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I am an older widow and a writer. my Family have grown up. I enjoy classical music and concerts. I love gardening but need help with pruning, weeding and landscaping .
At present there is some indoor maintenance, weeding and some lawn mowing
I do go to a farm sometimes it is in a less visited area in South Canterbury. to collect firewood there are a few shelter belt trees to be planted as there are gaps in some places.
I have space at present for one homestay only. There is a nice warm comfortable space in an alcove or a twin bedroom
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Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Compagnie pour pers. âgée
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Centres d’intérêt
Dev. durable
Politique/justice sociale
Ferme
Culture
Bénévolat
Écriture
Arts du spectacle
Musique
Jardinage
Histoire
Dessin et peinture
Livres
Art et design
Architecture
Animaux
Activités en plein air
Fitness
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I am very interested in and reasonbly well informed about other countries and their cultures. I am always ready to help people improve their spoken and written English. I live in Christchurch near Canterbury University. and am happy to tell people where to go.or take them. I can cater for most Asians being able to cook Thai and Chinese yummy dishes. I appreciate time to correct my paintings whilst someone is doing a bit of gardening or boring vacuuming . Workawayers would learn about the New Zealand way of life and our food. I also go sometimes to a farm in South Canterbury to help with garden maintenance . The area is not visited by tourists and has bush, native wood pigeons, lots of sheep and a mountain range behind the homestead. There are good demanding hill tracks in nearby reserves and on the farm.
Aide
My garden is quite large and needs weeding. I can only have room for one person. If you can mow lawns or use a De Walt reciprocal saw that will be a bonus. But it is easy to master and safe. I am quite computer literate. If you can use a quad bike that would be a help. Strict conditions when using quad bike, low speed etc. Helmet to be worn on farm if I go there one week to the farm which is in South Canterbury in the Hunter Hills. My old bike is available to use round Christchurch which has numerous bike lanes Helmets must be worn.
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Hébergement
Christchurch a modern house with Upstairs a twin bedroom electric blanket and desk and desk light Handy to large bathroom and separate toilet. . Bench with sink hot water jug . Small fridge and microwave to use.
Farm Homestead bedroom with electric blanket ample storage for clothing etc bathroom and toilet handy. I enjoy cooking for other cultures.
Autres infos...
There numerous shops, banks, Post Office table tennis in Christchurch near this home. People can buy cars or sell them in Christchurch, if leaving to return back to their country.
Christchurch earthquake damage still visible.
People can visit Akaroa and the Hamner Hot Pools. Skiing in winter .
I have had very helpful young men and found their help with some heavier tasks really worthwhile..
Bus transport is just down the road. I appreciate at least 4-5 hours help a day but am flexible if person wishes a day off to visit somewhere.. I prefer some one who is happy to have breakfast at about 8 am, not much later. Also a person who will complete a task thoroughly.
Christchurch has some worthwhile local sights mostly the botanical gardens, and art gallery. Our museum (Its closed for earthquake repairs ).. The town is fine for bicycles. I am a good cook. There are good concerts to cater for all tastes.
I tried to send a review of the latest workaway Nadege but have not been able to do so. She has sent a review of me
So here goes
Nadege stayed for a few weeks as she had bought a nice looking hatchback to be tidied up. She was a very good cleaner indeed and anticipated many things that needed doing. . Nadege .put pea straw on parts of the garden a task new to her. abd was such a help weeding. Her best efforts were in the house though helping me in many ways thank you Philippa Grahjam
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
I do not mind if people wish to use my wifi but one couple (not workaways) left me with a pile of used cartridges which indicates that they possibly used my printer non stop.
Espace pour garer des vans
Good off street parking in excellent location.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
No cats ever but well trained outside dogs ok must be registered in New Zealand and owners Responsible Owners
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Mes animaux
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Philippa has the true sens of Workaway.
She is hospitable, knowledgeable, helpful, flexible and funny.
My duties and tasks were flexible between the garden and inside the house.
It was various and pleasant.
I worked the morning and then I have the afternoon… read more
She often cooked delicious meals, especially fresh salads using vegetables from her own garden, which I truly appreciated.
She was always open to talk and gave me helpful advice… read more
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Philippa has the true sens of Workaway.
She is hospitable, knowledgeable, helpful, flexible and funny.
My duties and tasks were flexible between the garden and inside the house.
It was various and pleasant.
I worked the morning and then I have the afternoon… read more
She often cooked delicious meals, especially fresh salads using vegetables from her own garden, which I truly appreciated.
She was always open to talk and gave me helpful advice… read more
She's a lovely wise woman full of interest in nature, farm life, food, music… read more
When I arrived there ,she cooked for me a tasty Japanese food for a dinner!It was so tasty and she can make so nice international foods!The work she gave me is everything not difficult it’s like a helping my mom.So I could enjoy it!
By the way I had… read more
I apologize for not being able to speak English and causing inconvenience to her. However, she cared for me, tried to understand me, and helped me with my language studies.
Cleaning the room and painting the… read more
Thanks for everything Philippa.
