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Autumn Walking Festival
Guided Walk
Wednesday 27th September, 930am
Frescoes, Stained Glass & waterways
In the heart of St Saviour’s a lovely walk through pretty countryside, alongside part of the reservoir, beside duits, down lanes & paths to St Apoline’s ancient Chapel and St Saviour’s Church to see medieval paintings and wonderful stained glass windows and fabulous views along the way.
Start from the Reservoir car park in Rue a L’Or (Perrys guide 21G1), a few minutes walk up hill from Le Mont Saint bus stop – route 61.
Autumn Walking Festival
Guided Walk
Tuesday 26th September 930am
Forts and Forests, Heroes & Villains
A really varied walk overlooking the sea and the petrified forest, pass fortifications and pick up your way down grassy tracks (sometimes muddy), spend a few minutes in a nature reserve hide, step back in time at the Elizabethan Lookout and enjoy the stunning views and hear about a few of the Heroes & Villains of the area.
Start from Vista’s car park, Vazon Bay (Perrys Guide 14B1)
Bus routes 42,91, 92.
Today we are holding another of our Summer Guided Tours at the GSPCA.
With 20 spaces per tour numbers are limited so book now to guarantee your place.
To book please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This Summer thanks to team member Karen Lane our Guided Tours have restarted as part of our 150 year celebrations.”
On Tuesday evening the 5th Guernsey Cub troop visited the GSPCA.
Sadly it was dark and a little wet but the 36 strong troop made up ofCiubs and Leaders arrived at 630pm where they were greeted by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It was lovely to meet the 5th Guernsey Cub group on Tuesday.”
“They arrived baring of animal feed and treats and even other donations which we have to say a huge thank you for.”
On Monday the GSPCA opened its doors for the first time in over 2 years for an Educational Guided Tour.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager met nearly 30 Brownies and their leaders at 630pm on what was a lovely sunny evening.
The tour started in the hospital department where some of the Brownies got to feed some baby birds and finished in the cattery.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “It was lovely to take around the first Educational Guided Tour for over 2 years on Monday.”
This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the work being carried out for the new build.
We are arranging the guided tours on a series of dates at 2pm.
We ask for a minimum donation of £6 per person and £4 per child, or £17 for a family of four or £16 with an Islands Mum card. In 2017 we have some themed tours which are £18 per child or £16 with an Islands Mums card.
On Saturday Daisy and Etienne were two very luck Halloween dressed children as they got a personal Halloween Tour at the GSPCA.
They got up and close to Stan the stick insect, Pollyanna the corn snake, Point the hedgehog, Tom the cat and many other animals at the GSPCA.
After their tour they had the answers for their Halloween quiz sheet and got prizes for the doing so well and their wonderful fancy dress.
Last night the GSPCA and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People teamed up to for an evening at the GSPCA to see behind the scenes, refreshments and a talk about the work at the Animal Shelter.
The tour started 6pm and those attending got to see the lovely grounds at the GSPCA and the many animals in the care of the Shelter.
With Olivia the loggerhead turtle soon to be flown south the group were lucky enough to see her having her evening squid.
After the tour of the facilities the group enjoyed a chat with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne over a hot drink and biscuits.
Tomorrow on Wednesday 13th July the GSPCA and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People have teamed up to for an evening at the GSPCA to see behind the scenes, refreshments and a talk about the work at the Animal Shelter.
The tour starts at 6pm and those attending will see the lovely grounds at the GSPCA and the many animals in the care of the Shelter.
This could be your last chance to meet Olivia the loggerhead turtle as the plans to get her home are being finalised.
Today Lily-Ella O’Brien was welcomed at the GSPCA for a behind the scenes tour as a way of thanks for the amazing donation she has given.
At her recent 7th birthday party instead of presents Lilly-Ella asked her friends to make donations instead of presents to help the animals at the GSPCA.
An amazing £200 was raised which Lily-Ella brought up this afternoon and after presenting it to the GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne he then gave her and her grand-mother a guided tour of the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews.