Simon Fairlie (author, scythe champion and former editor of The Ecologist) is looking for someone to work as an assistant for two or three months during the summer, beginning around late May or 1 June.
This could be a part-time or full-time position, 3 to 5 days a week. I’m looking for somebody with a broad range of aspirations capable of taking on manual, menial, administrative, computer, clerical and even literary or artistic responsibilities, and who is keen to learn.
Work is likely to include: mowing, haymaking, scythe sharpening and maintenance, assistance with courses, assistance with the Scythe Festival, grassland management, milking cows, cheese-making, packing scythes, simple building and decorating work, computer and clerical work, and odds and sods.
Wage rate is negotiable according to competence of applicant etc, but I normally pay more than the minimum wage for work to do with scythe sales, less for “WWOOFER” type agricultural activities. Previous experience is not necessary (beyond a reasonable familiarity with hand-tools and the English language), but quick-wittedness, physical fitness, expeditiousness, enthusiasm, reliability and a sense of humour are all valued highly.
Most of the work will be at Monkton Wyld on the Devon Dorset border, near Axminster — food and overnight lodging supplied. Please apply in writing (email or letter) stating your interests, competence and availability etc.
(S. Fairlie, Potato store, Flaxdrayton Farm, South Petherton, TA13 5LR; chapter7@tlio.org.uk)
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