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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
My main passions in life are enjoying time in and protecting nature, animals and their welfare, health and wellbeing and adventure. I'm a retired nurse and wellbeing coach and was running a blog and walks for wellbeing last year. I've been vegan since 2018 and have been mainly plant based for decades. I have mainly had cats as pets in recent years and dogs when younger though have walked some of my neighbours dogs and used to groom and ride regularly on a friends horse.
I also get involved in protecting our planet locally and helped to set up Wilder Bramley to rewild areas of our village, in conjunction with the Wildlife Trust. We received an award for our achievements.
This year I've been doing more international travel and visited Thailand alone to do some eco tours using sustainable transport and Australia to spend time with friends. I focused on doing animal activities such as visiting ethical elephant parks, turtle protection sites and 2 wildlife sanctuaries in the Queensland area as well as visiting a rain forest to see glow worms.
I have travelled extensively throughout my life and for the last decade or two this has been to Europe in a camper van. Previously I have loved going on safari in Africa and have also worked on various projects in South America with Operation Raleigh. As well as Australia I hope to visit eastern Malaysia / Borneo to see Orangutans and do some rainforest treks to observe wildlife.
To keep fit I swim which I particularly love, cycle, walk and do regular yoga and gym classes. I'm outgoing and enjoy meeting new people and taking on interesting challenges.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Van life
Vegetarian or vegan
Water sports
Sustainability
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Outdoor activities
Performing arts
Pets
Photography
Plant care
Music
Movies & TV
Fitness
Gardening
History
Hiking
Events & social
Drawing & painting
Dancing
Cycling
Culture
Camping
Beach
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Life at a Farmstay
More details about your skills
I'm a very practical, creative and resourceful person. I'm reliable and responsible and put 100% into anything I do. I'm outgoing, enthusiastic and good with people and animals and enjoy a variety of interests in life.
Having been a nurse I've got good medical knowledge and hands on experience and am not afraid to take action in an emergency.
I'm a member of a local badger protection group and RSPB group and have campaigned to protect nature and for animal rights issues.
I have had pets such as cats currently and dogs previously and have previously riden and looked after horses. On a recent trip to Thailand I helped feed and prepare food and supplements for elephants.
I am computer literate and have a full UK driving licence.
Age
62
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Vegan
Feedback
She did every task that was asked, the animals loved her and miss her now.
Highly recommend Katie
The farm is in a beautiful area...there is a creek very near that you can swim in and there are gorgeous beaches nearby and a shopping centre to… read more
We so loved having Katie apart of our household and land for the month, always up for a good chat and up for a challenge, there wasn't much she wasn't willing to do, and she went a whole extra mile on most for the jobs too (sometimes out doing me and how I would do things, haha!).
I would so recommend… read more
I loved learning about permiculture and the veg garden and looking after the animals especially the turkey and chicken chicks plus walking the dogs.
Swimming in the creek was great too.
I certainly got fitter during my stay and will always remember… read more
Friends
Feedback
She did every task that was asked, the animals loved her and miss her now.
Highly recommend Katie
The farm is in a beautiful area...there is a creek very near that you can swim in and there are gorgeous beaches nearby and a shopping centre to… read more
We so loved having Katie apart of our household and land for the month, always up for a good chat and up for a challenge, there wasn't much she wasn't willing to do, and she went a whole extra mile on most for the jobs too (sometimes out doing me and how I would do things, haha!).
I would so recommend… read more
I loved learning about permiculture and the veg garden and looking after the animals especially the turkey and chicken chicks plus walking the dogs.
Swimming in the creek was great too.
I certainly got fitter during my stay and will always remember… read more
