Be part of our lives and learn about organic gardening near the town of Newcastle Emlyn, Wales

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Beschreibung
We welcome positive people who can show a great example to our children, to teach them about the many cultures of the world. We ask volunteers to help us with childcare, and gardening, DIY projects and to enjoy a cultural exchange.

Our home is a 17 acre organic farm, We are passionate about farming in balance with nature. We work with permaculture, no dig, biodynamic and organic principles , and we have 4 large polytunnels. We will be happy to exchange our experiences of farming with you, and hope to make you feel welcome and comfortable. We are a family with two boys - 12 and 7 and would be very happy for some help.
This year we intend to renovate a barn and we may need some help with this too.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
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Was ist das?
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
We have travelled quite a lot in the past , but now that we are farming we can not travel much, so we like to invite the world to us.
We live in a rural location with gentle rolling hills and a beautiful coast is near by. We would like to help you to enjoy this landscape and absorb the peaceful surroundings.
You can learn about organic farming and the busy lifestyle that we lead in order to provide good food for local people.
And if you are interested in languages both of our children can speak Welsh. I can also speak a little Spanish.
Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
Die vom Gastgeber angebotene Vergütung entspricht dem Mindestlohn
Dieser Host bietet Unterkunft und Bezahlung.
Der Gastgeber gibt an, dass er den gesetzlichen Stundenlohn seines Landes für jede gearbeitete Stunde zahlt und zudem die Unterkunft zur Verfügung stellt. Er sucht Mithilfe an seinem Unternehmen bzw. bei seiner Geschäftstätigkeit. Nutze bitte die Messaging-Funktion der Website, um mehr Informationen und Details zum gezahlten Lohn zu erhalten. Du solltest alle Absprachen im Vorfeld direkt mit deinem Gastgeber treffen.
Arbeit
Hello, thank you for your interest.

We are looking for someone who has plenty of energy, a positive attitude and is happy to help with several different kinds of tasks, which may include gardening, chores, childcare and building projects in exchange we offer excellent food , lovely accommodation, teaching of new skills, fun and inclusion in our lives. You must be able to communicate well in English, and be happy to be independent.

We have a 12 year old boy and a 7 year old boy who will be very keen to meet and play with you. We ask that we have privacy in the house to have our own family time in the evenings. We do love to meet all sorts of people from around the world and will be interested to spend time with you during the day.
We will provide food for you to cook, including produce from the farm . There is a cooker in the Barn . We can accommodate meat eaters or vegetarians.

All help is welcome at any time of year. We normally invite helpers to stay for around 2 or 3 weeks at a time.
We can pay for all hours worked if the candidate is appropriate for a job
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: Gute Kenntnisse
Unterkunft
The accommodation will be in a barn with a cooker, electricity and wood burner, there is a bed for one or two people. There is a toilet and hot shower next to the barn. There is Internet in the barn. We ask you to keep your accommodation clean, and let us know if you have any problems.
Was noch ...
The location is rural, but only two miles from the small town of Newcastle Emlyn, and 8 miles from the sea. There are castles and beaches to visit, as well as footpaths to go walking by woods and rivers. From Newcastle Emlyn there are regular buses to the bigger towns of Cardigan and Carmarthen. Pembrokeshire coast national park is to the south and Snowdonia national park is to the north. We are not close to any big cities.
Etwas mehr Information
- Internet Zugang
- Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
- Wir besitzen Tiere
- Wir sind Raucher
- Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We now have a good internet connection in the Barn
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
We can accept people arriving in their own car or van
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
zwei
Arbeitszeiten
5hrs a day 5 days a week

Weitere Bilder

egg sorting

this is the barn where you can stay

broad beans

the orchard

tomato crop last year

this is the propagation tunnel

our house and the propagation tunnel

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we have 4 chicken houses like this, with 50 birds in each

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Korrekte Angaben im Profil:
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Kultureller Austausch:
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Kommunikation:
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03.05.2022

Vom Workawayer (Adam) für Host

I totally relaxed into the way of life here and this is down to how I was made to feel at home by Al, Lucy and there two boys. I was really looked after, given my own comfortable barn to stay in and allowed to join in with many of the farm activities.
I learned much from my stay, learning about the way they grow fruit and vegetables alongside with… read more

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02.05.2022

Vom Host für Workawayer (Adam)

Adam was a pleasure to host, he has a gentle but confident character that fitted really well with our family and work life.
If you were to offer him a place, you would be sure of a hard worker with lots of experience.
He has plenty of skills and is capable and dependable.
He was also quick to learn new skills and was accurate and thorough .
Adam… read more

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24.11.2021

Vom Workawayer (Eric) für Host

I had an absolutely beautiful 3 week autumn stay with Lucy and Al in southwest Wales. It was a bit of a less busy time of year for them, but they still managed to find interesting work for me to do and I learned alot about farming vegetables with a holistic mindset in my short stay with them. It was also a pleasure looking after the chickens ...… read more

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22.11.2021

Vom Host für Workawayer (Eric)

Eric is a man of great kindness, integrity and intelligence. He will bring positivity to any situation.

