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Support WorkerOpportunities arise for paid support workers willing to commit for at least a season, to work in the ecological centre, producing and selling high diversity organic vegetables, fruit and herbs. A stay of longer duration enables people to take on responsibility which adds to the learning experience. Usually 3 support workers take shared responsibility for running the different aspects of the garden and daily routines. Support workers receive £50/week + food and accommodation. (Click here for further details on the role of the Support Worker) Permaculture is practiced and sustainable principles adopted where
possible and there is a growing interest in biodynamic principles. The 1/3
acre forest garden currently sustains around 95 varieties of fruit and nut
trees. The adjacent Primrose Earth Awareness Trust has been
formed to further the educational potential and there are volunteering
opportunities available in own time. The Trust runs courses on
organic and sustainable food production [volunteers and support workers
are invited to attend the morning theory session free of charge] and
projects on creating forest gardens in schools are under way. Some Comments from Support Workers:'Staying on Primrose Farm was an important part of my life. I got lots
of practical experience in gardening and building especially in being
involved in fulfilment of projects. I was really interested in living
close to the Celtic culture and being involved in sound healing and
meditation. I got enough time to think about what I really want to do in
life, especially for the next 5 years. Thank you for that nice time' 'It was a bit scary on my first night sitting down to dinner with a big
gang of men [nb. not always only men here!] but really glad I stuck
around. The thing that will stick with me from Primrose will be the
fantastic people passing through; everyone of them teaching me something
about life, plants, the importance of a good breakfast - but most
importantly I've learnt a lot about myself. Have loved my time here. Hope
anyone who follows, will too. Thank you Paul and Jan for opening your
doors' ; WWOOF OpportunitiesVolunteering opportunities are available through World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) organisation. For further information about WWOOF visit their website. Some Volunteers' Reflections:'Thank you very much for all. I enjoyed my stay here. Work in your farm
was a pleasure and I learn a lot about Permaculture'. 'Spending time here has, and I believe will continue to do so, impacted
me in a very unexpected manner. Although my visit was brief, it was full,
and a learning and feeling and realisation experience that will be
treasured, savoured and held close always. I am forever in gratitude and
admiration of all that this farm is and the magic it holds, as well as
those who have so beautifully made their lives - and it and all, it means
one. I thank you for being here and I thank you for sharing it with me for
a moment. May the sun shine forever on you all. With warmest thanks'. 'Primrose Farm is a truly inspiring place! It has been great to be in a
place with a vision. The Sound Chamber is fabulous. I will miss the wren,
the mouse and everyone on the farm. Thanks'. |