George Wright Farms -(01/08/2007 - 30/09/2007) grading potatoes on harvester/ in shed, tractor/forklift 1 CHLOPAK - TRAKTORZYSTA driving
J G Lang & Son (02/08/2007 - 27/10/2007)- picking and tunnel work (table-top strawberries) 1 DZIEWCZYNA
Ivy Farm -(03/08/2007 - 13/12/2007) Plant nursery and 2 CHŁOPAKÓW + 2 DZIEWCZYNY packing work, strawberry and blackberry picking. Allens Hill Farm -(06/08/2007 - 30/08/2007) harvesting 5 CHŁOPAKÓW cauliflower, onions and other veg
Malcolm Wrisdale Ltd. -(06/08/2007 - 14/12/2007) 2 OSOBY Potato grading & general farmwork GOOD ENGLISH
Blyth Farm Services Ltd -(08/08/2007 - 31/10/2007) outdoor manual work, possibly some tractor work 1 OSOBA associated with lettuce production - irrigating, planting, tunnel construction, harvesting
Glass Brothers Fruit Farms -(08/08/2007 - 31/12/2007) Apple processing-on-line inspection and general duties (feb-sept), Apple picking (sept-oct), 1 CHLOPAK processing (nov-dec). GOOD ENGLISH, TROCHE ZNAJACY SIĘ NA MECHANICE Michael H. Keene & Son Ltd - 12/08/2007 - 14/10/2007) summer pruning, apple harvesting, some 1 CHLOPAK general work ( Poolbank Salads -(12/08/2007 - 11/02/2008) 2 DZIEWCZYNY production and packing Bandirran Garden -(15/08/2007 - 31/12/2007) protected cropping - field veg and packhouse 2 OSOBY, W TYM 1 Z PRAWEM JAZDY ROZSADNY ANGIELSKI, PRAWO JAZDY NA VANA Messrs TDC Thomson -(15/08/2007 - 20/10/2007) TRAKTORZYSTA Picking Broccoli or Cauliflower Ketchers Farm -(18/08/2007 - 27/10/2007) apple/ pear/ plum harvest followed by packhouse/ nursery 1 CHLOPAK work once harvest finished Stud Farm -(18/08/2007 - 08/11/2007) toffe apple 2 TRAKTORZYSTOW manufacture and grading apples Barnsmuir Farm -(19/08/2007 - 24/11/2007) Harvesting broccoli and cauliflower, some work packing 2 CHLOPAKÓW + 1 DZIEWCZYNA in the packhouse. And some strawberry picking. The Aston Fruit Farm -(19/08/2007 - 19/10/2007) 1 CHLOPAK apple and pear picking (some pruning) Cairntradlin -(20/08/2007 - 27/10/2007) picking, 2 CHLOPAKOW + 3 DZIEWCZYNY packing, weeding and runner cutting Hares Farm - Fruit picking. (20/08/2007 - 27/10/2007) 1 CHLOPAK Griffins Farm -(21/08/2007 - 31/10/2007) Picking, 2 CHLOPAKOW + 1 DZIEWCZYNA packing strawberries and apples H. Adamson and Son (Farmers) Ltd. (22/08/2007 - 03/11/2007) - Strawberry picking, planting, traning 2 CHLOPAKOW + 2 DZIEWCZYNY flowers, cutting runners, bags out of tunnels + D&M GEDNEY 01.11-04.01 Friday Street Farm - (24/08/2007 - 31/10/2007)Apple 1 CHLOPAK + 1 DZIEWCZYNA picking Eaton Farm - apple picking and packing (26/08/2007 - 2 DZIEWCZYNY 30/11/2007) Loddington Farm Ltd -(26/08/2007 - 30/10/2007) Fruit 1 TRAKTORZYSTA picking. May include some tractor driving Plumford Farms Ltd -(26/08/2007 - 16/11/2007) apple 1 OSOBA picking and pruning Plumford Farms Ltd -(26/08/2007 - 16/11/2007) apple 2 OSOBY picking Plumford Farms Ltd -(26/08/2007 - 16/11/2007) apple 2 OSOBY picking and pruning Howard Chapman Ltd 27/08/2007 - 20/10/2007- 5 CHLOPAKOW picking apples and pears NO COUPLES PLEASE Pump Farm -(27/08/2007 - 28/10/2007) Fruit thinning, apple and pear picking 2 CHLOPAKÓW Stud Farm -(27/08/2007 - 08/11/2007) apple picking and grading, preparation of toffee apples and chocolate 1 CHLOPAK covered apples Gushmere Court Farm . (28/08/2007 - 12/10/2007)- Apple and pear picking, Hop picking, Blackcurrant 1 CHLOPAK + 2 DZIEWCZYNY pruning + Stud Farm 10.10 - 30.11 Little Rhoden Farm -(29/08/2007 - 06/10/2007) Apple 2 CHLOPAKOW picking Amery Court Farm -(30/08/2007 - 26/10/2007) apple, 2 OSOBY pear, strawberry, raspberry picking Castlemaine Farms -(30/08/2007 - 03/10/2007) Plum, Cobnut, Apple and Pear Picking + Rumwood Green 3 CHLOPAKÓW Farm 01.10 - 31.10 Chicory Crops Ltd -(30/08/2007 - 30/11/2007) Apple and raspberry harvesting, apple grading, general duties 2 OSOBY including pruning Elwell Fruit Farm -(30/08/2007 - 08/10/2007) Manual 1 OSOBA harvesting of apples and pears. Foxbury Farm -(30/08/2007 - 11/10/2007) harvesting 1 CHLOPAK apples and pears Alan Firmin (Linton) Ltd -(31/08/2007 - 28/02/2008) 1 DZIEWCZYNA field husbandry and some packhouse work Lested Farm -(31/08/2007 - 26/10/2007) Harvesting apples, then harvesting pumpkins, grading pumpkins, 4 CHLOPAKÓW, W TYM 3 TRAKTORZYSTÓW some tractor driving Owens Court -(31/08/2007 - 10/10/2007) Plum, apple 1 DZIEWCZYNA and pear harvesting Watts Farms -(31/08/2007 - 31/10/2007) Harvesting, 3 CHLOPAKÓW planting, irrigation, packhouse work George Wright George Wright Farms Heckford Road Great Bentley Colchester
General Information
George Wright Farms are located in the east of England, and grow potatoes. The village of Great Bentley is situated half-way between the towns of Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, both of them providing entertainments. Both are easily accessible by train being about 10 miles away. Great Bentley has village stores, post office, hairdressers, pub, cashpoint and chemist. Nearby Colchester is an historical town dating back to the Romans. Here you will find an abundance of shops, restaurants and bars. There is a large leisure centre with indoor pools, tennis courts, ten pin bowling and roller-skating. Clacton-on-Sea is a nice town by the sea, large sandy beaches, amusement arcades and a pier. Brightlingsea 5 miles from Great Bentley is a small town with shops, supermarket, port and beach. Shopping trips will be arranged by the farmer weekly. Accommodation
Accommodation will be in a converted barn and newly converted farm buildings with beds, mattresses, pillows, blankets, a wardrobe and chest of drawers to keep your belongings in. There are toilets, showers and hand basins. Kitchen facilities include cookers, fridges, freezers, kettles, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, tables and chairs. There are washing machines, a drying area, television, table tennis, wireless internet and 2 bicycles. There is a heated swimming pool available to use between the hours of 19.00 and 20.00 or by arrangement. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges
£29.00 per student per week
Working Conditions
Type of work: The work available at the farm includes the following: Potato grading on harvester and in shed and General farm work
Crops Grown: potatoes, cereals and sugarbeet
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week. Hours worked: Approximately 10 hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly, preferably into your bank account.