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04.09.2021

Vom Workawayer (Dominique) für Host

I've just finished my three weeks volunteering on Lucy and Al's organic farm in Wales and it was a great experience! I was very interested to learn about organic farming and Lucy and Al were very happy to teach me, were happy to answer my many questions and helped me adapt to living on a farm.

The barn was really comfortable, it had all the food… read more

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29.08.2021

Vom Host für Workawayer (Riley)

We really enjoyed our short but sweet encounter with Riley, He was interesting to talk with and immediately popular with the children and Granny too!
He was hard working, considerate and quick to learn new tasks.
We can recommend his help

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30.07.2021

Vom Workawayer (Carla) für Host

I absolutely loved my time with Lucy, Al, Oscar and Tom. They are such a warm and generous family and made me feel welcome from the first day, always making sure the shelves were stocked in my little pantry and inviting me to go to places with them. The land here is very special, and I found myself becoming more and more peaceful as the weeks went… read more

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20.07.2021

Vom Host für Workawayer (Carla)

Carla has been a great help, she was strong and capable, fast and efficient and she was always friendly and polite. We wish her luck in her next adventures x

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16.07.2021

Vom Workawayer (Matteo & Teodora (Tedy) ) für Host

I spent a month with Al and Lucy, this was my first experience as workawayer and with no doubt one of the most rewarding and meaningful experiences of my life. The farm is beautiful and the diversity of life is incredible to witness.
The accommodation was cosy and quiet, I had everything I needed. I was invited almost daily to do some activity… read more

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15.07.2021

Vom Host für Workawayer (Matteo & Teodora (Tedy) )

Matteo was a brilliant helper. He fitted in perfectly, the boys loved him, he worked hard and asked for very little. I think he really enjoyed his experience on our farm which is very rewarding for us. Matteo is conscientious , kind and a joy to host.
He is always welcome back any time.

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11.04.2021

Vom Workawayer (Isabella) für Host

A wonderful experience.
It is an extremely special place run by people who are passionate and love what they do. I hope to come back. I still feel there is so much I could learn and give here.

Some brief info for those interested:
Accommodation: I had a converted barn with a wood burning stove and a cooker. It was warm, extremely comfy and… read more

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10.04.2021

Vom Host für Workawayer (Isabella)

Belle is an amazing person, you will be totally blessed if she comes to help you.
She is full of energy and enthusiasm. She is clever and quick to learn, She is wonderful with children, great company, trustworthy and respectful.
We wish her all the best on her next adventures. xxxx

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17.09.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Edoardo)

Edoardo was an inspiration for us all, and a great example for our children to meet. He was very kind and capable and worked hard.
While staying with us he joined the local running and cycling clubs, which gave him a social network and races to run over the weekends. He was happy to be independent, and was a pleasure to host.

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17.09.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Lena-Maria & Jannis)

Lena and Jannis were a joy to host. They brought lots of energy to the farm and took on jobs with interest and determination. They were great with the children too. They really helped to take the pressure off over the summer holidays and made it fun.

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17.09.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Marine )

Marine was a great help, she was reliable and calm, very capable of learning and completing new tasks without a problem. We enjoyed her company and with her help, we were able to get lots of work done as well as have some fun times with the children over the summer holidays .

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08.09.2019

Vom Workawayer (Marine ) für Host

I've spent 3 weeks with Al and Lucy and it was one of the best time of my summer. They are more than welcoming and they always get you what you need. The work on the farm can be hard but they are always there to explain and they love teaching about farming and animal care. I really appreciated that Lucy took care of me and wanted my time to be the… read more

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18.07.2019

Vom Workawayer (Emmanuelle) für Host

For exceptional reasons that are to long to explain here, I finally spent 9 weeks instead of 2 at the farm. So it was a long, deep and rich experience that I really enjoyed. Lucy and Alan are really smart, funny, kind and engaged people, who work hard, completely involved in their exploitation and their wish to provide good food to the community… read more

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16.07.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Emmanuelle)

Emma worked well, she even liked weeding, and there was a lot of weeding to do. She was efficient, intelligent, content and eager to learn. I could rely on her to have the eggs sorted every day , first thing in the morning.
I found her stay very easy, as she really didn't ask for much. She enjoyed walking in the local area, and was happy to cook… read more

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23.04.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Kerem)

Kerem was a pleasure to host. He was very easy to talk to, very polite and tidy, he was keen to help and do a good job. we really appreciate his visit and wish him well on his travels. Always welcome back

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27.03.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Kristin)

I've just realised i never gave feedback until now!. life on the farm is so busy! Kristin was an amazing helper. she could have stayed as long as she liked, very easy going and independent, always welcome back. she was hard working and interested in the project, also very kind and gentle with the children.

