Last night the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey with huge thanks to His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE Patron of the GSPCA and Mrs Louise Cripwell Patron of Autism Guernsey hosted the prelaunch of the Dolphin Discover Trail 2025.
With nearly all of the 62 dolphins taking part in the Dolphin Discovery trail 2025 by either sponsors or the artists a members of both charities committees and teams it was a wonderful night ahead of a very exciting event.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With a third of the 62 dolphins now back at the GSPCA having been decorated and the remaining with the artists last night was the night to prelaunch the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 with huge thanks to His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE Patron of the GSPCA and Mrs Louise Cripwell Patron of Autism Guernsey.”
“With nearly all 62 dolphins represented either by the sponsors or the artists Government House had a packed room alive with excitement.”
“I had the great pleasure and honour along with Andrew Sparks Director from Autism Guernsey to follow His Excellency’s introduction and extremely kind words about both charities and the event to explain the journey so far, so many thanks and the plan of what is upcoming for the trail.”
“We unveiled two of the completed dolphins one sponsored by KPMG and decorated by Amherst Primary School and the second sponsored by Queens Road Medical Practice and decorated by students from Year 8 Ladies College students and tell both their wonderful tales.”
“They both look outstanding and just gave a tiny sample of what will be a truly amazing site around the island.”
“We do have a few sponsors looking for locations and any business able to host a dolphin please do let us know and we were also able to announce the incredible news Ravenscroft Construction are kindly building the 62 plinths with help from Norman Piette for the wood and Bailiwick Express are helping with a new website to promote this amazing event.”
“If any islanders want to help please do email me on [email protected] or [email protected] .”
“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.”
“Not only was the prelaunch a hugely exciting moment for both charities we also had the great privilege to feature as the first story on the new Government House facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574452708975 .”
This is the first post on their new facebook page ‘Government House, Bailiwick of Guernsey is with GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA and Autism Guernsey.
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The Launch of the Guernsey Dolphin Parade with a reception for the sponsors, artists and reps from the 2 charities, GSPCA and Autism
Guernsey. A few words of thanks from His Excellency and an appearance from two of the 62 dolphins, designed by students from Elizabeth College and The Ladies’ College. ’
Andrew Sparks Autism Guernsey Director said “We cannot thank all and everyone involved and that have helped with the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 so far and those about to help.”
“Last night was so great and we cannot thank Patron of Autism Guernsey Mrs Louise Cripwell and His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE Patron of the GSPCA for hosting such an amazing prelaunch for the Dolphin Discovery Trail.”
“So many of the dolphins are now many complete at the GSPCA and all should be back by the end of this month to then be fitted on their plinths and plaques then attached.”
“We will then look to get them out to all their locations during the last few weeks of April ready for the start of May to help add to all the decorations of the 80th anniversary celebrations for Liberation Day as well as get the treasure hunt app all set up.”
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
- 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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