01 April 2023
Plant Heritage Spring Plant Stall
Plant Heritage Guernsey

9:00am - 12noon Sausmarez Manor Farmers' Market Free entrance Plant stall for spring and summer colour in your garden.

07 April 2023
Lihou Duck Race
Lihou Charitable Trust

Our annual Duck Race, a Family Fun Afternoon on Lihou, will be on Friday 7th April - £5 per Duck - 1st Race will start at 1pm - Refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon - also there will be a Duck word hunt and other games, for all to get involved with - All donations and money raised is in support of The Lihou Charitable Trust

09 April 2023
Good Friday and Easter Monday 1230pm Children's Easter Art Event and 145pm Easter Educational Guided Tours at the GSPCA
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)

As part of the Easter celebrations and our 150th year we have planned some Easter themed Childrens Art Events and also Easter Educational Guided Tours to see some of the areas of the Animal Shelter, look back at our rich history and the plans for the future. Childrens Easter Art Event These are going to be run by two of the most arty team members we have at the GSPCA Sarah Harrison and Karen Lane both who not only have a wealth of knowledge in the arts and creativity, they have a huge range of arty items to help entertain your child. There is no age range but we can take a maximum number of 20 children at each event which takes place between 1230pm and 130pm on Good Friday 7th April and Easter Monday 9th April at the same time. Costs are £12 per child £10 per child with an Island Families card or if you are an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor Easter Educational Guided Tours For the Easter Educational Guided Tours we ask for a minimum donation of £15 per person and £8 per child, or £40 for a family of four and a 10% discount if you have an Islands Families card or an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor, so £36 with the discount for a family of 4 or £13.50 per adult and £7.20 per child. The tours take around 80 minutes and you get to see in a selection of the many departments, interact with some of the friendly residents, see a variety of species and learn about our history and our plans for the future as we celebrate 150 years. Tours are a maximum of 20 people per tour, so please book early. Your guide will be a member will be Karen Lane a GSPCA team member and she will lead you around the Animal Shelter and explain our work and how we help 1000’s of animals and do so much more. Some of the animals you will have the chance to see will be cats, rabbits, birds, ferrets, reptiles, dogs as they are walked around the site and possibly some of the wildlife. If you would like a certificate as a gift then please do get in touch for more details Please book your placement early to avoid disappointment. We may add further dates pending on the success and interest. To book please call 01481 257261 or via the paypal link - https://www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA Please note if you book via paypal please indicate which event or tour with the date you would like as well as the names of those attending, if there is an issue we will email you or call if you leave a phone number if numbers exceed the places available. Good Friday 7th April 2023 – Easter Art Event at the GSPCA 1230pm Good Friday 7th April 2023 – Easter Educational Tours of the GSPCA 145pm Easter Monday 10th April 2023 – Easter Art Event at the GSPCA 1230pm Easter Monday 10th April 2023 – Easter Educational Tours of the GSPCA 145pm Possible additional Easter Art and Tour dates to de added Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "This Easter on Good Friday and Easter Monday at 1230pm we are running our first ever Children’s Easter Art Events and 145pm on each day we are holding Easter Educational Guided Tours at the GSPCA as part of the Easter celebrations and celebrating our 150th year.” “We have two fabulous and talented arty team members Sarah Harrison and Karen Lane who are keen to entertain children keen to come along to the Shelter and create and colour all with an Easter theme.” “Shortly after the Easter themed art event we have guided tours and it is your chance to learn about our work and see some of the areas at the GSPCA and learn our plans for the future.” "To book for the Children’s Easter Art Event or the Easter tours is you would like to see behind the scenes and the many animals here at the Animal Shelter then book by calling on 257261 or online via our paypal link." “If you are an Island Families card holder or an Angel Pen pal sponsor you can save 10% off our these events." “An Angel Pen Pal Sponsor is an amazing way to support our work is by just a couple of pounds each month can make a massive difference in helping the animals in our care and to find out more please go to http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf .” "This is your chance to see the work that goes on at the GSPCA and you may even be lucky enough to meet some of our many animals and see exciting plans." "We would like to thank all that have attended the tours and for the wonderful feedback we have received." “To see more about our 150th celebrations and find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .” “We couldn’t do so much without your support.” https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu

10 April 2023
GSPCA collecting at Pets at Home this Easter please support or could you volunteer between the 3rd and 10th April?
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)

