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I'm very practically minded and have enjoyed undertaking significant house improvement projects over the years - including installing two kitchens, 3 bathrooms, 1 staircase, 2 decks and lots more.
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Hi, I'm an adventurous, fun-loving Engineering and Technology Teacher. I enjoy helping and supporting others - especially practically. I live in Edinburgh with my wife. We have three sons, two and a half of whom have left home. I love being in touch with nature in the great outdoors - fresh air, mountain-biking, barbequing and good company make me happy.
I'm very much motivated by not making a negative impact on the environment and 'existing without costing' (where possible).Intereses
Deportes de inviernoDeportes acuáticosVida en autocaravanaTecnologíaSostenibilidadNavegar / barcosMascotasActividades al aire libreNaturalezaMúsicaMontañaSenderismoBricolaje y manualidadesCiclismoCarpinteríaPlayaArte y diseñoArquitecturaAnimalesDeportes de aventuraIdiomas hablados
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Francés: PrincipianteHabilidades y conocimientos que queremos compartir o aprender
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Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Proyectos ecológicos
Mantenimiento general
Jardinería
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I'm a husband, dad to 3 boys and an engineering and technology teacher of 12 - 18 year olds at George Watson's College in Edinburgh. I qualified as a mechanical engineer from the University of Hull then worked internationally as an engineer for 15 years before training as a teacher - the change of career was to allow me to spend time more time at home with my young family.
I like 'tech' and I'm an experienced house renovator - so far I have 'done up' our 3 family homes - putting in new bathrooms, staircases, kitchens - as well as painting and wallpapering.
I'm an outdoor pursuits leader and take groups of 15 students away for 2 weeks each year - climbing mountains, hill-walking, mountain-biking, kayaking and maintaining the countryside. I also assess Silver and Bronze awards for the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.
I'm a keen cyclist, skier, tennis and table-tennis player - and enjoy a game of pool or snooker over a beer.
I've excellent communication and negotiation skills - these are tried and tested frequently when dealing with teenagers every day and in my role as local tennis club President.Edad
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I will be on a sabbatical term off from school (April to August) - this is undertake a 'sustainability' project focusing on ways we can work towards net zero. I'm therefore keen to contribute to a sustainable living project in some way. Tracey and I will be 'on the mainland' (Europe!) in our campervan from early May to mid July hoping to get involved in something worthwhile and meaningful and FUN :¬)
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Both Wim and Punam are exceptional and inspiring people. They have depth and breadth of community living experiences and are now creating their own… read more
We enjoyed helping to sort and organise the workshop, Graham helped to progress renovations / improvements making cupboards and shelves but found his 'happy place' with the turtles in the large… read more
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Both Wim and Punam are exceptional and inspiring people. They have depth and breadth of community living experiences and are now creating their own… read more
We enjoyed helping to sort and organise the workshop, Graham helped to progress renovations / improvements making cupboards and shelves but found his 'happy place' with the turtles in the large… read more