More Signs of Spring Spring is in the soil as well as in the air here on Sark encouraging the black oil beetle, one of our most spectacular insects, out its burrow where it’s spent the winter hibernating. These beetles have an extraordinary life cycle – they are nest parasites of solitary mining bees. The females lay their eggs in underground burrows. When they hatch each larva climbs up on…
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Caragh sells chocolates throughout the islands, the mainland and by mail order around the world. Visit the Chocolate kitchen to meet the team, see the chocolates being made, the chocolate tempered, truffles being dipped, moulds being released. Once you pass by the viewing screens where the chocolates are being made you can visit the cafe and shop where you can find interesting facts about chocolate. To find out more, visit…
Visit Caragh Chocolates viewing Kitchen, cafe and shop Caragh Chocolates is a home grown family chocolate business that began in 1992 and now sells chocolates throughout the islands, the mainland and by mail order around the world. The inspiration for the business is these rich and wonderful Sark Cream which makes the most heavenly truffles,ganache and caramels. From a signature range of 8 truffles we have expanded to produce pralines, gianduja,…
The mild, sunny days of February have been replaced by wild and windy weather here on Sark but spring is still well and truly springing and it’s a busy time for the island’s sheep farmers. Phil Perrée on Little Sark and Dave Scott on the main island both have plenty of new additions to their flocks. Here are some pictures of Sark’s newest residents. Pictures by Sue Daly Some of…
A very special offer for any SARK SUMMER FESTIVAL tickets bought from SSF website (Eventbrite.co.uk) for the month of MARCH ticket price can include travel from Guernsey to Sark with Isle of Sark Shipping Company Ltd at reduced rate of only £20 which on a standard adult return fares represents a saving of around 30% or £10! This offer applies to full weekend or single day tickets. Furthermore in response…
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More Signs of Spring
March 20, 2019