The 21st Torteval Scarecrow Festival was held on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2024.
At the Torteval Parish Church islanders and visitors were able to walk the Scarecrow Trail (1½ hours approx) through some of Torteval’s delightful lanes.
This was the ninth year the GSPCA have taken part in this wonderful community event and we are hugely grateful to those at the home for the kind use of their front garden.
Having won the out of Parish category last year, this year we won another prize thanks to the amazing work of the GSPCA team.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The team at the GSPCA once again put in another amazing entry for Torteval Scarecrow Festival last month.”
“We are hugely grateful to the organisors for allowing us to take part for the ninth year in the Torteval Scarecrow Festival with our GSPCA entry which we call ‘More Than Just Trapped Horses’ and to those for allowing us to use their front garden.”
“Last year we won one of the amazing prizes with an incredible puffin scarecrow and we thank all that helped in 2023 for helping win the out of Parish category.”
“This years entry represented our long 151 year history with a horse and cart to represent the early years when the GSPCA saw horses, donkeys and other animals work long hours with heavy loads and some with awful care.”
“We were overjoyed when we found out the entry came third overall which we have a lovely rosette and a kind £25 prize to help towards our work.”
Tim Pellet one of GSPCA Scarecrow team said “Once again the GSPCA team did a great job with our Torteval Scarecrow Festival entry.”
“We really enjoy taking part in the Torteval Scarecrow Festival and thank you to all those involved.”
To visit the Torteval Scarecrow Festival Webpage please visit - https://www.facebook.com/tortevalscarecrowfestival/
If your business or group would like to spend a day at the Shelter you can find out more by going to http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
Steve continued “There are many ways to support our work with lots of ideas on our website www.gspca.org.gg .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”
“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 ."
“There are always lots of other ways to support us from donating online to creating your own fundraising event and you can do this by this link https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) or for lots of fund raising ideas please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising .”
“This Saturday we are at the South Show with a stall and running a Fun Dog Show and if you would like to help or can pop along we’d love to see you.”
“We also have loads of ways to support us and to donate in this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”
“To see a list of the many events we are at this Summer check out those below or on any of our latest blogs https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog “
Donate
Donate by calling 01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL
The GSPCA have the BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL in our 150 year history and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal
GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023 and 151 years in 2024
This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 into 151 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years
Sponsored Event
Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
Wish List
Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal
To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf
Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
Legacies & Bequests
By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future. After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.
A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding
Gift Aid on Donations over £500
To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0
2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief
To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0
Become a sponsor and GSPCA member
Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
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
Share our posts and follow us on social media
Many of you will have seen us on social media and your support liking and sharing our posts is really appreciated, and to visit our social media pages please go to
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA
Twitter https://twitter.com/GSPCA
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gspca_guernsey/
Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter
To subscribe to our supporters newsletter and find out about upcoming events and news please go to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08
Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261
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Reception & Shop area
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Collecting/Dropping Off Boarding Dogs & Cats
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Viewing animals for adoption
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Emergencies Call 257261 or the Shelter is manned 24/7
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GSPCA Charity Shop in Smith Street
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Monday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Tuesday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Wednesday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Thursday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Friday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Saturday’s
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9am – 5pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Sunday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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Closed
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Bank Holiday’s
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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24/7
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Closed unless advertised
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Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Monday 5th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 6th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th August 2024 – South Show - https://www.facebook.com/p/The-South-Show-Guernsey-100063716101224/
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Monday 12th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 13th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th August 2024 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Monday 19th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 20th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August 2024 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Monday 26th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Summer Guided Tour Tuesday 27th August 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-easter-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Sunday 25th August 2024 - EDABL Seafront Sunday - https://www.edablgsy.org/
Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6th October 2024 - Skipton Swimarathon - https://www.swimarathon.org/
October Half Term Tours – to be confirmed
Tuesday 5th November 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Christmas Tours – to be confirmed
February 2025 Tours – to be confirmed
Easter 2025 Tours – to be confirmed
2025 – Dolphin Parade - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/coming-guernsey-2025-dolphin-parade-thanks-gspca-autism-guernsey
Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to please get in touch…………..
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