcomed | |
Thursday 24th October – 7.45pm | Art Auction at St Pierre Park Hotel Sponsored by the Heritage Group. If you book a meal at the Victor Hugo Restaurant at the St Pierre Park Hotel then a donation from every meal will be made to the GSPCA. Also the Pavilion will be opening on the evening with their Tennerfest menu and they too are donating proceeds from each meal to the GSPCA. | |
Saturday 2nd November 2013 | The GSPCA Mystery of Masquerade Charity Ball | Click here for more details |
| Round Table Christmas Fair - a stall with all sorts of goods and tombola | |
December Thursdays | Late Night Shopping GSPCA Stall in town | |
Date and details to be confirmed | Christmas Fair | |
16th to 21st December 2013 | Christmas Pop Up Shop on Smith Street thanks to OSA Recruitment | |
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