Old Sleningford Farm is now a WWOOF host - World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. People that would like some work experience, to gain new skills or a holiday with some work involved can come and volunteer their time in exchange for board and food. WWOOFing at Old Sleningford will entail work in our forest garden, raised beds, polytunnel and orchard, and some seasonal work such as haymaking and apple juicing.
We are offering WWOOF weeks, from May until October, on the week prior to our workday. Dates for 2012 are:
30th April to 7th May
28th May to 4th June
26th June to 2nd July
30th July to 6th August
27th August to 3rd September
1st October to 8th October
Arrival is from 3pm on the Monday and departure by 12 noon the following Monday. Pick up and drop off can be arranged from Ripon bus station or Thirsk train station. We'd be more than happy to have friends and family join you for the Sunday workday and if travel arrangements are more convenient to leave on the Sunday then that's fine. If you can only come for a couple of days during the WWOOF weeks then please ask, if we have space we'd rather have a bit of help than none at all!
Accommodation is in a large bell tent, with proper beds. You have use of a composting toilet, solar shower and a kitchen. All meals are provided and we can provide vegetarian food. Work will be flexible but we ask for around 6 hours each day, we can provide more jobs if you are eager! Day off on Saturday. We will be working with you for the majority of the time or will give clear instructions in order to complete the task.
Pleasecontact us for full information about our WWOOFing opportunities.