Rates Of Pay: Hourly rates. Travel Information
How to get to George Wright Farms by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE:COLCHESTER COACH STATION (Essex) Upon arrival at Colchester Coach Station, telephone the farmer and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the COACH station.
Westland Nurseries Ltd Ferry Lane Offenham Nr. Evesham Worcs
General Information
Westland Nurseries is a vegetable, herb and strawberry farm, located in the west of England. The farm is situated near many interesting historical sites. Some of these include Warwick Castle, Stratford upon Avon (the birthplace of Shakespeare) and the Cotswolds. There is a leisure centre, sports hall and swimming pool at Evesham approx 2 ½ miles away. Weekly shopping trips will be arranged by the farmer as well as some fun outings if time allows. Accommodation
Accommodation is in detached houses and portacabins with single beds and mattresses and pillows. Some of the accommodation is off-site in a local town/ village. There are wardrobes to keep your belongings in. There are 2 toilets, 2 showers and 3 handbasins. There is also suitable accommodation for 2 couples. Kitchen facilities include a cooker, fridge, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, table & chairs. There is also a washing machine, drying area, rest room, television, radio, darts, board games and barbecue. Outdoor recreation includes netball and football, and an area with tables and chairs. Students can use the internet at the local library. Students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living area clean and tidy. Additional Charges If you are staying in a portacabin: Rent: £25.00 per student per week, including gas and electricity. If you are staying in a house: Rent: £23.55 per student per week Gas and electricity £3.75 per week There is a damage deposit of £50, this may be returned to you on the condition that the accommodation is left clean and no damage or theft has occurred. This is upon the discretion of the employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: Propagation of vegetables, baby leaf salads, herbs and strawberry plants
Crops Grown: Vegetables, baby leaf salads, herbs and strawberries
Days when work may be available: Up to 7 days a week
Hours worked: Approx 9 hours per week day and 5 hours at the weekend. Some overtime may be available
Pay Day: Weekly on Thursday in cash or directly into the bank. HSBC is the preferred bank.
Rates Of Pay: Hourly and piecework rates Travel Information
How to get to Westland Nurseries by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: LONDON VICTORIA COACH STATION ARRIVE: EVESHAM BUS STATION (Worcestershire) You must notify the employer at least 2 days in advance and let him know what time you will be arriving in Evesham and arrangements will be made to collect you as soon as possible. Be sure to tell the employer that you need to be collected at the Evesham BUS station.
Ivy Farm Tuxhill Road Terrington St. Clements Kings Lynn, Norfolk http://www.ivyfarm.phg.pl General Information R.W.Walpole & Partners are growers of soft fruit planting stock for sale in the UK & overseas; and the farm also produces fresh strawberries & blackberries for sale to the UK supermarkets. The farm is situated in the east of England, about 5 miles away from Kings Lynn, where there is a bowling alley, sports centre, gym, swimming pool, golf course, night clubs and a large cinema. A good bus service is provided with regular transport to the local shops. The seaside is 20 miles away at Hunstanton. Transport is provided for shopping. There is also a Polish speaking farm employee: Mrs Coe who deals with students’ administration. Accommodation
Accommodation is in 15 caravans, 4 students per caravan, with single and double beds with mattresses and pillows and there are wardrobes to keep your belongings in. There is some accommodation suitable for couples. Each home has a television. There are 6 toilets, 7 showers and 6 hand basins. There is a purpose built kitchen with a fridge for each caravan which is being refurbished for 2007, plus extra fridges, freezers and 6 cookers. Other items include kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, table and chairs. There are 4 washing machines and tumble dryers, drying area, internet room with 4 computers, darts, board games, tennis, volleyball, football, barbecue, picnic tables and some bicycles. Students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living area clean and tidy. STUDENTS MUST BRING SLEEPING BAGS. Additional Charges
RENT: £4.15 per student per day TOTAL: £29.50 per student per week Students who don’t wish to bring waterproof clothing can purchase it on the farm for £10.00.
