Come and join a positive, mindful, happy and friendly family in Manchester, UK

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We are looking for short stay mature older workaway's to help during 2020.
Projects might including decorating, laying flooring, carpentry, general housework and cooking.
We would like to host older and more mature workaways with life experiences. Please email me with as much information as possible and then I can see if we are a match .

Even though I live in South Manchester, I don't have a strong accent so you will be able to understand me 🤪🤪🤪

There are always lots of projects in my home to complete.

We live in South Manchester 20 minutes away from Manchester Airport.

We have a 12 yr old amazing gentle and happy son, a beautiful friendly whippet, two lovely cats and a tortoise

We are a positive, mindful,happy, friendly family.

I like meditation, happiness, positivity fun and laughter. I also like quiet peaceful times too.

The house is quite big and I sometimes don’t have the energy to do all of it on my own.

There is plenty of space in the house, for everyone to live comfortably.

I don't eat meat, mostly vegetarian, with a little fish sometimes.

I would like my son to benefit from inviting workaways to stay, so they would have to be confident and friendly around him.

I would love someone who is level headed, motivated with an ability to get things done see what needs doing without having to be told or prompted all the time would be amazing. Someone with a get up and go positive attitude would be really appreciated.

I always need a handy person to help mending things around the house, gardening, woodwork plastering. manual tasks . So please message me if you have those skills too.
Other skills needed sometimes are :

Help with housework, general chores around the house, and cooking.

Painting, DIY, Decorating and carpentry if you have the experience.

No smokers only as I am allergic to cigarette smoke.

I look forward to hearing from you with what you can offer. I would like a workaway who can share the cooking too

My first workaway experience was amazing and I can't wait for more experiences like that.

I have now had six amazing workaway experiences and loved what each workaway bought into my life.
LGBT friendly.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The workaway traveller will learn a new culture, improve their English and get to see the wonderful tourists sites in Manchester and the North West of England. We are 15 mins away from Manchester airport and the train is two stops from the airport (7 mins)
The train station is at the end of my road.
Help
Help with mostly housework , cleaning and gardening.
The tasks that I never get round to doing as there is the normal housework everyday.

Cooking would be apprecIated sometimes but not essential if you have other skills.

I could do with maintenance help around the home and garden if you have that skill. I will choose workaway's depending on what I need doing at the time.

Helping 5 hrs over five days or 4 hrs over 6 days I am flexible.

All times and days all negotiable.

Non Smokers only. I would prefer a non drinker or someone who drinks alcohol only occasionally.

Breakfast and lunch is available for you to help yourself to whatever you would like to eat. Evening meal we can eat together as a family.

I am open minded to all types of workaways and I have lots of different jobs for each one so contact me with what you have to offer and we can discuss.

Plenty of free time to explore the North of England.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in a 5 bedroom detached house in a small village, with good public transport.
You will have a nice bedroom, newly decorated and a bathroom with a shower.
What else ...
Lots to see and great transport link within 2 minutes walk from the house.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hrs a day, 5 days a week

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28/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ariadna & Nadia) for host

Our experience at Siobhan's house was extremely incredible. We are so assaulted that we don't know where to start.
Siobhan is an absolutely loving person, understanding, with an open mind to any kind of talk. Working and living in her house was really a pleasure, we felt very comfortable at all times, she always gave us the freedom to move freely… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Ariadna & Nadia)

Simply An Amazing and Gorgeous Couple

What can I say, Nadia and Ari, are an amazing couple.
They came into my life when I really needed someone there for me.

Nadia and Ari were originally staying for two weeks, but ended up staying for four weeks, which made me so happy and put a massive smile on my face.

Nadia and Ari friendly, happy and so… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sheetal)

Sheetal came to stay for four days and what a wonderful three days that's was.
Sheetal is an amazing woman, she changed my life in such a short time.
We got on so well as if we had always known each other . Sheetal insisted on cooking me wonderful meals and Indian puddings too. She decluttered my cupboard under my stairs which was a massive job.… read more

(Excellent )

02/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jurate)

Wow Jurate was absolutely amazing, she is such a wonderful person, so kind thoughtful and so hardworking too.
Jurate was only with me for 5 days but in that time she changed my life around .
Jurate was so good with my son and also the pets too.
Come back and stay soon Jurate, the door will always be open for you .
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(Excellent )

15/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jurate) for host

Oh wow! You don't want to miss this opportunity.

What a pleasure it was meeting this beautiful woman and her wise son Billy together with beautiful animals. From first moment till last second I felt like I was at home. It was my first workaway experience and it was amazing. Thank You so much for such a lovely time. We worked, we laughted, we… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jane)

Jane came to stay with me in July 2019.
Jane is friendly and very willing to do anything I needed. She cooked me some lovely meals and even made bread.
Jane was also wonderful with my son and Billy enjoyed being with her.

Jane did the jobs that I had no time for as well including my messy bookcases, they are now perfect and also is my towel… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jane) for host

This was my first workaway experience, and I felt a bit nervous as the time drew closer. Finding myself suddenly immersed in an unknown family's intimacy might not be so easy. From the first contact I was immediately relieved. Siobhan's benevolent, warm, open-minded attitude made me feel welcome. Somehow she managed to skip the usual reserved… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)

Clara came to stay with me for ten days in June2019. I was quite reluctant to host someone so young as I had asked for older, mature workaways. Clara soon changed my mind with her emails and her good command of the English language.

Clara was amazing, she settled in straight away, she was extremely competent and confident. Clara was so helpful… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host

It was my first experience as a workawayer at Siobhan's House and it was the most beautiful, incredible and interesting experience of my life ! Siobhan is really friendly, open-minded, kind, brave and she is an amazing and crazy lady !

I was very well received as soon as I arrived and Siobhan immediately made me very comfortable. We’ve done lots… read more

(Excellent )

03/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anke) for host

My stay at Siobhan's house was one of the greatest adventures in my life full of interesting experiences, conversations and laughter!
Siobhan is a very warm-hearted, openminded and cheerfully woman who always wants you to feel good. So I felt welcome and at home from the beginning. It's amazing you don't know eachother at all and you get along
so… read more

(Excellent )

31/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anke)

Wow what an amazing first workaway experience as a host.

Anke was an angel, we connected straight away and soon became good friends.

Anke was my Mary Poppins , she made a massive difference to my home and life too. She blended in as if she had always been with us. All my family thought she was wonderful.
Anke has a wonderful sense of humour… read more

(Excellent )

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