As part of this year’s Floral Guernsey charity events, Samarkand, Castel, was opened for the first time in aid of the GSPCA and Young Lives vs Cancer.
310 visitors visited the garden for one day only in June, which was the sunniest and hottest day of the year so far. Visitors also enjoyed tea, coffee, delicious homemade cakes, a Bloomin’ Bellini bar, and there was a fantastic raffle too.
Wendy Woodcock, who lives at Samarkand, said: “People said it was not so much an Open Garden, but they felt they were at an elegant party, held in a real English country garden with plenty of hidden shady seating.”
“I organised the event with my friend Elaine who raises funds for Young Lives vs Cancer, in memory of her Godson Marcus, who sadly passed away at a young age from cancer.”
“I feel very keen to raise funds for this charity and the GSPCA, as we recently lost to cancer, our beloved standard poodle, Melba, and both are worthy charities. It was great that everyone enjoyed themselves so much on the day that many have asked for a repeat performance.”
“A big thank you to everyone who helped made the event possible.”
“Particular thanks must go to my Mum, Win Rowland, who, with her vision and hard work over the decades, has made our family garden so spectacular and enjoyable, giving us year-round interest and colour.”
Steve Byrne, Manager of the GSPCA, said: “A big thank you to Wendy, John, Win and Hilda for opening their garden as part of the Floral Guernsey charity scheme to raise funds for two worthy charities.”
“We are so grateful for the funds they raised to support both the GSPCA and Young Lives for Cancer.”
“We can only do the vital work at the GSPCA with the help of amazing supporters like Wendy and Elaine, so a huge thank you to all who attended and helped at the Open Garden event.”
To see upcoming events and ways to fund raise for the GSPCA please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
Steve continued “There are many ways you can help support our vital 24/7 work and donate or raise funds for the hundreds of animals in our care.”
“With over 140 hedgehogs, 4 seal pups, dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, fish, reptiles and many birds we help over 3000 animals through the doors every year.”
“With so many animals in our care we would love you to join our sponsor scheme to help us each month.”
“Just a couple of pounds each month can make a massive difference in helping the animals in our care and to find out more please go to http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf .”
“To make a donation you can go to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) .”
“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/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal
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
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
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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/
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Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter
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In line with States of Guernsey advice please DO NOT visit the GSPCA if have been outside of the Bailiwick of Guernsey in line with their advice or have any symptoms of Coronavirus and we continue visits to the Shelter for only essential reasons and to please call us on 01481 257261 or email [email protected] before your trip to see if we can help without you coming to the Shelter. For the latest information and advice please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/search/node/coronavirus
With huge challenges on our resources and a drop in income from boarding and donations please help us help animals in Guernsey with our #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal by donating online via - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal
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