The GSPCA and Autism Guernsey were recently delighted to announce all 62 dolphins in the Dolphin Discovery trail now have sponsors.
Both charities are now calling any carpenters or those with woodwork skills that can help put together 62 plinths as bases for the 62 dolphins.
If you can help please email [email protected]
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With only one dolphin left to collect by the artist and 10 completed and returned we are now in the next stage which is to build 62 plinths and we really need those with the necessary skills to help with this years Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025.”
“As well as those with woodwork skills we also need those able to help paint them all and attach the Dolphins.”
“If any islanders have the skills and time to help make the dolphin plinths please do email me on [email protected] or [email protected] .”
“Thanks to help from Norman Piette the wood is being cut and will soon be with us but we really need help to build and then decorate them.”
“We have a prelaunch taking place at Government House next week with His Excellency and the a representative from each sponsor.”
“The plan is to get the dolphins all on their plinths once made and painted and get them all in place for the start of May to give islanders and visitors a wonderful spectacle in aid of the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.”
“There are many other ways to help with the trail from volunteering to get them in place to the treasure hunt app to promoting it and spreading the word and if you can help please do let us know.”
Further information:
After the huge success of the Puffin Parade held in 2024 which raised over £140,000 between the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey both charities are delighted to be working together once again in 2025 to bring to Guernsey the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025.
Both the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey do vital work within our community. Events such as last year’s Puffin Parade not only raise valuable funds but provide a huge amount of fun for islanders and visitors alike. This year’s Dolphins Trail promises to be both memorable and spectacular.
Islanders will have heard of the financial challenges faced by both charities. as Autism Guernsey. has recently become aware that one of its major donors will be withdrawing its support by the end of the year. The GSPCA is looking to build much needed new facilities. This event will not only be a celebration of the achievements of two vital charities, but also a chance to support their work.
The sponsors and artists will be promoted during the upcoming weeks and months and we are looking to launch the Trail in May once we have them back from the artists and placed them on plinths which we are appealing for help with.
If anyone can help make the 62 plinths please email [email protected]
Over the years the GSPCA has helped dolphins that have been stranded, the most famous of which was Fortune who stayed in Beaucette Marina for a period of rehab.
Dolphins are highly intelligent and sensitive creatures, regular visitors to of our waters and universally loved - a fitting choice for the 2025 Parade.
There are many ways to support the Dolphin Discovery Trail and here is a few ideas –
- Help with the Treasure Hunt App
- Help with promotion
- Help with transport picking up and dropping off the dolphins
- Making the plinths
- A venue for the auction in September
- Helping with dolphin merchandise to promote the event
- Running dolphin themed events
- Open to any ideas………
If you are interested in helping please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261 and ask for Steve
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager continued “We are absolutely delighted to announce we now have all 62 sponsors for the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 which takes place this Spring.”
“The dolphins arrived just before the New Year thanks Ferryspeed and most are out with the artists with the last few being collected over the next week or so.”.”
“From DWA Flooring to Craftwise Ltd, Aquitaine Group to Blanchelande Park Nursing Home, Ravenscroft to TISE we are so excited to announce the names of all involved in the coming weeks.”
“We recently launched a facebook page which you can see by going to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570160952041 .”
“The Puffin Parade in 2023 raised an incredible £140,000 between both the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey and was a huge amount of fun and we continue to love seeing the Puffins featured all around Guernsey.”
“To help and get involved please email me and Andrew from Autism Guernsey via [email protected] .”
“With our BIG BUILD to start very soon and rising running costs this event both for ourselves and Autism Guernsey is a huge support in the work that we do with the funds raised while having a lot of fun.”
"It was over a year ago we held the Puffin Parade auction and what an incredible nighjt that was."
“We are appealing for help to make 62 plinths for them and also help with the treasure hunt app if anyone is interested.”
“If you can help in any way please do get in touch.”
Andrew Sparks Autism Guernsey Director said “Both Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA are so thankful to all 62 sponsors that are helping support this years Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025.”
“The Puffin Parade was an incredible event that raised much needed funds for both the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey last year.”
“Over the last few months we having been working on the next big event which will be the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025.”
“Both charities do so much for the community and we are delighted to once again join up for what is going to be another amazing event to bring joy to the island and bring much needed funds for Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA.”
“Many will have seen the news recently about funding for Autism Guernsey and we are all doing all we can to raise the much needed funds for our essential work supporting our community.
“If anyone is keen to support Autism Guernsey in any way we would love to hear from you from the Dolphin Discovery trail 2025 to other ways you think you can support.”
“We must say a huge thanks to Two Degrees North for kindly making our logo for this event it is hugely appreciated from both the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey and to Bailiwick Express for all of their support.”
“We cannot thank everyone enough that helped with the Puffin Parade and we look forward updating everyone on the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025.”
To see the Autism guernsey website please visit - https://www.autismguernsey.org.gg/
To see the GSPCA website please visit - https://www.gspca.org.gg/
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