Ian

United Kingdom
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I am currently
At home
Description
Hi all,
My passions are with the outdoors, I enjoy walking, hiking, birdwatching and fishing. I am keen to learn new skills including improving my Spanish language, cooking, general maintenance, gardening etc. I am adaptable and can work as part of a team or alone.
I am 58 yrs old, reasonably fit and healthy and would like to seek new challenges outside my comfort zone.
Interests
Team sports
Sustainability
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cooking & food
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I am keen to advance my current level of Spanish and would welcome any assistance.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Eco Projects
Languages
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
I have spent the majority of my working life in Sales and Buying for the motor trade. I have always been capable of general diy tasks and can turn my hand to most jobs.
Age
58
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Spices and Peppers.
- Special dietary requirements
  Just the above intolerances.

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7 Mar 2025

Left by host (Help with our sustainable ...) for Workawayer ()

It was great to have Ian . Although it was his first workaway, he worked very hard and was always willing to learn new things. He helped a lot in the garden during the period of prunning the pine trees which is hard work. He did amazingly well with the shredding machine. He got on really well with the chickens!
We had great conversations over… read more

(Excellent )

3 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with our sustainable ...)

Well, what can I say, this was my first experience of Workaway. It was fantastic. Belen and the family made me feel very welcome. The work was varied and I have learnt so much, some days is was hard physical work and others were more relaxed and educational. Belen is a tireless worker and is very determined to achieve her goals and is happy for… read more

(Excellent )

3 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with gardening and ...)

This was a last minute Workaway for me and I am so pleased Cathy answered my request. What a great family. Cathy, Jim and Carla are just the nicest people. They made me feel part of the family from the start. I am only sorry I had to leave after just 1 week. The conversations were great along with the food. The house and the area have a great… read more

(Excellent )

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