As part of the access course 'life skills' unit towards their NVQ in personal and social development (PSD) qualification, the students from Delancey Campus returned for the third time to enjoy helping out at the GSPCA.
Last month, the students, led by Helen Glenn and supported as ever by Pauline Dorau were able to do some vital front of house tidy up and plant some wonderful bulbs and flowers that were kindly donated by Ann Wragg recently.
Tim Pellett GSPCA Community and Training Officer said “Sadly, Ann was unable to be with us today but she was thrilled to know that the plants were going to be so publicly displayed at the mouth out our car park and that the students would benefit from the positivity that gardening offers as therapy and seeing/smelling flowers brings to everyone.”
“We were mindful to link this thought to the end of the GSPCA's commitment to supporting mental health awareness week.”
“The students learnt how to identify differing weeds that strangle the garden, how to re-pot plants and how to prepare the soil to receive new bulbs and flowers.”
“They can now also identify and recall the way that we can nurture our plants once in the ground by using good quality compost and regular feeding with plant food as well and routine watering.”
“As an extra, at the end of our gardening session, the students were able to meet with Honey the hedgehog, who as part of the wider education programme; it was explained that whilst pottering in our gardens we must be mindful not to disturb hedgehogs or any other wildlife that share our green spaces.”
“Also, what to do and as importantly, not to do if we were to find a hedgehog in our gardens.”
Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant said “We love to hear from groups and schools wanting to help and have a tour at the GSPCA and please do email us on [email protected] if you would like to know more or call 01481 257261.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager “It is rare for a day to go by that we aren’t giving a tour or running an educational talk or display at the GSPCA.”
“Education was one of the main aims of the GSPCA when we were founded 146 years ago and it still carries on today.”
To learn more on school visits and tours please go to - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/education-and-schools
To have a private tour please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/birthday-or-special-guided-tours-gspca
You can donate via our giving.gg page or create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To donate to Hannah, Mambo and Andy the seal pups please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4617/Help-the-seal-pups-at-the-GSPCA or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jerseyandguernseysealpups
To visit the Just Giving page raising funds for life saving Intensive Care Units please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gspcaintensivecare or to buy one directly for the Shelter please visit https://brinsea.co.uk/small-animal-care/tlc-intensive-care-incubators/tlc-30-advance/
To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To download a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
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
To learn about the ‘Buy a Brick’ in the new Wildlife Hospital and find out more please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-launch-buy-brick-proposed-new-wildlife-hospital
To learn more about our biggest project, become an Exclusive Build Partner and support our Wildlife Hospital please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
To donate to the animals in our care another via our paypal page - www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA
If you would like to help at one of our upcoming events please give Michelle a call on 257261 or email [email protected]
To see some of the animals looking for homes at the GSPCA please visit – http://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
Another way to support us is our on site Charity Shop and refreshment area and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-onsite-charity-shop
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
On Tuesday 9th July we have a volunteer induction evening and for more information and additional induction dates please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To see our upcoming guided tours please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/guided-tours-gspca
To see our Wish List on our website please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
For lots more ideas on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
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