Elliot & Hannah

United Kingdom
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Both of us are teachers from Yorkshire, Hannah has been working in a care coop designing, developing and delivering social impact curriculum across the UK, Elliot teaches Maths and has lots of curiosities in Data, Programming, Coding, Systems and Complexity, Fungi, Trees, Ecology, Conservation. We're easy going folk, never afraid of trying something new and interested in exploring where ever we find ourselves and usually laughing as we do.

We are both very interested in learning more about how people can have a more sustainable lifestyle in general, especially agriculturally. Hannah has worked with permaculture at UK festivals and is interested in extending that experience through Workaway. Elliot has previously been involved in sustainability projects on a 2 year stint of volunteering.

We are interested in long-term projects and short-term projects. Our intention for this second Workaway journey is to explore the British Isles and the communities and people that live on them with the hope of discovering somewhere we can relocate to. So, the longer the stay the better really because it would give us an opportunity to learn more about the local area, meet neighbours, make friends etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
We would both like to get better with our spanish.
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Languages
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
Hannah: Poetry, singing, art in a variety of mediums, looking after animals. In previous projects I've been involved with cooking has been at the core of my role. At festivals I have managed the crew catering feeding up to 80 people 3 times a day. I was responsible for recruiting staff, ordering food, ensuring there was enough food, recruiting people to help out with tasks. Because of this I feel i've developed good skills in communicating, I'm very happy to try my hand at anything, learning as I go. Something I'm fascinated with is a more sustainable agriculture. I'm very passionate about learning more about this. Through my life I've worked alot with people, elderly and young so feel very able helping out with childcare/people care.

Elliot: Previously on workaway I was involved in many different construction projects from the totally regular through to straw bale housing to building an earthship just from a manual. I wouldn't call myself an expert in any area but found myself capable at most things I turned my hand to and I am very happy to learn as I go. I'm also fascinated by the possibilties of a more sustainable agriculture although I have worked less in this area I have some skills and knowledge of plants/horticulture (and I can use a chainsaw). Obviously I like to think I am decent at maths teaching if this is something you want. Things I do in my own time which I am happy to contribute with are music (saxophone, rapping, DJing), poetry, juggling, cooking, IT skills.
Age
35 & 33
What else ...
We are both qualified teachers but we have become disillusioned by the education system and generally, the systems we are bound by...economy, work, food etc.
So, we invest our time in the things that matter most to us; storytelling, story listening, reading, painting, singing, dancing, cooking, baking, walking, making music, foraging, laughing. Elliot loves to climb but hasn't been able to since Covid and climbing walls becoming risky places. We both love to travel and have explored many places.
We are both interested in Social Ecology and Systems and Complexity thinking. Hannah has just finished a scholarship studying the latter.

We both have a curiosity for exploring the British Isles and discovering local stories, meeting and learning from different people and communities and deepening our understand of the land and relationships with the planet and other humans. Part of our journey with workaway this time, is to explore places around Britain to help us find a place we might eventually want to re-locate to.

Elliot loves board games, Hannah would rather paint or cook or listen to stories :) That being said, Han is very happy to team up with Elliot if allowed :)
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Hannah is allergic to wasps and to penicillin
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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28 Aug 2022

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Hannah-May and Elliot are two fantastic people who joined our harvest team this year to help pick seaberries. Really interesting folk, good workers, positive, driven and a real delight to be around. Very much missed by my 4yr old daughter and my dog!

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28 Mar 2018

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It has taken me so long to sit down and write this because every time I try I just cannot find the words to express what we feel for Elliot and Hannah. Quite simply, they are beautiful people, inside and out and life here is not the same without them. They are, for starters, vibrant, energetic, enthusiastic, generous, hard-working individuals who… read more

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10 Feb 2018

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Eggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg. They are really nice. We like them a lot. Everything is good. Even when you get concussion. The dogs. Yes please. The cats. Yes please. Chickens. Maybe the worst part, they are terrible workers. But good with spaghetti. More everything. Yes please. You must go.
It is a majestic place run by an incredible dog… read more

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13 Feb 2018

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Hello Elliot&Hannah

Thank you very much for your kindness and your help and your ¿adaptation capacity?
But for sure you are the teachers.
Maud&Betty are very proud of your attention and they all said you both are nice too.
:-)
Buena suerte

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10 Feb 2018

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Working at Javi’s was Great. There can be lots to learn from Javi’s sustainable way of living, it’s a truly insightful experience and made us address and think about ways we can change and implement alternatives into our lives. Javi is a very kind man, he is a very creative man and it was a pleasure being around someone who lives such an… read more

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28 Aug 2022

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28 Mar 2018

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10 Feb 2018

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10 Feb 2018

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28 Oct 2017

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Hanna came to stay with us and was incredibly helpful. She took part in our straw bale build and was also fantastic with the children. Thanks Hanna and hope to see you again!

