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04 October 2024
Month to go until Skipton Swimarathon in aid of the GSPCA – are you getting involved?
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)
Today Skipton Swimarathon posted ‘With just one month to go until this year’s Skipton Swimarathon, please make sure you don’t miss out and book your space today! We’ve already had so much support, and can’t wait to see you all splashing around for this year’s beneficiary, GSPCA, Guernsey SPCA. You can find out more here: www. swimarathon.org ‘
Theis year’s Skipton Swimarathon, which is taking place between 4-8 October, with the beneficiary being ourselves at the GSPCA, especially helping the marine life in the new Wildlife Hospital we hope to build very soon.
Celebrating over 150 years of service to the island, the animal shelter is renowned for the consistent good works it does to help all animals, whether rescued seals in need of recuperation, or missing cats. The shelter, as it is also known, also offers training programmes for animal owners and is entirely reliant on public donations in order to survive.
Steve Byrne, Manager of the GSPCA said: “We are so thankful that the Skipton Swimarathon’s committee has chosen to support us.”
“The GSPCA can only exist with the support of the public so I would urge as many people as possible to form a team, take the plunge and raise as much as you can. I promise you it will be well spent.”
“Lanes have been filling fast and with only a limited number left please do register soon to get involved.”
John Stuart, Chairman of the Organising Committee said: “This year both the clubs who collaboratively put on this popular annual event (The Lions and Guernsey Round Table) considered various charitable projects, all with their own merits, but the GSPCA’s pleas for support as they celebrate 150 years to enable them to continue their proven and well-documented services touched the hearts of all of us.
“We hope that everyone will support the Skipton Swimarathon and get behind the charity. I’d like to think that for every pound that our swimmers raise, it could be helping another animal in need.”
The Skipton Swimarathon will take place between 4-8 October, with registration open to the public by visiting: www.swimarathon.org
You can catch all updates on social media at:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/SkiptonSwimarathon
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA
Twitter https://twitter.com/GSPCA
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gspca_guernsey/
It is a BIG year for the GSPCA as we look to the BIGGEST BUILD in our history and there are many ways to support from getting involved with the Skipton Swimarathon to the follow
Sign up and get involved with eh Skipton Swimarathon www.swimarathon.org
Donate to our work and animals care https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
Please support the new Wildlife Hospital to replace the current building as well as sponsors, donors and help in many other ways, please click here for more details https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal
Steve continued “From the Skipton Swimarathon to others, there are many ways to support our work with lots of ideas on our website www.gspca.org.gg or set up your own sponsored challenge by going to www.giving.gg or https://www.justgiving.com/gspca .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”
“If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “
“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship “
“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here -
http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”
"We also have vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."
“We also have loads of ways to support us and to donate in this link including information on our BIGGEST BUILD appeal https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”
“To see a list of the many events coming up check out those below or on any of our latest blogs https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog “
“We couldn’t do so much without your support.”
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05 October 2024
St. Matthews Church Bazaar at Cobo Community Centre
St Matthews Community Centre LBG
Saturday 5th October 2024 from 2-4pm
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06 October 2024
5 for Headway
Headway Guernsey
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY! After last year's inaugural Headway Guernsey 5 FUN RUN, it returns again on Sunday 6th October kindly sponsored by Ravenscroft Construction! There is the option of walking/running 500m, 5 miles or 5k. There is prize for the walker/runner wearing the best hat!
After last year's success we want to continue the fun vibe. We encourage people to run and walk as quickly or as slowly as you need to, whether it be individually or with a group of friends.
Reaching out to all other charities on Guernsey, please pass on to your members/service users/staff as we would love for this fun run to be as inclusive for all. The 500m includes 1 walk around KGV Guernsey playing field and their is no registration fee for this. The registration fee for the 5k and 5 miles is £15.
For more information about this event please copy the link below.
https://race-nation.co.uk/.../5-for-headway-fun-run-2024
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10 October 2024
Workplace Webinar Joining the Dots
Guernsey MIND - The Guernsey Association for Mental Health
FREE Webinar Thursday 10th October 12.00-1.00pm
Join Lisa LLoyd on World Mental Health Day for our next FREE Workplace Webinar.
Lisa will explain how many companies are focusing on the wrong thing – fixing poor outcomes, rather than focusing on what is needed for employees to succeed. She will present ideas about how to avoid carewashing and instead develop practice that promotes good mental health and performance.
Find out how to achieve good mental health by focusing on the factors that impact it. Good mental health is the positive outcome when you join the dots between employee experience and engagement.
See www.guernseymind.org.gg for details
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12 October 2024
Annual Nerine Festival
Plant Heritage Guernsey
Saturday, 12th - Saturday, 26th October
10:00am - 4:00pm
Guernsey Gardens, La Ramee, GY1 2TW
Free entrance
There will be Nerines to buy every day and someone to answer your questions each Saturday and Sunday.
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13 October 2024
Guernsey Mind Investec 10K Challenge
Guernsey MIND - The Guernsey Association for Mental Health
NEW DATE Sunday 13 October 2024
Starting 9am at KGV.
Support Guernsey Mind and take part in the Investec 10km running challenge. Whether you’re moving from 5km to 10km or starting from scratch, we have a training plan to support you. If you’ve run 10km before, set yourself the challenge of running a personal best.
If you want to train with a friend, you can run 5km each in a team of two.
See www.guernseymind.org.gg for details and bookings
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16 October 2024
History, Horticulture and Happiness
Plant Heritage Guernsey
Wednesday, October 16th, 7.00PM - 8.00PM
Les Cotils, Harry Bound Room
PHG Members £5, Non-members £10
Debs Goodenough will give an illustrated lecture entitled ‘History, Horticulture & Happiness’. Debs grew up on a farm in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Canada. She trained in horticulture first in Canada, the USA & then at Kew. Her first job was as a propagator at the Ventnor Botanic Gardens in the Isle of Wight. She then became Head Gardener at Osborne House, during its restoration period. This was followed by 12 years when she was Head Gardener at Highgrove, King Charles’ country house, developing the organic principals, in which he is so interested and other Royal Gardens. She retired in 2020 and lives on the Isle of Wight. Debs is still involved with the RHS Woody Plant Committee and is on its judging panel. She is married to Simon Goodenough, who was formerly director of the Ventnor Botanic Gardens in the Isle of Wight.
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18 October 2024
Sure Community Foundation Quiz
Sure Community Foundation
The Sure Community Foundation are hosting a Charity Quiz on Friday the 18th of October… Come along and join us for a fun-filled evening, complete with a ploughman’s supper and a licensed bar, whilst you also help to raise money for some fantastic local charities!!
The Quiz Night is to be held at Les Beaucamps High School Hall, from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The cost is £14.00 per head (with 6 people per table) and this price will include a platter of food.
The profits from the evening will be shared between at least 3 charities that are present on the night and drawn at random.
To book a table, or single tickets, please email communityfoundation@sure.com by Thursday 10th October.
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19 October 2024
Friends of Citizens Advice Gala
Friends of Citizens Advice Guernsey LBG
Black tie Gala at The Farmhouse with fabulous three course meal, live music, raffle, auction and roll the dice to win a top of the range Kia Picanto. Tables of up to 12. £65 per head. Please contact Alison.vine@suremail.gg for tickets
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26 October 2024
GVS Quiz nIght
Guernsey Voluntary Service
7pm for 7.30pm prompt start
on Saturday 26th October
at the Vale Church Hall
Tables of 6
cost £15.00 per person
Jumbo Hotdog with Onions
Veggie option available
Homemade Cake
RAFFLE and BAR
To book call 247518
or email fundraising@gvs.org.gg
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