Lydia

United Kingdom
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Bulgaria
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Description
I’m a creative and caring person who loves travelling and crafts. I'm keen to learn about eco building and food growing as well as any jewellery or hand crafts in places I visit. I make jewellery, clothes and costumes. I have some DIY skills and love problem solving. I enjoy working in groups and alone and look forward to meeting new people and sharing skills.
Interests
Water sports
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Drawing & painting
Farming
Fitness
Hiking
History
Gardening
Fashion or beauty
Events & social
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Art & design
Architecture
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
I would like to develop my basic Spanish and French (learnt at school) and can share my English in return. I am also keen to learn any languages spoken in places I visit
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
I am interested in how things are made and have attention to details. Since graduating from a jewellery design bachelors in London I have set up and run a grassroots, voluntary community space, worked in bars and as a creative youth worker. I’m good at working with people but also enjoy getting on with solo projects. I have some basic DIY, gardening and sewing skills. I am methodical and enjoy problem solving as well as learning from others. I’m a good cook and good at keeping things tidy.
Age
28
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  I don't eat meat

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29 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Lydia) for host (Come live with us by the ...)

I had a great time at Harshit's place plus the work was varied and enjoyable. This place is incredibly beautiful and completely in harmony with the environment. I met people from different walks of life here all with a shared respect and appreciation of nature. The food was great and I got some good insight into Adivasi inspired living in a… read more

(Excellent )

6 Mar 2023

Left by host (Come live with us by the ...) for Workawayer (Lydia)

It was wonderful to host Lydia. She is hardworking and she helped in the construction as well as in the kitchen. The wall she started weaving is coming up well. Hope she is enjoying her travels in India.

(Excellent )

6 Dec 2022

Left by host (Gardening, food growing and a ...) for Workawayer (Lydia)

Lydia was a fantastic help when she was here earlier this year. Arriving just after a rather brutal storm when I was feeling quite overwhelmed at the damage it caused and the amount of fallen wood that needed cleared, Lydia just got stuck it and her energy made it so much easier for me to do what needed to be done. She is lovely young woman and… read more

(Excellent )

31 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Lydia) for host (Gardening, food growing and a ...)

I had a lovely time at Carol's place. I arrived just after a major storm so lots of the work involved clearing fallen trees and branches. There was a satisfying routine of waking early (my own choice) and getting to work in the field before the sun made it too hot to work. The work was physical, varied and outdoors. We worked together on some… read more

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