Matthew

United Kingdom
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Hello, my name is Matthew and I am from Snowdonia North Wales. I have worked maintenance/construction jobs for a number of years and also travelled a little during that time. I am looking for something more than the 9-5. I want to meet like minded people, see new places, learn new skills and have experiences to remember.

Music is my main passion, playing guitar, song writing and producing. Other times learning the banjo or mixing vinyl on my old decks. When I am inspired I live and breathe for being creative. Since school I have been playing in bands with friends writing and recording original tracks.

I also love to be outdoors keeping fit ..... cycling, running , walking, swimming, climbing and more ....
Interests

Culture

Beach

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Hiking

Camping

Carpentry

Fitness

DIY & crafts

Writing

Nature

Books

Cycling

Music

Art & design
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Welsh: Beginner
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Eco Projects

Art Projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Languages

Charity Work

Some knowledge of:

Light maintenance

Creative DIY projects

Light gardening

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills

- Basic building, plumbing, joinery & painting
- General gardening: strimming, hedge cutting, digging paths, clearing woodland, pressure washing etc
- Chainsaw qualified, experienced in the use of log splitters, table saws and various other power tools
- Festival events: Build & break crew and traffic management
Age

34
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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26 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Island adventure on the ...)

I spent four weeks on the croft and from the moment I arrived (post Doune festival) I felt very welcome in Clare & Mike’s home. The views of Mull, Loch Linnhe and the surrounding mountains are up there with the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. As mentioned, no mass tourism means one can explore freely and get an authentic slice of island pie. There … read more

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18 May 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Country life in the foothills ...)

I was at Tom's for 10 days and during that time we worked in the garden and poly tunnel, layed a new floor in the house and constructed a new tent base.

I had some great conversations with Tom overlooking the beautiful view and was introduced to some funky new music.

Tom is positive, open and very knowledgeable about travel locations around the … read more

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12 May 2022

Left by host (Country life in the foothills ...) for Workawayer ()

Matthew stayed with us for just under two weeks (the agreed time) and was an excellent guest :)

A polite and friendly young man who is a great worker and also a fantastic musician & singer; but a little shy to admit it!

While Matthew was here we worked planting and moving Earth in the garden, building a large timber deck and laying laminate … read more

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13 May 2022

Left by host (Help with outdoor projects in ...) for Workawayer ()

We enjoyed hosting Matthew, and would certainly recommend him as a volunteer. Matt is a very practical guy, who is experienced in gardening and d.i.y., and was happy to turn his hand to anything we asked of him. He also got on well with the other volunteers and local people. Matthew is particularly interested in eco-building, and while he was with … read more

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5 May 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with outdoor projects in ...)

I was lucky enough to stay here for a month and the time went by faster than I knew was possible. I met some great people and together rebuilt a children's den/fort, made repairs and alterations to the poly tunnel and erected a metal garden fence. Thank you Ruth and Peter for your kindness, hospitality and the many good memories!

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