Working Conditions
Type of work: -The company grows 60 hectares of strawberry plants, 30 hectares of raspberry canes, 25 hectares of strawberries for fruit and 10 hectares of blackberries for fruit. The company also runs its own specialised nursery harvesting in excess of 1 million potted strawberry plants per year. In addition to this the farm also runs its own mail order department supplying gardening catalogues across the UK. -Winter Work - At this time of year the farm is busy harvesting strawberry plants and raspberry canes. The farm requires people to grade and pack the strawberry plants for its mail order customers. The farm also requires people for the raspberry cane harvest. This involves lifting and bundling the cane in the field as well as grading the cane in the grading shed. During the early winter the farm is also busy planting its strawberry plants for the next year. This job is done by a machine planter. -Spring Work - During the spring the farm is also planting strawberry plants and raspberry canes for the propagation crops as well as the fruiting crops. There is also work in the nursery potting strawberry plants. The farm is also busy doing some weeding in the propagation crops as well as knapsack spraying and work within the mail order department. -Summer work -This includes the picking of the fruiting strawberries and blackberries. There is also work in the packhouse for packers and packhouse co-ordinators. Also during the summer the farm is busy trimming and potting plants at our nursery. Crops Grown: Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and plants
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week
Hours worked: Approximately 8 hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly on Friday directly to your bank account. The farm have an arrangement with BARCLAYS bank.
Rates Of Pay: Piecework and hourly rates. Travel Information
How to get to Ivy Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: KINGS LYNN COACH STATION (Norfolk) Upon arrival, telephone the farm and arrangements will be made to collect you as soon as possible. Be sure to tell the farmer that you are at the Kings Lynn COACH station. Alternatively, a good bus service runs to Terrington St. Clements.
Allens Hill Farm Newlands Farm Station Road Cliffe Nr. Rochester Kent
General Information
Allen’s Hill Farm is located in the south east of England, and its produce includes vegetables. Such as onions, peas, beans, and cabbage. The farm is near the town of Rochester where you will find pubs, shops and other amenities. There is also a castle and some historic houses in the area. There are many interesting things to see in Kent and it is very close to London. A weekly shopping trip will be arranged by the farmer. Accommodation
Accommodation will be in a mobile home. Bedrooms have single beds, mattresses, pillows and wardrobes to keep your belongings in. Some of the accommodation is suitable for couples. There are 2 toilets and 2 showers separate for male and female. The accommodation is suitable for 2 couples. Kitchen facilities include a cooker, fridge, freezer, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, table & chairs. There is also a BBQ, a washing machine and drying area. Table tennis, tennis and basketball are available on a neighbouring farm. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. There is a TV available. Additional Charges
-£29.00 per student per week including gas and electricity and a weekly shopping trip
Working Conditions
Type of work: -Nearly all the work will be the harvest of vegetables (beans, onions, peas & cabbage). This is work using rig harvesters. -The group of students are required to work as part of a team, and be flexible to the needs the farm have to complete the days orders.
Crops Grown: Potatoes, cauliflower, leaks, sprouts, beans, onions, peas & cabbage
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week
Hours worked: Approximately 8 hours per day
Pay Day: Week in hand, this means when you start you will receive your pay after the first two weeks and then each week after that. When you leave you will get two weeks money.
Rates Of Pay: Piecework and hourly rates Travel Information
How to get to Allen’s Hill Farm by coach from Dover: visit www.nationalexpress.co.uk DEPART: DOVER FERRY PORT COACH STOP (Kent) ARRIVE: GILLINGHAM - HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE (Kent) IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TELEPHONE THE PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL. He must know your arrival date and the approximate time of your coach. If not, he will not be able to collect you. Please make sure you tell him you are at GILLINGHAM HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE. He can not be expected to collect you if you do not inform him ahead of time and if he cannot collect you he will tell you how to get the farm on your own. IMPORTANT. It is better to get off at Dover than to go to Victoria (London) as it is too far and if you go to Victoria first it will mean you will get to the farm very late at night which is not acceptable to the grower. So when you book your coach ticket from your home country make sure you book it to and from Dover. If your ticket is booked to Victoria you must understand that because of the late arrival you would have to stay the night at a local youth hostel (website for this is www.yha.org.uk) and arrive at the farm the next day. You can alternatively go to Victoria train station from the airport, and from here get a train to Rochester.
Malcolm Wrisdale Ltd. Cranberry Farm Wainfleet St Mary Skegness Lincolnshire
General Information
Malcolm Wrisdale Ltd is a large commercial farm which grows potatoes, combinable crops, sugar beet, vegetables and vining peas, and is located in Wainfleet, Lincolnshire. Wainfleet is a small market town with pubs, a Co-op shop, a local butchers and bakers. All essential amenities are located within 2 miles. The town of Skegness is about 6 miles from the farm and has night clubs, numerous shops, supermarkets and general seaside resorts and amusements. The farm will provide a weekly shopping trip. Accommodation
Accommodation is in a farm house, adjacent to the place of work. There are 4 bedrooms with beds, mattresses, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. There are toilets, showers and washbasins. The kitchen facilities include a cooker, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. There is a washing machine and drying area. There is a TV for students to use. There is a large lounge area with a sofa and chairs. Additional Charges
Rent: £29.05 per student per week If the utilities charges come to more than £100 per month, students may have to pay extra for this.
Working Conditions
Type of work: - grading potatoes - cabbage cutting and trimming - general farm yard work - cleaning - QA and sampling of potatoes (depending on person) - tractor work - e.g. trailer if person is competent - forklift work for competent person
Crops Grown: 70 hectares of potatoes (main crop) 165 hectares of salad potatoes 520 hectares of combinable crops and sugar beet 130 hectares of vegetables 112 hectares of vining peas
Days when work may be available: About 5 days a week (Sunday is day off) Hours worked: 12 hours a day (approximately)
Pay Day: Fortnightly into your bank account. All banks are available in local town so any bank is appropriate.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly and piecework rates Travel Information
How to get to Malcolm Wrisdale by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: LONDON VICTORIA COACH STATION ARRIVE: WAINFLEET COACH STATION
Blyth Farm Services Ltd Poplar Tree Farm Carr Lane Blyton Gainsborough Lincs England
General Information
It is three and a half miles to the nearest town called Gainsborough. Under a mile away is the village of Blyton, which has 2 pubs, a cafe and a post office. The farmer will provide weekly shopping trips and some outings. Accommodation
Accommodation is in a mobile home. All have single beds with mattresses, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. There is a toilet & shower portacabin. The kitchen facilities include cookers, microwaves, fridges, kettles, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges rent: £25.00 A damage deposit of £50 is charged, returnable to you at the end on the condition that the accommodation is left clean and tidy and no theft has occurred
Working Conditions Type of work: The work available at the farm includes the following: -Field scale lettuce and asparagus -General Farm Work -Work on planters and harvester trimming the lettuce and putting into crates -Hand cutting Radicchio lettuce -Crop irrigation -hand weeding -Tractor Driving
Crops Grown: Lettuce and asparagus
Days when work may be available: 5 days a week
Hours worked: 50 hours per week.
