GSPCA Release Oiled Guillemots Back to the Wild

Submitted by Steve on 13:50, 18th Jan, 2020 | 0

You may remember before Christmas the GSPCA were helping and rescuing oiled birds from around Guernsey and three featured on ITV Channel News.

The great news is last week on the 9th January they were released back to the wild.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have named the three oiled guillemots Gallileo who were from Ladies Bay, Guillbert from Le Picquerelle and Guilly was rescued from Petit Bot.”

“Yvonne and Beckie took the three birds last week up to the slip way near Rousse Tower along with Channel ITV to film their release.”

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Sidney's presents Niqi Brown as Tina Turner in aid of the GSPCA Saturday 21st March

Submitted by Steve on 13:16, 18th Jan, 2020 | 0

After an amazing Christmas and New Year events Sidney’s Sponsored Events are starting the new decade with another amazing show stopper.

On Saturday, 21 March 2020 from 19:30-22:30 at the Duke of Richmond Hotel from the UK Nigi Brown as Tina Turner will be entertaining the crowds.

Book your tickets now for this fantastic night of entertainment where you can dance, sing and have fun.

The dress code is smart casual or dress the part and with your ticket you can enjoy a two course meal and raffle. Tables of up to 12 and smaller parties always welcome.

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Huge thanks to all involved with the Livingroom Charity Dog Walk

Submitted by Steve on 16:54, 17th Jan, 2020 | 0

On the 15th December with the wonderful support of the Bella Luce Hotel and in aid of one of their chosen charities - the GSPCA – Livingroom were thrilled to hold their Livingroom Christmas Dog Walk!

On a sunny Sunday the crowds and their dogs met in the courtyard of the Bella Luce Hotel before taking their four legged friends for a festive walk around the beautiful lanes of St. Martins.

The walk was extremely well attended with around 0 participants and after a lovely walk was followed by hot chocolates and mulled wine with donations made to the GSPCA.

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Huge thanks to the staff from Ogiers for helping out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:52, 17th Jan, 2020 | 0

On the 25th September 2 staff from Ogiers gave a day up from the office to help out at the GSPCA.

Ogiers very kindly give their team time to volunteer at a charity and last year Shelley and Izzy spent a day helping at the many departments cleaning and caring for the animals at the GSPCA.

Tim Pellett GSPCA Training and Community Officer greeted the ladies when they arrived said “Shelley and Izzy from Ogiers were a great help last September when they gave up their time from the office to help us at the GSPCA.”

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20 New Volunteers kick off the GSPCA first 2020 Volunteer Induction

Submitted by Steve on 17:23, 16th Jan, 2020 | 0

Last night over 20 new faces came along to the first Volunteer Induction of the new decade.

The volunteers of all ages arrived just before 630am where GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne greeted them and gave the induction where they learned all about our work, how they can help, procedures, health, safety and much more.

At the end of the induction each received an induction booklet, certificate, pen and got the chance to speak to Steve about how they would like to help.

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New Year New Goals – Volunteering for the GSPCA in 2020 first Induction Wednesday 15th January 2020 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 13:07, 10th Jan, 2020 | 0

With 2020 well underway you might be thinking of getting involved with something new.

Throughout 2020 we have Volunteer Inductions planned for those interested in helping with our wide and diverse work.

The first of these takes place on Wednesday 15th January 2020 at 6.30pm and all are welcome.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “What another amazing year 2019 was with our hundreds of volunteers helping us in so many ways.”

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GSPCA Woof You a Waggy Christmas and Meow New Year

Submitted by Steve on 13:22, 20th Dec, 2019 | 0

With Christmas only days away the team at the GSPCA would like to share a message from all the team and animals at the GSPCA.

The GSPCA works 24/7 as we will all through Christmas and New Year and there are many ways to support our work and the animals in our care and check out the links below.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Today after holding fire drill training we got the team together to sing a Christmas song to appeal for donations for the many animals in our care."

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Buy a Brick for the Wildlife Hospital this Christmas like Eldad After School Club

Submitted by Steve on 12:01, 20th Dec, 2019 | 0

Recently the GSPCA were asked to visit Eldad Church to chat to the Eldad After School Club.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager popped down to them to talk about the work of the GSPCA with a real focus on the much needed Wildlife Hospital.

The children and those involved with Eldad After School Club had raised funds to buy two bricks for the Wildlife Hospital and we presented the children with a certifcate which you get with buying a brick along with gifts.

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Extremely sad news as Crash the seal pup passes away

Submitted by Steve on 15:52, 16th Dec, 2019 | 0

Last night the GSPCA team were devastated as Crash the grey seal pup passed away.

Found a ¼ of the weight he should have been emaciated and with an extremely bad infection Crash had been receiving treatment and around the clock care.

Despite having put on an additional 5kgs in weight in less than a week Crashes chest infection despite medication didn’t seem to improve and last night at 11pm he passed away.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are saddened to have to let everyone know that Crash the grey seal pup passed away last night.”

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A packed room for the last GSPCA Volunteer Induction of 2019 and thanks to all that have helped this year

Submitted by Steve on 11:57, 13th Dec, 2019 | 0

Yesterday we held our 13th Volunteer Induction of 2019.

During 2019 at our induction events we have inducted an amazing 169 volunteers this year.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We cannot achieve so much without the incredible volunteers and team we have here at the GSPCA and with a busy Christmas ahead we need a huge amount of help to care for the 500+ animals at the GSPCA.”

“We really had a lovely night meeting the 17 new volunteers that joined our induction last night.”

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