What’s on – 2012 events diary for Sark & Stocks
JANUARY
- 16th January to 12th May - ‘Wildflowers’ exhibition at the Visitor Centre - Come to find out more about the profusion of Spring wildflowers you are enjoying on the cliffs, by the road side and in the valleys
FEBRUARY
- 17th - Final of the Snooker at the Bel Air Red Room
- 17th – The launch of “Sark Rocks”, a book by Felicity Belfield. Island Hall, 6pm.
- 17th - Royal Ballet-Manon at the Island Hall, 8.30pm.
- 17th - Sports Club annual dinner at La Moinerie Hotel
- 22nd - Annual Quiz League at the Island Hall
- 23rd - Sugar Craft Lessons - “Spring Flowers” at Stocks Hotel
- 29th - Special Leap Year Celebration Dinner - an opportunity to “pop the question” to your loved one, lovely ladies?
MARCH
- 14th - Sugar Craft Lessons - “Spring Flowers”
- 17th - St Patrick’s Day - stay for the weekend and sample our special Irish themed menus
- 17th – Sark Astronomy Society – End of Winter Celebration with guest speaker Dr Marek Kukula
- 18th - Mothering Sunday - join us for a special celebration lunch to pamper the special lady in your life
- 23rd - Tutored Whisky & Cheese Evening - a special dinner featuring fabulous single Malt Whiskies with each course
- 19th - 24th Sark Spring Lamb Celebration - special menus featuring Dave Scott’s superb new season Sark lamb
- 26th - 31st The Ulimate Yoga Break - a special retreat week with renowned Yoga Mistress, Helen Say
APRIL
- 1st – ‘Kayak-anoeing’ – charity event on Harbour Hill in the aid of Liberation Day celebrations
- 1st – 11th – Sark Carnival Committee Scarecrow Challange starts
- 7th - Sugar Craft Lessons - “Chocolate Egg Decorating for Children”
- 14th - 20th Stocks Seafood Festival - a celebration of fabulous local produce
- 28th – 29th Sark Yacht Club Spring Weekend
- 28th April- 12ve May - Wildflower Fortnight – see the best of Sark’s wildflowers by joining a guided walk lead by wildflower enthusiasts; for further details or to book please contact The Visitor Centre
MAY
- 14th May – 30th June - ‘Occupation’ exhibition at the Visitor Centre – an excellent collection of information, photos and artefacts related to the Occupation of Sark during World War II
JUNE
- 2nd - S.A.R.K 10 running race – 10 miles or 5km
- 5th - Queen’s Diamond Jubilee - 60th anniversary of the Queen’s reign celebrated with a Royal Garden Party Lunch
- 16th – 23rd - Underwater Photography Workshops in Sark with Sue Daly
- 29th June – 1st July – Sark Folk Festival – an exciting weekend of folk and acoustic music from Channel Islands, UK, French and Australian musicians. STOP PRESS: Full line-up now announced
JULY
- 2nd July – 1st September – ‘Lighthouses’ exhibition at the Sark Visitor Centre
- 14th – 21st - Underwater Photography Workshops in Sark with Sue Daly
- 20th – 22nd - ‘Sark Sheep Racing Weekend’ - the Millennium Field; live music, stalls, racing, competitions and much more…
AUGUST
- 11th – 18th - Underwater Photography Workshops in Sark with Sue Daly
- 25th August – 1st September - Underwater Photography Workshops in Sark with Sue Daly
SEPTEMBER
- 3rd September – 3rd November – ‘Dark Sky’ exhibition at the Sark Visitor Centre; come and find out why Sark has been designated as the world’s first ‘Dark Sky Island’
- 8th – Sark Celebration of the Sea – a day of music from around the Channel Islands, UK and France, plus, fun, games, raffles, auctions, seafood from top chefs and a whole load of activities to enjoy
- 14th - 30th Forager’s Fortnight - join John Wright (from River Cottage) on 14th, 15th & 16th September on an amazing foraging foray, plus sample a variety of locally foraged menus throughout the fortnight.
Other Special Offers:
- Christmas and New Year Breaks - book early to avoid disappointment following last year’s demand
- Shooting Breaks - a great day, and night, on Sark for bonding sessions and team building
- Special Breaks - check this section for some great value special offers at Stocks throughout the year