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5 Oct 2017

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Go to this place. It is wonderful.
Had an absolutely brilliant time with all the family and volunteers, was made to feel very much at home and very comfortable.
The work was really diverse; helping on the house building along with child care and chipping in with cooking...it's a place and kind of work you can really get stuck into with beautiful… read more

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30 Aug 2017

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Elliot (well seasoned workawayer) and Hannah (workaway newby but by no means lesser for it) were possibly the best we've had yet!
Easy going, quick to pick up things, great to have around and an energetic, enthusiastic couple.
The work we need doing is labour intensive and sometimes quite physical, and Elliot and Hannah just got on and got the… read more

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30 Aug 2017

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We enjoyed our stay here, the area is lush. We saw loads of wildlife, eagles and wildboar! Fantastic experience. We also saw the world’s only snake-dog which you have to keep a special eye out for. The food was immense, every meal. Never had a spread like that put on at a workaway before. The work was manageable, although the midsummer heat did… read more

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12 Dec 2013

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super excellent! "Never gets cold" termite (Elliot) has a sun shining in his hearth full of positive energy and just fit in to our crew like honey on a fresh baked butter bread :)

I enjoyed his easygoing lifestyle and the love to work. what ever he starts he finishes it and the result is superpositive. Thanks for helping me on the project!… read more

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22 Oct 2013

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Elliot was in park in this sommer
twice.
As much as he liked the place, we all
in park liked him even more.
Very interesting and friendly
young man.
One of the trade marks of sommer
2013 in park
Elliot akadash,
see you!!

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26 Sep 2013

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Go here. If you go to one place in Croatia, make it here.
Ivan is so full of ideas you can see them bubbling out between his locks and infesting the people who come through.
The park is an incredible space, an oasis of peace and culture sandwiched between to quarries. Which isn't to say there's no excitement (and not just when their blasting for… read more

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21 Oct 2013

Left by Workawayer () for host (Creating a permaculture ...)

I came to Sheila's project for I think around 3 weeks (we sort of lost track) and enjoyed every minute. She's a really welcoming host and you feel very much at home their. I was involved with a range of different projects from food preservation to trench digging to recapturing escaped rabbits and it was always good fun.
The project is still in… read more

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21 Oct 2013

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Elliot is a fantastic volunteer always willing to do everything even with my mad ever changing schedule! an absolute pleasure to have him on the project. Elliot helped out on building fences,gates,outdoor showers putting up trellis for vines and numerous other tasks even juggling for the local kids, they loved it! Closing up the project to return… read more

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26 Sep 2013

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This is a mint place to volunteer. Absolutely in the middle of nowhere! Which is perfect for an eco-school/centre. The area around is so tranquil, I really enjoyed my time there (and I guess VT wasn't too bad either). I thought I would be coming for only a couple of days at first but it turned into a couple of weeks. Don't expect anything to be… read more

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26 Aug 2013

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We have had the big privilege to have Phil here for 7-8 weeks all together.
It has been fantastic. We have had so much fun and got soo much done here during that time. We love him and will recommend him to anyone. Phil is bright, has great humor and spreads joy and good spirit wherever he goes. he has many skills and can work hard and… read more

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27 Jun 2013

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I had a fantastic time with Johanne and Robert. They are great people, really welcoming and friendly. I got to sleep in a yurt and do blacksmithing which I have always wanted to try. The work is great and you will definitely learn from Robert and with the tipi delivery and erection you get to see lots of beautiful Denmark. Thanks so much for the… read more

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25 Aug 2013

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Termite and Ed stayed with us in a time that was very challanging for Alan and I. Ed only stayed for a week but it was good to have him around and we are very grateful for is help. He is kind, polite and thankful. We like him!
Termite stayed longer and we therefore had a chance to know him better. It was a pleasure to have his always smiling face… read more

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2 Aug 2013

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Elliot is the best helper you can find on the entire world, no joke ! He is such a nice cool guy, very hard worker, very good mood. I definitely like him and hope he can come back soon !

