Do you have historic pictures or videos of the GSPCA work to help us look back at 140 years history
Submitted by GSPCA on 16:07, 4th Jan, 2013 |
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Next month the GSPCA will be celebrating 140 years caring for animals in Guernsey and we are appealing for pictures or video clips of the work during our 84 years at our current address or even the early 1900's or late 1800's that anyone that may have.
We have a very good record of our history back until the late 1920's but very few pictures.
Our records include annual reports back to 1929 and even a visitor book from the 1970's with some lovely signatories.
The GSPCA has an amazing history and has helped hundreds of thousands if not millions of animals since the humble beginnings back in 1873 thanks to the support of the local community.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'We have such an amazing history as an animal welfare organisation.'
'We've been looking in our archives here at the GSPCA to see what we have in terms of memorabilia and we have some wonderful documents the oldest being from 1929.'
'Saying this a picture tells a thousand words and we would love anyone that has anything at all to please get in touch.'
'All of the staff and volunteers are very proud to be involved with such a caring organisation and we thank everyone that supports us.'
'If you are having an early spring clean we are asking if you could rummage through the boxes in the attic, the old photo album for any pictures, find videos or even past press articles as we would love to see them.'
'I'm going to be popping along to the local library's to see what I can find but if anyone can help we'd really appreciate it.'
If you do have anything you think may be of interest please pop in or send it to the following
Address - Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, GSPCA, Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD
All items will be returned unless you would like to donate them to the GSPCA and we thank everyone that is able to help.
FACT - Did you know that in 1931 the GSPCA emergency telephone number for the Blue Cross Ambulance as it was know was 129?
Below are details of the GSPCA Purple Week - Celebrating 140 years Caring for Animals in Guernsey and how you can join in.
There are many ways you, your school, group, work place, business can help celebrate.
The GSPCA week starts 11th February and celebrations will carry on until the 17th with our anniversary being Valentines Day the 14th February.
Ideas to get involved.......
Why not wear purple for the day? The GSPCA logo is purple and we are encouraging people to wear purple for a day or more during this week from purple ties to GSPCA wrist bands, pin badges, or maybe you have a better idea? A Mufti or Dress Down Day is a great and fun way to raise funds to help animals in Guernsey and celebrate our 140th anniversary.
Dress as an animal for the day? Its fun and a great way to celebrate the fact that the GSPCA help 1000's of animals and birds every year.
FACT - Did you know the Shelter has cared for two lion cubs and two monkeys in the last few years and currently has a seal pup on site?
A sponsored event? From a sponsored silence to a wax, stop smoking to a dog walk there are many ways you can raise funds to help animals in Guernsey. To download a sponsor form please
FACT - Did you know the GSPCA has 200 - 300 animals in their care at any one time?
Sell goods for the GSPCA? The GSPCA has a number of new GSPCA goods on sale including pens, pin badges, wrist bands, car stickers and small toy dogs which we can provide in a counter box to help raise funds for the Animal Shelter.
To apply for these or the other items please download a form on this link
FACT - Did you know that in 1919 the first home for stray dogs and cats was at 11 St John Street, St Peter Port. 5/- (five shillings) a week was paid to the tenant for housing the kennels and looking after the animals?
A collection box / wishing well? The GSPCA are always looking for businesses and places to locate collection boxes around the Island. By clicking the above link or emailing [email protected] you can apply for one to help raise funds for the GSPCA. Also if you have a bigger premises maybe you could accommodate one of our GSPCA Wishing Wells. The first of these can be seen at the Shelter which are made on site and are a fantastic way to highlight the need of raising funds for the GSPCA and that your business supports our work caring for animals in Guernsey.
FACT - Did you know in October 1929 the GSPCA purchased its present site at Les Fiers Moutons, St Andrews. The house, outbuildings and ¾ vergee of land were bought freehold for £400.00 plus a further 2 vergees of land for £120.00 and an extra £5.00 included the spring and well?
There are many ways you can join the GSPCA Purple Week - Celebrating 140 years Caring for Animals in Guernsey between Monday 11th February and Sunday 17th February.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'The GSPCA has been helping animals in Guernsey for 140 years next month and we are asking animal lovers to help join in and celebrate with us.'
'We are looking at holding a number of events during the week and if anyone has any ideas please let us know.'
'It costs over £500,000 a year to help care for the 1000's of animals and birds we have through our doors, provide the 24 hour 7 day a week emergency service for animals, the welfare work, dog training, education and more and we are appealing for people, schools and businesses to get involved to celebrate the wonderful work we have done and have to do for the future.'
'With rising costs and the need to build a new Cattery and Quarantine Building we hope that Guernsey will wear purple for animals and join in our birthday fun in February.'
'We will be holding a number events and will release more details closer to the time.'
To register your event or involvement please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
We would like to thank you in advance for your support and wish all a Happy New Year.
To download our latest newsletter or become a member of the GSPCA please
Other events in 2013 planned are -
25th - 31st March GSPCA Cupcake Week - more details to follow.
4th April - World Stray Day - more details to follow
June 2013 - Summer Fayre and Dog Show - more details to follow
September 2013 - Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday - more details to follow
4th October - World Animal Day - more details to follow
You can still pledge a donation to our Polar Bear Swimmers, please call the Shelter on 01481 257261 or please click here and reference 'Polar Bear'
There are always animals at the GSPCA looking for good homes from farm birds to rabbits and to see many of them please click here.
There are many items on the GSPCA's Wish List and you can see many of them by clicking here including a list of Amazon items which would make a difference to animals in Guernsey this Christmas.
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