Support the GSPCA this Easter from Monday 3rd - 10th April in store at Pets at Home. We are looking for volunteers to help collect all week and if you have time please call 257261 or email steve@gspca.org.gg Today GSPCA team member Natalie Spicer is in store 10am to 12pm collecting, tomorrow Tim Pellett another team members with a team will be in store and Good Friday the GSPCA Manager plans to be there collecting and promoting our work and our 150 years. This is the Pets at Home Foundation first ever Easter Appeal and with your help, they can create a better world for pets and the people that love them. You can donate today in store and help us make a difference. To find out more please visit https://www.petsathomefoundation.co.uk/easter-appeal/ Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The Pets at Home store and Pets at Home Foundation support us at the GSPCA in so many ways and this week is the Easter Appeal and we will be in store at Admiral Park through the week collecting and promoting our work.” “With over 300 animals in our care at any time from strays to sick and injured, cruelty and welfare cases to those unwanted or gifted into the GSPCA, they all need 24/7 care and without your support we couldn’t do so much to help animals in Guernsey.” “It’s an extra special year for us at the GSPCA as it is our 150th year and to find out lots of ideas to support our work please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .” “To see the animals looking for homes and our rehoming procedures please go to www.gspca.org.gg/animals .” “To become a volunteer please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers but as mentioned if you can help collect please just get in touch.” “For advice to keep your pets safe this Easter check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-ask-please-keep-your-pets-safe-easter and to see our Easter Art events and Easter Tours please go to https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu .” https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-collecting-pets-home-easter-please-support-or-could-you-volunteer-between-3rd-and-10th-ap

22 April 2023
Spring Back to Life at the VWKG
Guernsey Botanical Trust LBG

A plant and cake Sale. Spring is sprung as the gardens open for the season with a Plant & Cake sale. SEEDLINGS (Vegetable & Bedding) La Choppe: home-made craft items ENTRY : FREE info@walledgarden.gg or 246960 Cash only please

19 May 2023
Sandra Collins
Guernsey Voluntary Service

Jigsaw Puzzle Night at Jubilee Social Club. 7.15 start. Teams of 6. £10 per person includes cake and a cuppa. Bar by donation and a Raffle. Phone 247518 to book.

19 May 2023
Lihou Quiz Night
Lihou Charitable Trust

Lihou Quiz Night at ECJS (Acorn House) on Friday 19th May - Starts at 7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00pm) Teams of 6 / Licence Bar / Ploughman's Platter £12.50 per person (FoL Members £10.00 per person) To book please email thelihoucharitabletrust@gmail.com

21 May 2023
GSPCA 11th Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 21st May 2023 - Pitch to Animal Mascot Applications now open
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)

On the 21st May 2023 10am to 4pm the GSPCA will once again be organising a day to celebrate the animals in Guernsey and all the wonderful work that is done to care for them. We are extremely grateful to all those that made last 11 years such great days and we are hoping this years will be bigger and better. There will be stalls and fun for all the family - all with an animal theme. Fancy dress to mascot olympics, children's games to lots of food, a fun dog show, arts and crafts to charity stalls, some of the GSPCA animals looking for homes, entertainment and so much more........ This years Giant Animal Mascot event is the olympics. All proceeds for this years race will help animals in Guernsey at the GSPCA so you can help support a great local charity, whilst having a lot of fun. Chose your Giant Animal Mascot Suit on the day or bring your own, details and sign up below...... There are lots of people that we would like to thank for their help and support to make this an amazing day out for all the family and listed below are just a few of them. The day starts from 10am and will take place along the Sea Front in St Peter Port and there are a variety of events and activities through the day. To go to the events facebook page or twitter link please click on the logo below To see our facebook page go to https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday Twitter link https://twitter.com/GSPCA https://twitter.com/Seafront_Sunday Would like a pitch for our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday on the 21st May 2023 We are looking for charities to run stalls representing their organisation showing their involvement with animals or with an animal theme. Also businesses that feel they play a valuable part in animal welfare such as vets. If you have an art and crafts business you are also welcome. To download a pitch application please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/SFS%20Pitch%20application%2021st%20May%202023.pdf Would you like to help sponsor the day? We are looking for individuals or businesses that would like to help sponsor the day please contact Steve Byrne on steve@gspca.org.gg or call 01481 257261 for more details. Fun Dog Show There will be a fun dog show starting at 1230pm with registration from 11am. This is always a fabulous, fun, highlight and is open to any breed of dog. Best male puppy (under 2yrs) Best female puppy (under 2yrs) Best Rescue Lovely Ladies Fabulous Fellas Happiest Handler Golden Oldies (7 yrs +) Best in Show (winners of the previous classes) Entries are £1 a class. Please enter your dog on the day. Childrens Animal Fancy Dress For a bit of fun bring your children with an animal themed fancy dress for a free prize. Just pop along to our stall on the Crown Pier between 11am and 4pm on the day for a free gift. GSPCA Seafront Sunday Animal Olympics As part or our 11th Seafront Sunday we are inviting you to join in our Animal Olympic Obstacle course, with a chance to win two return tickets to Alderney; courtesy of Aurigny Airlines (for the adults) and a GSPCA goodie bag (for any children aged 12 and under). So how do you take part? Meet our team at the Crown Pier arena at 1.30pm, pop a small donation in our charity bucket and choose which animal costume to wear during your attempt to BEE the best around our fun course. You can pre register to take part by filling in this form click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/SEAFRONT%20SUNDAY%20MASCOT%20Olympics%20APPLICATION%20Sept%202023.pdf Activities will include: Skip rope Slalom BEAR crawl Hula hooping Bean bag balance FROG hop race Ball dribbling Ending in a penalty shoot out Time penalties will be given for any CHEETAHS, knocking over jumps, FOUL play, dropping the bean bag, or ill-EAGLE tripping of your opponent. Your lap will be timed and added to the leader board. You can take part as many times as you like, but please pop a small donation in the bucket per attempt. To download a sponsor form to help raise extra funds please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Animal%20Mascot%20Olympic%20Seafront%20Sunday%20Sponsor%20ship%20form%2021%20May%202023.pdf Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “For the eleventh Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday which is taking place in our 150th year we are bringing back our Animal Mascots and this year we will be holding our very own Animal Olympics.” “With over 50 Animal Mascot suits to choose from you can help raise funds for animals in Guernsey and have a lot of fun at the same time.” “The games start at 1.30pm and for those not been before it is a fantastic and extremely funny part of a day celebrating animals in Guernsey.” “If you want to book a suit then please do get in touch otherwise just come along on the day with a donation to take part.” "To see our Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday page please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday and to see more about our 150 year celebrations please go to https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years ." If you would like to book a suit for the day please email steve@gspca.org.gg For any questions please call 01481 257261 or contact steve@gspca.org.gg or lorna@gspca.org.gg Volunteer If you, your group, business or school would like to volunteer and help on the day please email steve@gspca.org.gg https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-11th-animal-welfare-seafront-sunday-21st-may-2023-pitch-animal-mascot-applications-now-op

