This weekend the GSPCA held a very special event to mark their milestone of 10 going into 151 years.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager and Ball organisor said “On Saturday 10th February 2024 over 200 islanders and visitors descended on St Pierre park Hotel for an incredible night of celebrations to mark the 150th year of the GSPCA going into the 151st year.”
“The 10th February was not only the second day of #GSPCAPurpleWeek ( https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week ) which is the annual celebrations for the GSPCA to mark another year since being founded in 1873, but it was the 10th February 1873 when the first islanders got together to talk about founding the GSPCA to help prevent animal cruelty and promote kindness and 4 days later the charity was created.”
“Over the last year we have held many events and had special surprises to mark this incredible century and a half of helping 100’s of 1000’s of animals and of course countless members of our community in so many ways.”
“The event being held was our 150 year GSPCA Ball and what a night it was.”
“There was a lot of organising and preparations and we are still seeing funds and support coming in from the event from the auction to offers of support.”
“A special mention has to go to our Sponsors Breton who were an incredible support and also took 3 tables on the evening and it was great to see them enjoy the night.”
“We must thank all of the 200+ guests that attended, St Pierre Park Hotel for not only looking after us, but also their incredible gifts for our auction.”
“A special mention to Cendrine from St Pierre Park who was a fabulous staff member is supporting and even joining us for the night and we wish her well on her travels.”
“Dave behind the auction website helped us raise £1000’s of additional funding and what a great way to raise funds it was and to see it still check out although the lots have closed and we are contacting those lucky bidders www.bidlive.net/gspca .”
“One of the main items donated that raised an incredible amount was a full body scan donated very kindly by First Contact Health and it was wonderful for them to join us.”
“Annette from Save the Date did an amazing job decorating the room and helped in so many ways.”
“Peter and Suzy Rose who helped with the official photos and collecting donations on the sumup and the pictures can be seen on a link which is being sent out and to obtain the pictures please email me on [email protected] after donating £5 per picture by calling 257261 or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) .”
“A thanks to Guy Hardill for his photo skills also.”
“Also a huge thanks to Mark Guillou for his tech support and Louis from GSY Production Services who was amazing in helping ensure the night and tech worked so well.”
“The entertainment, much of which was a surprise included local acts like GU10, The Retro Dance Company and the Arabesque Dance Company which really helped liven up a already very lively room.”
“As well as the raffle there were sweets on the tables to buy to a tombola raffle which every table won many prizes, helping raise extra funds.”
“We played a game of heads and tails which was great fun and just after 9am our key note speaker Mike Dilger entertained and talked to the room about his wildlife adventures and career, from the amazing animals he has seen to some of the unpleasant ailments he has had from his travels.”
“We got to show Mike and his lovely wife the GSPCA, the animals and many of the team as well as some of the local sites while he was here and it was a true pleasure to get to know him and for him to be part of our big event.”
“Huge thanks to Mike and his wife for traveling over.”
“After the closing remarks and thanks to all that helped make a great event the main performance act all the way from Milton Keynes were the King B Blues Brothers who really helped entertain the crowd and get them all dancing.”
“While they were performing Memories Photo Booth helped with providing some very funny photos, thank you Shane.”
“That wasn’t all as before everyone had to go home Tome Le Page better known as The Rocques DJ helped keep everyone dancing and for many they wanted to carry on until the early hours but sadly at midnight we had end the evening with a lot of smiles, laughter and thanks to all that made it so special.”
Mike Dilger keynote speaker said ‘My invitation to GSPCA’s 150th anniversary also represented my first time in Guernsey, and my wife and I had such a terrific time it got me thinking as to why I’d waited so long to visit?”
“We had a blast for our entire stay and thanks so much to Steve Byrne and all his staff for the wonderful VIP tour around GSPCA’s shelter to meet many of its residents and guests… and who could forget ‘Barnacle Bill’ the loggerhead turtle?”
“What a star!”
“I was also delighted to have been asked to speak to all the assembled guests at the 150th Anniversary Ball about my passion for the natural world - talking about pushing at an open door!”
“It was a terrific night and raised a very healthy sum towards the GSCPA’s new building project in its 151st year.”
“I promise here and now that I won’t wait as long to come back!”
Steve continued “We have had amazing feedback and still raising funds from the event but we must be near to around £10,000 as well of lots of other incredible support thanks to the event.”
“There are so many to thank that helped make this such a special event, our heart felt thanks from all of the team and the animals at the GSPCA.”
“The event as well as raising funds, celebrating #GSPCAPurpleWeek, our 150 years, it was also to promote the BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL which is to replace many old buildings with a Wildlife Hospital, Welfare and Isolation Kennels, Ferret Unit and new utility areas for the 1000’s of animals we help each year and we are currently going to tender for these much needed facilities.”
“All this week is #GSPCAPurpleWeek so please do get involved in supporting us to help us help animals and the community for another 150 years.”
