People needing Places
Looking for a place near Carlisle to live in our camper for the winter.
Hi we’re a couple looking for somewhere near Carlisle to live in our campervan over the winter. In exchange we would be happy to help out or pay a bit each month.
Message posted by Ayliffe on Sep 8 2010
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Bed needed for 30 weeks in Glasgow
I am living in a co-operative in Sheffield but have been accepted into a Physical Theatre course in Glasgow from 28th Oct for 30 weeks and would like to stay in a good place with good people that share common ground i.e. environmental and ethical principles. If any one could advise me of anywhere in that area including squats and sites I would very much appreciate it!
Message posted by Tam Hewitt-Baker on Sep 6 2010
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Soon to be ex nurse looking for fulfilling way of life
Hello
I’ve just been scanning through this web site. I’ve been searching for a change for more than a year now (I will be taking my NHS pension at 55yrs. old in 14 months)
Only struck me this morning that I don’t have to do it alone!! I’ve been looking at sustainable housing and have in mind a Yurt or an Ecohab, I do think there is a preoccupation with bricks and mortar. Having said that old beautiful buildings are inspiring. I have a house to sell that would provide some investment in a community, and I dream of providing income from growing my bees into a profitable enterprise, and finding my joy in painting and creating another beautiful garden for the bees and the community, and maybe the public. I’m looking for somewhere in the south west due to family connections in somerset and exeter. Possibly in Wales since I am from south Wales, but also the west of Scotland since I currently live in Edinburgh and Scotland is the most beautiful, spiritually rewarding country in the kingdom. I feel very excited about the light that switched on in my brain this morning. So if your community is looking for new members then please get in touch.
Regards
Message posted by Jean Rich on Sep 6 2010
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Mother and very young one seeking communal house in London
Please contact me if a mother/ professional artist/ compassionate connector with a wee one (due December) would enrich your London communal home. Good vegetarian cooking skills to share as well as some DIY.
Message posted by Susan Turcot on Sep 1 2010
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Looking for a hands on short visit
Hello, 31 year old female, Spanish, living in Scotland for 5 years, working with people with learning disabilities. I’m looking for an open and friendly community where to work/ enjoy/ learn/ live for a week. I’m keen in gardening, being under trees, painting fences, learning about keeping animals, etc.
I’m available from 18th September and the farm should be accessible by public transport.
Thanks!
Message posted by Stephanie Martin on Sep 1 2010
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Young skater/ hippy dude looking for land to rent (Notts, Yorks, Lincs)
The person:
Mike, 26. Recently separated, I have 2 little boys who don’t live with me but would be coming to stay at weekends so I need to stay rooted to the general area prescribed above!
I’m a welder/fabricator by trade but currently work within the prison system & oh what a bore it is! I’m sick of the repetitive lifestyle & seek something more! I have always been a ‘hippy type’ though present myself as a skater dude! (well bmx to be specific!). I write poetry & stories in my spare time and use my welding skills to create sculptures and interesting things! I have been interested in living a self sufficient-ish lifestyle for many years and now suddenly I’m able to do so! I’m a very easy going guy, very peaceful, open minded & hard-working.
The plan:
Well I’m looking for a plot of land for rent, could be a paddock, a bit of your large garden, part of a farm? As long as I am able to turn a good proportion of it over to food crops & keeping animals (chickens, pigs etc). Accommodation wise I’m hoping to purchase an old bus to convert into a ‘flat’ with a nice wooden veranda on the front and maybe some hanging baskets! I would be looking at solar power and wind turbines to get my energy & as for water, well I’m not 100% sure right now, perhaps you have some ideas for that? It’s a long shot but I guess the ideal piece of land would have a stream running through it that I could use to setup a water purification unit?
So there you have it, a small-holding if you want to call it that? That’s the plan anyway. The rental would need to be as cheap as poss because my aim is to find another less stressful job with part-time hours so I can dedicate a decent amount of time to looking after my holding. I have a few other ideas to generate income but nothing set in concrete just yet. I do drive a car (well an old VW camper!) so there would need to be a reasonable access from the road or perhaps access could be created? And I would love to be able to setup a meditation/writing centre for friends with common interests to come and share with me.
