Events Diary
18 Mar
Music Society Concert Margaret Knight (Harpist)
Margaret Knight Harpist Island Hall 8.00p.m
Margaret Knight Harpist Island Hall 8.00p.m
1 Apr
Music Society Concert. Hatstand Opera.
1 Apr - 9 May
Wildflower Exhibition at The Visitor Centre
An exhibition at The Visitor Centre showing the full glory of Sark's wildflowers,at their very best at ths time of year. Guided walks on some days.
An exhibition at The Visitor Centre showing the full glory of Sark's wildflowers,at their very best at ths time of year. Guided walks on some days.
18 Apr
Wild Flower Clicks with Sue Daly.
Wild Flower Clicks. Take a walk with wildlife film maker Sue Daly who will help you to photograph our beautiful wilf flowers. Meet at The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. with your camera. Numbers limited so booking advised.
Wild Flower Clicks. Take a walk with wildlife film maker Sue Daly who will help you to photograph our beautiful wilf flowers. Meet at The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. with your camera. Numbers limited so booking advised.
21 Apr
Music Society Concert, Kasai Masai. Congolese drums
25 Apr - 10 May
Wild Flower Fortnight
Guided walks every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday morning, 10.30 am from The Visitor Centre; and Sunday afternoons at 2.00pm from La Sablonnerie, Little Sark. £3.00. Booking advised.
Guided walks every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday morning, 10.30 am from The Visitor Centre; and Sunday afternoons at 2.00pm from La Sablonnerie, Little Sark. £3.00. Booking advised.
29 Apr
Music Society Concert. London Community Gospel Choir
11 May - 6 Jun
Sark Wildlife Exhibition at The Visitor Centre
Learn and see more about all that flys, creeps, crawls and swims around Sark. Guided walks on some days.
Learn and see more about all that flys, creeps, crawls and swims around Sark. Guided walks on some days.
12 May
Music Society Concert. Kolsimcha. Blues and Jazz
13 May
Evening Bat Walk
Join Visitor Officer Penny Prevel and her bat box in search of Sark's bat colonies. Ideal for families but no unaccompanied children. Wrap up warm.
Join Visitor Officer Penny Prevel and her bat box in search of Sark's bat colonies. Ideal for families but no unaccompanied children. Wrap up warm.
14 May
Sue Daly. Guided walk to Gouliot Headland.
Learn more about Sark's Ramsar site with wildlife film maker Sue Daly
Learn more about Sark's Ramsar site with wildlife film maker Sue Daly
17 May
Early bird walk
Up with the lark, and Penny Prevel to see and listen to the best of Sark's bird life.
Up with the lark, and Penny Prevel to see and listen to the best of Sark's bird life.
20 May
Evening Bat Walk
Join Penny Prevel and her bat box in search of Sark's bat colonies. Great for families but no unaccompanied children please
Join Penny Prevel and her bat box in search of Sark's bat colonies. Great for families but no unaccompanied children please
21 May
Music Society Concert Katona twins
Classical guitar music at its best x2!
Classical guitar music at its best x2!
21 May
The Guillemot Trot
Join wildlife film maker Sue Daly to view the biggest guillemot colony in The Channel Islands.
Join wildlife film maker Sue Daly to view the biggest guillemot colony in The Channel Islands.
24 May
Early bird walk
Up with the lark, and Penny Prevel to see and hear some of the best of Sark's birds.
Up with the lark, and Penny Prevel to see and hear some of the best of Sark's birds.
25 May - 29 May
Half term FUN WEEK
Sark Carnival Committee have organised a series of events to appeal to the oldest and the youngest in the family. Events include a treasure hunt, a film night, a teddy bears' picnic, a family disco and a really special quiz night. Dates and details are listed seperately on the events diary.
Sark Carnival Committee have organised a series of events to appeal to the oldest and the youngest in the family. Events include a treasure hunt, a film night, a teddy bears' picnic, a family disco and a really special quiz night. Dates and details are listed seperately on the events diary.
25 May - 29 May
Family Treasure Hunt
Collect your form from the Visitor Centre (price £2.00) and spend the next four days exploring the island and puzzling out the clues.
Collect your form from the Visitor Centre (price £2.00) and spend the next four days exploring the island and puzzling out the clues.
25 May
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Bring your picnic and your teddy bear to La Seigneurie Gardens, or dress up as a charater from a book. A very traditional day out, fun for all the family.
Bring your picnic and your teddy bear to La Seigneurie Gardens, or dress up as a charater from a book. A very traditional day out, fun for all the family.
26 May
Film Night
Enjoy a drink in the bar and a very Sarkee film in the board room at the island hall. Get back to your hotel just in time for dinner. Further details nearer the day.
Enjoy a drink in the bar and a very Sarkee film in the board room at the island hall. Get back to your hotel just in time for dinner. Further details nearer the day.
26 May
Children's Art Competition
Organised by Sark Carnival Committee this event takes place in Sark School for island and visiting children of 5 to 15. Just go along to school to find Mrs Cottle our headteacher. Alternatively, you may do your masterpiece at home or in your hotel.
Organised by Sark Carnival Committee this event takes place in Sark School for island and visiting children of 5 to 15. Just go along to school to find Mrs Cottle our headteacher. Alternatively, you may do your masterpiece at home or in your hotel.
27 May
Family Disco at The Island Hall
An early eveing chance for you and the cildren to bop and boogey.
An early eveing chance for you and the cildren to bop and boogey.
27 May
Evening Bat Walk
Join Penny Prevel and her bat box in search of Sark's bat colonies. Ideal for families but no unaccompanied children please. Wrap up warm.
Join Penny Prevel and her bat box in search of Sark's bat colonies. Ideal for families but no unaccompanied children please. Wrap up warm.
27 May
Children's Art Competition
As for 26th May
As for 26th May
28 May
Gouliot Headland guided walk with Sue Daly
A walk on Sark's Ramsar site with wildlife film maker, Sue Daly.
A walk on Sark's Ramsar site with wildlife film maker, Sue Daly.
29 May
07:12Channel Islands Quiz
So you think you know about the Channel Islands heh! A fun quiz night and supper at AJ's cafe in the avenue.
So you think you know about the Channel Islands heh! A fun quiz night and supper at AJ's cafe in the avenue.
31 May
Early bird walk
Up with the lark, and Penny Prevel, to see and hear some of Sark's birds. Meet at The Vistor Centre at 6.00 a.m
Up with the lark, and Penny Prevel, to see and hear some of Sark's birds. Meet at The Vistor Centre at 6.00 a.m
3 Jun
Music Society Concert. Vocal Sampling. Specialised vocal group.
8.00 p.m. Island Hall
8.00 p.m. Island Hall
3 Jun
Evening Bat Walk
Join Penny Prevel and her bat box in search of Sark's bat colonies. Ideal for families but no unaccompanied children please. Wrap up warm. Meet at Visitor Centre at 8.00 p.m.
Join Penny Prevel and her bat box in search of Sark's bat colonies. Ideal for families but no unaccompanied children please. Wrap up warm. Meet at Visitor Centre at 8.00 p.m.
4 Jun
The Guillemot Trot
Walk to the largest guillemot colony in The Channel Islands with wildlife film maker, Sue Daly. Meet at The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. Numbers limited so advance booking advised.
Walk to the largest guillemot colony in The Channel Islands with wildlife film maker, Sue Daly. Meet at The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. Numbers limited so advance booking advised.
8 Jun - 27 Jun
Sark Junior Artists Exhibition at The Visitor Centre
A special exhibition showing some of the art work our school children have done.
A special exhibition showing some of the art work our school children have done.
10 Jun
Music Society Concert. Fascinating Aida.
Laugh until your sides ache! 8.00 p.m. Island Hall Very popular so you are advised to but your tickets in advance at either The Island Hall or The Visitor Centre.
Laugh until your sides ache! 8.00 p.m. Island Hall Very popular so you are advised to but your tickets in advance at either The Island Hall or The Visitor Centre.
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Midsummer Show
Flowers, produce and prize winning gardens. Sark Island Hall.
Flowers, produce and prize winning gardens. Sark Island Hall.
25 Jun
The Guillemot Trot with Sue Daly
By popular request Sue Daly will lead a walk to view the biggest Guillemot Colony in The Chaneel Islands. Last chance before the birds fly away to sea again.
By popular request Sue Daly will lead a walk to view the biggest Guillemot Colony in The Chaneel Islands. Last chance before the birds fly away to sea again.
26 Jun
Music Society Concert. Carducci String Quartet.
8.00 p.m. Island Hall
8.00 p.m. Island Hall
27 Jun
Avenue Street Market
A new event for the Sark Calendar this Chamber of Commerce event will offer music, food and children's activities as well as stalls selling practically everything that Sark has to offer. Avenue Traders will come out on to the street to sell their wares. This looks to be a great day out with the accent on local goods.
A new event for the Sark Calendar this Chamber of Commerce event will offer music, food and children's activities as well as stalls selling practically everything that Sark has to offer. Avenue Traders will come out on to the street to sell their wares. This looks to be a great day out with the accent on local goods.
29 Jun - 25 Jul
Channel Islands Lighthouses Exhibition at The Visitor Centre
Learn more about these things which have guided our ships and boats through out the years. Lighthouse tours every Tuesday and Thursday at 4.00p.m. while the exhibition is on. Numbers very limited so essential to book through Visitor Centre 01481 832345 or office@sark.info
Learn more about these things which have guided our ships and boats through out the years. Lighthouse tours every Tuesday and Thursday at 4.00p.m. while the exhibition is on. Numbers very limited so essential to book through Visitor Centre 01481 832345 or office@sark.info
5 Jul
The Lord's Traverners Cricket Match.
Another regular fixture in Sark's events calendar is the annual cricket match between the Seigneur's XI and the Lord's Taverners XI.
Another regular fixture in Sark's events calendar is the annual cricket match between the Seigneur's XI and the Lord's Taverners XI.
11 Jul
Candles on the Creux
See Creux Harbour lit by thousands of candles and remember your loved ones.
See Creux Harbour lit by thousands of candles and remember your loved ones.
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Sark Sheep Racing
Sheep, complete with their teddy jockeys, race over a set course - unmissable fun!
Sheep, complete with their teddy jockeys, race over a set course - unmissable fun!
27 Jul - 29 Aug
Why is Sark Special? A new exhibition at The Visitor Centre
Wildlife, history, and location all combine to make Sark a very special place. Associated guided walks each Monday afternoon, lead by Visitor Officer Jan Guy. Meet at The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. Booking advisable as numbers limited.
Wildlife, history, and location all combine to make Sark a very special place. Associated guided walks each Monday afternoon, lead by Visitor Officer Jan Guy. Meet at The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. Booking advisable as numbers limited.
1 Aug
Church Fayre
The annual traditional fayre for St Peter's Church held in the Vicarage Gardens.
The annual traditional fayre for St Peter's Church held in the Vicarage Gardens.
3 Aug
Jan's Jaunts. Guided walk. In search of the commandos
Take a two hour walk with Visitor Officer Jan Guy to learn about brave deeds and untimely deaths in WW2. Starts from The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised.
Take a two hour walk with Visitor Officer Jan Guy to learn about brave deeds and untimely deaths in WW2. Starts from The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised.
6 Aug
Rock Pool Ramble.
Bring your old shoes, buckets and nets to discover what lurks under the rocks and in Sark's rock pools. Sue Daly will tell you what you have found. Ideal for families but not recommended for children under eight and no unaccompanied children please. Come by bike to The Visitor Centre at 1200 noon. Booking advisable as numbers limited.
Bring your old shoes, buckets and nets to discover what lurks under the rocks and in Sark's rock pools. Sue Daly will tell you what you have found. Ideal for families but not recommended for children under eight and no unaccompanied children please. Come by bike to The Visitor Centre at 1200 noon. Booking advisable as numbers limited.
10 Aug
Jan's Jaunts. Guided walk. Seigneurs: good, bad and lovely.
Join Visitor Officer Jan Guy on a two hour history walk. Starts from The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised.
Join Visitor Officer Jan Guy on a two hour history walk. Starts from The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised.
16 Aug
Horse & Pet Show
Horse, small pet and dog show. A truly Sark event on the horse show field. Starts at 11.00 a.m.
Horse, small pet and dog show. A truly Sark event on the horse show field. Starts at 11.00 a.m.
17 Aug
Guided Walk. Jan's Jaunts How Sark Works.Politics and sewage.
Join Jan on a two hour walk during which time she will attempt to answer all those tricky questions like where does our sewage go! Meet at Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised.
Join Jan on a two hour walk during which time she will attempt to answer all those tricky questions like where does our sewage go! Meet at Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised.
19 Aug
Sark Music Society Event. Piano Concert. Oliver Poole
Oliver Poole. 18 year old International Pianist. Played Guernsey 2007 and 2008. Island Hall. 8.00 p.m.
Oliver Poole. 18 year old International Pianist. Played Guernsey 2007 and 2008. Island Hall. 8.00 p.m.
20 Aug
Rock Pool Ramble
Join Sue Daly to discover what lurks under the rocks and in the rock pools. Bring old shoes, buckets and nets. Ideal for families but not recommended for children under eight. No unaccompanied chilren, please. Come by bike to The Visitor Centre at 1200 noon. Booking advisbale as numbers limited.
Join Sue Daly to discover what lurks under the rocks and in the rock pools. Bring old shoes, buckets and nets. Ideal for families but not recommended for children under eight. No unaccompanied chilren, please. Come by bike to The Visitor Centre at 1200 noon. Booking advisbale as numbers limited.
24 Aug
Guided Walk. Jan's Jaunts. The Sea Around Us
Join Visitor Officer Jan Guy on a two hour walk which describes the importance and difficulties of having the sea around us. Meet at The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised.
Join Visitor Officer Jan Guy on a two hour walk which describes the importance and difficulties of having the sea around us. Meet at The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised.
30 Aug
Family Fun Day and BBQ
Hawaiian soft drinks, Bar, Helium Balloons, Bouncy Castle, Bungee Run, Paddling Pool. Kids' party DJ and 'Celebrity Stocks'. BBq, Salads, Wine Beer and real ale. 1200 to 1800 Clos Messervy Marquee. Rain or shine. BBQ £10.00 adults, £6.00 children. Entry free. Tickets from Welcometosark and other outlets in the village.
Hawaiian soft drinks, Bar, Helium Balloons, Bouncy Castle, Bungee Run, Paddling Pool. Kids' party DJ and 'Celebrity Stocks'. BBq, Salads, Wine Beer and real ale. 1200 to 1800 Clos Messervy Marquee. Rain or shine. BBQ £10.00 adults, £6.00 children. Entry free. Tickets from Welcometosark and other outlets in the village.
31 Aug - 24 Oct
What do you do in the winter? A new exhibition at The Visitor Centre.
This exhibition attempts to answer one of the most frequently asked questions. Come to find out what we get up to when you are not here! It may encourage you to be a winter visitor.
This exhibition attempts to answer one of the most frequently asked questions. Come to find out what we get up to when you are not here! It may encourage you to be a winter visitor.
31 Aug
Guided walk. Jan's Jaunts. Seigneurs: good, bad and lovely.
Join Visitor Officer Jan Guy on a two hour walk to brush up on your Sark history. Meet at The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised
Join Visitor Officer Jan Guy on a two hour walk to brush up on your Sark history. Meet at The Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised
3 Sep - 4 Sep
Grand Autumn Show
Crops, bread, wine, flowers. Late summer and autumn bounty all on display at The Island Hall
Crops, bread, wine, flowers. Late summer and autumn bounty all on display at The Island Hall
7 Sep
Guided walk. Jan's Jaunts In search of the commandos
Join Jan Guy for a two hour guided walk to hear tales of daring and untimely death in WW2. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised.
Join Jan Guy for a two hour guided walk to hear tales of daring and untimely death in WW2. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2.00 p.m. £3.00 Booking advised.
12 Sep
Celebration of the Sea
Food, bands and children's activities. Meet the locals and have a whole lot of fun. Entry: £6.00 adults and £1.00 children. For further details look at www.simplysark.com
Food, bands and children's activities. Meet the locals and have a whole lot of fun. Entry: £6.00 adults and £1.00 children. For further details look at www.simplysark.com
12 Sep
The 28th Sark 10 Cross Country Running Race
For information or application forms visit www.sarkee.com/sar/10 or email sark10@sarkee.com This popular race, with shorter events for children has changed to a September date this year from its customary May slot.
For information or application forms visit www.sarkee.com/sar/10 or email sark10@sarkee.com This popular race, with shorter events for children has changed to a September date this year from its customary May slot.
19 Sep
Rock Pool Ramble with Sue Daly
By popular request, Sue will lead one extra rock pool walk this season. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 1230. Bring your bikes to allow speedy travel to the venue. Old shoes that can get wet are a must. Great for adults and children of eight plus. Acccompanied youngsters only, please.
