The event(s) will feature Guernsey and Jersey Bands outside 2 main venues. Friday at the Bel Air , Saturday at The Mermaid and Sunday back at the Bel Air. There will also be the Sark Music Trail featuring Acoustic performers at various locations across the Island on Friday Saturday and Sunday. There are no tickets, All events will be free More info and updates as available from Facebook/Sarkminifest There are…
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Sark’s biggest charity event was blessed by sunshine this weekend for the annual Sheep Racing festival. Hundreds of visitors flocked (excuse the pun!) to watch the woolly jumpers and enjoy the food, games and other attractions. Florence Burleston was crowned the new Miss Sark Princess and another Florence, this time from Jersey, was crowned as Miss Sark Visitor Princess. The fun began on Friday night with live music from City…
Residents and visitors entered their four-legged friends in the Sark Dog and Pet Show this weekend that was judged by Chris Bishop of Isabelle Vets in Guernsey. The classes included the dogs in best condition and best child handler as well as obedience and agility competitions and games. Entries in the small pets classes included chicks, rabbits and tortoises. There was also a special guest appearance from WAG, the Wellbeing…
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. Near the Island Hall is the Project Sunflower field,…
There are plenty of butterflies around at the moment here on Sark but the most spectacular is the dark green fritillary. This striking orange and brown butterfly is impossible to confuse with the other brown butterflies on the wing at the moment being larger and more brightly coloured than both the gatekeeper and meadow brown butterflies. It has silvery spots on its underwings and is named after its dark green…
Glamping at Clos a Jaon gives you a comfortable and stylish base for exploring the island. Our Lotus Belle Stargazer tents sleep up to six and are equipped with electricity, lighting, proper beds, beanbags, fridge, kettle, hot plate, towels and bed linen. Clear panels in the roof allow you to admire Sark’s famous dark sky while you lie in bed. The new bathroom block nearby has toilets and showers as…
The Harbour café is Situated between Creux and Maseline harbours and is open 7 days a week, from before the first boat until the last boat. This friendly café offers a selection of delicious home baked delights, local knowledge, free maps and information, with a sea view, just 2 minutes walk from the boat. I support Sark and Channel Island producers and suppliers and turn what they have to offer into…
The 9th and final Sark Folk Festival began on Friday with the crowd enjoying fabulous weather, great food and wide variety of music. The event began in 2010 and tickets have sold out within minutes ever since. Earlier this summer the organisers announced that this will be the final event in its current form and look forward to organising other events in the Bailiwick. With the weather set fair, amazing…
Great News ! City Limits returning this year, to keep us entertained, on both Friday and Saturday nights. The weekend will follow a similar format as last year with Sheep Racing on Saturday.
The friendly team at Time & Tide are pleased to welcome you. Situated in the heart of the Avenue in Sark, Time & Tide offers daytime meals, from cooked breakfasts, light lunches, soup, sandwiches and homemade burgers, using in particular local produce where possible. This stylish bistro restaurant also has a pleasant outside terrace where you can enjoy your meal right in the centre of the village; sit back and…
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