Huge thanks to the CEPS team for their fantastic help at the GSPCA last week

Submitted by Steve on 00:46, 10th Nov, 2016 | 0

Last week a team of 5 from CEPS helped out at the GSPCA with a number of projects.

In 2004, the Social Security Department introduced the Community & Environmental Projects Scheme (CEPS). CEPS provides temporary work and training opportunities for people who are not working due to unemployment or long-term illness. CEPS is managed on behalf of the Social Security Department by States Works and project work is selected with training opportunities in mind so that people learn new skills.

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Thank you to the Christmas Lottery who have helped provide a safer entrance for visitors to the GSPCA & wildlife

Submitted by Steve on 00:28, 10th Nov, 2016 | 0

In the last week the new GSPCA entrance has been completed thanks to the aid of a grant from the Christmas Lottery.

The Christmas Lottery and the Association of Guernsey Charities awarded the GSPCA with the funds to enable the works to be carried out which has vastly improved the safety of entering and leaving the GSPCA.

The work was also helped by the fantastic team at DLM Architects.

As keen dog and animal lovers in general the team at DLM were very happy to assist the GSPCA with the planning process to create a safer access to their site in St Andrews.

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Spaces going fast for the Dog and Cat First Aid Courses at the GSPCA this November 22nd for Dog and 29th for the Cat Course

Submitted by Steve on 23:14, 9th Nov, 2016 | 0

Due to popular demand at the GSPCA we are holding additional dog and cat first aid courses.

The dates for the first aid courses are:

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 22nd November 2016 - Ref - Dog 22/11

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 29th November 2016 - Ref - Cat 29/11

Dates for 2017 to be confirmed

All courses are a minimum £15 donation and you must book your place by 12pm on the day of the training session.

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While the Community Foundation Awards took place 11 new volunteers joined the GSPCA - next induction Tuesday 6th December

Submitted by Steve on 23:03, 9th Nov, 2016 | 0

On Thursday evening the GSPCA held a volunteer induction and greeted 11 new faces wanting to help out at the Animal Shelter and 24/7 work that is carried out.

Those present were interested in helping with dog walking to reception, cat pen cleaning to helping with the wildlife, fund raising to volunteering to gain experience for their CV, Duke of Edinburgh and some to help gain life skills.

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Christmas shopping online? Help raise funds for free with each purchase through Easyfundraising for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 20:15, 8th Nov, 2016 | 0

With Christmas around the corner there will be many looking to shop online for those gifts they can't find locally.

We are pleased to announce that thanks to our 81 supporters online supporters our Easyfundraising has raised over £1500.

Easyfundraising.org.uk is a great way to raise money for charities, schools, sports clubs, community groups, and other good causes just by shopping online. You don’t pay anything extra. So far they’ve raised over £10 million for causes throughout the UK.

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Not too late to check you bonfires for hedgehogs and other wildlife

Submitted by Steve on 12:26, 5th Nov, 2016 | 0

With only a few hours to go the GSPCA are urging those with bonfires to ensure that you assemble them this evening and to think of the wildlife and pets in your area.

Every year hedgehogs and other animals that take refuge in bonfires before they are lit and are put at risk.

Please check you bonfires thoroughly and if you are having a display this evening please let your neighbors know so they can ensure their pets are safe and sound.

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GSPCA awarded the Guernsey Community Foundation Charity of the Year

Submitted by Steve on 18:23, 4th Nov, 2016 | 0

Last night the Guernsey Community Foundation held their 6th annual awards evening to highlight the amazing charity work that goes on across Guernsey.

It has been a humbling whirlwind and the GSPCA and our fantastic team are extremely proud to announce that we have been awarded the Charity of the Year.

24 hours a day 7 days a week work to help animals and the community goes on 365 days a year and without our amazing team and the wonderful support of the community we couldn't achieve so much.

You can watch the events that took place by watching this video clip -

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Swede Dreamz Tribute Band present an evening of ABBA - A Ball in aid of the GSPCA Friday 28th April

Submitted by Steve on 17:27, 4th Nov, 2016 | 0

Swede Dreamz Tribute Band present an evening of ABBA Ball in aid of the GSPCA Friday 28th April

Two course meal, raffle and auction.

Tables of 10 and smaller parties welcome.

Fancy dress 70s style encouraged.

£48 per person Contact Corinne to reserve your place.

Brought to you by Sidneys Sponsored Events.

To see updates for this event please visit - https://www.facebook.com/events/978410898941152/

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Nominations for the CEVA Welfare Awards 2017 are now open - could you nominate someone in Guernsey?

Submitted by Steve on 12:57, 3rd Nov, 2016 | 0

The CEVA dedicated Welfare Awards website is now open for nominations - www.cevawelfareawards.com

Please note nominations can only be submitted electronically via the website this year. Nominations will be accepted until early January.

In 2015 GSPCA President and local vet John Knight won the Vet of the Year category and our very own Yvonne Chauvel the GSPCA Senior Animal Care Assistant were finalists for the Charity Professional of the Year Award.

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Volunteer Induction Evening 6.30pm on Thursday 3rd November

Submitted by Steve on 21:19, 2nd Nov, 2016 | 0

On Thursday (tomorrow at 6.30pm) we hold our fourteenth volunteer induction of 2016.

We are blessed with over 600 volunteers helping the GSPCA every year and on average over 100 every single week.

Here are full details on getting involved -

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. Volunteers helping raise funds for the GSPCA Animal Shelter Guernsey

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