As sultry Summer evenings transition into crisp Autumn mornings, so do the hedgerow offerings change their hues. Apples of all shapes and sizes fill the hedge boxes along Sark's quaint lanes and the headlands burst with blackberries, sloes and rosehips. Tis truly the season for long walks, berry picking and the sweet aroma of jam and syrup bubbling in the kitchen! Here's 4 Sark pantry recipes for enjoying and preserving these seasonal delights. Sark Blackberry Jam - the easiest recipe! You will need: Sark blackberries, caster sugar (same weight sugar as you have blackberries) and juice from 1 freshly squeezed lemon. Add your rinsed and de-stalked blackberries and sugar to a saucepan and use a potato masher to squash them together. Add the lemon juice and mix together with a wooden spoon. Leave overnight to soak. After 24 hours, give the blackberry mixture a good stir. Turn on the heat to medium and bring to the boil, stirring every few minutes. Boil gently for 25-30 mins, continue stirring every few minutes. During that time, sterilise and prepare your jam jars. Once boiled for 25-30 mins, turn off and leave to cool in the pan for 20 mins. Spoon into your jars and leave the lids off while the jam cools completely. Wipe the jars and write your labels with dates. Store in a cool dry place. Sark Blackberry, Apple and Ginger Crumble You will need: cooking apples (plenty to be found in hedge boxes or ‘free to take’ crates!), freshly picked blackberries, fresh ginger and a crumble topping. Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees. Peel, core and roughly chop your cooking apples, enough to almost fill your (oven safe) crumble dish. De-stalk and rinse your blackberries. Layer your chopped apples and blackberries in your dish, almost up to the top. Sprinkle in grated fresh ginger (as much or as little as you like). Cover the dish with tin foil and cook for 20 mins. While that's cooking, make a crumble topping. (There are lots of different crumble variations to choose from - if using a basic crumble recipe, consider jazzing it up by adding granola and a decent pinch of ground nutmeg!) After 20 mins, turn the oven down to 160 degrees. Remove the tin foil and let the dish sit for 5 mins out of the oven. Now add your crumble topping and return to the oven for another 15 mins, or until the topping is golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with cream, custard or mascarpone. Sark Sloe Gin - best enjoyed with a cheeseboard beside a cosy fire! You will need 500ml gin (any kind will do!), 500g freshly picked Sark sloes (washed and de-stalked), caster sugar and a 1litre glass bottle - a previously emptied gin bottle will do the trick nicely. Ensure your bottle is clean, then pop the sloes into it one by one, giving them a gentle squeeze between your finger and thumb as you do so to break their skin. (Alternatively, you can score them with a cocktail stick or freeze them beforehand so the expansion splits their skins). Pour caster sugar into the bottle, giving it a little shake to move the granules down. Stop when the sugar covers the sloes. Pour in your gin (or vodka) up to the top of your bottle. Give it a good shake to dissolve the sugar - this will take a few goes so do it a couple of times over 20 mins. Once fully dissolved, label the bottle with the date. Every day for a month the bottle will need a good shake; tip or rotate to mix up the slows, sugar and gin. After a month, this process only needs to happen once a week and in the 3rd month probably every couple of weeks. From month 4 just let it sit in a cool dark place and do its thing! Leave it for as long as you are able (6 months minimum) before giving it a taste test. If it burns and the gin/vodka is too strong then add a little more sugar (you should have some space in the top of the bottle) and tip, shake and rotate. Leave it longer. Repeat this process until you’re happy with the taste. 2-3 years is the ideal time, checking on it and taste testing every few months after the initial 4. Sark Rosehip Syrup - jam packed with Vintamin C Pick and prepare the rosehips by removing the stems and rinsing with cold water. Cut off the ends and half any harder ones. The soft ones can stay whole. Mash the rosehips using a blender or food processor to pulse and break them apart. Pulse them a few times until they are mashed but not completely pureed. Macerate overnight by placing the mashed rosehips in a large saucepan and pouring in boiling water. Place the lid on the saucepan and let sit overnight. The next day, bring the mixture to the boil then simmer for about 15 minutes. Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve lined with a few layers of cheesecloth, removing any seeds or hairs. Sweeten the syrup by adding your choice of honey, brown sugar, stevia or other. Gently warm the syrup until the sugar is completely dissolved. Finally, pour the syrup into sterilized bottles and seal well. Use within 6 months and keep refrigerate once opened. Enjoy drizzled over almost anything, add a splash into cocktails and teas or turn the syrup into a spreadable jelly by adding gelatine.

The Summer holidays are upon us and there's no better place to create magical and unforgettable memories with the kids than here on Sark, your very own fairytale island. Here’s 5 places to eat or drink as a family, each with something to entertain the little ones. The Little Snack Shack, Little Sark. This casual kiosk offering a wide range of snacks, from light bites to ice-creams and alcoholic drinks, has all the ingredients for the most relaxed family time. There's comfy seating, lawn games, play equipment and plenty of space for children to frolic and play whilst you kick back with an Aperol Spritz and soak in the incredible panoramic sea view. The Little Snack Shack, Little Sark Hathaway's L'Express, at La Seigneurie. The newest addition to La Seigneurie, this kiosk offers coffees, cakes, light bites and alcoholic drinks to enjoy under the dappled light of the trees. There's also picnic tables, play equipment and table tennis available. Hathaway's L'Express, at La Seigneurie Buddy's, the Avenue. This café restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating in the Avenue Green, a grassy park with tree swings and a play boat for little pirate adventures. Tasty food and a happy atmosphere is the vibe. Buddy's, in the Avenue Bel Air Inn, top of Harbour Hill. This well-established Sark cornerstone offers traditional pub vibes with a pool table inside and a children's play area outside in the garden, complete with a sunken boat. As well as drinks they offer bar snacks and pizzas. Bel Air Inn, top of Harbour Hill Road Friar Tuck Bar, at La Moinerie Village . This charming little bar tucked away in a stone cottage on the grounds of La Moinerie Village has a large outdoor seating area in a very serene and picturesque setting, with the added bonus of a very large tree swing. Drinks can also be ordered and served up at Gusty's, a wooden deck area on the nearby headland, with sea views and plenty of space for children to play. Friar Tucks, at La Moinerie Village

What makes Sark the ultimate wellness destination? From the moment you gaze upon Sark's verdant cliffs rising out of the sea there is a sense that you have arrived somewhere special. Perhaps it is the relative isolation of this little island, that feeling of 'getting away from it all', or the natural beauty that can be, quite literally, stunning. Perhaps it is something deeper. Historical findings on the island indicate that Sark has long been a religious and spiritual centre, possessing a 'magical' quality that drew people here over the centuries. Whether supernatural or geophysical, this unexplained sentiment is still very much felt today by residents and visitors alike, who return to the island year on year. More scientifically, Sark offers very clear health benefits to those who visit and live here. The lack of cars and therefore the increase in physical exercise is in at number one, evidenced by Sark's remarkably fit and active population who make the climb up Grande Grève's 365 steps look like a stroll through the park. A close second is the lack of noise, air and light pollution, all of which are proven to contribute immensely to one's overall well-being. The majority of activities available on Sark encourage this active, outdoor lifestyle too. Whether enjoyed independently or guided by locals, visitors can improve their wellness through swimming, walking, running, cycling, kayaking, coasteering, caving, paddle boarding, yoga, reiki, massage, breath-work, sound healing... The list goes on. Yet, what makes Sark the ultimate wellness destination, what sets it apart from other places around the globe that can offer similar experiences? The answer is simple. It is the fact that, whether you are a spiritual person or not, whether you appreciate nature or not, whether you place value on healthy living or not, these practices are intrinsically woven into the Sark way of life. Without even trying your body, mind and soul will absorb the undeniable benefits that come from walking instead of driving, being surrounded by nature and beauty, breathing in fresh, sea air and from a slower, more peaceful pace of life. The only conscious decision you actually have to make to reap these benefits is the booking of your ticket to come here.