27 May 2023
ABBA Night
Cancer Research UK - Guernsey

Lively dinner & ABBA tribute band "SWEDE DREAMZ" supporting cancer research and local cancer support. Sponsored by KPMG £100 pp £1000 per table of 10. "Together We Will Beat Cancer" Contact: dolliver@kpmg.com for tickets

28 May 2023
See the GSPCA Stall this weekend at GUERNSEY'S BIGGEST MUSIC FESTIVAL this weekend
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)

The Guernsey Together Festival is back and bigger and better for 2023. The celebration of music, dance, food and drink and a great Guernsey vibe will be held over two days, on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May, at the Rabbit Warren, behind the go kart Track. All the best elements that have made the last two Guernsey Together Festivals such a brilliant event are back. There’s an enviable line up of some of the hottest UK and European tribute acts supported by local bands, showcasing the best of Guernsey’s music scene. New acts will be performing in front of a crowd on the BBC Introducing stage, while for festival goers wanting an alternative, there’s the return of the Tropical Dance Tent. The VIP tent gives paying guests access to a bar, a relaxed atmosphere and a good view of the main stage. The family zone will return with bouncy castles, the Rodeo Bull and entertainment for all of the family. There’s a number of boutique food stalls serving great Guernsey food and little crafters selling their handmade items. The GSPCA are delighted to announce we will be a last minute addition with our stall with games and goods on sale so please pop by and say helloe. Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are hugely grateful to the Guernsey Together Festival for allowing us to join them this year with our GSPCA Stall raising funds, promoting our work and of course we will have Puffin Parade raffle tickets and quizzes on sale.” “From tombolas to hoodies, hair spray to 150th goodies we will have lots on our stall.” “We may have one or two spaces for volunteers if anyone can help us through the day.” “Events like the Guernsey Together Festival are great ways for us to promote our work, raise funds and we look forward seeing all there on what looks like a very sunny weekend.” “As the organisors have said don’t miss Guernsey’s most anticipated summer party!.” #GuernseyTogether To visit the Guernsey Together Festival website and social media check out https://guernseytogether.co.uk/ To see a list of the many events we are at this Summer check out the below on any of our latest blogs https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/see-gspca-stall-weekend-guernseys-biggest-music-festival-weekend

29 May 2023
Giant Plant Sale 2023
Plant Heritage Guernsey

10:00am - 12noon Sausmarez Manor Free entrance One of the most important events in the Guernsey gardening year. There is something for everyone, from bedding plants, special and unusual plants, well-known perennials, vegetables, herbs, Raymond Evison clematis and much more.

29 May 2023
2pm Guided Tours at the GSPCA, to book https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)

2pm Guided Tours at the GSPCA, to book https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

31 May 2023
2pm Guided Tours at the GSPCA, to book https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)

2pm Guided Tours at the GSPCA, to book https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

31 May 2023
Volunteers Week starts in June but why not join us at the GSPCA Volunteer Induction Evening on Wednesday 31st May 630pm
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)

Volunteers Week starts in June but why not join us at the GSPCA Volunteer Induction Evening on Wednesday 31st May 630pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers