Ron goes to church…

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Stocks Hotel Sark

Sunday 7th October 2012 was Ronaldo’s, Stocks’ famous Clydesdale, first Thanksgiving Service for Animals & Pets at Sark’s St. Peter’s Church.   Ronaldo, and Julie, behaved impeccably and enjoyed the company of other domestic and farm animals that attended the service.  

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Sark Winter Weekend House Parties

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Stocks Hotel Sark

EXCLUSIVE HIRE FOR GROUPS OF OVER 20 PEOPLE   Do you have a birthday or special occasion to celebrate, or would you like to organize a family reunion this autumn or winter? Then why not come to Sark and let us help you … Continue reading →

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Foraging discoveries in Sark

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Stocks Hotel Sark

We were delighted to welcome John Wright the renowned forager from River Cottage to Stocks Hotel and Sark.  John discovered a variety of wonderful “wild food” growing naturally in Sark, some of which have not been seen in the UK … Continue reading →

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Totally immersed in Sark

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Stocks Hotel Sark

Staff from the Guernsey and Jersey offices of KPMG got totally immersed in Sark during their inter-island team building day in the island. Stocks Hotel and Sark offer the perfect venues for out of office team building days on gloriously … Continue reading →

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River Cottage TV star is coming to Sark

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Stocks Hotel Sark

John Wright, the renowned New Forest forager and wild food fanatic, is coming to Sark this coming weekend on 1st and 2nd September. We have just a few places remaining to join John on his fascinating foraging forays into the bountiful … Continue reading →

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400 years of Sark history

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Stocks Hotel Sark

A little piece of potted Sark history. Follow this link to the Channel ITV film archive about 400 years of Sark history. Fascinating viewing for all Sarkophiles everyhere.  How many people & places do you recognise?

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JAZZ at Stocks

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Stocks Hotel Sark

Another great come back to Sark! Paul Tongs well known to Sark fans pianist made an appearance with his friend Ralph Franke, who accompanied him on the saxophone. It was a truly magical afternoon with great music, fun and even … Continue reading →

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Bumper catch for Steph

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Stocks Hotel Sark

Visitors to Sark might be lucky enough to enjoy one of these magnificent local Turbot on our menus. This superb 17lb specimen was caught by Steph who, when she’s not fishing, can be found in the back office at Stocks. You catch ‘em … Continue reading →

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Ronaldo the Clydesdale

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Stocks Hotel Sark

Ronaldo is our new baby.  He is a very large, very handsome “Clydesdale” horse.  He comes from Scotland via Cheshire and Devon and after such a long journey he’s enjoying a little rest. He will soon be up and about … Continue reading →

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Bespoke Green Oak – natural bird box

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Stocks Hotel Sark

Peter Guille is an independent, self employed, furniture designer/maker, based in Hampshire.  His company is called Bespoke Green Oak.  Peter works with sustainably sourced local English timber to create all sorts of things including: furniture, joinery, outdoor structures, sculptural installations … Continue reading →

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