news from the office

Nov 24, 2018

As you know, we are working towards the launch of our new website; a platform also used by 15+ other WWOOF organisations worldwide, with the potential for many more joining in the near future.

We had hoped to launch during November but have decided to spend some extra time getting things right to ensure your data is transferred as accurately as possible and to make the transition to the new site as smooth as we can. We are currently hoping to launch in mid-December and will be in touch with every member just before we do to give you the information you need.

Since the beginning of WWOOF UK we have always provided the option of having a Book Membership which includes a printed directory of our hosts’ details.

In recent years very few WWOOFers have bought this option; in October less than 1% of WWOOFers were book members. At the same time the cost of printing and postage has increased so much that it currently costs us money to offer this type of membership and so, at our recent Council meeting, it was decided that we can no longer do so. We will honour existing memberships but they will not be able to be renewed.

This year our formal AGM was held as part of a Council meeting held in York during October, which trustees and staff attended.

We were very glad that host David Beaton and WWOOFer Alice Law were willing to be confirmed as full trustees. Welcome to both of you! Host Matthew Pumphrey attended his second meeting as a potential trustee and, very sadly, Katie Hastings, who has been a trustee for several years, has decided to leave us due to all her other commitments. We will miss you Katie.

The meeting was hosted by Tony Chalcraft and Jane Thurlow at The Nursery and we were all immensely grateful for their welcome and wonderful hospitality. Thank you both so much; among other things for the battle of the pear cakes, the late night walk around York’s inspiring city centre and most of all for the chance to spend some time in your amazing garden!

Episode 7 – Claudio Pozzi

Episode 7 – Claudio Pozzi

The guest of this episode is Claudio Pozzi from WWOOF Italia. Despite being the founder of WWOOF Italia, Claudio played a key role in the early development of the Federation of WWOOF Organisation. His long term involvement and his vision of the WWOOF movement are very...

WWOOF UK needs YOU! We’re recruiting Trustees

WWOOF UK needs YOU! We’re recruiting Trustees

Would you like to join an existing group of five dedicated individuals who are committed to overseeing the direction of WWOOF UK? Do you want to help more people experience first-hand the meaningful connection to self, land and others that immersion in a low impact...

25% off WWOOF UK membership until 2nd April

25% off WWOOF UK membership until 2nd April

Use discount code DAFFODILS when you sign up before the 2nd April for a 25% discount on any WWOOF UK membership. Don't be an April fool and miss out on this great discount! We have lots of hosts eagerly awaiting new enthusiastic WWOOFers for the season, and plenty of...

Follow up ‘Rat Control’ responses

Follow up ‘Rat Control’ responses

Thank you all for such a great array of responses to the #PennToPaper Rat Control article in the last newsletter. If you didn’t get around to reading it or want to refresh your memory, then here’s the link. Read on to explore the answers you all contributed, and don't...

Lesley Gorski a WWOOFing legacy

Lesley Gorski a WWOOFing legacy

Last year, we received the sombre news that long-standing WWOOFer Lesley Gorski had passed away. We were very saddened to hear this news as Lesley was well known by WWOOF staff, and had been one of the last remaining old-school members still using the...