Islanders and visitors gathered at the Island Hall on New Year’s Day to celebrate the start of 2015 and raise some funds at the same time. Sharon, Sandra and their team at the Hall had laid on all kinds of games and a raffle to entertain both adults and children. The event raised £??? which will be used to buy a bench in memory of Dave Melling who sadly died in December. Dave was a trustee of the Island Hall, a key member of the Sark Ambulance Service, a member of Chief Pleas and a generous supporter of all kinds of island events.

Pictures and words by Sue Dal. Photos from top …

Sandra & Sharon with some of the prizes

Andy losing his chips at Matt’s card table

Picking a lucky card

Glynn at the children’s bagatelle table