GSPCA Animal Advent Calendar Day 15 - Guided tours as a gift this Christmas - tours from the 28th

Submitted by Steve on 22:43, 15th Dec, 2015 | 0

Why not get a special gift for a loved one this Christmas.

This is your opportunity to give a gift of or for you to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the work being carried out for the new build.

On the 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st of December and also on Saturday 2nd January we are running guided tours around the Animal Shelter and have gift certificates that can be collected from the reception desk for those wanting to give a tour as a present.

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1 weekend 5 fund raisers - A fantastic Christmas Market at Oatlands - make sure you pop in this Sunday for great gifts

Submitted by Steve on 00:22, 15th Dec, 2015 | 0

Over the weekend to raise funds for the many animals at the GSPCA staff and volunteers helped organise and run 5 separate events.

Both days we sold Christmas trees, on Saturday we had a stall in town, we had a stall and Santa Paws Walk in Saumarez Park on Sunday and we also had a stall at Oatlands on Sunday.

Not only did we raise money on our games and gift stall the pitch fees were donated to the the GSPCA and we would like to say a huge thank you to all involved and supported, especially all of the stall holders.

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Guernsey Tennis Club raising funds for the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 23:49, 14th Dec, 2015 | 0

Players in the fun doubles tennis tournament at the Guernsey Tennis Centre which raised money for the GSPCA at the Indoor Tennis Centre.

Back row, left to right:   Rob West, Larissa Le Page, Judy Sanderson, Liz Perchard, Andy Privett and Gill Warburton.

Front: Pam West and Liz Dye.

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Christmas Market Thursday and Saturday fun - last stall for the GSPCA this Thursday in town

Submitted by Steve on 23:42, 14th Dec, 2015 | 0

Last Thursday and Saturday we once again joined the many stall holders at the Guernsey Market Buildings.

With a selection of games, goods and Christmas trees a fun day was had and we would like to thank all that supported and helped.

Volunteers and helpers included Helen, Adele, William, Sheila, Kevin, Sarah and Steve who together helped raise nearly £600 between the two days.

We are planning to have a stall this Thursday which will be the last of the year and we are hoping to have a stall at Oatlands on Sunday for the Christmas Market there.

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Thank you to all that bought a GSPCA locally grown Christmas tree - still on sale at the Animal Shelter

Submitted by Steve on 23:00, 14th Dec, 2015 | 0

On Saturday and Sunday volunteers manned the field once again near Oatlands to sell locally grown Christmas trees raising funds for the GSPCA and animals in Guernsey.

In total the trees have raised nearly £2000 and we still have some on sale at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne helped organise the days but couldn't have run them without Alex, Caroline and Calum this weekend and Matt and Jen last weekend.

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Santa Paws Dog Walk fun & thanks to all that supported & Saumarez Park Tea Rooms for the prizes

Submitted by Steve on 22:32, 14th Dec, 2015 | 0

Yesterday we held our Santa Paws Dog Walk in Saumarez Park.

We would like to thank all that attended and it was wonderful to see so many happy dogs dressed to celebrate the festive season.

Over a dozen dogs supported the event which was sponsored by the Saumarez Park Tea Rooms.

We had a stall with a selection of goods and tombolas and with this and the walk proceeds to date have raised over £200.

The walk took place around the park with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and then 6 year old Joseph Fox from St Martins Primary School judged the fancy dress.

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GSPCA Animal Advent Calendar Day 14 - A fantastic first day in our on site Pop Up Charity Shop

Submitted by Steve on 21:46, 14th Dec, 2015 | 0

Today we opened the doors to our on site Pop Up Charity Shop and saw dozens of shoppers buying clothes to pet food.

A huge thank you must go to Michelle Champion who has not only helped set up the shop with her friends and family, she spent much of the first day serving customers.

The shop is situated in part of the new build which was left undeveloped and has rows of goods on sale and even a changing room to try on the clothes.

It is open 9am until 5pm Monday to Saturday and over £100 was raised in the first day.

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GSPCA Animal Advent Calendar Day 13 - More GSPCA Slovakian Puppy Calendars in stock

Submitted by Steve on 18:22, 13th Dec, 2015 | 0

This week delivered from Liz Kerr were more Slovakian puppy calendars for 2016.

On sale for only £15 at the GSPCA reception desk between 9am and 5pm Monday to Saturday and at our stall this Thursday in St Peter Port.

Don't forget tomorrow we open our Pop Up Charity Shop at the GSPCA during our reception opening hours and please do pop in and see the many bargains on sale.

Christmas trees for sale locally grown at the GSPCA. Minimum donation for a tree is –

 

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GSPCA Animal Advent Calendar Day 13 - Stall in Market Square and locally grown Christmas trees on sale on Braye du Val

Submitted by Steve on 09:00, 12th Dec, 2015 | 0

Today we are not only in St Peter Port Market Square on the terrace with a stall, we are also selling locally grown Christmas trees on Braye du Val selling Christmas trees, which is near Oatlands.

All proceeds will help the hundreds of animals at the GSPCA.

We are also selling the trees tomorrow from the field, at Oatlands with a stall and we have our Santa Paws Sponsored Dog Walk in Saumarez Park.

We hope to see you at one of our many events this weekend.

Christmas trees for sale locally grown at the GSPCA. Minimum donation for a tree is –

 

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Calling all volunteers, can you help this weekend with one of our 5 events?

Submitted by Steve on 11:14, 11th Dec, 2015 | 0

This Saturday is our GSPCA team party and if you haven't seen already we would love to invite all volunteers and helpers along tomorrow night at 7pm. It's to celebrate an amazing busy and successful year from the new build to saving the Slovakian puppies, full details can be found by going to - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/staff-volunteer-gspca-christmas-cocktail-party-saturday-12th-december

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