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,
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

Sustainability

Farming

Charity work

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:

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Languages

Able to teach about:

Light 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

63
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.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Mild hay fever
- Special dietary requirements
  No.

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1 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Sustainable living, land ...)

I had a great time at Leharna's. Helping to maintain the property and restoring the land with native plants. Comfortable accommodation and food was great with quality socialising with Leaharna.

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28 May 2026

Left by host (Sustainable living, land ...) for Workawayer ()

Can’t praise Andy enough. He was capable, proactive, utterly reliable and highly productive. He is an asset to the platform. I so very grateful he came to stay. I wish him all the very best. 🙏😊

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27 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Wildlife and nature lovers' ...)

It was great to meet Karen and spend time on her animal rescue. Plenty of work to do and feed the Wallaby's most mornings. It's such a quiet and tranquil place to stay, just what needed. Have a great time on your travels Karen.

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17 May 2026

Left by host (Wildlife and nature lovers' ...) for Workawayer ()

Andy was a breath of fresh air, capable of doing just about anything. Great guy and easy to get along with.
Welcome back any time. Good luck Andy.

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4 Feb 2025

Left by host (Tropical life, animals, ...) for Workawayer ()

Andy is one of the finest and professional volunteers we have hosted. He did great job with all the assignments take up, he is very experienced, matured and flexible. He painted our entire house for the new project with perfection and made the walls looking new and fresh look. Other major task was looking after our puppies, he is animal loving … read more

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1 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Sustainable living, land ...)

I had a great time at Leharna's. Helping to maintain the property and restoring the land with native plants. Comfortable accommodation and food was great with quality socialising with Leaharna.

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28 May 2026

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27 May 2026

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17 May 2026

Left by host (Wildlife and nature lovers' ...) for Workawayer ()

Andy was a breath of fresh air, capable of doing just about anything. Great guy and easy to get along with.
Welcome back any time. Good luck Andy.

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4 Feb 2025

Left by host (Tropical life, animals, ...) for Workawayer ()

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26 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer () 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 () 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

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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

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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 () 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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17 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer () 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 ()

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

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