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22.07.2018

Vom Workawayer (Kristin) für Host

Two weeks of good life in July: I like to recommend this place...when staying here it made me feel really connected with the earth.
For example, I helped to harvest cucumbers, corgettes, beetroot and to prepare the vegetables for selling. The Delivery Tours were very interesting, because you can have a look at the shops and sometimes the tour was… read more

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06.07.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Nicola)

Nicola is amazing. She is kind , calm and thoughtful. She helps out so hard and did way beyond what we normally expect our helpers to do. She is motivated, interested, tidy, clever and really good company. we could not have asked for a better helper. Also good with the kids. Thank you so much Nicola

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12.06.2017

Vom Workawayer (Daniel & Alinne) für Host

This is a magical farm run by an incredible family. Al and Lucy are very eager to teach new skills and takes the time to explain not just the how, but also the why. A beautiful location in the Welsh countryside. It is often windy and rainy. Bring your rain gear. Accomodations are a converted barn with a pantry and stove. Sink, shower and squat… read more

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11.06.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Daniel & Alinne)

We loved your visit. One week was not long enough but really helped us fill in a last minute gap. Thank you for being so brilliant with the boys, they took to you straight away. Your good fun, outgoing, positive, vibrant, attitude gave us all a boost. You were quick to learn new skills and always willing to help. Thank you so much. All the best on… read more

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27.05.2017

Vom Workawayer (Lena) für Host

Dearest Lucy and Al,
thank you so much for two happy weeks and for sharing all your knowledge with me! I enjoyed being around your lovely family, you made me feel like a part of it from the very first day.
I wish you all the very best!
Lena

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27.05.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Lena)

Thank you Lena, we loved your enthusiasm, and happiness, you worked well doing all kinds of farm jobs, you are a master at folding clean washing, lovely with the kids and a pleasure to spend time with. Thank you for leaving the barn so clean and tidy. We wish you well. xxx

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30.03.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Anja)

Thank you Anja, we all enjoyed your visit, you have a great way with the children, and you were fast to learn all the different jobs to do on the farm, you were reliable and trustworthy. Thank you very much, and good luck in the future.

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27.03.2017

Vom Workawayer (Anja) für Host

I stayed at the farm for two weeks and I had a wonderful time! The help was good and never got boring as the tasks varied, I for example collected and sorted eggs, went on deliveries with Lucy, packed salad bags and sowed vegetables. Lucy and Al are great hosts and their children Oscar and Tom are very sweet. I loved spending time with them! Thank… read more

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07.09.2016

Vom Workawayer (Walairat) für Host

It was my first workaway experience and I had great moments with Lucy & Al's family.

The private barn is really cozy with cooker inside which I enjoyed cooking of fresh vegetables from the farm. Lucy is a super mom taking care of 2 kids and product deliveries each day. Al is very skillful, he is a very good teacher he explains all he knows in a… read more

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01.09.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (Walairat)

Dunah is very generous , hard working, caring, trustworthy, and fun to be with. we enjoyed her visit very much, thank you so much Dunah , we miss you.

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01.09.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (Lena & Maren)

thank you girls, you worked so hard and you were also great with the kids, We were very happy that you enjoyed cooking produce from the farm as well as doing your bit by eating plenty of cucumbers when we had so many. good luck on your adventures

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28.07.2016

Vom Workawayer (Sylvia) für Host

I spent two formidable weeks in the farm. Lucy is very caring, the two boys are adorable, delighted with the sight of a tractor or with a woobling teeth. They took me with them to go walking, canoeing and even to a nice festival! Al explains every job clearly and they were intersting and varied. I enjoyed a lot sorting the eggs, playing with the… read more

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29.06.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (Sylvia)

Sylvia is very intelligent, she is quick to understand new jobs, always willing to help, she is kind, calm and happy. She is adventurous, and ready to try new things. Now we are lost without her.
We wish you all the best Sylvia

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31.05.2016

Vom Workawayer (sara) für Host

Thanks so much to all the family, I really enjoyed my time with you.
Sorting eggs, packing salad, delivering food, seeding, weeding, picking eggs, create a path with Oscar and feel surprised with Tom for every tractor! Two sweet young boys!! :)
Thanks for all the important new things that I learnt about organic farming...the vegetables are… read more

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16.05.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (sara)

Sara is independent, tidy, fun, respectfull, easy going and hard working.
Thank you Sara, you have been the best Egg sorter and packing room organizer out of everyone. thank you for all your help on the farm, with the children and in the house. All the best xxx

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20.04.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (Jack & Emily)

Jack and Emily are great helpers, lots of practical skills, fun, respectfull, kind. Jack was really keen to learn and helped a lot around the farm, Emily was fantastic with the kids and packing eggs and salad as well as housework and painting. Both were good company and very welcome again. Their dog was no trouble at all.