Please feel free to contact me.
Message posted by Mike Robertson on Aug 30 2010
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Options Wanted
Hi, I’m a 35 year old about to move out of the city. I lived in a self-sufficient smallholding commune near Wales as a child and it seemed idyllic. I’ve been in a career maze in London for years but am out the other end with enough freelance work to call it ”my own business” producing documents and doing virtual admin over the internet, so not tied by any location.
So I’m heading back to nature, currently looking at renting somewhere alone. I’m posting on here just in case there’s somewhere I’d fit into well within a community type set up. I’ve lived in various sorts from full communes as a child to more like shared houses with individual units let. I really like having people about and a sense of being able to work on things with others, projects, repairs, gardening etc, for a larger and more enjoyable environment overall.
I’m interested in all sorts, different characters, animals, (thinking of possibly fostering some), trying different things, music, science, spirituality, reading, drawing, learning things, growing things.
I work hard and have green fingers.
I can afford rent through my business while also doing some community work, but might not fit in as a community member typically would maybe as I need to be off at the computer and being a virtual assistant a lot, full-time hours, although the hours I do are flexible. I’d love to be able to be part of a community of some sort as part of where I’m living, I’m flexible, friendly and laid back when I’m about. So just in case anyone’s got a place just right for me or any other thoughts please drop me a line. :-)
Message posted by Helen on Aug 29 2010
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New to the other side of the world.
Hi, I am an 18 year old vegetarian, Australian female moving to the UK in about April 2011 and am looking for a commune or share place to call home for a short while, either in or around liverpool or london. I believe in all things creative - art, music, writing, reading, learning, meditating, have an open mind and want to meet and share with like-minded people. I am keen to cook, clean, work in the garden or whatever! as I will have limited money, or until I find a job.
Would love to hear from anyone.
Peace.
Message posted by Julia Mcconnochie on Aug 25 2010
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Yurt living
Looking in Devon south if possible wanting to live in a yurt. Have hands on skills and knowlege to offer
Message posted by Sean Dobbinson on Aug 25 2010
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Companionship & Support
We are a same sex (female) couple with a 5 year old child & both in work. We are looking to share our lives and a home with other people so we can offer mutual companionship and support. We are willing to look at alternative living situations - intentional community or living with another family, childless couple. One of us is fully trained in disabilities and social care so perhaps a situation where we cold offer support to someone with a disability or an elderly person/couple. We are open to sensible suggestions. Blessings
Message posted by Krystyna Hebb on Aug 25 2010
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Can anyone help?
Hi, we are a couple who fell in love with Cornwall (near St Ives) and I feel that I have finally found my place of happiness. So, we’re selling/ giving all our things, and have made a decision to go to Cornwall. We would love to find a community who has the same beliefs as us, who don’t look at us in a strange way. We are hard working, my partner is a good worker and I like to cook, sew and learn to knit. We are Portuguese and would love to share our traditions. We would love to see our boys run free and learn to respect nature like we do. We have little money but are honest and hard working people. Thank you!
Message posted by Susana Fernandes on Aug 20 2010
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Time to change
I’m 55, professional working in Cornwall, wide life/ alternative scene experience, tired of living in single unit, singer, nature, Buddhist, creative, lots to give, would love to share! North Devon area ideal, need to move up the line due to elderly parents.
Message posted by Liz Crow on Aug 19 2010
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Property and land to rent or buy
We are a mature holistic spiritual and empowered family consisting of myself my partner two girls of six and eleven and a boy of ten.
We are looking to either rent or buy property and land to live, or land to rent or buy to put several mobile homes on.
Very much interested in South Wales however open to offers elsewhere in the U.K or overseas.
Thanks with blessings
Message posted by Angel and Kira on Aug 17 2010
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New to Newcastle
I am moving to Newcastle for work and am looking for a community house to live in and share life with
Message posted by Cath Palgrave on Aug 16 2010
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Need a hand?
Looking for community to help me, and for me to help you. I’m willing to work for meals and somewhere to pitch my tent.
