Little did I think when I came to Chard after getting rid of all my traps before I came down to the West Country that I would be so involved in Moths again. But after being befriended by James McGill who re-invigorated my enthusiasm for moths I have not looked back. Making ten traps to loan out to folk but thanks to Mike Ridge selling them all instead. I have done over 35 shows for the Group in the last four years plus open days and how many moth nights well it has been real fun for me. All the people I have met have been interested and so helpful with so few exceptions. Then came the near ending of the SMG but even that has now bounded back better than before and going from strength to strength. My thanks to Mark and Paul without which this would never have happened.

Me at Fyne Court

Somerset is a very special area with so many rare moths and butterflies and there are so many more out there to find

Showing the kids of Chard some moths.

I am sorry to leave but the rarities in Bournemouth are calling not least my partner who is a rare commodity indeed. So my thanks to you all for putting up with me. In particular of course James but also Jack Astley who is one of the most canny fellows I know in sticking a trap together and then back packing them into inaccessible sites. As is my great chum Mike Ridge who is totally indefatigable. He always goes that extra mile to get on site. We owe him a great debt as does Butterfly Conservation and he really cannot be replaced. 

Scarce Merveille du Jour

I also must mention Vickie at the RSPCA place at Wood Hatch, Andy Harris the Quantaocks Ranger and Simon Larkins at Lytes Cary. Their enthusiasm is infectious and I was glad to be of assistance to them.

So my best wishes to you all including Jo & Roy, Colin, Dave & Ginny, Dave Lester and Robin and oh so many more. Thank you for your friendship and all your help.

David Evans