Sark’s cliff tops, roadsides and meadows are buzzing with butterflies, bees and other insects but, to give nature a helping hand, two fields have been set aside and planted with special seed mixtures to feed our wildlife. The meadow at the Coupée has a mixture of wildflowers aimed at attracting pollinators, and benches to attract people to come and watch them.
Sarkfest 2022 July 8/9/10th Gates will be open at 12 noon friday first band on the main stages at 3pm then on the hour, featuring : Black Dog , Perchard’s Wall (J) Aktung , The Roughtones, To be confirmed, Albert & The Pips, Honest Crooks, The Nightmares, Tantale , DJ Silver Fox (finish 1am) Saturday Gates 10am then on the hour from: 11am Dance Workshop with Heidi, The Button…
Sark’s celebrations of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee culminated in a street party in the Avenue, attended by Sark residents and visitors of all ages. There was a great party atmosphere as families got together in the June sunshine to celebrate. Photos courtesy of Harald Rauser.
The Bon Marin Café, named after the Island’s beloved ferry, is at the heart of Sark’s community, both figuratively & literally! Located in the centre of the island, this light & cheerful space offers many facilities in addition to the café, bar & ice-cream parlour. There are several spaces to rent for meetings, workshops or events, as well as table tennis, badminton & snooker available. Our Menu is full of…
Sark postmen with their new uniforms and electric bikes, specially painted in ‘Guernsey Post blue’
The seabird breeding season is in full swing here on Sark, which means that our puffins have returned from their life far out at sea to breed on L’Etac, an islet off Little Sark. The birds rear a single chick, called a puffling, in a burrow and by now one or other of the parents will be keeping the egg warm until it hatches in June. The best way to…
An exciting programme of summer events from 9th-18th June, including textiles workshops, floristry, theatre, art lessons, and music. Full details in the pamphlet for bookings – spaces are limited and will fill up quickly, so grab your place and see you there! Please see the full programme for the Creative Sark June festival is out now! 9th-18th June Below. Grab your place as some workshops will sell out quickly
Guided donkey walks on Sark with Ruby & Florence Walks begin at the donkey paddock in Dixcart valley from where we head off, at a leisurely pace. Aimed at families, the walk takes between an hour and half to two hours, depending on how far you would like to walk, and includes a stop for Florence and Ruby to have a bite to eat. Maximum numbers are up to four…
The wool is now for sale at the Creative Sark Craft Market – last Saturday in each month and at Sark Threads weaving studio. Any profit to go to the Creative Sark charity. Look out for information about the Creative Sark Festival – 9th – 18th June – brochures, posters and the Creative Sark website and Facebook.