Pay Day: Weekly directly into your bank account. The farm use LLOYDS TSB.
Rates Of Pay: Hourly or piecework Travel Information
How to get to Blyth Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: RETFORD COACH STATION Upon arrival at Retford Coach Station, telephone the farmer and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the COACH station. How to get to Blyth Farm by train from London: DEPART: KINGS CROSS TRAIN STATION (London) ARRIVE: RETFORD TRAIN STATION
Glass Brothers Fruit Farms 132 Kilmore Road Kilmore Armagh Northern Ireland
General Information
The farm is located in Northern Ireland, and its produce includes Bramley apples. Armagh City is 7 miles distance, has two Cathedrals, two museums, Tourist Information Centre, Planetarium and Observatory, various shops, Bus Station, and a Leisure Centre. Portadown Town is 7 miles distance, has a new Library, Internet facility, Leisure Centre, lots of shopping centres and Tesco for groceries. The farmer will provide weekly shopping trips and some outings to places of interest. Accommodation
Accommodation will be in a converted farm building and a farm house, with beds, mattresses, pillows, wardrobe and a chest of drawers to keep your belongings in. There are an adequate numbers of toilets, showers and hand basins for males and females. Kitchen facilities include a cooker, fridge, freezer, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, table and chairs. There is a washing machine, drying area, television, a wide range of indoor and some outdoor activities. Some bicycles will also be provided. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges
£25.00 per student per week
Working Conditions
Type of work: The work available at the farm includes the following: Picking Grading Processing of Bramley apples
Crops Grown: Bramley Apples
Days when work may be available: 5 days a week
Hours worked: Approximately 8 - 9 hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly by sub system
Rates Of Pay: Hourly and piecework. Travel Information
How To Get To Glass Brothers Farm By Coach From London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: BELFAST EUROPA BUSCENTRE National Express runs coaches at 08.00 arriving at 21.50 or 18.30 arriving at 07.30. National Express information line is. You must book the ticket in advance. Before leaving London, telephone the farmer to inform him whether you will arrive at Belfast in the morning or the evening. NOTE: Applicants should not fly into Dublin as the Immigration Office at Dublin has not authorisation to give the working permission. D E & D M Drinkwater and Sons Ebrington Chipping Campden Gloucestershire England
General Information
DE & DM Drinkwater and Sons is a family run business, which grows vegetables and potatoes. Cereals are grown as part of a rotation. As well as the main crops, there are also some small plots of other vegetables mainly grown for the local farmers market. The farm has a fruit and vegetable shop 2.5 miles away from the farm in Chipping Campden and also supplies wholesale markets, local farm shops, pubs, hotels, and local shops. Chipping Campden is a historical market town which has a picturesque high street with an old market hall. There is a pub, some hotels and shops including a chemist, a Post Office, a tourist information centre, two small convenience stores, a bakery and a butcher. The farm runs a retail business from the farm premises where you can buy fresh fruit and veg at discounted prices. Stratford upon Avon is nearby (which has Shakespeare's theatre and other attractions including the River Avon which has boat trips available. There are lots of shops and a supermarket, and a cinema and sports centre in Stratford. The farm will provide a weekly shopping trip and you can also access the local shops on foot or by car. Accommodation
Accommodation is in a mobile home. There are bedrooms with beds, mattresses, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. There are showers and washbasins. Toilets are in a separate block from the mobile homes. The kitchen facilities include a cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. There is a washing machine and drying area. There is a TV, a stereo and some bicycles for students to use. The farm will check the accommodation periodically and expect the mobile homes to be kept in a clean and tidy state. There is STRICTLY NO SMOKING in the mobile homes. Additional Charges
Rent: £29.05 per student per week. There is a damage deposit of £50 per student, which will be returned to you at the end of your work period provided your accommodation is left clean and tidy and no damage or theft has occurred. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: Type of work will include planting, harvesting and weeding. Planting will include both by hand (beans, courgettes, asparagus) and by semi automatic machine. This lasts from March until September. Apart from a few weeks in May/June there is usually something being harvested all year round, but the students will mainly be concerned with harvesting from June onwards starting with broad beans, peas (picked by hand),. Students may be required to work on the mobile vegetable harvester packing the veg, either cutting calabrese, cauliflower and cabbage, or working on the trailer packing the vegetables. Other crops to harvest later will be courgettes, potatoes and sweetcorn.
Crops Grown: Cabbage (8ha), Cauliflower (13ha), sprouts (3ha), calabrese (8ha), Leek (1ha), beans (2.5 ha), courgettes (1ha), sweetcorn (1ha), rhubarb (1ha), asparagus (1ha), peas (1ha), pumpkins & squash (1ha), potatoes (12ha), cereals (30ha).