Message posted by Andy on Aug 12 2010
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Moving south
Lookin to move back to Surrey, Kent or Sussex area. Wanting small holding ‘n’ house, two small kids ‘n’ limited budget. Maybe share property. Easy going nature couple, wed last year, one 48 one 22 .
Message posted by Philip Clayton on Aug 12 2010
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Celtic Roots
I am a mature female who is suffocating in my present location. Having spent most of my life in Wales and Scotland, I made the mistake of leaving for pastures new, only to regret it afterwards.
I am vegetarian but do not have any milk products either. A non smoker, no kids, or pets (but love both children and animals). My lifestyle is preferably based in in community setting. I am happy to share and help out with whatever I can. I can assist with care needs, or household tasks, gardening, childcare, etc. I have office skills and am computer literate. There is more but I will be brief.
Seeking an arrangement/accommodation in Wales (North preferred but will go elswhere) or Scotland, this from the Borders to the Highlands. The more rural the better.
My thinking tends to be “alternative” and anarchist politically. Am very eco conscious and try to live in life in keeping with this. I am able to contribute financially to any arrangement.
Message posted by Frances on Aug 10 2010
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New home Lancaster/Preston area
2nd Year herbal medicine student of 29 looking for a place to live. Horticulture/ agriculture/ permaculture and catering background currently living on farm in South East Scotland. Low rent, work exchange or combination (small annexe/flat or large room in shared house, static caravan etc) desired in rural/semi-rural location with easy access to Preston on public transport.
Hard working, enthusiastic and well motivated independent indevidual with a love for projects.....
Looking to move September/October
Please call Rose 07875 293588
Message posted by Rosalie Benoy on Aug 9 2010
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Lost but kindred spirit needs community
Hi All - I am a fun loving, kind and kindred souled female. I am 29 years old and of late have lost my path and purpose... I experienced 3 months of natural and working living recently and wish to continue this way of life to find myself again. Short to long term, house share or commune, anything considered in the UK. Need like minded and spiritual people to feel a part of life again. Please email if you think you can help me... Thank You
Message posted by Jo High on Aug 4 2010
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Yurt living
Hi,
I am looking for somewhere to put a yurt where I can live a sustainable lifestyle. I am either looking to buy a small plot of land or live amongst a community with similar ideals. Any help will be much appreciated.
Message posted by Adam on Aug 3 2010
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Creative Caribbean woman seeks community
Hello there,
I enjoy DIY and have a qualification in bricklaying, painting and decorating, plumbing and carpentry. I also enjoy gardening and like all pets, especially cats and dogs.
My parents are from a small island in the Caribbean and I enjoy mixing with different people and cultures. In January of this year I started a weekly community knitting club - you can see more info on the website www.communityknittingclub.webs.com.
I am vegetarian and I am looking at living in accommodation with people who are similar to myself: easy-going, wanting to be part of a supportive, creative and fun community.
Looking forward to hearing from you! :o)
Message posted by Tam on Aug 1 2010
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50 + you woman and dog
Yes, not the most popular combination, yet I have loads to offer - love hands on stuff, have lived in community, have money, and want to make a difference. Dog is very well behaved and loves
people, dogs etc
Message posted by Helen on Aug 1 2010
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Family of six looking for a sense of belonging
Hi, my name’s Rachel and my husband, Rob and I have dreamt of leaving our old, manic lives behind and wanting better for our children for a few years. We have four children aged 14, 13, 6 and 3 who are very well spoken, polite, intelligent and often spirited! We feel we’re on an uphill struggle to try and teach them what life is all about when all around us we see destruction, vandalism, lack of respect, intolerance of others and not being prepared to work for what they want. We have no capital but are prepared to sell most of our belongings to get to where we feel we belong. I’ve been a full-time mum for 14 years but Rob works and has become disillusioned by working and never seeming to get anywhere nor have any satisfaction from life. What we really want more than anything is happiness in a peaceful environment and a sense of accomplishment that we don’t feel we’re getting now.
We’re not afraid of hard work (I love mucking in and getting grubby) and are fast learners.
