The Société Sercquaise’s Heritage Room was busy yesterday when more than a dozen people helped identify some of the hundreds of photographs that have been loaned or given to the group over the years. The event was organised by Amanda Petrie who ran a Sark film and photograph weekend in June 2014 and realised that quite a proportion of the Société’s library is either not labelled or is wrongly…

In January 2011 Sark gained the distinction of being awarded International Dark-Sky Association recognition for its exceptional quality of unpolluted darkness, and became the first functioning island community to gain this title. What does it mean? Sark, although very tiny, has a thriving population of around 600 people. We have everything this modern world can offer except motor cars and all they entail. This restriction means that our nights are…

Sark has its very own Clay Pigeon Shooting range, which lies on L’Eperquerie to the North of the Island. 2pm every Saturday, drop in. Otherwise, group bookings can be made by calling Nicky Dewe on 07781 104847. The range has been used for groups on trips for weddings, or company team days out. The cost is available on enquiry, and it includes all of the equipment and 25 clays. 1…

A carriage ride around Sark is perhaps the best introduction to the island. The high vantage point gives views over the hedges, and the quietness of this mode of travel is characterised by creaking of the harness, the jingle of the rings on the horse’s bit and the rhythmic thud of the hooves on un-tarmacked roads. All the carriage drivers have to take a test to obtain their Carriage Drivers…

    Our excellent resource of historical matter, photographs, archaeology and records of Sark, the Societe Sercquaise is situated next door to the Visitor Centre at the end of The Avenue. The room is also host to exhibitions featuring local history. Recently renovated, the Cider Press Barn situated opposite houses archaeological finds and excellent displays. Contact the Societe if you are tracing family records or are interested in seeing something in particular. Open…

Many visitors tell us that a Sark cream tea is hard to beat. Savour the freshly baked fluffy scones, accompanied by butter, jam and Sark cream. The ultimate in pure self-indulgent pleasure.   There are several places on Sark which serve cream teas: Stocks Hotel    Tel: 01481 832001 Tea Gardens Caragh Chocolates & Tea Garden    Tel: 01481 832703 Clos de Vaul Creux                            Tel: 01481 832527 Fleur de Jardin                                   Tel: 01481…