Paulroyd

United Kingdom
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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Gardening in Devon, a retreat in Somerset, building in Aberystwyth, animal sanctuary in Scotland, Shrewsbury, a budhist retreat in Somerset and Melbourne and at animal rescues in Australia and N Z.
Description
Hi, I am a 57 year old non smoking vegan, but very young at heart.
I used to do a lot of travelling in my youth and I would like to do more now that I am free from responsibilty and debt again. I have two fantastic kids who are now grown up and living their own lives, so I have quit my job of 25 years (bus driving) and am willing to travel anywhere to make a positive difference to somebody's life and the planet, as a vegan volunteer I will consider all kinds of work except where it involves harming or using animals against their will.
I am fit and healthy and have no health conditions.
Although not qualified, I have a lot of experience of general D.I.Y. maintenance and will give anything a go.
Interests
Self development
Languages
Hiking
Sustainability
Writing
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Nature
Performing arts
Outdoor activities
Music
Movies & TV
Fitness
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Books
Adventure sports

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
German: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Native English speaker Trying to improve my French Learning a bit of German Started to learn a bit of Japanese as my son now lives in Japan.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Teaching
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping around the house
Being an elderly companion
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
I am a very experienced driver with a full PCV licence
I enjoy cooking and can competently prepare meals for individuals or groups. (Vegan of course)
I have a lot of maintenance/repair experience of basic carpentry, plumbing and some electrical work.
Recently been hedge-laying, wood splitting and cladding a log cabin at off-grid locations.
Age
58
What else ...
I enjoy writing, I have started writing some books I have had in my head for years.
Also some poetry.
I used to draw a lot in my youth, especially animation, but haven't done that for a long time.
I like games and quizzes
Love sports like tennis/badminton.
I have been volunteering some weekends on an animal rescue sanctuary for the past year,
I have also been a volunteer at two kibbutzim in Israel when I was younger.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegan

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22 Mar 2023

Left by host (Come and help us at our ...) for Workawayer (Paulroyd)

Paul was an excellent helper on the Sanctuary, finding all these little things that need fixing :) He was great with the animals, a wonderful whole foods plant-based cook and a pleasure to have. Thanks Paul and happy to have you back if you're ever coming again to NZ!

(Excellent )

17 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Paulroyd) for host (Come and help us at our ...)

Stayed here for 4 weeks, helped with a lot of projects, there's plenty of work to do. Loads of lovely animals to spend time with, great location, nice accomodation. I enjoyed my time here before visiting more of the South island and returning to the UK.

(Excellent )

6 Feb 2023

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Paul stayed with us for 5 weeks and what a difference he made! He built two shelters by himself, one was large enough for camels. This involved using the digger, auger and bucket as well as concrete. He fixed and did so many things, I lost count. He helped me drive back and forth many times for over an hour's drive for a rescue. We rescued a baby… read more

(Excellent )

6 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Paulroyd) for host (Join us in our mission to ...)

What a FANTASTIC place!
I stayed here for just over a month and really enjoyed it. Lynne is a brilliant host and the accomodation and food provided were lovely. I managed to get a lot of work done but I wish I could have stayed longer to finish other tasks, maybe next time. The dogs, camels, sheep and other animals were absolutely gorgeous and i… read more

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4 Jan 2023

Left by host (Join our Buddhist community ...) for Workawayer (Paulroyd)

Paul was an absolute asset to the centre whilst he was here. He was very skilled at all the tasks we gave him - including garden work, landscaping, building, maintenance and lots of other odd jobs. He worked very hard and got on brilliantly with all residents and volunteers. He was also very good at showing others how to do tasks and problem… read more

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4 Jan 2023

Left by Workawayer (Paulroyd) for host (Join our Buddhist community ...)

Fantastic place, I stayed here for 3 weeks over Xmas and New Year and helped to get a lot of work done. All the residents and volunteers were great, the food was lovely and always a vegan option. I would love to come back again sometime, a great experience. 💚

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22 Mar 2023

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17 Mar 2023

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6 Feb 2023

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6 Feb 2023

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4 Jan 2023

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4 Jan 2023

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2 Nov 2022

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Paul, was with us for around 4 weeks. He was a delightful gentle presence in the community. He had an excellent work ethic, often working longer in the day to finish a task. He was happy to do whatever was asked of him and was able to engage fully in whatever task he undertook, whether it was digging holes, carpentry, fetching and carrying.
He… read more

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29 Oct 2022

Left by Workawayer (Paulroyd) for host (Help our Buddhist community ...)

I have been at this place for 4 weeks and it has been a great experience. The long-term residents and workaway volunteers have been fantastic, it's like being part of a big dysfunctional family, (I think I was Uncle Fester), we had a lot of fun, there is always plenty of work, which I thoroughly enjoyed and the regular communal meals were so… read more

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29 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer (Paulroyd) for host (Help me make my garden and ...)

I only stayed from Sunday to Friday as I was just passing through, but I had a great time while there. Sky is great, very friendly and a fantastic cook. During my short stay we had a solstice party around the fire in the garden with lots of Sky's friends, and to say goodbye to Hector, another workawayer. I learned some new spiritual ways and also… read more

(Excellent )

11 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Paulroyd) for host (Help with animal care and ...)

I spent a month here from the beginning of June, '22 and really enjoyed the experience, so many wonderful animals to spend time with. Hermione is very friendly and obviously cares for all the residents, including the other volunteers.
I will miss everyone and would visit and work here again if I am in the area with time to spare.

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5 May 2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Paulroyd)

What a pleasure to have hosted for Paul
Such a lovely person
Paul helped me immensely with jobs I didn't have the skills for from fencing, plumbing etc to teaching new skills to my other two workawayers, as well as myself
Paul shared knowledge which enlightened us on being a vegan
The meals we shared were absolutely delicious, we didn't miss… read more

(Excellent )

2 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Paulroyd) for host (Evolving syntropic style, ...)

I enjoyed the last 2 weeks in April staying in the caravan at Sophia's property. There was plenty of work to be done, and though my time was limited, as I had other commitments elsewhere, I got quite a lot done. Sophia is lovely company, and I was lucky to be there with two other workaways, Yan and Nanoka, both were lots of fun to be around, even… read more

(Excellent )

10 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer (Paulroyd) for host (Help with our nature-based, ...)

I spent a fantastic four weeks here, helping Emma with lots of various jobs, finishing the cladding on the wood store, splitting lots of wood to fill that wood store as well as many other tasks. I was often left alone to get on with it, which I thrived on, but also enjoyed working with Emma and other volunteers sometimes. I learned a lot about… read more

(Excellent )

10 Apr 2022

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Paul is great, and stayed for 4 weeks. He's kind, thoughtful, conscientious, helpful, skilled, hard working, interesting, clean, tidy and sociable. He helped me finish off a substantial wood store that encompased a washing up/sink and storage area for guests...lots of cladding, adjustments to timber framework, he made a door, split and stacked… read more

(Excellent )

3 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer (Paulroyd) for host (Help at our eco-project in a ...)

I spent a happy 2 weeks with Tess and Daisy, at the beginning of March 2022, staying in and helping with her new home as well as helping out on the land.
This was the beginning of my Workaway journey and I learned so much in just a short time. Great to meet Tess, Alex, Mike and all the other friends and family that Tessa introduced me to. I will… read more

(Very good )

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