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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Georgia - from Aug 2024 until Aug 2024 View all
Description
Hi! I'm Colin, from Nottingham, UK.
I’ve always been passionate about nature and the outdoors and I'm eager to gain new skills, friendships and experiences working with you on your current projects. I'm particularly interested in learning and improving skills in d.i.y, hospitality, animal care, and horticulture
I've worked in retail and hospitality, at a centre for recovery from addictions, achieved a degree at university, and worked outdoors as a labourer, basic landscaper and gardener. Outside of work I've volunteered at local allotments, growing and harvesting produce. I'm keen to explore opportunities to learn new skills, to grow, and to share with you the skills I do have.
My interests include cycling, hiking, yoga, reading, meditation, foraging, and immersing myself in nature
Conscientious and introverted i like some quiet time, but i also enjoy the company of others, engaging in conversation, and working with others towards a common goal
I've been Workawaying for over two years now, and I continue to enjoy the experiences it brings me.
If you want to know any more about me, please ask :)
Interests
PhotographyFarmingBooksOutdoor activitiesAstronomySelf developmentHistoryPlant careHikingMountainGardeningCampingCyclingAnimalsNatureYoga / Wellness
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
More details about your skills
People skills - from retail, hospitality and mentoring job roles
Gardening - weeding, hedgecutting, lawnmowing, garden clearance. Reasonable plant ID
Landscaping - Labouring, basic landscaping
House work - I used to live on my own so i'm no stranger to this
Animal care - volunteering placement at a City Farm - mucking out, feeding, herding the animals
I am conscientious, cooperative, and curious about life
I am still a beginner in life, learning as i go along. I remain open-minded to new experiences and I'm keen to learn new things wherever i go
Age
43
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
None
Feedback
8 Oct 2023
Left by host (Join our young family and ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin stayed with us for just over a week - a short, but definitely productive stay.
Colin is a very experienced workawayer and it was a pleasure to have him with us. He is polite, friendly and hardworking. It was very easy to leave a project to Colin who worked independently with whatever we put him up to.
While he was here he helped us: weed… read more
Colin is a very experienced workawayer and it was a pleasure to have him with us. He is polite, friendly and hardworking. It was very easy to leave a project to Colin who worked independently with whatever we put him up to.
While he was here he helped us: weed… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Join our young family and ...)
Jonas and Randi immediately allowed me to feel right at home in their house giving me freedom to explore and use all the available space. I'm thankful to be one of the first workawayers here and to begin some projects in their garden. Jonas and Randi are very friendly, interesting people and were very understanding and considerate to us… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2023
Left by host (Come to help us with our ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin was a wonderful and really helpful.
He helped us build something that we really need help with a long time ago and were happy that he helped us finished before the snow come,we are happy to have him back any time.
He helped us build something that we really need help with a long time ago and were happy that he helped us finished before the snow come,we are happy to have him back any time.
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Come to help us with our ...)
I had a good couple of weeks with Marianne in the north of Sweden. I saw reindeer and the northern lights, and the quiet and peacefulness of the area is amazing - there is freedom to roam anywhere.
Marianne is naturally very kind and generous and instantly made me feel at home in her house. Marianne is also friendly and sociable, and took me out… read more
Marianne is naturally very kind and generous and instantly made me feel at home in her house. Marianne is also friendly and sociable, and took me out… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2023
Left by host (Help us with our farmhouse in ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
We enjoyed having Colin with us very much. He did a great job with the work we had for him. Apart from being independent and self sufficient, he easily followed instructions and asked when he was unsure, working in a methodical and steady way. We are grateful for all the time and effort he put in.
Colin is also very pleasant to have around,… read more
Colin is also very pleasant to have around,… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Help us with our farmhouse in ...)
Ken and Linda are great hosts and a wonderful couple. They are both very down to earth and allowed me to feel at ease around their home. They are also very kind, caring and generous, and frequently took me out to see the local area, in and around Ystad. I was treated to several meals, including a moose kebab, and taken to the cinema twice - the… read more
(Excellent
)
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Feedback
8 Oct 2023
Left by host (Join our young family and ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin stayed with us for just over a week - a short, but definitely productive stay.
Colin is a very experienced workawayer and it was a pleasure to have him with us. He is polite, friendly and hardworking. It was very easy to leave a project to Colin who worked independently with whatever we put him up to.
While he was here he helped us: weed… read more
Colin is a very experienced workawayer and it was a pleasure to have him with us. He is polite, friendly and hardworking. It was very easy to leave a project to Colin who worked independently with whatever we put him up to.