Thank you for the nice time we had together Termite ! You know you have a home at my land if you need !!!

Take care ! Huggs

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1 Jun 2013

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I love it here! A magical place, a real sense of peace and calm in this valley. I had a fantastic time here, he is a kind master to his slaves and only uses the whip every other day ;)
The area is full of natural beauty, the company is very agreeable and the work is enjoyable - there are many varied jobs to do and lots of scope for invention and… read more

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16 Jul 2013

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ciao Termite!!!! I think your time on the road made you feel somewhat "sick"...!!!
well, should we know that you were craving for more work we could have found something!
Elliott/Termite is a very nice and interesting guy, it's such a pity that he didn't stay longer!
ciaoooooo

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15 Jul 2013

Left by Workawayer () for host (Volunteer in Liguria in Italy)

Probably the most welcoming place I've ever been. Even though my Italian is practically non-existant the atmosphere is so peaceful. It was a truly incredible experience, the only down side was that there wasn't enough work! Thank you so much to all of you, especially Pippo who I definitely did not thank enough for the amazing food.

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15 Jul 2013

Left by Workawayer () for host (Permaculture fruit tree ...)

No time to say more, but if you have the opportunity then go here! The accomodation is basic but the atmosphere and company are anything but. A place of peace and beauty.

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17 Jun 2013

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Elliot/Termite was a pleasure to have with us! Super positive, easy, no-problem man, always smiling. Really appreciated by Venetian grandmas also. Thanks for your help!

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16 Jun 2013

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Superb. Fantastic. Magnificent. Tremendous. And all the othe goood words. These are top quality human beings who you should not miss the opportunity to interact with. The project I helped with was exciting and enjoyable and I got more gondola rides than I think tourists should be allowed in 4 days. Thanks again to all of you and see you again… read more

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6 Apr 2013

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great guy, with a lot of different talents which he likes to share with you. brilliant poet. loves to tell stories and share his poems with you. he knows how to use tools, drive tractor and digging machine. always smiling, calm, and very nice to have around!

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5 Apr 2013

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What to say? This is a great place to stay, a welcoming community in the middle of rural France. Patricia and Wim are great hosts and really passionate about their dream. They have a great work ethic and you learn a lot of new things. Also a great place to meet lots of friendly people. If I am ever nearby I will definitely come back. Thank you so… read more

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5 Apr 2013

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I had a great time with Mike and Audrey in rural France. They were great hosts, very welcoming and really went out of their way to include me and to make me feel at home. It's a great place to stay, especially if you like fishing or are interested in bee keeping. Thanks again for having me. Phil.

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14 Mar 2013

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Phil is an excellent worker who has good knowledge of country crafts and can handle tools and equipment very well. He worked very hard and showed a lot of initiative, and we acheived a lot together in a relatively short time. He is also very socially adept and good company, so we have no reservations about recommending him to others.

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12 Mar 2013

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Two very nice guys, funny , helpful and efficient .
We enjoyed having them with us.
They are very wellcome to visit us again

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2 Mar 2013

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Joan and Michael are fantastic hosts. They are very welcoming and make you feel right at home. We went thee intending to stay for 2 weeks and stayed for 5. We stayed in a beautiful stone house and ate lts of fantastic food. Thanks again for hosting us! Elliot and Phil.

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17 Jan 2013

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Phil and Elliot, 2 great young men. Excellent workers, who were able to work independently to a very high standard. Thanks again Guys for all your hard work and maybe we will see you back here sometime. Keep in touch and we both hope you make it to Africa.

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16 Jan 2013

Left by Workawayer () for host (Volunteer at a watermill, SW ...)

We stayed with John and Ruth for 5 weeks over christmas and new year and it couldn't have been better. The cooking was spot on and there was lots of food. They couldn't have been nicer, we really felt accepted. Keep bathing Archie. Thanks again. Philiot.

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