Help with gardening and other house-related work in Aubigny, France

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  Description

  I am 33 and live with my partner Mathew 32 {he is away at the moment} and son Spencer who is 6. We live in Aubigny in the deux sevres area (79). I have lived in France for 2 years. I am trying to learn French but it is proving difficult! Luckily my son is fluent now. We live in a small quiet commune which is quite rural. We are 15 minutes from the nearest big town Parthenay. We are currently renovating our house. We have a big garden full of fruit trees everywhere. A small pond with the friendliest frogs! We have a cat called Milo. He’s always out hunting in the garden!
  I don’t work, I’m more of a stay at home mum at the moment. Spencer has a busy schedule! It would be nice to have another female to talk too.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We could both help each other learn French/English.

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  Help

  I have two ongoing renovation projects. One house is nearly finished and I would like someone to help with this. There is painting, cleaning, general tidying up, fruit picking, gardening.
  In the garden there is a lot of fruit trees. A small pond which I would like to do some work on to make it look nice.
  There is always something to do but the work is not tough. I just want an extra pair of hands and it would be nice to have someone to talk too. I have a caravan for you to sleep in, also has a tv for dvds only at the moment. I can provide drinks and meals. You can happily join us on trips out. Preferably looking for female company.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I will happy help teach someone basic English and I would like to learn basic French also
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  Accommodation

  We have a static caravan with a bed, sofa, tv. Welcome to use the house for other facilities.

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  What else ...

  We are a laid back friendly family. We often like to go to vide greniers on a Sunday morning, go out for drinks and explore this beautiful country!

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have space for a camper van

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  maximum 4hrs a day