While he was here he helped us: weed… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Join our young family and ...)
Jonas and Randi immediately allowed me to feel right at home in their house giving me freedom to explore and use all the available space. I'm thankful to be one of the first workawayers here and to begin some projects in their garden. Jonas and Randi are very friendly, interesting people and were very understanding and considerate to us… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2023
Left by host (Come to help us with our ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin was a wonderful and really helpful.
He helped us build something that we really need help with a long time ago and were happy that he helped us finished before the snow come,we are happy to have him back any time.
He helped us build something that we really need help with a long time ago and were happy that he helped us finished before the snow come,we are happy to have him back any time.
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Come to help us with our ...)
I had a good couple of weeks with Marianne in the north of Sweden. I saw reindeer and the northern lights, and the quiet and peacefulness of the area is amazing - there is freedom to roam anywhere.
Marianne is naturally very kind and generous and instantly made me feel at home in her house. Marianne is also friendly and sociable, and took me out… read more
Marianne is naturally very kind and generous and instantly made me feel at home in her house. Marianne is also friendly and sociable, and took me out… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2023
Left by host (Help us with our farmhouse in ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
We enjoyed having Colin with us very much. He did a great job with the work we had for him. Apart from being independent and self sufficient, he easily followed instructions and asked when he was unsure, working in a methodical and steady way. We are grateful for all the time and effort he put in.
Colin is also very pleasant to have around,… read more
Colin is also very pleasant to have around,… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Help us with our farmhouse in ...)
Ken and Linda are great hosts and a wonderful couple. They are both very down to earth and allowed me to feel at ease around their home. They are also very kind, caring and generous, and frequently took me out to see the local area, in and around Ystad. I was treated to several meals, including a moose kebab, and taken to the cinema twice - the… read more
(Excellent
)
1 May 2023
Left by host (Community life at an Anglican ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
Thanks so much for your time here Colin! Colin is an incredibly hard worker and really enjoys seeing tasks finished which was such a gift to us! He participated in all our community rhythms and even as an introvert, made lots of great connections here. You are welcome back anytime Colin!!
(Excellent
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22 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Community life at an Anglican ...)
Staying at the River Monastery has been an interesting experience for me. I've seen how a busy community gels together and thrives in this peaceful setting amongst the hills. I had a cosy cabin looking out onto paddocks with horses, sheep, and rabbits. My work has included chopping wood for kindling, some gardening, and painting jobs, weather… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Apr 2023
Left by host (Come and explore sunny Nelson ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin was a delight to have around. He was an independent worker, a real perfectionist and got started early in the day. He completed a variety of tasks including cleaning and tidying in my mother's kitchen, laying down a pathway of pavers and stones in her garden, weeding, and sanding and staining two sets of outdoor tables and chairs (they now… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Come and explore sunny Nelson ...)
I had a great 10 days with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna in Nelson, and I was also given the chance to help out with Carolyn's cousin and her partner too. They were all very welcoming, easy-going, friendly and great company with a fair balance between work and play. My main tasks included gardening, wood staining the garden furniture, cleaning… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Help with our garden (mostly) ...)
Liz and Kindra really made me feel at home when i arrived. They were both very generous with their time. I worked in the mornings, then in the afternoons i was given use of the e-bike or taken to the local market, out for a walk, or to the beach for a swim. I'm grateful for a fun and varied week, and i really enjoyed great meals, stargazing, and… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Feb 2023
Left by host (Come and join our vibrant ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin is a five star workawayer! Always willing to do anything from diy, to cleaning, to gardening and even making great coffees!
Colin fitted really well within our community and we will miss him. Very gentle and open-minded we would recommend him to any host.
Colin fitted really well within our community and we will miss him. Very gentle and open-minded we would recommend him to any host.
(Excellent
)
10 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Come and join our vibrant ...)
I've stayed here twice and had very interesting stays both times. I've learnt much about Buddhism from great people who've been more than happy to share with me their pearls of wisdom, though I left still wanting to know more. I've been allowed to participate in 2 evening classes each week and some lunchtime meditations, which have been both… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Dec 2022
Left by host (Help with DIY and enjoy ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin is an amazing person and a great worker.
He helped us a lot and we could finish a couple of projects in the property.
We were really happy to have him here and we look forward to his visit again.
Happy travels Colin and thanks for your precious help 🙏🏻
He helped us a lot and we could finish a couple of projects in the property.