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week (Sunday is day off)
Hours worked: 35 minimum 60 maximum per week
Pay Day: Weekly by cash or by cheque
Rates Of Pay: both hourly and piecework rates Travel Information
How to get to DE & DM Drinkwater by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: LONDON VICTORIA COACH STATION ARRIVE: MORETON ON MARSH COACH STATION OR STRATFORD ON AVON COACH STATION You must not arrive at the farm in the early part of the morning. Upon arrival at the coach Station, telephone the farmer on (Doug Drinkwater) and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the COACH station. How to get to DE & DM Drinkwater by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: LONDON PADDINGTON TRAIN STATION ARRIVE: MORETON-ON-MARSH TRAIN STATION You must not arrive at the farm in the early part of the morning. Upon arrival at the train station, telephone the farmer on (Doug Drinkwater) and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the TRAIN station. Train is the easiest way to get to the farm. You can alternatively fly directly into BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT and then catch the train or coach to Stratford upon Avon where the farm can pick you up. You should advise the farm in advance of your arrival when you will be getting there.
D E & D M Drinkwater and Sons Ebrington Chipping Campden Gloucestershire England General Information
DE & DM Drinkwater and Sons is a family run business, which grows vegetables and potatoes. Cereals are grown as part of a rotation. As well as the main crops, there are also some small plots of other vegetables mainly grown for the local farmers market. The farm has a fruit and vegetable shop 2.5 miles away from the farm in Chipping Campden and also supplies wholesale markets, local farm shops, pubs, hotels, and local shops. Chipping Campden is a historical market town which has a picturesque high street with an old market hall. There is a pub, some hotels and shops including a chemist, a Post Office, a tourist information centre, two small convenience stores, a bakery and a butcher. The farm runs a retail business from the farm premises where you can buy fresh fruit and veg at discounted prices. Stratford upon Avon is nearby (which has Shakespeare's theatre and other attractions including the River Avon which has boat trips available. There are lots of shops and a supermarket, and a cinema and sports centre in Stratford. The farm will provide a weekly shopping trip and you can also access the local shops on foot or by car. Accommodation
Accommodation is in a mobile home. There are bedrooms with beds, mattresses, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. There are showers and washbasins. Toilets are in a separate block from the mobile homes. The kitchen facilities include a cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. There is a washing machine and drying area. There is a TV, a stereo and some bicycles for students to use. The farm will check the accommodation periodically and expect the mobile homes to be kept in a clean and tidy state. There is STRICTLY NO SMOKING in the mobile homes. Additional Charges
Rent: £29.05 per student per week. There is a damage deposit of £50 per student, which will be returned to you at the end of your work period provided your accommodation is left clean and tidy and no damage or theft has occurred. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: Type of work will include planting, harvesting and weeding. Planting will include both by hand (beans, courgettes, asparagus) and by semi automatic machine. This lasts from March until September. Apart from a few weeks in May/June there is usually something being harvested all year round, but the students will mainly be concerned with harvesting from June onwards starting with broad beans, peas (picked by hand),. Students may be required to work on the mobile vegetable harvester packing the veg, either cutting calabrese, cauliflower and cabbage, or working on the trailer packing the vegetables. Other crops to harvest later will be courgettes, potatoes and sweetcorn. Crops Grown: Cabbage (8ha), Cauliflower (13ha), sprouts (3ha), calabrese (8ha), Leek (1ha), beans (2.5 ha), courgettes (1ha), sweetcorn (1ha), rhubarb (1ha), asparagus (1ha), peas (1ha), pumpkins & squash (1ha), potatoes (12ha), cereals (30ha).
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week (Sunday is day off)
Hours worked: 35 minimum 60 maximum per week
Pay Day: Weekly by cash or by cheque
Rates Of Pay: both hourly and piecework rates Travel Information
How to get to DE & DM Drinkwater by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: LONDON VICTORIA COACH STATION ARRIVE: MORETON ON MARSH COACH STATION OR STRATFORD ON AVON COACH STATION You must not arrive at the farm in the early part of the morning. Upon arrival at the coach Station, telephone the farmer on (Doug Drinkwater) and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the COACH station. How to get to DE & DM Drinkwater by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: LONDON PADDINGTON TRAIN STATION ARRIVE: MORETON-ON-MARSH TRAIN STATION You must not arrive at the farm in the early part of the morning. Upon arrival at the train station, telephone the farmer (Doug Drinkwater) and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the TRAIN station. Train is the easiest way to get to the farm. You can alternatively fly directly into BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT and then catch the train or coach to Stratford upon Avon where the farm can pick you up. You should advise the farm in advance of your arrival when you will be getting there.
Poolbank Salads Common Lane Welton Brough East Yorkshire http://www.humbervhb.com General Information
Poolbank Salads is located in the north of England, and its produce includes cucmbers. The nursery is situated near to the village of Welton at the southern end of the Yorkshire Wolds, which makes the surrounding area very scenic. There are many local shops, which include Supermarket, Post Office, Chemist, Bank and Pubs within one mile of the farm. There are regular buses and trains from here which will take you to Hull, approximately 10 miles away, where there are major shopping and leisure facilities (cinemas, ice rink and museums etc.) A bit further afield is the Yorkshire coast, with beaches, and to the north is the historic City of York with its abundance of history, museums and shops. Poolbank Salads have a no car policy - which means they do not allow students to buy and keep cars on their property. Accommodation
Accommodation will be in mobile homes with single beds, mattresses, pillows and blankets. There will be a wardrobe and chest of drawers to keep personal belongings in. Each caravan is self-contained for 3-6 people. Each caravan has cooker, fridge, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery and crockery. There are a washing machine, TV, and bicycles for student use. Students are required to provide and cook their own food and keep their caravan clean and tidy. Students may be able to access the internet by arrangement with the farm. There is a barbecue students can use. There is also a full-equipped house on site. Additional Charges
£29.05 per student per week. This includes gas & electricity. There will be a returnable bond of £50 charged. Returnable Bond deducted over first 3 weeks pay (week 1 = £10 week 2 = £20 week 3 = £20) direct from wages. This is to offset any cost of damage or loss of equipment provided as part of the accommodation. This may be returned to you at the end of the work period providing the accommodation is left clean and no damage or theft has occurred. This is upon the discretion of the employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: -Cucumber harvesting and packing, together with general crop husbandry and general nursery work as required. -The nursery covers an area of 13.59 acres.
