European Farm for Children: Farm Manager (France)

Are you a ‘Super person’ looking for a challenging job as a farm hand with a difference? Then the European Farm for Children, located in Normandy, needs you.

Created in 1992, located in the grounds of an 18th century manor house, The Farm welcomes international children from 5-12 years to expand their knowledge and develop their self-awareness through activities and workshops. The Farm also offers families and groups a cluster of ‘Gites’ to rent, these can sleep between 50-70 people.

Job description:

The Farm is looking for a couple or an individual to live and work on the farm to do the following:

* Welcome groups renting ‘Gites’. This will include dealing with any problems they may have during their stay.
* Manage the maintenance of the farm buildings, as well as the team of people working on the farm.


Development:

There is an opportunity to develop the following projects:

* 30 hectares of farmland
* Restoration of a watermill for renewable energy


Skills:

Agricultural, Engineering or Teaching background
Knowledge and experience of living and working on an organic farm
English speaking with good level of French
Trustworthy
Hard working
Ready for a challenge

Salary:

Based on experience. Successful candidate will have accommodation on the farm.

If you are interested in this vacancy please send CV and covering letter with experience and motivation for the job to recrutement.fee@gmail.com. Successful candidates will be asked to come to the Farm for a selection day in January.

Website: www.la-fee.org

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Grow your own on this 1/2 acre site. €650 month (I recommend offering €500 or even less). Move in immediately. Min. Lease 1 year. 1 double bedroom. Furnished or unfurnished. Parking. Washing Machine. Microwave. Traditional Irish 1-bedroom cottage, standing on its own private half acre site with unspoilt countryside views. The property is located only 3 miles from Kinsale town centre in Tissaxon. Oil fired central heating and fully furnished but can also be rented unfurnished.

Phone 086 603 0525, Deirdre

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Earthy Toes suggests on homepage that perhaps a different web tool might work better.... I think yes indeed... that Ning has been hassle free and very very successful for the Transition Ireland (& N.I) Network. Check it out here: http://transitiontownsireland.ning.com/

- martin (1st yr - 09)

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Hiya,

I have a lovely room overlooking the sea, but no bedroom furniture. Can you help upgrade me from sleeping on the floor? I'm particularly looking for a double bed (mattress is fine), clothes rail (or something I can put clothes on/in) and a desk.

Thanks,
Lindsay x

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Hi all,

I'm posting this both here and on the Transition Town Kinsale website.

I made myself a list of things I wanted to do - in addition to the Permaculture course - while in Ireland, so I'm wondering if anyone else is interested or can point me in the direction of someone or something relevant.

1. Learn carpentry
2. Learn plumbing
3. Learn to use a chainsaw
4. Learn small engine maintenance
5. Learn to keep chickens - since I'm no longer to live on a farm, I was thinking about a chicken-coop, if anyone will be about over the summer to look after them - and/or has the land to house them
6. Learn beekeeping

I think that'll keep me going, but I'd love to hear if other people are interested in these or other things as well!

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Hi all,

Kath, Josh and I are going to take one place close to college and town (10 mins walk or less) and are looking for one other to come in with us!

We're thinking €220 per month, excl bills. So if anyone's interested, let us know!

Cheers,

Dave

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Hi lads I've a lovely sunny room for rent in the house that I live in,
there's 2 of us already living there,and its only €230 a month rent.

Move in 15th July

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I'll be commuting from Cork City for the start of the course at least.
I heard from one of last years permies that there is a car pool of sorts.
Does anybody have any idea what the story is?

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Hallo All & good day

My name is paulieee.I am looking forward
to meet all yee new people.I have an idea that may
be of intrest to you and foo alike. It is as follows.

In searching for a place to live,I have stumbled across
a delightful Georgian house which is situated on 4 acers.
The gardens are made up of a walled kitchen garden and
a mature orchard.
There are 6 bedrooms for renting. Rent is based by calender
month and cost varies on bedroom size. All bedrooms are En Suite.

The remaining rooms in the house are;
Flagstone Entrance.
Hall leading to lounge which has a Georgian fire place and oak floors.
Sitting room that has a fire place and oak floors. The sitting room
opens onto a cobbled courtyard.Dinning room This room also has afire place.
Kitchen Has a flagstone floor.There are 2 cloakrooms downstairs with wash hand basins.
If the house and grounds are to be rented, 6 bedrooms
must be rented. The house is in the Clonakility area which is approx 35km
from Kinsale College I have estimated that it would take approx
40min - 50min travel time by motor vechile at ease to arrive at the
college.
If this opportunity manifests into reality, I would consider maybe
my self be drive a mini bus / seated van or organize a service to travel
to and from college. I estimate the round journey would cost between
3.50 and 5.00 per journey.

I am very open to suggestions and questions, so let the taught tickle
your mind. If any one is interested in this rear opportunity to live in a
beautiful house, in a peace full surrounding while having the opputition
to garden and practice their new skills, while enjoying the company of like
minded people and helping each other if you so wish.

If anyone is interested please fell free to contact me.

Lots of Love, Light & Laughter
Paulieee

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Hello, just wondering if anybody knows of any particular good farms in Norway to go wwoofing?? I have looked at the host list on the norweigan site and feel drawn to the ones with children , animals, and nice sleeping arrangements. Either Norway or else there are some fairly attractive farms also in Cork. Any suggestions? Eva

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