We were really happy to have him here and we look forward to his visit again.
Happy travels Colin and thanks for your precious help 🙏🏻
(Excellent
)
28 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Help with DIY and enjoy ...)
Kathy is great, and her and her family are very kind, generous and hospitable hosts. I'm thankful for the patience that was shown to me on tasks that are not my forte. Kathy's mum cooked amazing traditional Portuguese meals every day and it was a pleasure sitting with the family at meal times with little Gabrielle providing entertainment.
Wifi… read more
Wifi… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin spent two weeks with on the farm. He fitted easily into our lifestyle and was a very capable helper. He worked on our pond project, made us a willow wigwam, strimmed along the lane and helped with repairs around the yard which was very much appreciated.
He got on very well with our other helper and friends. Colin was very interested in… read more
He got on very well with our other helper and friends. Colin was very interested in… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Help with horses, home and ...)
I've had a great stay with Myfanwy and Ifor on their stud farm. I find the work schedule really useful to ensure fairness to both of us. The work has been very varied from grooming horses, to fixing gates, to cooking Welsh cakes - the last of which was a real treat! We always had tea and cake for mid-morning break which i miss, and Myfanwy always… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Oct 2022
Left by host (Help with self-sustainable ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin is a top-notch worker; I could not have expected or wanted anyone better. Dependable, hard-working, always willing, taking initiative, and just getting things done. He came at a time of year I was almost afraid I wouldn’t get any applications, so I was relieved and very excited when his application came. There is a lot to do, getting the… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Help with self-sustainable ...)
I had a great stay with Birgitta, harvesting potatoes, berry picking, and helping out with other gardening tasks. Birgitta offered a very relaxed stay, with my own room, freedom around the house, and to come and go at leisure. I also had the loan of some warmer weather gear for which i'm very grateful. Birgitta is calm, relaxed, and easy to get… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin was such a great guy to have work here as a volunteer. He was fantastic in the garden helping me get on top of all the strimming and weed control. He helped wherever he possibly could and fitted in well with everyone. Including the animals 😊
He made a great path into the poly tunnel which I am forever grateful for.
He is missed by all and… read more
He made a great path into the poly tunnel which I am forever grateful for.
He is missed by all and… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Come to County Down and help ...)
I've had a great experience with Louise, Sarah and Mary. Louise is a very welcoming and open host and I felt very comfortable staying here. Tasks have been many and varied including strimming, feeding the animals, pressure washing and bonfires. Loiuse has been very generous with her time and under her expert tutelage, I've been shown how to plank… read more
(Excellent
)
11 May 2022
Left by host (Cleaning up garden, sheds and ...) for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin is a great guy, he stayed with us for 4 weeks and he helped out with anything that we asked him for. It was a new experience for him to catch ewes who needed help with giving birth and subsequently to try to catch healthy strong lambs, who were ready to go out on grass with their mum, this can be a challenge but I think Colin enjoyed it. As… read more
(Excellent
)
5 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Cleaning up garden, sheds and ...)
Staying with Eamon, Anna, Johanna and Gráinne on their farm has been a great experience for me. I've been made to feel at home, sometimes watching a film or playing games in the evening or having my own time to read or go and talk to the animals. The pet dogs and cats are super friendly too.
I was here for 4 weeks, but these must be the best of… read more
I was here for 4 weeks, but these must be the best of… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Help me with some gardening ...)
I had a good 2.5 weeks in Pembroke at Richard's place. Richard is a great cook and i never went hungry. The work in the garden was mainly clearance and landscaping and once shown what to do, i was left to get on with it. Richard is knowledgeable about Pembrokeshire and it's history and was happy to drive me to places at the weekend
(Excellent
)
6 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Colin)
Colin Stayed here for 5 months, right through the winter, not an easy time to be staying in a wooden chalet without electricity; he took up the challenge and chopped his own wood to keep his little wood burner going and spent the long winter evenings reading in there.
He has worked hard and helped transform my cottage from a building site into a… read more
He has worked hard and helped transform my cottage from a building site into a… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Colin) for host
(Learn about permaculture and ...)
Ellie has been a great host and made my stay enjoyable and memorable. It was my first workaway and I was here for over 5 months. Ellie has driven me to various places around Pembrokeshire and shared her knowledge of the areas: I've been taken along to circle dancing, permaculture group, the cinema, burial sites, many beaches and the train or coach… read more
(Excellent
)
