The weather was perfect over the weekend for the Easter Starfest organised by the Sark Astronomy Society (SAstroS). The event began with a fascinating talk on Good Friday afternoon by Dr Marek Kukula, the Public Astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, at the Mermaid Tavern on the history of astrophotography. Later that evening as darkness fell Annie Dashinger, chair of SAstroS, unveiled the Society’s new telescope that was bought…
Sark, the perfect destination for your wedding. Sark has many stunning locations for your special day, for further information on ideas and venues please contact; Sark Visitor Centre Tel: +44 (0) 1481 832345 Email: office@sark.co.uk or for more information on a marriage licence please contact; Greffier Trevor Hamon greffier@gov.sark.gg Tel: 01481 832012 Public Opening Times Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 2.30pm to 4pm
The Beauregard duck pond here on Sark is usually a peaceful place with the occasional visitor stopping by to feed the ducks but this Friday the mallards were in for something of a shock. Around a hundred people gathered for the traditional Good Friday activity of sailing model boats on the pond, an event that has been taking place for at least the last sixty years. All sorts of…
The recent spell of mild sunny weather over the last two weeks has transformed Sark as spring has sprung in the most spectacular way. The sides of the lanes and footpaths are bursting with the flowers of Three-cornered Leek , Primroses, Celandines, Red Campion and Violets while the hedges are cloaked in bright new leaves sprinkled with Blackthorn and Hawthorn Blossom. Out on the headlands the vivid yellow flowers of…
MR HESTERS & Co. On the spectacular car free and dark sky island of Sark in the Channel Islands, UK. Enjoy your stay at one of our ‘fab five’ self-catering homes, for your getaway holiday. Sark is a place that’s all about the balance of life. Being active, getting amongst the elements, eating and drinking well, spoiling yourself a little, chilling out, getting cosy and most of all having a…
The island’s junior wildlife group, Sark Watch, has been busy again this month continuing their studies of local natural history. Now that the days are getting much longer they have been out and about in the evenings looking for wildlife that comes out at dusk. With the aid of a bat detector they have been able to hear as well as see bats hunting for insects after sunset and the…
The small island of Sark is a fishable from any water’s edge if you are prepared to climb. There is also a tackle hire business in the village, which also sells tackle and frozen bait. The owner is a member of the Bailiwick of Guernsey Record (Rod-Caught) Fish Committee. He will identify and weigh possible entries. You can also buy finishing tackle at the Harbour Café during summer season. Below are 12 of the…
Sark Astronomy Society (SAstroS) has a whole galaxy of events planned over the next couple of weeks. This Wednesday they are holding a quiz at the Island Hall starting at 7.30pm. Teams of up to six are welcome to take part and, although it’s a general knowledge quiz, there is sure to be a few questions on all things astronomical. The entry fee of £5 includes sandwiches in the break….
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August 18, 2017