Experience Sark life as the locals do with these regular clubs and activities welcoming visitors. Running Club A dedicated group of locals who run together regularly throughout the year along some of the most scenic routes you will ever find! The group has a mix of ability levels and they are very accommodating to visitors who wish to join in. Visit their Facebook page . Sark Yoga Sark Yoga sessions are held regularly throughout the year with qualified and experienced teachers for a small fee per class. There are different classes to suit different ability levels and visitors are very welcome to join a group or drop in to any classes. Sark Sirens A group of sea swimmers who regularly come together to swim at Sark's various bathing spots. The Sirens swim all year round and visitors are very welcome to join them for outings and sometimes tea and cake afterwards! The Visitor Centre can put you in touch. Jam Night Every Wednesday the Old Hall hosts an Open Mic Jam Night. Sark's resident band, aptly named the Jam Knights, get the party started with crowd pleasing renditions of classic songs and encourage any willing onlookers to get involved! Sark Astronomy Society Sastros offer stargazing tours and telescope sessions at the Dachinger Observatory throughout the year, for a minimum donation to the Society. You can also pay for annual membership and join the team in their various dark-sky activities. Youth Football Club Run by two local dads, this friendly footie club is open to visiting children aged 5 and up for a small fee. Check out the Sark Sports Club website for contact details or simply drop in at the Millennium Field just before 10am on Saturday mornings. Cricket Club The Club is made up of core resident players and some seasonal workers with an enthusiasm for the game. Visitors are very welcome to join in as temporary members for matches or just to take part in training on Tuesdays at 5:30pm on the Millennium Field. HIT Class Community HIT classes take place every Thursday at 6pm, either on the Millennium field or inside the Island Hall depending on the weather, and are regularly attended by residents and visitors alike. Drop in for a small fee and feel the burn! Sark Rocks! This fun and free island game is played by both local and visiting families. It involves the hiding and seeking of pretty painted rocks all over the island. Creating your own painted rocks to add to the game is encouraged. Check out their Facebook page .

Tips for where best to spot our furry, four-legged residents. From friendly goats to cute as pie lambs, sharing our island with these loveable creatures is a valued aspect of Sark life. Free-roaming around L'Eperquerie , these friendly goats love a good head scratch and a handful of blackberries! Sheep can be found in many fields around the island but perhaps the most scenic is at Gouliot Headland . From about February to April there are lambs a plenty in many fields, the youngest can often be found here . Sark has many ponies and carriage horses around, this white beauty and his friend live beside the Playground ! Golden Guernsey cows and calves graze in several fields surrounding the Sark Dairy, such as this one here . Head into Dixcart Valley via the path from Rue de les Laches and see if you can spot, or hear, the donkeys. Cycle or walk the circuit around the pig fields on the headland West of La Moinerie. Look out for big mumma! Beauregard duck pond is a nice stop enroute to Pilcher Monument, Havre Gosselin and Gouliot Headland. Rheas on a local farm up North with the best sea view! Spot them on the way for a dip at Banquette landing.

Pilcher Monument - With several benches and picnic tables upon which to place your sundowner G&T, this iconic landmark offers panoramic sea views stretching all the way from Little Sark to Brecqhou with Herm and Guernsey beyond. Pilcher Monument Gouliot Headland - At the top of the North end field of Gouliot Headland there are two benches and a flat grassy area in between, ideal for a sunset picnic with plenty of space for children to frolic and play too. Watch the sun melt into Herm and Guernsey beyond. Gouliot Headland Gusty's - This secluded circular field sits above La Moinerie and offers panoramic sea views stretching from Brecqhou to the North of Sark, as well as Herm and Guernsey. A wooden deck with several picnic benches make this a great spot for group gatherings. Gusty's field Bench above Port du Moulin - If a private spot hidden away from the world is more your thing then this secret bench is for you. Situated about halfway along a dead-end trail circling the headland above Port du Moulin bay, this bench is perfect for two and a flask. Above Port du Moulin bay L'Epercquerie West - With a bench and a grassy nook, this spot offers fantastic sunset views over Herm and Guernsey, with the added bonus of watching the warm colours reflect on Les Autlets, the magnificent rock formations at this end of the island. L'Epercquerie West