By popular request, Sue will lead one extra rock pool walk this season. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 1230. Bring your bikes to allow speedy travel to the venue. Old shoes that can get wet are a must. Great for adults and children of eight plus. Acccompanied youngsters only, please.
23 Sep
Music Socity Concert O Duo
Percussion. 8.00 pm at Island Hall
Percussion. 8.00 pm at Island Hall
30 Sep
Music Society Concert. Elaine Delmar and the Brian Dee Quintet
Starts at 8.00 pm Island Hall
Starts at 8.00 pm Island Hall
8 Oct
Music Society Concert. Spikedrivers
Harmonica, percussion and vocals. Starts at 8.00 pm Island Hall
Harmonica, percussion and vocals. Starts at 8.00 pm Island Hall
5 Nov
Builders' Guy Fawkes Night Bonfire
Join Sark Builders for their annual Guy Fawkes Bonfire in the Clos Messervy Field behind The Avenue. Light up at 6.00 p.m. All welcome.
Join Sark Builders for their annual Guy Fawkes Bonfire in the Clos Messervy Field behind The Avenue. Light up at 6.00 p.m. All welcome.
4 Dec
Christmas Lights in Sark. The switch on.
Join Father Christmas and Oscar Puffin at the switching on of Sark's Christmas Lights in The Avenue. Switch on at 5.00 p.m. Join us from Guernsey. Special late boat back from Sark at 7.00 p.m. Early booking with Isle of Sark Shipping essential. (01481 724059 or www.sarkshippingcompany.com) and sailings from Guernsey to Sark at 10.00 a.m or 3.00 p.m. Why not have a really special day in Sark, or make a weekend of it. Fun for everyone.
Join Father Christmas and Oscar Puffin at the switching on of Sark's Christmas Lights in The Avenue. Switch on at 5.00 p.m. Join us from Guernsey. Special late boat back from Sark at 7.00 p.m. Early booking with Isle of Sark Shipping essential. (01481 724059 or www.sarkshippingcompany.com) and sailings from Guernsey to Sark at 10.00 a.m or 3.00 p.m. Why not have a really special day in Sark, or make a weekend of it. Fun for everyone.
14 Dec
Carol Singing (West)
Meet at the Old Hall at 6.30 p.m. to walk west by lantern light singing carols to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice and Help for Heroes. All welcome, musical ability not essential but enthusiasm and energy vital.
Meet at the Old Hall at 6.30 p.m. to walk west by lantern light singing carols to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice and Help for Heroes. All welcome, musical ability not essential but enthusiasm and energy vital.
15 Dec
07:12Carol Singing. (Central)
Meet at the Carrefour at 6.30 p.m. to sing carols by lantern light around the centre of the island to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice and Help for Heroes. All welcome, musical ability not essential but enthusiasm and energy vital.
Meet at the Carrefour at 6.30 p.m. to sing carols by lantern light around the centre of the island to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice and Help for Heroes. All welcome, musical ability not essential but enthusiasm and energy vital.
18 Dec
07:12Carol Singing (North)
Meet at the Chapel at 6.30 p.m. to walk north by lantern light singing carols to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice and Help for Heroes. All welcome, musical ability not essential but enthusiasm and energy vital.
Meet at the Chapel at 6.30 p.m. to walk north by lantern light singing carols to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice and Help for Heroes. All welcome, musical ability not essential but enthusiasm and energy vital.
19 Dec
07:12Carol Singing. (South)
Meet outside Plaisance at 6.30 p.m. to sing carols by lantern light to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice and Help for Heroes. All welcome, musical ability not essential but enthusiasm and energy vital.
Meet outside Plaisance at 6.30 p.m. to sing carols by lantern light to raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice and Help for Heroes. All welcome, musical ability not essential but enthusiasm and energy vital.
21 Dec
07:12Carol Singing (East)
Meet at the Carrefour at 6.30 p.m. to sing carols by lantern light around the east of the island. All welcome, musical abillity not essential but enthusiasm and energy vital. Money raised will be for Les Bourgs Hospice and Help for Heroes.
Meet at the Carrefour at 6.30 p.m. to sing carols by lantern light around the east of the island. All welcome, musical abillity not essential but enthusiasm and energy vital. Money raised will be for Les Bourgs Hospice and Help for Heroes.