This month Guernsey has without doubt seen more fireworks over a longer period of time than for most in memory.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have seen the busiest firework period for displays over the longest period than any can seem to remember which has caused many issues for the island animals which is clear from the recent survey we have run at the GSPCA.
“In less than 2 weeks we have had 2213 responses to our Firework Survey which we launched at the start of the month making it the most popular survey the GSPCA has ever launched.”
“With 1,799 responses saying firework laws are not strict enough there is clearly a real concern for the islands animals and those that suffer from anxiety and PTSD.”
“The feedback and concerns for animals and people has been clear, but there is also a feeling that there are options to continue celebrations in a kinder way that also doesn’t impact on animal welfare in such a way that is has clearly this year, over so many days.”
“It was surprising that only 55% in the survey were aware of the States of Guernsey firework notification system which is shown from feedback as there were many additional events not registered that were not listed taking some pet and animal owners by surprise.”
“With the 1000’s or responses we have a lot to digest but what we can see are suggestions that shine through such as the 57.84% taking part in the survey feeling that only public displays should take place with many suggesting drone, laser shows or silent fireworks in place to what we currently have.”
“With just over 30,000 registering to vote in our last election in Guernsey, to have a survey with over 2000 responses has been an incredible response which we will continue to monitor and appreciate all feedback.”
“Despite doing all we can for the animals in our care at the GSPCA the fireworks also caused distress for the animals at the Shelter, not least to a 15 year old blind cat called Mr Blinkle Squeak who was very distressed and clearly upset on more than one occasion.”
“What is extremely surprising in regards the use of fireworks is how the use does seem to ignore the Environmental Pollution (Guernsey) Law, 2004 with the amount of litter created with over 100 known events and also the Animal Welfare (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2012 with the distress is causes to pets, livestock and wildlife.”
“We also had stray and lost animals we had to help each day with one evening 5 dogs needing our assistance.”
“We had reports of firework waste from rockets in fields with horses and livestock, not to mention the news of 11 budgies in an aviary dying and I think many will have seen the news of the Red Panda in Edinburgh Zoo.”
“While we look at the feedback we wanted to share the results to date on the findings and we have Deputies interested in the feedback and results in the survey.”
“To enable this feedback we have had to sign up for Survey Monkey due to the huge number of results.”
“Thankfully they have kindly provided a charity discount but if anyone would like to donate towards the £300 it has cost you can do so by this link https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) .”
“We will continue to go through the results and appreciate any further feedback.”
What are your views on firework laws in Guernsey? https://gov.gg/fireworks
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Answer Choices–
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Responses–
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Too strict
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3.71%
82
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–
About right
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11.57%
256
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Not strict enough
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81.29%
1,799
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–
Not sure
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3.43%
76
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TOTAL
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2,213
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Are you a pet owner?
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Answer Choices–
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Responses–
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Yes
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88.61%
1,961
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–
No
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10.21%
226
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–
Rather not say
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1.17%
26
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TOTAL
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2,213
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If a pet owner has your animal suffered due to fireworks this year and if so please give details?
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Answer Choices–
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Responses–
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No
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40.62%
899
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–
Rather not say
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5.83%
129
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Yes with Responses
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53.55%
1,185
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TOTAL
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2,213
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Have you or anyone you know suffered due to fireworks from such as PTSD or similar this year and if so please give details?
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Answer Choices–
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Responses–
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No
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81.79%
1,810
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–
Rather not say
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8.00%
177
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Yes with Responses
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10.21%
226
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TOTAL
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2,213
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Did you know about the States of Guernsey firework notification system
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Answer Choices–
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Responses–
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No
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41.35%
915
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–
Rather not say
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3.48%
77
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Yes with Responses
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55.17%
1,221
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TOTAL
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2,213
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Have you seen any wildlife that have suffered due to fireworks this year and if so please give details?
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Answer Choices–
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Responses–
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No
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77.50%
1,715
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–
Rather not say
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6.01%
133
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Yes with Responses
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16.49%
365
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TOTAL
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2,213
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Please select from the following
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Answer Choices–
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Responses–
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We should ban all firework events
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5.15%
114
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We should just have public organised authorised event
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57.84%
1,280
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We should leave the rules in place we have for fireworks
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9.08%
201
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The rules are too strict
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3.12%
69
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–
Not sure
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0.23%
5
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Other with Responses
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24.58%
544
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TOTAL
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2,213
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As well as the above the last question asked for other ideas, thoughts and positive suggestions and we had 1,178 responses.
To take the survey please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LH7678N
To see the GSPCA advice page on fireworks please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/fireworks-frighten-animals
To see the States of Guernsey page on fireworks please visit https://www.gov.gg/fireworks
Steve continued “Our BIGGEST upcoming project which is our BIG BUILD And to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal.”
“As well as the BIG BUILD we have the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 with Autism Guernsey which we are quickly filling all the sponsor spaces and to find out more please go to https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/year-puffin-parade-auction-could-you-or-your-business-sponsor-dolphin-dolphin-discovery-trail-2 .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List we have this page with loads of info 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 do check out http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “
“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please have a look at 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 loads of ways to support us and to donate in this link including information on our BIGGEST BUILD appeal https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”
“To see a list of the many events coming up check out those below or on any of our latest blogs https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog “
“We couldn’t do so much without your support.”
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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24/7
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Closed
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Bank Holiday’s
(**Varied times**)
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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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 -
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 10th December 2024 - Ref - Dog 10/12 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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