Clive

United Kingdom
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I am currently
At home
Description
Creative activity, in a variety of forms, whether gaining new knowledge, meeting new people or building something new. This includes exploring new areas of the world.
Interests
Charity work
DIY & crafts
Politics / Social justice
Gardening
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
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
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
More details about your skills
Created and ran a company distributing food packaging throughout UK for 30 years. I am a competent cook, gardener& DIY man and willing to tackle any work within my capacity. I am an independent person but have a circle of good friends. Current activities include voluntary work at local Food Banks, a weekly Spanish class, history group, bridge group and Probus Club. Married for 56 years but widowed last year. Son and daughter both live abroad but remain in close touch.
Age
88
What else ...
I have been retired for some years and cared for my late wife for many years ( she suffered from Parkinsons Disease) so have experience and understanding of the problems of old age.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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8 Nov 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with yard work and ...)

Brian and Denis are great guys working hard to realise their dream of organic farming. It's a no-frills operation and not suitable for anyone wanting an easy life but my 9 days there was a valuable experience and I learned a lot. The only snag is that access is a bit problematic for anyone without a car; local public transport is somewhat sparse.

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8 Nov 2025

Left by host (Help with yard work and ...) for Workawayer ()

How lucky was I to have Clive and his remarkable gardening skills. Clive worked tirelessly in my yard and garden. I would tell Clive what needed to be done and he did that and so much more. Clive has a beautiful garden back home, so he has many years of experience and a good eye for what a garden needs. Clive cleaned up my vegetable garden for the… read more

(Excellent )

25 Jan 2024

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Clive is fantastic!
He improved our garden in an amazing way. He did a lot of work, more than expected, and put all his love into it.
The garden turned out beautifully!
Thank you so much! See you on your return from Antarctica!

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