Andrew

United Kingdom
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
DIY projects, work outside, photography, nature, carving,
My next destination:
Estepona, Spain - from Jun 2023 until May 2024
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Description
Being outside brings me happiness, as have worked outside for most of my working life. I am very self motivated so not sure what motivates me! But, good projects will motivate me most.
Interests
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Beach
Art & design
Van life
Sailing / Boating
Photography
Outdoor activities
Pets
Nature
Movies & TV
Mountain
Hiking
History
Gardening
Culture
Camping
Carpentry
Animals
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Languages
Able to teach about:
Gardening
More details about your skills
Gardening, general maintainance, some electrical and plumbing skills, chainsaw/not qualified, photography, cooking, cleaning. Worked in horticulture for 10 years, self employed gardener for 20 years, marquee Forman for 11 years and over 2 years as a multi skilled operative in a luxury mobile toilet manufacturers. Hobbies in the past have included, bee keeping, sailing and flying Hawks. I was a volunteer in the Scouting movement for 12 years and have worked with all ages from 6 - adult.
Age
61
What else ...
Photography. Any board games, walking/hiking. Hobbies in the past have included, bee keeping, sailing and flying Hawks. I was a volunteer in the Scouting movement for 12 years and have worked with all ages from 6 - adult.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Mild hay fever
- Special dietary requirements
  No.

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26 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host (Help us bring an 18th Century ...)

Well! Finally got round to leaving feed back for these amazing people. I spent two months, October and November, at the Château with Xavier and Mary and had a great time and experience. The tasks were varied and all very interesting and most evenings were spent with Mary and Xavier telling the history of, not only the château but France in… read more

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1 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host (Help on my hobby farm in ...)

Naomi was a fantastic host. I was able to try a new job(plastering) which turned out quite well, though I say so myself, so I thank Naomi for trusting me to take on the task. I enjoyed all the jobs I did and was able to help a young Workaway learn some new skills. Naomi has some great ideas for the smallholding and will go from strength to… read more

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25 Jun 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)

Andy was between 16th May and 25th June and made a huge difference to the farm. He customised a shed into a hen house (now enjoyed by 16 chickens), he assembled 5 picnic tables, finished off the boot room/utility with tiles/plasterboard and plaster/paint, established a hive of bees, designed a lovely gate to the BBQ area, got the water system from… read more

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17 Sep 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)

Lovely to have Andy here with us for 2 weeks , he was so helpful both around the property and in the home at meal times. Andy has a extensive range of skills and is very proactive in picking up a tool and getting on with a project. He spent time with our family and friends and they were all impressed with his attitude and ease of communication.… read more

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17 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host (Join us at our riverside mill ...)

I stayed with Emma and Andy for two weeks. My time here was always enjoyable and I quickly became part of their family, eating on the second evening at Emma's mums. The accommodation was in a really comfortable Gite cottage with breakfast provided but all the other meals were spent with them in their cottage. The work was varied and enjoyable and… read more

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26 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host (Help us bring an 18th Century ...)

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1 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host (Help on my hobby farm in ...)

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25 Jun 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)

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17 Sep 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)

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17 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host (Join us at our riverside mill ...)

(Excellent )

17 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host (Join us in the countryside of ...)

Staying and working at Mandy and Duncan's house and Gite business was a pleasure. I was made to feel very welcome and part of the family. The food and accommodation was great and I was included in events, fete, fishing, etc. The work was varied and I was never put under pressure with a deadline. They always gave me lots of ideas of places to visit… read more

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12 Sep 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)

Andy stayed with us for 8 weeks, on our old French property. He was very friendly, easy to get along with and at the end of 8 weeks like one of the family.
He was a very skilled helper with our demolition, building and gardening works. He worked hard and used his own initiative getting on with jobs he could see needed doing when he had finished… read more

(Excellent )

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