Paul remembered that Ruth once wrote a poem about her fellow committee members. Thanks to his good memory and efficient filing system we can share it with you.
Wirral Wildlife Committee
2006
We are glad to
have Stephen as chair
He takes all
our meetings with care
There may be
some levity
And we are not known for brevity
But his
judgements are measured and fair.
Our industrious
secretary, Jim
Sets out on his
bike neat and trim
With scarcely a
quiver
Our news to
deliver
He loyally
risks life and limb.
John’s balance
sheet’s always a treat
The figures so
clear and so neat
He’ll pass on a
nod
Bills from
‘Mother of God’
For he knows
she won’t give a receipt.
A protector of
barn owls is Mike
Now that is a
bird we all like
He carries
large poles
With large
nesting holes
It’s lucky he’s
not on his bike.
Keith plans our
event. We’re aware
That it’s not
such an easy affair
Wind farms,
ponds, voles
And midsummer strolls
I just wish
that more people were there.
Linda’s ideas
for Watch Group are great
There’s no end
to the things they create
Bird boxes,
moth hats
And most
life-like bats
Far nicer than
what’s in the Tate.
For Paul there’s
no task that’s too hard
Scything,
laying hedges by the yard
He clears ponds
and ditches
Without any
hitches
And as far as
we know still unscarred.
Our botanist
Hilary Ash
Identifies
plants with a dash
She knows every
weed
By the shape of
its seed
And its Latin
name too – in a flash!
At outdoor
events Frank is found
With his Frog
Dip spread out on the ground
And the
children all come
To inspect each
frog’s tum
For they know
glorious prizes abound!
Now Lesley’s
main interest is Brock
She’s on duty
call all round the clock
For a badger
R.Cs
Not religious –
but he’s
Just suffered a
fatal road shock.
With Barbara as
Wirral stock buyer
Our profits
have never been higher
Owls pressed in
the front
Hoot - and
Guinea pigs grunt
While
woodpecker jerks down his wire.
So let’s raise
our glasses and cheer
For the
hardworking folk gathered here
Though we’re
sometimes hard pressed
We all do our
best
So Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
We really felt that we should (belatedly) attach a verse about
Ruth. Our efforts are not as good as hers!
Ruth wrote this poem so clear
When 2006 was the year.
She raised lots of funds,
Provided coffee and buns
And always dispensed lots of cheer.
Hilary
Our hostess for this hard-working committee
Was Ruth, who composed this short ditty.
She welcomed us in
Her wry comments made us grin
But she’s gone now, more is the pity.
John
Ruth
our committee meeting host for over 25 years
Was
carefully listened to and esteemed by her peers
The
countless stalls she ran, the money she raised
She
certainly deserved much more praise
So
here’s to our cheery, most cherished volunteer
She
certainly made a big difference here!
Paul and Phillipa
Modest as ever Ruth left herself out
And just praised the others who met at her house.
But we beg to differ and, praise where it's due,
When it came to fundraising, she knew what to do.
But now that she’s gone, we have memories galore
Of a head, heart and mind with wildlife at its core.
Linda and Barbara
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