Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Romania - from Nov 2026 until Mar 2027 View all -
Description
An Englishman most happy in the countryside
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Interests
Technology
Culture
Farming -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Creative DIY projects
Life at a Farmstay
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More details about your skills
Basic carpentry and building skills
Milking and care of livestock
Tractors and machinery
Farmwork -
Age
44
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What else ...
Cow lover!
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Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
No -
Special dietary requirements
No
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20 Aug 2025
Left by host (Co-operative organic farm ...) for Workawayer ()
Will came here primarily to work on a roofing job as we were aware of his building experience. However, the roofing job was on hold almost the entire time he was here due to a delay in supplies. That did not stop Will from getting stuck in wherever he was needed. He is a hard worker and willingly heaved bales about, mucked out the barn, shifted
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20 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Co-operative organic farm ...)
I was in awe of this place, and the community who make it all possible. I helped for three weeks here, and loved every minute of it.
The little farm is well set up, and run with precision. The large vegetable gardens are very productive, and the fresh dairy produce was well appreciated.
Everybody was welcoming and friendly. The shared meals were … read more
The little farm is well set up, and run with precision. The large vegetable gardens are very productive, and the fresh dairy produce was well appreciated.
Everybody was welcoming and friendly. The shared meals were … read more
19 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Will was a great Workawayer helping us out with various jobs including shed repair and painting, radical hedge cutting, rebuilding raised beds, muck shovelling, heavy fence repair, wood chopping, gutter clearing and scrub clearing. As well as being strong, fit, practical, capable and hardworking Will is easy going, self sufficient, reliable,
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24 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Fruit picking, vegetable ...)
I stayed with Robin and the gang for 3 weeks in January but neglected to leave any feedback. Having just been back for a second visit I must record my approval of all things at this place. These are a wonderful bunch of people enjoying life in a very attractive part of the English countryside. It is a working fruit farm so there are always some
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20 Aug 2025
Left by host (Co-operative organic farm ...) for Workawayer
Will came here primarily to work on a roofing job as we were aware of his building experience. However, the roofing job was on hold almost the entire time he was here due to a delay in supplies. That did not stop Will from getting stuck in wherever he was needed. He is a hard worker and willingly heaved bales about, mucked out the barn, shifted
… read more
20 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer for host
(Co-operative organic farm ...)
I was in awe of this place, and the community who make it all possible. I helped for three weeks here, and loved every minute of it.
The little farm is well set up, and run with precision. The large vegetable gardens are very productive, and the fresh dairy produce was well appreciated.
Everybody was welcoming and friendly. The shared meals were … read more
The little farm is well set up, and run with precision. The large vegetable gardens are very productive, and the fresh dairy produce was well appreciated.
Everybody was welcoming and friendly. The shared meals were … read more
19 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer
Will was a great Workawayer helping us out with various jobs including shed repair and painting, radical hedge cutting, rebuilding raised beds, muck shovelling, heavy fence repair, wood chopping, gutter clearing and scrub clearing. As well as being strong, fit, practical, capable and hardworking Will is easy going, self sufficient, reliable,
… read more
24 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer for host
(Fruit picking, vegetable ...)
I stayed with Robin and the gang for 3 weeks in January but neglected to leave any feedback. Having just been back for a second visit I must record my approval of all things at this place. These are a wonderful bunch of people enjoying life in a very attractive part of the English countryside. It is a working fruit farm so there are always some
… read more
17 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer
Will was with us for 6 weeks and basically was excellent, in fact excellent plus. Any job he was given was done to a very high standard. Stripping out fencing in preparation for new, wood chopping, cleaning out the shed, grass cutting, strimming, moving cattle. He helped Seumas with sheep shearing and had a chance to clip a couple of sheep
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17 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help out around the home on ...)
I spent six weeks at the farm with Seamus and Avril, my hope being to extend my agricultural knowledge and to meet a few Scottish folk. This visit really exceeded my expectations and I have worked on many farms. Gathering up the sheep off the mountains early in the morning is a real experience for anyone who has not done it. The working of the
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28 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer
Will was with us for about 2 months in the middle of winter, not the best time to visit the Robson Valley unless you are a snow mobiler. which he wasn't. He was anxious to learn things about our herd of Beef cattle and how and what type of feed we feed in the winter. He had obviously operated farm machinery before and was soon hauling and feeding
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24 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer for host
(Rocky Mountain Ranch life in ...)
I arrived at the ranch in February and left in April. There was a lot of snow but I thoroughly enjoyed myself and learned a lot from Doug and Linda. McBride is a really good place, the family and neighbours are all really amazing. They looked after me so well. Very friendly and thoughtful and the work was tailored to my ability and interests. It’s
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29 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer
Will,stayed with us for a good 2 months, works well on his own and with other volunteers. If he says he can do it, he can. A pleasure to have on the farm and can come back anytime. I would recommend him and thank him. All the best, Tony
27 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help us to live the good life ...)
I stayed at the farm for almost two months, it was all as described. I could have stayed much longer. I enjoyed all of the varied work and the social aspect was good too. I was treated as part of the household. Derbyshire is a wonderful part of England, and very historical. The goats are the most lovely animals, and making cheese I found very
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13 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help wanted with traditional ...)
A lovely farm and a lovely family. It was good seeing how Rich and Sarah can manage their land to the benefit of nature and still be farming productively. I certainly learned a few things. Working on the vegetable garden was nice and the cows are good fun to watch. A steady daily routine left me time for a nice walk each day, and I visited some
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12 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer
Will stayed with us for 2 weeks during September - October and was our first every workaway guest. We were very impressed with his work, which included building raised beds, using a mini digger, painting a floor, helping tag cattle, processing firewood and lighting our biomass boiler, clearing nettles and weeding, sorting tomatoes, clearing
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8 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help with Building cabins, ...)
I spent 5 weeks at the farm with Harald, Ingeborg, the family and other workers. I was well looked after and learned a great deal about their lovely friendly cows and Norwegian culture. Also working in the forest was nice and I enjoyed helping with building the cabins. The setting is rural and extremely pretty. The work is as described. Staying in
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15 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer
Will stayed with us for 2 months and in that short time he achieved a great deal, he cleared a very overgrown garden, mowing, strimming, repairing benches, and helping on the farm with all the day to day tasks including lambing, feeding, littering even dog walking!
Will was also a great help with the dismantling and erecting of a 60ft x 30ft … read more
Will was also a great help with the dismantling and erecting of a 60ft x 30ft … read more
13 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help us on our farm ...)
Donna and John are great. I was able to learn so much from their dedication and expertise.
This small farm is part of a genuine rural community on the Welsh border, I loved meeting the family, friends and neighbours who were all very interesting and welcoming. A nice culture in this area I thought.
I enjoyed all the work which included looking … read more
This small farm is part of a genuine rural community on the Welsh border, I loved meeting the family, friends and neighbours who were all very interesting and welcoming. A nice culture in this area I thought.
I enjoyed all the work which included looking … read more
27 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help with our house and ...)
Owen and Jane are friendly and welcoming hosts, they showed me around many of the sights in this beautiful part of Pembrokeshire. The work was interesting and varied, the accommodation was comfortable and the food was good.
I learned a lot of workshop skills from Owen, also about local farming practices and even building and drainage.
There is … read more
I learned a lot of workshop skills from Owen, also about local farming practices and even building and drainage.
There is … read more
27 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer
Will was a brilliant Workaway. Helpful, tidy, polite and got stuck into all jobs with enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. He was a real assistance in all the projects we had going. Also good entertainment value, we enjoyed his company and were sorry to say goodbye.