We are pleased you had… read more

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20.04.2016

Vom Workawayer (Jack & Emily) für Host

We had the best experience working and laughing on this beautiful farm. Al, Lucy + boys are fantastic, down to earth people and great teachers. We learnt so much in the short time we were there.
Thankyou for trusting us and making us feel so welcome + Thanks for letting us stay in your lovely cosy barn and keeping us well fed with your farm's… read more

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18.11.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Bianca)

thank you so much, you were such a great help. Wonderfull with the kids, a pleasure to be with, self motivated, tidy, trustworthy and positive.
thanks and good luck with your travels.

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16.11.2015

Vom Workawayer (Bianca) für Host

Spent a lovely two weeks at Al and Lucy's wonderful farm in Newcastle Emlyn. Learnt so much from both Al and lucy about organic, no dig farming and organic food and got some great hands on experience. The barn where I stayed was comfy and warm, the food was great and Lucy was very hospitable making sure I was comfortable, well fed and giving me… read more

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24.10.2015

Vom Workawayer (Winifred) für Host

Thanks millions to Al, Lucy, Oscar and Tom. I had stayed in the farm for 17 days and it was wonderful! And I am so happy that I can celebrate with Tom's one year old birthday ! He is the most adorable boy in the world ;) There are variety of works in the farm: sorting eggs, packing salad, seeding, picking tomatoes and all kinds of fruit,… read more

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23.10.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Winifred)

Winifred is very calm and kind, she was really lovely with the children, helpfull in the house, and quick to learn new jobs on the farm. Thank you so much for your help , we enjoyed you visit very much.

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11.09.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Dianthe)

Dianthe is a great person to meet, we enjoyed her company and she was helpfull in every way, she was kind and gentle with the children, strong and capable on the farm and happy and respectfull in the house. Thank you very much, we are pleased you had a good time. All the best

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10.09.2015

Vom Workawayer (Dianthe) für Host

Sorry I am late with my feedback but even now I just need to write how much I enjoyed my holidays with you! I had a wonderful first workaway experience so I would like to recommend this really kind, nice and easygoing family. They made me feel very welcome immediately when I arrived. My work was nice and variously: from weighing eggs, planting… read more

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06.09.2015

Vom Workawayer (Lynne) für Host

Many thanks Lucy, Al, Oscar and Tom for making my first workaway experience a really good one. I have learnt lots about organic farming and enjoyed staying in such a beautiful location. It was great fun Picking veg, sorting eggs, making up lovely salad bags, going out with Lucy delivering to local farms shops and cafes. Not forgetting eating all… read more

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05.09.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Lynne)

Thank you so much for all your hard work, we really enjoyed your visit. you have been a great help on the farm and in the house, a positive influence, and lovely with the kids as well as just being happy, independent and empathetic. Thank you, have a good journey

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30.06.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Judy)

Thank you so much for leaving the caravan in a much better state than how you found it. what a lovely surprise. Most people don't even think to strip the sheets.... we really appreciated your empathy with our hectic lives, and your maturity. It was a bit like having our mum visiting but without all the hang ups! (although you are a fair bit… read more

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30.06.2015

Vom Workawayer (Judy) für Host

Thank you Lucy, Al, Oscar and Tom for an amazing first workaway experience. I learnt so much from you all. my physical health definitely benefitted from working the varied jobs on the farm and Eating fresh raw beautiful salads, Vegetables and eggs. Thank you so very much for sharing your small holding paradise in Wales.

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22.06.2015

Vom Workawayer (Nathalie) für Host

Lucy and Al are great hosts and they make me feel very welcome during my 3 weeks stay. The kids are also good fun! There's always work on the farm and I did different jobs from packing salad and sorting eggs to planting and weeding. Additionally, I helped with small household tasks. The accomandation is brilliant, especially when you like staying… read more

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04.06.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Nathalie)

Nathalie is a brilliant helper, Her english language is very good, she is capable and thorough when asked to do a job, she is kind and fits in well with the family and is also happy to be independent.
i can recommend her highly

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21.05.2015

Vom Workawayer (Léa) für Host

My stay with Lucy, Al, Oscar and Tom was great! I stayed 9 days with them.
The work was interesting because diferent every time.
What i did is :
- working with the eggs (picking, grading and packaging)
- make salads bags
- go to the town with Lucy to shops and caffés
- planting, preparing the area
- some housework

The caravan is great,… read more

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20.05.2015

Vom Host für Workawayer (Léa)

Lea is a brilliant helper, she fitted in easily with our family and was quick to learn new tasks. She is considerate, tidy, independent and friendly, her English language is very good. We enjoyed her visit, and thank her very much.

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