Andyothona

United Kingdom
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
France - from Aug 2025 until Nov 2025
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Description
Hi my name is Andy I am now 41 and love the great outdoors. I enjoy helping others and working hard to the best of my abilities. I enjoy most sports especially fishing. I am a big nature and animal lover too. I love to upcycle and use materials at my disposal and coming up with possible solutions. I went to France via workaway in September 2018 after ten years working for myself as a painter and decorator/handyman and gardener, previous to this I worked alongside many different trades after leaving school. In May 2019 I got a full time position on a 5 star campsite, chateau des Marais for sandaya (but please don’t think I need or expect 5 star treatment)in the position of maintenance and gardening also helping with cleaning duties of mobile homes. Unfortunately i do not arrive with work tools but I know how use them with confidence.
Interests
Music
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Water sports
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Team sports
Writing
Outdoor activities
Carpentry
Culture
Languages
Movies & TV
Nature
Sustainability
Gardening
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I would like to improve my French
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
House sitting
More details about your skills
General building knowledge. Painter and decorator,woodwork,gardening, customer care and household chores
Age
41
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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25 Mar 2023

Left by host (Help at an incredible ...) for Workawayer ()

Andy gave our barn building project a real boost, he has serious skills ,worked very hard and was great company, we hope to see him again.

(Excellent )

25 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at an incredible ...)

The farm was a fantastic opportunity for me to showcase and put what I have and learnt over the years to use, along with the guidance and knowledge from Nik I believe we
created something special for the new building going forward. Nik is just one of the two great minds of this project. Wait until you meet Mike.
Excellent opportunities if you… read more

(Excellent )

3 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer ()

It was the first time I have had help from a Workaway person , I wish I'd done it years ago as Andrew was a godsend. Great worker, fine communicator and generally a nice easy guy to get along with. Some of the jobs he did was plastering up holes in the lounge, clearing the barns of rubbish and helping organise the rest. Securing the barn roof… read more

(Excellent )

10 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join us in meeting ...)

From the first to last minute that I arrived at Nik and Amanda's I was made to feel very welcome from such genuine people. Amazing hosts, lovely area and very tasty meal's! I don't drive so letting me use there bike was a huge plus to get to see such a beautiful region of France. I would and will be going back to their lovely b and b soon to which… read more

(Excellent )

10 Nov 2018

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Andrew arrived in our home a stranger and left today a whole lot more. So much so that he is returning in a fortnight for another ten day period. Andrew is a diligent worker, prepared to listen attentively and learn new skills. But much more than this, he will offer constructive advice from his many experiences where it is appropriate. All in a… read more

(Excellent )

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