I guess we’ll know what we’re looking for when we find it,but a strong sense of community is a must and we’re open to ideas. We’re more than happy to pay our way and work hard. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Message posted by Rachel McCauley on Jul 31 2010
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Can I help?
I’m 47, a keen gardener, a great cook and good with children and the elderly. I’m looking for a home with a group of people who could make use of the skills I have to offer - if you think you could use someone like me, I’d love to hear from you!
Message posted by Ruth on Jul 30 2010
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A peaceful life
Hi, I’m looking for a fairly isolated place to just reconnect with natural origins, west/ north west Scotland would be ideal but any where isolated from large populations will be fine. If anyone has a slot for me that would be great, I don’t require payment as I feel the monetary system just constrains. Food water and shelter are all I need and in return I will work land, maintain buildings, help with animals or contribute to project work (anything really), I’m good with my hands and I’m full of ideas (mostly rubbish but gotta be a bright one in there somewhere) and have been really taken with aquaponics systems & permaculture lately, I’m sociable and have a keen interest in music, have worked within building and engineering industries so I’m flexible and keen to learn, low impact building, dry stone walling etc also interests me. I’m 38, fit and keen to work, I just don’t want to work for “the man” anymore. So if you have some land that I could care for I would really appreciate the opportunity of space where I can have peace. Many thanks in advance.
Message posted by Jay on Jul 24 2010
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Need a patch of earth
Hiya, I’m looking for some land for my family myself my other half and my children, we don’t mind if it’s on its own or in a community. We are looking for a fresh start and we don’t really have much money but we are desperate to get out of this hole we are in and live off the land. All we want is a couple of acres to grow on and raise a few animals on and build an bender or save for a yurt. If there is anyone out there that could help us with this we’d be eternally grateful.
Message posted by Pixie Willow on Jul 19 2010
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Young Family Seeks Home
Mum, Dad and toddler want to return to England to live communally. Ideally a place with emphasis on home schooling and self sustainability.
Please contact me with and for more details.
thanks
Message posted by Damien on Jul 17 2010
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Help needed from Totnes
Can anyone help? I start the Sustainable Horticulture course at Dartington soon (Sept 2010) and am looking somewhere to live that echos the ethos of the course. I’d be happy to work 4 days in exchange for food and lodgings or pay a weekly rate.
Message posted by Kay Wood on Jul 16 2010
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Bristol/Bath area, possibly further west
Can anyone help us find a property of 2-15 acres with house and outbuildings suitable for permaculture project/possible small permaculture minded community. Needs to be cycling distance of a population centre/ railway station and have close neighbours. Could be a business of some sort already (eg, educational activity centre/ horticulture/ woodworking/ tourism/ orchard). We will probably be cash buyers.
Message posted by Trugs on Jul 13 2010
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Commune in Rhondda?
Hi, am interested in looking into setting up a commune in the Rhondda valleys, I’m open to ideas, from house share to farm etc. Please contact me if you might like to look into this idea ... or have a similar idea. Cheers Paul
Message posted by Paul Carter on Jul 12 2010
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Communally minded place in mid Cornwall saught
Hello, I will be moving to Cornwall very soon for at least a year but probably much longer. I will be taking a teaching job in St Austell. It’s a bit of a leap of faith to move there and get some experience in doing what I love. I would ideally like to share my domestic life in a communal way with as much self sufficiency is possible when I’m working quite a lot! Despite the work, I want to buy/ grow food together and cook and eat together occasionally. The communal way is defi nitely for me. I’m just not in a position yet to work less to give more (though my hours are strangely flexible - just ask!). I’m 25 with a lot of love and growing skills to give the right household.
Message posted by Sarah Smith on Jul 7 2010
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Isolated place near london
Hi, I’m looking to rent somewhere near london (I work there).
It could be anything - caravan, hut, house, but ideally isolated (or anywhere I can practice my instruments!) ... get in touch.
