ABOUT 75 people attended an extraordinary meeting organised by the Sark Chamber of Commerce at the Bel Air Inn yesterday.

It was open to members and anyone who else had been directly affected by the Barclay brothers’ withdrawal of their investment in the island.

‘I think it’s fair to say that the mood was extremely serious and there was genuine concern about will happen in the next month and into next season,’ said chamber chairman Peter Tonks (pictured).

There were three main topics on the agenda – concerns over wages and employment, the position with former employees’ accommodation, and the long-term effects on Sark.

‘We have an immediate problem and an ongoing one – which is what is going to happen next season,’ said Mr Tonks. The meeting agreed that a bulletin board be placed in the main store in The Avenue. One side will feature the skills of people seeking work and the other a list of people who are able to provide it.

Bob Parsons is looking after it. He can be contacted on 83 2855 or on 07781 121 773. Fellow chamber council member Paul Burgess will help put people with money worries in touch with Sark procureur Sheila Guille. Mr Tonks said all calls would be treated in the strictest confidence. Mr Burgess is available on 07781 115 167.