Jan

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I am currently

Description

Happiness is being surrounded by positive, caring people who love nature and animals.
For me, being content is not reliant on material possessions, but on honesty and acceptance, regardless of our differences.
I am motivated by everyone working happily together to make a positive impact.

Interests

Mountain

Self development

Movies & TV

Camping

Plant care

Pets

Outdoor activities

Gardening

Events & social

Dancing

Cooking & food

Beach

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Languages

Hiking

Farming

DIY & crafts

Charity work

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I have a good level of French, and could help others to learn. For myself, I know that there is still much to learn, and would be interested in improving my French further.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Hospitality/Tourism

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Gardening

More details about your skills

Hi, I’m Jan. I’m British, but live in France, and have a good level of French.
I love the outdoor life, especially when it includes animals . I have gardened all my life and have always had a veggie plot. My husband & I have renovated 2 French houses and a Vendèen barn to a very high standard. I am very handy with a paintbrush, wheelbarrow, and even the cement mixer! I have exposed & cleaned many stone walls, and re-jointed them.

I would love to experience new environments and meet new, interesting people. I am very practical, flexible and easygoing. I like to be busy, and can work alone, or with others. I love the banter when working with others. I come from a large family, so am used to mucking in and sharing. I enjoy socialising, cooking with others and helping out wherever I’m needed.

Age

64

What else ...

I have practiced yoga for the last 6 years and regularly meditate.
I walk every day, between 5/10 kms, but have done several 20km hikes.
I rode horses for about 10 years, in my youth, and developed a great affection for everything equine. I have not spent any quality time with horses for many years, and would love to rediscover the serenity that I felt when I was around them. This applies to dogs, cats and most other animals too.
I sing in my local French choir, and love to sing & dance with my friends.
I was brought up in a large family and was taught to play cards & board games from a very early age, so am always up for social game playing.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No.