Message posted by Richard on Jul 5 2010
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Ready for a change
Hi, I am Lyanne I’m a 23 year old youth worker who specialises in housing and homelessness, I am looking for a eco friendly self sufficientish community. I currently live in a flat which has reached it’s potential eco friendly ness (council was unhappy with me growing veg for the block on the brambly bit of land just outside my back door, let alone proposals for solar power and rain water harvesting). I’m hard working, practicle and I reckon I am easy going. if anyone has space for me and my cat logan-berry I would love to come and meet you :)
Message posted by Lyanne West on Jun 26 2010
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Student in Aberdeen, age 19
Hi!
I’m going into my second year at Aberdeen Uni. I have the money to rent and/or flatshare but this does not appeal to me at all. I am looking for somewhere that I can be a part of a community of people with similar, earth-friendly ideas and values.
My interests are predominantly music (piano and cello-player), art (poetry and visual art), society and the human mind (study sociology and psychology) and lastly, healthy eating (cook all my own food; eat as naturally and as close to nature as is possible).
Love to cook and bake. Love animals as well.
Not 100% vegan, as I do eat eggs and sometimes I will eat fish or chicken, but I realise I should not be doing this and am getting protein elsewhere. Completely avoid milk and milk produce, and eat following the Macrobiotic guidelines.
Would love to live with some similar-minded (don’t have to be exact - I’m all for diversity!!) people, in or near Aberdeen; however if you are elsewhere in Scotland and I sound like you’d want to know more, please do contact me!
I should add: very willing to work for my board :)
Really hope to hear back!!
Message posted by Evey on Jun 23 2010
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I’m Kassim, I’m almost 18.
Hi,
I am Kassim recently left university in Dundee to explore other options and find a job and somewhere to live. Currently staying at home with my parents but looking to find a place to live and a job. I am looking fora job in IT but will consider anything. Thanks for reading:)
Message posted by Kassim Benhaddad on Jun 22 2010
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Couple with 11 month baby
Hi, I’m looking for somewhere to live, renting? Where we can be mostly self sustainable, and eco-friendly, with like minded people.
We keep ourselves to ourselves and are a happy young couple of 21 and 25, with an 11 month old son.
I don’t know if the place I dream of exists, but I really hope it does, and I hope someone gets in touch.
We live in South Yorkshire at the moment, my partner does not work (laid of at the start of the recession) and I am a stay at home mother. We live in the suburbs in a typical 3 bed semi, closed in and no room to breath. I do hope someone can help.
Thank you in advance!
Message posted by Charlotte on Jun 17 2010
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Looking for a community in London
Dear all,
My name is Montserrat and I am single Spanish woman living in London for 8 years now. I am interested in the communal way of living. After reaching a turning point in my life I have decided to give a go to the things that have always made sense for me but, I have never followed through.
I am looking for a community in London that is currently taking people on.
I am interested in Yoga, communal reading, discussion groups, film clubs, art in general and social community initiatives.
Message posted by Montserrat on Jun 17 2010
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Single mother and 14 year old
Hello,
I currently living in isoalation with my 14 year old daughter in Hackney, London. We would like to move to somewhere more community minded, I can cook very good Indian food, bake great bread, I make my own soap and trying to earn an income from this, my daughter is home educated but we would like her to maybe join an alternative school.
Message posted by Nina on Jun 11 2010
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Looking for what to do next!
Hi - I am an environmentally conscious, musically inclined young bloke who is trying to figure out which road to travel down next.
I like the idea of living in a sustainable community. I currently work in a youth hostel so I’m both used to living with a lot of different people and working hard. I’d also like to learn about permaculture, keeping animals and renewable energy. If you think you have something to offer me and need a couple of extra hands, and some new ideas, please get in touch!
Message posted by Dan on Jun 9 2010
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Family looking for extended working break
Hello,
We are a young (36/43/11/5) family - husband, wife and 2 boys and a small lap warming loveable dog!
We are lucky enough to have a little business that can be run from anywhere and so would like to temporarily leave the city and travel to different communities that will have us.
