Guy Hardill had never never swum in sea until 5 weeks ago and last night night on the wettest and coldest of days of his entire training he undertook a challenge he never thought he could do.
On the 3rd June Guy will swam the Havelet Bay circuit in an amazing 55 minutes.
This swim included going from the Bathing Pools to Castle, then back across red buoy, the M and back in to where he started.
You can still donate to show your support to his swim, the essential work of the GSPCA and specifically towards a new very much needed Animal Ambulance, to do so please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5898/Round-Havelet-Swim
Guy Hardill said “Last night I took on a challenge I never thought I’d do swimming the Round Havelet Swim starting from the Bathing Pools to Castle Cornet slip, touch the wall then back across the I and M markers and into the Bathing Pools once more.”
“I am a complete novice swimmer having never swum in the sea before 8 weeks ago, so this was a real challenge.”
“It was a hard slug but completed it in 55 minutes or so.”
“I chose the GSPCA because I know what a fantastic job they do for Guernsey wildlife and also fly the flag for Guernsey in terms representation across the UK.”
“Funds are scarce in this lockdown period with no kennelling or cattery with people not traveling yet the Shelter needs to operate.”
“Steve and co have also lost their Seafront Sunday which is a big blow, and I hope this fund raising will fill some of that void.”
“I also know they have lost an ambulance due to mechanical failure and all funds raised will go towards to that project.”
“So far £1,600 raised. Go to giving.gg and look for the event "Round Havelet Swim" if you wish to support me and my target of £2,000.”
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “I went down to support Guy last night and we cannot thank him enough for undertaking this huge challenge to help raise funds for our much needed new Animal Ambulance.”
“It is amazing to think that 5 weeks ago Guy had never swam in open water and last night he took on this challenge in aid of the GSPCA on what was a damp and not so warm evening.”
“Last Sunday should have been our BIGGEST event of the year bringing around 10,000 people together but with the coronavirus pandemic we have faced some of the most difficult days in our history and we continue to appeal for the much needed support during these very difficult days.”
“It is so sad that we won’t be holding our ninth GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday but this month you can still show your support by donating or why not #PetorateToCelebrate .”
“Decorate your home, car, garden or workplace with your cuddly toys, animal ornaments, drawings, scarecrows to show your support the GSPCA and Animal Charities across the UK, Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.”
“We then want to see your pictures and the best display will go against others in a national selection.”
“To find our more please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/petoratetocelebrate .”
“Getting back to the swim as well as Guy we have to thank his support kayaker from Go Guernsey, Phil Le Poidevin and his support swimmers Jo Hardill and Emma Sparkes.”
“It’s not too late to donate to his swim please go to https://giving.gg/donate/event/5898/Round-Havelet-Swim or by all means call us on 257261 or by post to the GSPCA and we can put it all towards this incredible challenge to help us replace our Animal Ambulance that has come to the end of its days.”
“To find out more on the GSPCA Animal Ambulance Appeal please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5897/Appeal-for-new-GSPCA-Animal-Ambulance 2
“We love to hear from those wanting to undertake a challenge or event in aid of the GSPCA.”
“To create your own fundraising event in aid of the GSPCA please go to https://giving.gg/donate/ and please do let us know so we can help you promote it.”
It’s Guy Hardill’s BIG swim in aid of raising funds for a much needed new GSPCA Animal Ambulance this evening. To sponsor him please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/5898/Round-Havelet-Swim
Posted by GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA on Wednesday, 3 June 2020
It’s Guy Hardill’s BIG swim in aid of raising funds for a much needed new GSPCA Animal Ambulance this evening. To sponsor him please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/5898/Round-Havelet-Swim
Posted by GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA on Wednesday, 3 June 2020
It’s Guy Hardill’s BIG swim in aid of raising funds for a much needed new GSPCA Animal Ambulance this evening. To sponsor him please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/5898/Round-Havelet-Swim
Posted by GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA on Wednesday, 3 June 2020
It’s Guy Hardill’s BIG swim in aid of raising funds for a much needed new GSPCA Animal Ambulance this evening. To sponsor him please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/5898/Round-Havelet-Swim
Posted by GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA on Wednesday, 3 June 2020
It’s Guy Hardill’s BIG swim in aid of raising funds for a much needed new GSPCA Animal Ambulance this evening. To sponsor him please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/5898/Round-Havelet-Swim
Posted by GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA on Wednesday, 3 June 2020
In line with States of Guernsey advice please DO NOT visit the GSPCA if you are over 65, have an underlying health condition or have any symptoms of Coronavirus and only visit us if your visit is essential but before doing so please call us on 01481 257261 or email [email protected] before your trip to the GSPCA to see if we can help without you coming to the Shelter. For the latest information and advice please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/search/node/coronavirus
With huge challenges on our resources and a drop in income from boarding and donations please help us help animals in Guernsey with our #GSPCACoronavirusCrisisAppeal by donating online via - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal
During these difficult times help us help animals in need. From donating to Sponsoring a Pen, Buying a Brick for the much needed Wildlife Hospital to our Amazon and main page Wish List, holding a mufti day to a sponsored Christmas dip, here are some of the ways you could help give animals joy.
For lots more ideas on how you can support the shelter and the animals in our care then please visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
To see a list of our volunteer induction evenings which we hold each month and for more information please visit http://gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or call 257261
To find out more on trips, talks and our education work please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261
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