“To see more about our GSPCA Purple Week from last Friday 9th until Friday 16th February 2024 please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week .”
“To make a donation to help the animals in our care please go to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) .”
“You can also donate by calling 01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or popping up to the Shelter in St Andrews.”
“To make a donation or support our BIGGEST BUILD Appeal please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey .”
"For lots of ways to support our work in our 150th year please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years ."
“Thank you everyone.”
To order pictures of the evening visit our facebook page for some of the night or for the flower wall pictures check out this link and click here
When you decide which pictures you would like please email me on [email protected] after donating £5 per picture by calling 257261 or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To see some of the online pictures on our facebook please visit https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=GuernseySPCA&set=a.778911614263213 for any original pictures pleas donate £5 and let us know which you would like.
Here is a list of the itinerary if you wanted to know what you missed out on -
Welcome Drinks
Calling through
Welcome words
GU10 https://www.facebook.com/GU10shanties
Retro Dance Company https://www.facebook.com/guernseyretro
Arabesque Dance Company Guernsey - Events https://www.facebook.com/arabesquedanceguernsey/
Heads and tails
Keynote Speaker Mike Dilger https://thespeakersagency.com/speakers/mike-dilger/
Arabesque Dance Company Guernsey - Events https://www.facebook.com/arabesquedanceguernsey/
Last few words and final auction push
King B Blues Brothers https://www.alivenetwork.com/bandpage.asp?bandname=(Blues%20Brothers)%20The%20King%20B%20Blues%20Brothers
The Rocques DJ https://www.facebook.com/TomDLePage
Some of the key supporters
Save the Date https://www.facebook.com/savethedategsy/
Breton Construction https://www.facebook.com/BretonConstruction
First Contact Health https://www.firstcontacthealth.com/
GSY Production Services https://www.facebook.com/GSYPRODSERVICES
Mark Guillou PA Hire Concert Promotion Instrument Supplies and Guitar Tuition [email protected]
Sprinkle of Magic https://www.facebook.com/sprinkleofmagicgsy
And so many more…. Thank you
To see our other upcoming events visit our website www.gspca.org.gg follow our social media or email [email protected] if there are ways you would like to support an event or our work.
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)
GSPCA Purple Week
To find out all about our GSPCA Purple Week Friday 9th until Friday 16th February 2024 please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week
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/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey
GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023
This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 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
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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
| Reception & Shop area | Collecting/Dropping Off Boarding Dogs & Cats | Viewing animals for adoption | Emergencies Call 257261 or the Shelter is manned 24/7 | GSPCA Charity Shop in Smith Street |
Monday’s | 9am – 5pm | 11am – 4pm | 11am – 4pm | 24/7 | 8am - 530pm |
Tuesday’s | 9am – 5pm | 11am – 4pm | 11am – 4pm | 24/7 | 8am - 530pm |
Wednesday’s | 9am – 5pm | 11am – 4pm | 11am – 4pm | 24/7 | 8am - 530pm |
Thursday’s | 9am – 5pm | 11am – 4pm | 11am – 4pm | 24/7 | 8am - 530pm |
Friday’s | 9am – 5pm | 11am – 4pm | 11am – 4pm | 24/7 | 8am - 530pm |
Saturday’s | 9am – 5pm | 11am – 4pm | 11am – 4pm | 24/7 | 8am - 530pm |
Sunday’s | 11am – 4pm | 11am – 4pm | 11am – 4pm | 24/7 | Closed |
Bank Holiday’s (**Varied times**) | **Possibly 11am – 4pm** | **Possibly 11am – 4pm** | **Possibly 11am – 4pm** | 24/7 | Closed unless advertised |
Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -
Are you supporting the GSPCA our 150th year? Here are a few ways you could get involved | GSPCA Guernsey
GSPCA Purple Week Friday 9th – Friday 16th February 2024 https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week
GSPCA Purple Week Guided Tour Saturday 10th February 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-purple-week-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA 150th Year Ball Saturday 10th February 2024 https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/book-now-main-entertainment-announced-gspca-150-year-ball-during-gspca-purple-week-saturday-10t
GSPCA Purple Week Guided Tour Sunday 11th February 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-purple-week-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Purple Week Guided Tour Monday 12th February 2024 1pm - 230pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-purple-week-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Purple Week Guided Tour Tuesday 13th February 2024 1pm - 230pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-purple-week-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Purple Week Guided Tour Wednesday 14th February 2024 1pm - 230pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-purple-week-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Purple Week Guided Tour Saturday 17th February 2024 130pm - 3pm To book please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-purple-week-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday 13th February 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
GSPCA Purple Week Guided Tour https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-purple-week-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
GSPCA Purple Week Guided Tour https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-purple-week-guided-tours-tickets-627151335527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th March 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/3 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/3 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Tuesday 16th April 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 19th May 2024 https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday
Wednesday 12th June 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 23rd July 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
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 12/9 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/9 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..
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