Husband is an all round handyman and joiner / glazier and oddjob man, wife is a great seamstress and dressmaker, boys are fun! and dog is great friend to anyone she meets. Husband and wife also able to organise community building workshops which were designed by the late M Scott Peck (author of best seller - The Road Less Travelled). We are also trained mediators and husband is also acceptance and commitment therapist (a new and exciting type of psychotherapy)
We are looking for working breaks anywhere between long weekends and 6 months weeks - in exchange for (water tight!) accommodation.
we would love to hear from you and are excited about the possibility of helping you and in the process maybe meeting some like minded souls!
Please contact us. We will even consider travel to any part of the world! Seriously!
Hope to hear from you soon!
Message posted by Les and Jenny Peebles on Jun 7 2010
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Independent mobile energy experts available for winter project
We are a couple with experience and qualifications in renewable energy who live independantly in our own mobile homes. We have spent four years in Cornwall living and working on communal farms but plan to move further north in August. We can provide for ourselves but enjoy getting involved in sustainable projects. Do you need advice and help on renewable power systems? feasibility studies to installation. Do you need good strong workers for a season? Both have experience, willing workers and are nice sociable people.
Message posted by Tessa on Jun 7 2010
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Communal Living Southern UK
I am a 35 year old female presently based in Oxfordshire (though open to moving, especially near to the sea) and work for the Youth Service as well as in a school. I am in the position to either part buy something (up to £50,000 down payment) or rent. I don’t really know all the options so am open to possibilities. I am a creative person, have a visual art background and also write and record music so would ideally be looking to get somewhere where I could set up my gear, perhaps somewhere with outbuildings. Beyond this, I don’t know. I am open to self-reliant, sustainable forms of living but would not describe myself as an extreme ‘eco-warrior’, just a laid-back, down-to-earth person wanting to live somewhere a bit nicer and more enjoyable than an urban box-room....Feel free to get in touch if you think you would be interested either in doing the same or have a vacancy that might be suitable. Many thanks for reading, Charlotte :-)
Message posted by Charlotte on Jun 4 2010
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Young Active Yurt Dwellers say Hello!
We are an open, compassionate couple with a lovely, funny dog. We have loads of love and skills to give, are both self-employed as professional artists, radical educators and soon-to-be yoga teacher and are thinking of moving. We would love to hear from anyone-communities or otherwise- who would be willing to house our yurt. We have loads of experience and can offer work and/or low rent in exchange. We have experience in community living, and try to bring sunshine and authenticity wherever we go!
Message posted by Nic on Jun 3 2010
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Looking for a Break/ New start
Hello
I’m looking to try out a new way of life/be part of a community - I’ve recently gone through some tough times and I’m wanting to try some of the things ive always put off. I’m looking to find a community/ project that would let me come and work/ help out in return for my keep - I’m hard working, quiet,easy going with a good sense of humour :D I’m 28 F fit and healthy - Everything considered ! Thanks
Ariann
Message posted by ariann on May 31 2010
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Home or park up wanted in UK....
Hello ... Let me introduce myself ... My Name’s Spike.
Due to a motorcycle accident in April I’m unable do much at the moment but I still need a place to move to. Any ideas would be good. Thanks ...
I’m 47, I am spiritual in outlook on life, I have a well behaved cat named Ruffus and he’s four years young, neither of us smoke.
My skills range from Woodman/ Chainsaw operator/ Handyman/ Metalworker/ Mechanic, Electrics (mainly 12 volt). Plus I can turn my hands to most things. I’m an all round practical guy. I have many of my own tools ie Chainsaw plus kit, Spanners, Welder, Vice, etc.
I’ve done a permaculture course many years ago and found it fascinating. I have done WWOOFing in the UK and abroad, I’ve done many different jobs, I’ve designed built and planted up my own garden, and then eaten the produce, the list goes on and on ...
I am looking for a place in Mid Wales/Shropshire borders to either to park up my hand built motor home to which I designed and built myself or to live in a cottage/ room/ yurt/ tipi / or cave.But only in a rural area the quieter the better.
I believe that we all should respect our Earth and we all should look after her has much as we possibly can, to not to is to bring our own downfall.
