The Guernsey Puffin Parade goes live from today – app, raffle, quiz, Herm Puffin Guernsey location, thanks and more……

Last Tuesday many of the artists and sponosrs were invited by Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA to Government House for the Official Launch of the Puffin Parade.

Both Autism Guernsey and GSPCA are extremely grateful to Mrs Cripwell who is the Patron of Autism Guernsey and the Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE who is the Patron of the GSPCA for making all feel so welcome and host what was a wonderful start to the Puffin Parade.

Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE and Mrs Cripwell kindly unveiled one of the 60 Puffins which is sponsored by Sovereign Guernsey and decorated by local artist James Colmer.

Since that day the GSPCA team with volunteers from Guernsey Freemasons to those keen to help have been get the Puffins in place have assisted with the huge operation of getting them to their 60 locations.

59 Puffins are located around Guernsey with the one in Herm having a picture and its location in the White Rock area for those unable to get across and so that all islanders can complete the Puffin Patrol treasure hunt for without having to catch the boat.

The Guernsey Puffin Parade app is found on Turfhunt and can be downloaded by going to

iTunes https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/turfhunt/id517635959

Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locatify.treasurehunt&hl=en&gl=US

Once downloaded search for the one closest to you or via the app and follow the instructions.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “What a wonderful evening we had last Tuesday at Government House with Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE and Mrs Cripwell to launch the Puffin Parade which is in aid of Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA.”

“It was so nice to meet so many of the sponsors and artists and for the first Puffin to be unveiled.”

“This morning the last few Puffins arrive at their locations and it is wonderful to see it all coming together.”

“There are so many thanks to say from those that helped with the plinths to the many delivery teams from the GSPCA, Guernsey Freemasons, a local Deputy and others keen to help, the paint donated to the artists, sponsors to the website, storage to carriage, our teams at Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA and of course last Tuesday to the Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE, Mrs Cripwell and their team at Government House.”

“We are now officially in Puffin arrival month as the real birds start to nest along our incredible coast line, we have now placed 60 giant Puffins around the Island and don’t worry the one in Herm has its location with a picture at White Rock so all on island can complete the hunt without having to venture across, but for those that do they can see another fabulous decorated Puffin.”

“The Puffin Parade treasure hunt app is called Turfhunt and is available for free on itunes and android.”

“The Puffin Parade is now in place until September and then the auction, raffle and results of the quiz will take place all of which will raise much needed funds for Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA.”

Mandy Rowlinson at Autism Guernsey Manager said “App instructions are on our website www.puffinparade.org.gg .”

“If you complete the trail using the app you will be entered into a competition to win a rib voyage for 2 adults and 2 children kindly sponsored by Specsavers Guernsey, plus other prizes.”

“You can also now purchase the quiz and raffle tickets from Imperial Hotel St Peters Post Office Les Cotils and GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA. “

“The first prize for the quiz is an iPad kindly donated by Dominion Fund Management Ltd, plus other prizes.”

“We also wanted supporters to know that Herm Island have kindly sponsored and painted a puffin, hence why it is being displayed on Herm.”

“We really appreciate that not everybody can afford or able to get to Herm to see this Puffin, therefore we have displayed a poster on the railings at the Herm & Sark Quay (Inter Island Travel) in order that individuals taking part in the app and quiz competitions will be able to complete them without losing points.” 

“This poster also includes a competition being run by Herm Island Ferry.”

“The Puffin in Herm is displayed outside the Herm Shop and we would love the public to take a photo of this puffin and share on social media.”

“We would also ask the public to email [email protected] with their 3 favourite photos of the Puffins in order that these may be included in our Puffin Calendar which will go on sale later in the year.”

Steve continued “As part of the Puffin Parade there will be many ways to get involved and support which you can find out more by checking out the website https://puffinparade.org.gg/ which has been made thanks to EnjoyCI and facebook page https://www.facebook.com/gsypuffinparade .”

"Those not able to see the Herm Puffin will of course get the chance to see him in the feather if you like, when they all come together to be auctioned off to raise much needed funds for Autism Guernsey who celebrate their 10 year anniversary this year and the GSPCA who are celebrating 150 years at an event at St Pierre Park in September."

If you can help with additional raffle prizes please contact Mandy Rowlinson at Autism Guernsey on 232879 or [email protected] or Steve Byrne at the GSPCA on 257261 or [email protected]

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 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

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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

3^rd – 10^th April – Pets at Home Easter Event – collecting in store

Tuesday 4^th April 2023 – World Rat Day

Good Friday 7^th April 2023 – Easter Art Event at the GSPCA 1230pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu 

Good Friday 7^th April 2023 – Easter Educational Tours of the GSPCA 145pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu 

Easter Monday 10^th April 2023 – Easter Art Event at the GSPCA 1230pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu 

Easter Monday 10^th April 2023 – Easter Educational Tours of the GSPCA 145pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu 

Possible additional Easter Art and Tour dates to de added

Tuesday 25^th April 2023 – World Penguin Day

April 2022 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade Launch – Date to be Confirmed https://puffinparade.org.gg/

April 2023 – AGM – Date to be Confirmed

May 2023 - International Respect for Chickens Month

7^th May 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Friday 12^th May to Friday 19^th May GSPCA 150^th Year Cupcake Week https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-cupcake-week

Sunday 21^st May 2023 150^th Year Celebrations & Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday

Tuesday 23^rd May 2023 International Turtle Day

Tuesday 30^th May – International Hug Your Cat Day

Wednesday 31^st May 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

June 2023 – National Microchipping Month

June 2023 – 150^th Year Sponsored Dog Walk – Date to be Confirmed

4^th June 2023 Arts Seafront Sunday

10^th June 2023 Saffrey Rotary Walk https://safferyrotarywalk.org.gg/

Summer 2023 – Summer Sunday Family Lunch

Wednesday 14^th June 2023 – World Sea Turtle Day

Sunday 25^th June 2023 – Guernsey Charities Fete

25^th June 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Friday 23^rd June 2023 - Take Your Dog To Work Day

June 26^th to July 3^rd 2023 – National Rabbit Week

Monday 5^th July 2023 – Viaer MArchi at Saumarez Park - https://nationaltrust.gg/events/all/event/saumarez-park/viaer-marchi-2022/6

Wednesday 12^th July 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Sunday 16^th July 2023 – World Snake Day

6^th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

13^th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Monday 14^th August 2023 – World Lizard Day

16^th and 17^th August 2023 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/

23^rd and 24^th August 2023 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/

September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month

GSPCA 150^th Year Ball – Date to be Confirmed

24^th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday

Wednesday 13^th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

October 2023 - World Animal Month

Wednesday 4^th October 2023 - World Animal Day

Wednesday 25^th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

Wednesday 8^th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course

Wednesday 15^th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course

Wednesday 22^nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Monday 4^th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day

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…………..