classifieds

Nov 28, 2015

Here are the latest classified ads. Please keep them rolling in, send them to editor@wwoof.org.uk

Ragmans Lane Market Garden are seeking a new veg grower/business partner to join their young growing enterprise. The successful candidate will work alongside the two existing members of the team, and be jointly responsible for all aspects of growing, selling and distributing vegetables. For more info: http://tinyurl.com/qcw342a 

WWOOFer opportunity, Waveney Valley –Suffolk. Looking for a couple to help us out January–August 2016, on our smallholding and with building our eco home. Self-contained accommodation in straw bale chalet, fuel and basic food in exchange for 25 hrs work a week, each. Experience not essential. Contact: Lil and Martyn using elizabeth786@btinternet.com 

The 10th Organic Producers’ Conference will be held in Bristol from 27th to 28th January 2016. Organic and other producers interested in ecological approaches to sustainable food production will come together with researchers and advisers to share ideas on making agriculture perform better, for their businesses and society. See www.organicresearchcentre.com/?i=events.php&event_id=329 

COUPLE NEEDED! Come and stay in a little cosy low-impact dwelling in the North East for January, February, March. We need help with coppicing willow, coppicing traditional woodland, with veg box scheme, hens, bit of green building, fire wooding, making snow men, eating christmas cake!!! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Contact: beth.silverbirch@gmail.com 

I am looking for a house or cottage that will accept children. In total there are 5 of us and in exchange we would love to work on the farm. We are very familiar with Lincolnshire and have a nanny for the children. Very friendly and hard working. Contact: Jeanine25@sky.com 

From Seed to Seed, 4 educational DVDs on seed production: ‘This new DVD set really is the ultimate practical guide to seed saving.’ (Real Seed Catalogue) 32 films describe how to save the seeds of different vegetables, eight others explain more general aspects. Price: £38/50 € www.seedfilm.org, contact: info@seedfilm.org 

Emerson College has recently launched a series of short courses offering a new relationship to soil, plants, animals and food using holistic and biodynamic approaches. For more details see: http://www.emerson.org.uk/shortcourses; email: registrar@emerson.org.uk; call: 01342 822238 

Interested in owning a part share in a Welsh Small Holding with a Successful Business? Lanlas is a 20 acre, permaculture based smallholding in the Cambrian mountains near Lampeter with holiday cottages and Wellbeing centre. We seek an individual or partners to invest in 30-50% of Lanlas. Email us: enquiries@lanlasfarm.co.uk 

Free holidays for tired WWOOFers. Large shed with woodburner, cooker and necessary cutlery etc, separate shower, loo, and upstairs bedroom, free for short breaks in our six acre wildlife home in rural North Cornwall. No dogs. Email: alison@zanzig.plus.com

Classifieds ads are free up to 50 words at the editor’s discretion. WWOOF UK accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of advertisements and does not endorse the products and services offered. You are advised to check before availing yourself of what is offered.

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