I have spent many years living cheaply and quietly mainly moving around but to me it is very wearing and I need to find a place of tranquility/ rest/ enjoyment and also to be with like-minded souls which I can feel at home with.I am also a private person and like my own space.I was living on a farm but now I am back on the road,but due to my accident I realy need a permenant place.
I would rather speak face to face as I find it very impersonal on the computer but at least it is a way of introducing myself. Feel free to ask any questions or offer any advice.
So can you please help me in find home at your lovely place?
Contact me via D&D or on 07977968170
Blessings Spike
Message posted by Spike on May 27 2010
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Vegan Community Sought
My wife and I are looking for a possible park up within a vegan community or project. I have worked as a tree surgeon and we both have practical horticulture/permaculture experience.
Message posted by Aiden Box on May 27 2010
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Handy, practical, artistic woman looking for a community to join
I have a wealth of life experience and am a hardworking gardener, willing to exchange knowledge and happy times with other like minded people.
Message posted by Venessa Lagrand on May 24 2010
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Argh!
Hi, we are a family of four and like many on this page are looking for a low impact off grid lifestyle in a caravan/mobile home. We are having no luck at all finding a friendly landowner commune etc that is willing to rent a forgotten corner of their land and are becoming pretty downhearted. Has anyone any ideas? Isn’t there anywhere in the UK to pitch up camp and live quietly?
Message posted by C on May 23 2010
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Sited Caravan Wanted
Looking for a sited caravan within 2 or so hours of Edinburgh to use as a bolthole - farm/garden/small site..basic facilities required but nothing fancy. Promise to look after it and respect the space...
Message posted by Karen Phillips on May 14 2010
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Lost Soul - Can You Help?
Hi everyone,
My name’s Derek and I am a 45 year old male.
I have been lost for some time now and I have been re-assessing what I really need from life. I used to be a director of various companies, both here in the UK and abroad but after years of being disillusioned with the whole capitalist lifestyle just woke up one morning and decided to quit. I have struggled since but I am determined to seek the right path.
For the last 10 years or so I have dreamed of being able to survive by living as close to the land and nature as possible and I am really keen to join with others in a community in order to continue developing and growing these thoughts. I have just separated from my wife [no hang-ups] and I think that the final piece of the jigsaw has been laid.
I am very interested in Buddhism, Wicca, Nature, Environmental Issues, Sustainable Living, Renewable Energy and all other things in life that are both peaceful and promote harmonious living with others.
[Some Experience Offered:
25 years - Company director [IT/Web sector] / Web design / Business development / Marketing etc. I must have other worthwhile uses but I can’t think what may be valuable to you like I have had my own allotment for 2 years, practical manual work etc.
I am looking to belong to a community with like-minded people that is preferably still in some sort of formation stages and has the potential to allow me input some valuable skills so, If you have such a space free and would like to meet up, please contact me.
I probably have more questions than answers at the moment but would love to hear from you. I am very open minded and will consider anything.. well almost :)
Message posted by Derek Robinson on May 6 2010
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Heart yearning for home
Hello
My name’s Susie. I’m 41 and interested in Buddhism; meditation; nature; peace and harmony. I have recently been re-assessing what I need in life and realise that I would like to belong to a community. I’m not particularly interested in material possessions; it’s being able to develop as a better human being that’s more my bag...
Am really keen to join a community in order to continue developing and growing. Looking to rent a room around Hackney/Stoke Newington area of London with like-minded people.
If you have such a space free and would like to meet up, please let me know.
Message posted by Susie Yau on May 4 2010
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Hello All
I’m a 58 year old male and looking for a new way of living. I do work and have a lot of experiance of manual work. Just fed up with being in the ratrace. Anything considered. Have a caravan at the moment and a rented flat in the Nottingham area, but I’m looking for rural location. Thanks for reading my mail.
Message posted by Chris Eggleton on May 3 2010
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Happy couple with baby on the way
Hello every 1. Me and my girlfriend are in our mid 20s and expecting a baby. I was brought up in communes in Scotland and couldn’t have wished for a better up bringing and wish to give the same to my child. We are based in Hastings and would like to stay within about a 5 hour drive of this area. But other than that we are very flexible. Ideally we would like to set up our own healthy food and therapy centre as our income source I am currently working as a quantum healer and nutritionalist. Between us we run lots of different classes and workshops and we wish to live a low impact lifestyle while inspiring others to take the same leap of faith out of the rat race. We are interested in all types of living arrangements from buying land with someone else to just renting a bit of land.
