classifieds

Oct 13, 2018

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

Artist, 71, seeks accommodation for 3 or 4 days stablework/gardening a week., preferably in Cambridgeshire or Norfolk. 50 years experience of rural life in South-west Munster, Ireland. Member ID 60698. Contact chriswalker789@hotmail.com or see http://www.chriswalker.ru/

Responsible female (43) house / farm sitter, available immediately and throughout winter months. South West and West Midlands areas preferred, and longer stays, but anything considered. I have experience and can provide references. Email bethpalm@gmail.com

Small house available for rent with access to large veg garden for growing. East of England. Details please contact stv_mhny@yahoo.co.uk

The Gaia Foundation Seed Sovereignty programme is looking to connect with growers interested in training in seed production with a view to sell or swap seed their wider community. Would also like to speak to farmers interested in growing ‘heritage’ grains. Contact: katie@gaianet.org

WWOOFing North and South by Margaret Halliday; https://maghal.wordpress.com
This book is a must read for anyone wanting to discover what life as a WWOOFer is like. Margaret gives an honest account of hosts in Scotland and New Zealand, describing both the highs and lows with sensitivity and humour.

We hope you are enjoying your WWOOFing and getting the chance to visit some of our hundreds of varied and inspiring hosts all over the UK. We’d love you to link to our website when you post about your adventures on social media. It’s www.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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