Crops Grown:
Days when work may be available: 7 days a week during the season.
Hours worked: 8 - 10 hours per day.
Pay Day: Wages are paid directly into your nominated bank account on the Thursday of each week.
Rates Of Pay: Hourly rates. Travel Information
How to get to Poolbank Salads by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: HULL COACH STATION (East Yorkshire) Upon arrival at Victoria Coach Station, telephone and arrangements will be made to collect you when the bus arrives at Hull Coach Station. When you arrive at Hull coach station, please ring again if your transport to the farm has not arrived. Please try to arrive at the station before 22.00 hours as a courtesy to the farmer.
Bandirran Garden Culfargie Estates Ltd Tarrylaw Balbeggie Perth Scotland
General Information
Bandirran Garden is an organic vegetable business with ½ ha protected cropping, plus 10 ha of field vegetables. The business is part of a larger estate and the crops range from baby salad to potatoes. It is located near to Perth, a market town with plenty of amenities and attractions. Perth is about four miles from the farm. The village of Scone is nearby, about two miles from the farm. It has some small shops, a post office and various other amenities. The farm will provide a weekly shopping trip to the supermarket. There is a local pub about 0.5 miles from the farm. The city of Edinburgh is about 1.5 hrs away from the farm, as is Glasgow, another big city. Both have lots of shops and good nightlife and historical attractions worth visiting. Accommodation
Accommodation is in mobile homes. There are bedrooms with beds, mattresses, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. There are toilets, showers and washbasins. The kitchen facilities include a cooker, microwave, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. There is a washing machine and drying area. There is a TV, a DVD player and a stereo for students to use. Additional Charges
Rent & facilities: £27 per student per week. There is a damage deposit of £50, which will be refunded to you at the end of your work period, provided your accommodation is left clean and tidy and no damage or theft has occurred. This is at the discretion of your employer. Working Conditions
Type of work: Main tasks to include: - Sowing, planting, weeding & harvesting. - Limited tractor work plus some packhouse work. - Work will be varied between growing and packhouse tasks.
Crops Grown: - Babyleaf Salad, potatoes, lettuce, brassicas, beetroot, beans, carrots and onions
Days when work may be available: 5 days per week Mon - Fri. Sat/Sun days off. Overtime Availible.
Hours worked: 8hrs per day, 39 hrs per week.
Pay Day: Monthly into Bank Account.
Rates Of Pay: Hourly Travel Information
How to get to Bandirran Gardens by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: LONDON VICTORIA COACH STATION CHANGE AT: EDINBURGH ARRIVE AT: PERTH COACH STATION You must arrive before 20.00hrs. Upon arrival at Perth Coach Station, telephone the farmer on and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the COACH station. How to get to Bandirran Gardens by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: LONDON KINGS CROSS STATION OR LONDON EUSTON STATION CHANGE AT: EDINBURGH OR GLASGOW STATION ARRIVE: PERTH TRAIN STATION You must arrive before 20.00hrs. Upon arrival at PERTH Train Station, telephone the farmer on and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the TRAIN station. You can alternatively fly directly into Edinburgh Airport. From here you should get a bus or train to Perth, the farm will collect you from Perth provided you give them advance notice of when you will arrive there.
Messrs TDC Thomson Caverton Mill Kelso Roxburghshire Scotland
General Information T D C Thomson Farm is located in Scotland, and its produce includes broccoli. The nearest town to the farm is called Kelso. It is a fairly large town with sports facilities, a hospital, pubs, restaurants, and a large variety of shops for all you general needs. The farmer will provide weekly shopping trips and some outings. Accommodation
Accommodation is in fully furnished mobile homes. All have single beds/double beds with mattresses, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. Some of the accommodation is suitable for couples. There is a toilet, shower and washbasin in each mobile/caravan/house. The kitchen facilities include cookers, microwaves, fridges, kettles, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. There is a TV and a washing machine students can use. Outdoor recreation includes tennis and football. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges
£25.00 per student per week including gas, electricity and water
Working Conditions
Type of work: Planting, harvesting and weeding broccoli
Crops Grown: Broccoli
Days when work may be available: 5 days a week.
Hours worked: 7-8 hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly directly into your bank account.
Rates Of Pay: Piecework Travel Information
How to get to TDC THOMSON by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: KELSO COACH STATION (Scotland) Upon arrival at Kelso Coach Station, telephone the farmer and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the COACH station. Derrick May Farms Ltd
Paddock Wood, Tonbridge Kent
General Information
Derrick May Farms grows fruit, such as apples and pears. The farm is located in the county of Kent where there is so much to see, Canterbury cathedral, the White Cliffs of Dover, Castles and much more. London is easily reached by train. There is a leisure centre close to the farm. In the local towns you will find shops and pubs. A weekly shopping trip will be arranged by the employer and possibly some outings, also the possibility of a traditional English meal i.e. Roast & Apple Pie! Accommodation
Accommodation will be in mobile homes, 1-2 people per room with single beds, 1 double bed, mattresses, pillows and wardrobes to keep your belongings in. Some of the accommodation is suitable for couples. There are 2 toilets, 1 shower and 1 bath and 2 handbasins which will be unisex. Kitchen facilities include a cooker, fridge, freezer, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, table & chairs. There is a washing machine, drying area, rest room, television, darts, board games, boules and a barbecue. There are some bicycles students can use. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges
-rent: £19.50 per week There is a damage deposit of £25, which will be refunded to you at the end of your stay provided your accommodation is left clean and tidy and no damage or theft has occurred. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: The type of work available at the farm includes the following: -Students will be picking apples and pears. Some of the fruit will be size picked into market boxes, other fruit into bins for various uses, i.e. supermarket (top) quality, to process fruit. -The farm’s main crops are Bramley and Gala apples, Conference and Comice pears. The farm has approximately 35 hectares of fruit. -The work is usually varied and students usually work in small groups. -There is an opportunity for some students to drive tractors on the farm. -Full training in picking etc. is given
Crops Grown:
Days when work may be available: 5 or 6 days a week.
