classifieds

May 27, 2017

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

55 year old former construction worker seeks eco building projects in Sussex and surrounding counties. Various building skills. mrcraigwest@hotmail.com WWOOF ID 54895

Fit Guardian reader, 70, seeks situation with eco-minded group or individuals. 50 years experience backwoods living in Munster (Ireland), Dyfed, Portugal. Keen on cycling, trees, horses, pottery, cabin building, writing. Some capital. Prefers Wessex, Dyfed, Norfolk. Contact: chriswalker789@hotmail.com. WWOOFer ID 60698

Colin Tudge, founder of the ORFC, will be hosting a one-week ‘pop-up’ college on the Future of Food and Farming from 17th September at Chisholme House in Scotland. Please see their website for details: www.chisholme.org

Housesitter/s required from 21 June-5 July 2017 to look after 1 horse and 2 cats in beautiful Highland Glen. Wonderful walks, bike rides etc. Will need own transport and some knowledge of horses care. Tel: Juliette: 01349 884440 email: juliette@dalreoich.co.uk

For sale. Organic smallholding (6 acres) in rural Andalucia. Features: off-grid stone house/ borehole/ hundreds of olive and fruit trees. Potential for vineyard.  Amazing wildlife.  Panoramic views. http://elpocito.wordpress.com.

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

Beautiful Karuna project in Shropshire: courses in Permaculture, Forest Gardening, Scything & Natural building. Sign up for a course and WWOOF before or after. There’s a summer opportunity for a couple for longer term WWOOFing after an initial trial period, need to be flexible and have own transport. Please contact: merav66@hotmail.com karuna.org.uk

We are always interested in hearing from members who would like to be more involved with the WWOOF UK steering group. Contact scarlett@wwoof.org.uk

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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