A Day In The Life Of A Sarkee

It’s my third working day and I’m slowly getting into the groove of Sark life. I’m sharing the staff cottage with Sergi the handyman from Spain and Nick the gardener from Sussex.

For everyone, the day starts at 7.00! However so far I’m not expected to start until 8.00, as I think they want to ease me in gently. Breakfast is at 10.00 and is cooked by Sergi who eats in his room, so Nick & I join the BBC music quizz on the old radio, and lunch, also cooked by Sergi, is at 2.00 when Nick & I discuss the morning & generally talk plants, compost issues and the weather.

At the end of the day, I’ve been going for much needed runs with beanie, gloves & torch, then making my own dinner in the staff kitchen (generally no sign of Nick or Serge) and scurry up to my warm attic room to eat.

It’s about as far away from my old life as I could get but everyone here is lovely & doing their best to ensure that I am comfortable & well fed! I’m looking forward to a busy Sark summer season where the shops and cafes in the village are actually open. I’m loving the scenery and am just starting to think that this gig is going to be ok.