Hours worked: Approximately 8 hours per day
Pay Day: Weekly in cash.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly and piecework rates. Travel Information
How to get to Derrick May Farms by train from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:LONDON BRIDGE, WATERLOO OR CHARING CROSS STATION (London) ARRIVE:PADDOCK WOOD STATION (Paddock Wood) The farm is only ½ mile from Paddock Wood station so you could easily make your own way there. However if you advise the farmer in advance of your arrival time in Paddock Wood he will be happy to collect you if he is able to do so. There is no coach that goes from London to Paddock Wood therefore it is easier to take the train which is only a 45 minute journey from London and if you travel after 9:00 hours you will get a cheaper rate.
Ketchers Farm Blackmoor Estate Ltd. Blackmoor Liss Hampshire
General Information
Ketchers Farm (Blackmooor Estate) is owned by the Selborne family. It is 1000 hectares in total and grows various fruits such as apples, pears, plums and strawberries. The farm is situated in the village of Selborne, where there are limited shopping facilities and a recreation ground. There is a sports centre in Alton which is 5 miles away. The farmer arranges a weekly shopping trip for provisions and some outings. Accommodation Accommodation Address: The Pickers Camp, Ketchers Farm, Selborne, Alton, Hampshire. Students must report here on arrival. Accommodation is provided in 2 wooden buildings, with large dormitories of bunk beds. There are 4 toilets separate for male and female and 6 showers separate for male and female. Kitchen facilities include cookers, fridge, freezer, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, table & chairs. There is a washing machine and a television. The farmer provides a barbecue and facilities for football and there are tennis courts. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living area clean and tidy. Additional Charges
Rent: £29.00 including gas and electricity Total: £29.00 per week There is a damage deposit of £26 taken from our first week’s wages which will be returned to you at the end of the work period providing the accommodation is left clean and no damage or theft has occurred. This is upon the discretion of the employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: Students will do all of the harvesting, fruit thinning and all other orchard operations during their stay. Some will be employed in the nursery and in the pack house to fully utilize their stay at Ketchers. -All harvesting is done by hand. One or two students will be used for tractor driving.
Crops Grown: -Blackmoor Estate is owned by the selborne family and consists of orchards (apples, pears, plums and strawberries on 120 hectares. -1600 tonnes of storage, plus a pack house which grades and packs around 3500 tonnes annually. -Nursery which grows trees and soft fruit bushes for commercial growers and garden centres. -Arable and a dairy enterprise -In total the estate covers 1000 hectares.
Days when work may be available: 5 - 6 days per week. Monday to Friday; occasionally Saturday
Hours worked: Approximately 8 hours per day and some overtime when necessary.
Pay Day: Weekly on Wednesday, directly to your bank account. The farm currently make arrangements with HSBC, but if accounts can be opened before arrival that would be good.
Rates Of Pay: Hourly rates (with some bonuses) Travel Information How to get to Ketchers Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE:ALTON BUS STATION (Hampshire) Selborne is easily reached from here by taxi or on arrival please contact Blackmoor Estate, Darren Higgins to be collected.
Stud Farm Orchard House Abberley Worcestershire
General Information
Stud Farm is a fruit farm growing apples and is located in the midlands of England. The farm is situated 10 miles from Worcester, where there are good shopping and leisure facilities. Birmingham is 50 minutes away and London is a little over 2 hours away by train. There are many beauty spots in the surrounding countryside. A weekly shopping trip will be arranged by the farmer. Accommodation
Accommodation is in caravans with single and double beds (suitable for married couples if required), mattresses, wardrobes and chest of drawers. There are 4 toilets, 3 showers and 6 hand basins. The kitchen facilities include cookers, fridges, a kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, tables, chairs and food lockers. There is also a washing machine, a drying area and a television and a video and some barbecues. Students can access the internet on the farm. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Please bring a sleeping bag. Damage: Students have a responsibility to keep the living areas clean and tidy. Normal wear and tear will be taken into account, but wilful damage to property must be paid for by the student/s responsible, and may be deducted from wages. Additional Charges
RENT: in the summer: £20.00 per student per week to include gas and electricity RENT: in September, October & November £25 per student per week, including gas and electricity There is a £30 damage deposit, which will be refunded to you if your accommodation is left clean and in good order at the end of your stay, and no damage or theft has occurred. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: The type of work available on the farm includes the following: -Mid-August - some apple picking -September - main apple picking season • September/ October – start of Toffee and Candy apple production • September/ October – packing apples • Mid-November – work finishes The type of work you will be doing will depend on the time of year and the farmer’s specific requirement.
Crops Grown:
Days when work may be available: 5-7 days a week depending on the type of work. (Usually 5 days: Aug. - Nov.; 7 days: June ; Aug.)
Hours worked: Approximately 8-10 hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly on Friday, by cheque.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly and piecework rates. Travel Information
How to get to Stud Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE:CROWN GATE COACH STATION (Worcester) Upon arrival, telephone the farm and arrangements will be made to collect you as soon as it is convenient or you will be given directions on how to reach the farm. Be sure to tell the farmer that you are at the TRAIN station. *****If students arrive in Worcester after 9pm they will have to get a taxi to the farm, cost approx. £25.
