We had a great response to our recent limerick competition. It’s no wonder really, given there were over £1600 of superb prizes to be won. Many thanks to Rodstation, Colt Cowls, Fluecube, Wohler, and Doug’s Sweep Sheets for their generous donations.
Sweep Stuff magazine assistant editor Milly Woodrow devised the competition, secured the prizes and chose the winning limericks.
First prize went to Mark Aylett, Leicestershire. Second was Tom Farnworth, Norfolk. Third was Mitch Crane, Leicestershire. Fourth was Darren Marshall, Nottinghamshire. Fifth was Frank Knight, Worcestershire. And sixth was Tony Morgan, ………………………….
The winners will choose any prize in order of first prize = first choice. You can see all the winning limericks below and don’t forget, every Monday at 10am we publish a new sweep / chimney related limerick on our Trade Facebook page.
First place:
There was an old sweep from Burton,
Had a hearth sheet made out of a curtain,
It would have been great,
But it caused such a state,
He should not have used lace for certain!
Mark Aylett, Leicestershire
Second place:
There was a young sweep who knew best,
Who tossed in a lit pellet to test,
He ignored the flue’s plea,
His overconfidence, key,
And he stained the room red, what a mess!
Tom Farnworth, Norfolk
Third Place:
An open fire or stove – I don’t mind.
With my rods in hand; clockwise I wind.
They spin and they spin.
The soot’s in the bin.
A Guild Sweep is the best, you will find!
Mitch Crane, Leicestershire
Fourth place:
A sweep at a wedding for luck
Properly smart, not covered in muck
Handshakes and pictures all round
Stories and smiles, laughters the sound
A tradition makes me happy as Larry.
Darren Marshall, Nottinghamshire
Fifth place:
A Sweep’s always put to the test
When disposing of a Jackdaw’s nest
But the customer’s thrilled
When a Sweep from the Guild
Gives a service that’s Best of the Best!
Frank Knight, Worcestershire
Sixth Place:
There once was a sweep named Jack,
Whose hands were all covered in black,
So sooty and grim,
He longed for a swim,
To wash off the grime, that’s a fact!
Tony Morgan, ………………………….
