Jemima

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How brilliant that you are reading my profile, thanks for taking the time.

In the zest of my 50’s now, lucky to have two beautiful, grown children out in the world, I am in the window of opportunity before grandchildren appear.

I am also just out of a wonderful partnership living afloat, cruising the UK canal network and working on an organic, community supported farm; so I am ready for new adventures.

Those that know and love me describe me as a warm, extravert, energetic personality, saying that connecting with others is my super-power! I certainly have a talent for putting people of all ages at ease and finding authentic connection.

I love the mercurial nature of life; happiness comes to me in many varied moments: with joyful moments shared, true companionship, sparky surprises when events align magically and when something is suddenly, incredibly funny.

Trees make me happy, feeling lost and found in my body and in the elements, wild swimming, walking, dancing and working on the land. I love exploring new landscapes, towns and cities, the human history and the architecture.

Happiness and contentment come to me with time in Nature and with Culture and all the Arts, particularly Visual and Performing; singing and dancing along, being backstage and seeing behind the curtain.

I am most motivated by love for my family and dearest friends; spending time with people and having the MOST fun possible.

I am inspired by the opportunity to create, to self express and to enable that in others. I pour myself into service to fantastic projects and the reward that comes from using my distinct skills and talents, bringing me closest to my true identity. Time in the earth and elements is very important, working hard in community, achieving simple practical tasks which lead to incredible, collective positive change.

I do relish change, (whilst feeling the acute losses that can come hand in hand), switching things up and exploring new opportunities and I aim to always feel blessed in the way I know that I am. I love finding beauty in the familiar, in the moment and in new places and possibilities.

Interests

Van life

Events & social

Sustainability

Culture

Movies & TV

Farming

Charity work

Drawing & painting

Writing

Cooking & food

Music

History

Books

Art & design

Gardening

Architecture

Performing arts

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Camping

Winter sports

Mountain

Dancing

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Languages

Being an elderly companion

Teaching

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

I have many skills to offer, inter-personal and practical.

I am a reliable, practical, hard working person who takes instruction well and works conscientiously with flexibility and initiative.

I am a particularly strong, energised worker for a woman at 55 yrs.

I have spent 5 years working on the land growing fruit and vegetables at Canalside Community Food, a small, organic, community farm, in all weathers, supporting the grower team as a work share volunteer.

I am also currently employed as Community Engagement Lead at the farm managing volunteers, delivering large public events and engaging the wider community. I also lead schools Educational visits.

I am a teacher with 35 years experience across many settings; Children's centres, schools, libraries, S.E.N. schools, prisons and adult and family learning educational settings. In these complex learning environments it is essential to have strong communication skills, to work with compassion and flexibility and to be able to contribute positively to a team approach.

I am an experienced participant and creative support worker in Community and Inclusive Performance, Theatre and Dance; specifically supporting young people in mass performances for Birmingham International Dance Festival and the Opening Ceremony- Commonwealth Games 2022.

I am writer/creative producer on my project This Tree Moves Me, which fulfils an ambition of mine to creatively celebrate and evidence our connections with Nature.

I have experience in kitchens. In addition to cooking for a large family whilst home educating my children, I worked as a cook for an artisan bakery for a year. I have worked for many restaurants and pubs waiting tables, as Kitchen Porter and in Housekeeping.

I led, supported and managed a team of Face to Face recruiters as a team leader for the charity Wildlife Trusts across central UK for over 3 years and have taken direct action with Greenpeace.

I have the Care certificate, have worked in residential care and with the mental health charity MIND.

I worked as a Reminiscence Worker delivering Well-Being sessions for Residential and Day Care settings using the Dorset Archives to create a resource supporting adults living with dementia.

Age

55

What else ...

I think I've covered most of this!
I love to read.
Nature...Moving the body...Music/Dance and the Arts!

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  Special dietary requirements
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