Message posted by Edd Clarke on May 3 2010
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Vegan communities wanted!
Are there any vegan communities out there needing people? (Can bring and live in own caravan). No finance but many skills and hardworking.
Message posted by Bob and Christine on Apr 28 2010
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Single Mum
I am a single mum who tried communal living for a month a few years ago and loved it ... sick of struggling alone (financially) in a 2 bed house, I’d love to move in with other parents and share rent/bills. I’m interested in living in the north, Northumberland or Cumbria area. My son is 9 and he would love some instant brothers and sisters. :-) We both love music and the outdoors.
Message posted by Shelley on Apr 25 2010
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Freedom please!
We are a young family of three who have realised that our future happiness will only be secured if we stay true to ourselves. For us that means honouring our commitment to live a low impact life style focusing on working with nature, self growth, music, healing, laughter and bringing up our child to know a different world than we are in now. We have healing, music, art and permaculture background ... so we do lack some skills ... but not knowledge. We also have a useful amount of savings. Finding the right dwelling is so important to us but we accept trial and error. We would be so grateful for an opportunity to get stuck in and do some hard work in return for experience.
Message posted by Kayleigh on Apr 18 2010
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Central London
We are a family of five looking for a place in a community in Central London. Both of us work. Currently we live in Yorkshire after moving out of London three years ago due to the difficulty in finding large enough accomodation. We now desperately want to return this summer before the next school year begins.
Message posted by Richard Simpson on Apr 15 2010
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Freedom
Hi, We are a family of 6 who have no savings but have always worked hard. We are multi skilled woodsman, mechanic, farmworkers, rearing livestock, gardeners. We are looking for a permanent place to live in the countryside in return for work. We home school the little ones and the oldest works. We are based in Mid Wales at the moment. Please no cranky dating messages!
Message posted by Lynda Ballard on Mar 31 2010
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Musician looking for a place in London
I’m a musician who is new to London, 33, female, am friendly, open minded, easy to live with and like sharing things. I like music and life and learning things. Am looking for a place in London, have been staying on friends floors for too long :) Am able to pay rent, cook, clean up and play music! Please get in touch if you have a space that could be for me :)
Message posted by Sarah Joyce on Mar 25 2010
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Help Needed
Hi there I’m a 43 year old singale gay male, I am currently working and living in York.
However, I am fed up with the whole rat race thing and am looking for a slower paced life to concentrate on my hobby of writing and photography and to develop them into an income. I am looking for a place that can help me out,ideally a community of adults. My only downside is I have no money to invest or buy into a co-op which makes things really difficult. Mind you I am still relatively fit and able to work. I like the idea of a remote setting and not averse to the idea of Europe if possible.
Anyway that’s it hope someone can help.
Quite like the idea of living in a Yurt.
Cheers
Message posted by Sean on Mar 22 2010
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Somewhere to live
I am looking for probably rented accomodation - am interested in co-housing - I have to leave the flat I currently rent in a big old house where there is a sense of community and am looking to find somewhere on a bus route Scottish, Borders, Lothians but would consider other places, with self contained accommodation. I’m female and 62.
Thanks for any suggestions
Message posted by Sheila on Mar 21 2010
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Looking for a place to live in London
Hello I am looking for a place to live in London preferable south east or east but open to other possibilities.
I have been living in shared houses, and in communities.
I am very into arts and love to use it as an integration tool.
I am from Spain and love dancing.
Namaste.
Message posted by Shakti on Mar 10 2010
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Exeter housing co-op
Home educating family with housing co-op status but no home. Would like to join an exsisting community or get together with similar folk and/or childless people who like kids to find and share a rural residence. Would want to aim to have own family units but share land, resources and friendliness. Exeterish.
Message posted by Beth on Feb 17 2010