On Friday 13th July the 3rd St Martins Scouts came along to the GSPCA to spend an evening helping out.
They arrived at 6.30pm and were greeted by GSPCA Animal Care Assistant Sarah Langlois who was all set with a selection of wood stain and brushes so the Scouts could help paint our tortoise enclosure, rabbit and other outdoor animal enclosures.
Sarah Langlois GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “The 3rd St Martins Scouts were a group of 11 with the adult helpers that came along to help earlier this month.”
“The Scouts helped paint our outdoor rabbit runs, tortoise area and some of the fences around site which was very much needed.”
“After the Scouts had done a great job we went for a behind the scenes tour as a thank you.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With over 500 animals in our care, 16 buildings and many outdoor animal enclosures there are so many projects we are trying to achieve.”
“It’s great to have groups like the 3rd St Martins Scouts come along and help at the GSPCA and we always love to hear from those that would like to help with our work at the Shelter.”
If you are a school or educational group interested in a tour or talk please visit our page for this by clicking here http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/education-and-schools calling 257261 or email [email protected]
Details on guided tours at the GSPCA -
Each year we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA.
You can also book a tour for a special event or birthday. For details on special tours please see below.
This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the work being carried out.
We ask for a minimum donation of £7 per person and £5 per child, or £20 for a family of four or £18 with an Islands Mum card. In 2018 we have some themed tours which are £20 per child or £17.50 with an Islands Mums card.
The tours take around 60-90 minutes and you get to see in many of the departments, interact with some of the friendly residents and a variety of species. The special tours can take a little longer.
Tours are a maximum of 20 people per tour, so please book early. The special tours are also a maximum of 20.
Some of the animals you will have the chance to see will be cats, rabbits, birds, hedgehogs, dogs looking for homes and some of the other wildlife.
If you would like a certificate as a gift then please do get in touch for more details
Here are the dates planned for 2018, if you would like to book now please follow the same guidelines as above.
Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November 2018 Special Halloween Guided Tours each day £20 per child (£17.50 with Island Mums Card), prizes for best costumes & fun games room (children must have a guardian/parent)
Boxing Day 27th - 31st December 2018 2pm each day guided tours
Please book your placement early to avoid disappointment.
To book please call 01481 257261 or via the paypal link - https://www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
Please note if you book via paypal please indicate the date and time tour you would like as well as the names of those attending.
Birthday, Special & Tours Booked As An Event
If you would like to bring a private group or party to the GSPCA for a visit and tour at the Animal Shelter we can arrange this in advance.
We ask for a minimum donation of £80 for a group (this is for 8 children and 2 free adult places) and an additional £5 per person with groups larger than 8 (restrictions do apply with children to adult numbers).
We can provide a birthday or gift pack if the tour is for a special occasion.
We have a large events room, tables, chairs, projectors, speakers with mic, and a number of toys or things for children on request.
For details on room hire please check out - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/room-hire-gspca
Why not make it a full event and arrange for food, a cake or more all of which can be delivered through http://www.kiddiescatering.biz
Some extras could include
Party Food can be Supplied by Kiddies Catering
Surprise Adoption for a year of an animal pen - minimum donation of £25 for an adoption pack for a year to include a plaque at the GSPCA
Room hire is available in a spacious room next to toilet facilities
Games with prizes can be supplied on request
Hire of giant animal, minion or Olaf suit
Other bespoke packages available
Guided tours of the Shelter on average take about between 60 - 90 minutes and it is your opportunity to see behind the scenes, although for animal welfare reasons there are areas that are unable to be viewed.
If the event is for a special occasion the birthday or lucky individual will receive special treatment and be allowed some unique experiences holding and possibly feeding some of the animals in our care.
Guided tours of the Shelter is your opportunity to see behind the scenes, although for animal welfare reasons there are areas that are unable to be viewed.
We do ask that there is 1 adult per 8 children.
For a booking form to enquire about availability please complete this form - http://gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Birthday%20booking%20form%20Jan%202018.pdf
If you are interested please email your form to [email protected] or call the GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne on 01481 257261 to discuss details.
Island Mum cardholders can receive a 10% discount on special tours, please see this link for details - http://islandmums.com/guernsey/gspca-birthday-parties/
For details on how to book a personal guided tour for an individual or group please click here for details http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca .
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