Barnsmuir Farm Crail, Anstruther, Fife, Scotland
General Information
Barnsmuir Farm is located in Scotland, and its produce includes broccoli and strawberries. The village of Crail is a mile from the farm and offers a post office, local shops, pubs and a bank. You can get to Crail by bus that may be stopped at the end of the farm drive. St Andrew is a small town and is 10 miles away and offers a wider range of shops and facilities. A barbecue and outings may be arranged by the farmer. Produce includes Brocaaoli, cauliflower and strawberries. Accommodation Accommodation is in 25 mobile homes, each with a shower and toilet. There is a mixture of single and double beds with mattresses, pillows and wardrobes to store your belongings in. Some of the accommodation is suitable for couples. There are 3 toilets, 3 showers and washbasins that are private for male/female. The kitchen facilities include an electric cooker, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. A washing machine, drying room and television are available. There is a TV, a BBQ and some bicycles students can use. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges
-RENT: £26.25 per student per week -GAS: £4.75 per student per week -ELECTRICITY: £4.00 per student per week -TOTAL: £35 per student per week There is a damage deposit of £50, which will be returned to you at the end of your stay provided your accommodation is left clean and tidy and no damage or theft has occurred. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: Jobs will include: Broccoli planting (March - July) Harvesting broccoli (in groups of 5 - 12 people), walking through the crop with a frame cutting the crop into large boxes. There is some work in the packhouse, packing into trays for supermarkets, this is also carried out on a mobile packing rig. Erecting tunnels for strawberries. Covering, planting, trimming and harvesting strawberries into punnets. The farm needs good tractor drivers to work in the broccoli fields.
Crops Grown: The farm grows 200 hectares of broccoli and 15 hectares of strawberries
Days when work may be available: 5/6 days a week
Hours worked: Approximately 8 hours per day.
Pay Day: weekly directly into the local bank, Weekly payslip with on farm banking.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly and piecework rates. Mostly piecework. Travel Information
How to get to Barnsmuir by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: KINGSCROSS STATION (London) CHANGE AT: EDINBURGH WAVELEY RAILWAY STATION ARRIVE: LEUCHARS RAILWAY STATION Upon arrival at Leuchars Railway Station, telephone to the farmer and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the TRAIN station. *International Student Cards do NOT secure any reduction in the cost of rail travel in the United Kingdom. OR You can arrive by coach to Anstruther from Edinburgh. Anstruther is 2km from the farm and is the preferred way to be picked up quickly. OR You can fly direct to Edinburgh International Airport from your country and then catch the coach to Anstruther. Anstruther is 2km from the farm and is the preferred way to be picked up quickly.
The Aston Fruit Farm Kilcot Newent Gloucestershire http://www.astonff.co.uk General Information
The Aston Fruit Farm Co grows 20 hectares of eating apples and some pears. There is a local shop within walking distance of the farm. Newent, Ross-on Wye and Gloucester are the nearest towns and there you will find sports centres, shops, restaurants and other tourist amenities. Newent & Ross libraries provide internet access free of charge. Ross-on Wye has a sports centre and Gloucester has a cinema. There is a bus service linking the farm to Newent, Gloucester & Ross. A weekly shopping trip will be arranged by the farmer. Accommodation
Accommodation will be in 4 mobile homes sleeping 4 people per home. There is 1 double bed and 2 single beds in each home with mattresses, pillows and wardrobes and drawers to keep your belongings in. 4 double beds are available so the accommodation is suitable for couples. There are 4 toilets, 2 showers and 6 hand basins which are unisex. Kitchen facilities include cookers, fridges, freezers, kettles, toasters, microwaves cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, table & chairs. There is a washing machine and drying area. A rest room with television, table tennis, board games as well as a barbecue, tennis and some bicycles (deposit required). All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges rent: £20.00 per week including electricity. total: £20.00 per week
Working Conditions Type of work: -The Aston Fruit Farm Co grows 20 hectares of eating apples and a few pears. -The work is mainly harvesting but some pruning of branches may be required to improve light penetration to the trees and therefore fruit quality. -Harvesting is done by hand into special picking bags and these are emptied carefully into 300kg wooden boxes for transportation to the off farm packhouse. -Workers are paid by the hour, or when circumstances make it practical, piecework rates (per 300kg box). -When possible some weekend work is offered.
Crops Grown: Apples and pears
Days when work may be available: 5 or 6 days a week.
Hours worked: Approximately 8 hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly on Friday by payslip, cash may be drawn from the office
Rates Of Pay: Piecework and hourly rates Travel Information
How to get to The Aston Fruit Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: GLOUCESTER COACH STATION (Gloucester) If you contact the farmer and tell him what time your coach will be arriving in Gloucester then arrangements can be made to collect you from the station and take you to the farm. Be sure to say that you are at the COACH station.
Cairntradlin Kinellar Scotland
General Information
Cairntradlin is located just outside Aberdeen in north-east Scotland. It is 2 miles from the village of Blackburn, approximately 7 miles from Aberdeen. Blackburn has a small supermarket, a fish and chip shop, post office, public house and a community hall which has a gym. There is a regular bus service to both Aberdeen and Inverurie. There are many popular tourist attractions, many castles and historical sites as well as very beautiful countryside. Accommodation Accommodation is in dormitory style mobile homes and caravans. Rooms include beds, mattresses, pillows and blankets. You should have a warm sleeping bag, as it can get very cold at night. All sleeping areas are heated. All buildings are very strictly non-smoking and smoke alarms must not be tampered with on any account. Anyone found to be smoking in the buildings will be fined £10. There is a large kitchen recreation area equipped with cookers, fridges, freezers, microwaves, toasters, pots, cutlery, etc. There is also a TV, video, table- tennis, pool table, darts, football, bicycles and a barbecue. Students provide and cook their own food. The farm arranges weekly shopping trips to the nearest supermarket. The farm has limited accommodation available for couples, most of the accommodation is single. Additional Charges
-£24.50 per student per week 3.50 per day A deposit of £25 will be held from each student but will be repaid after accommodation has been checked for damage and cleanliness and the room key is returned.
Working Conditions
Type of work: -Early students - (March and April) - fleecing plants, tunnel building, planting -May - tunnel building and planting -June to October - picking and packing fruit -October and November - picking and preparing tunnels for winter -There is work available in wet weather and wet- weather gear is available for those working outside
Crops Grown: Strawberries & Raspberries
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week often 7 at the height of the season, depending on the work-force available
Hours worked: 8 - 9 hours per day.
Pay Day: Cash paid daily.
Rates Of Pay: Mainly piecework and some hourly. Travel Information
How to get to Cairntradlin Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: ABERDEEN BUS STATION (Scotland) Foxbury Farm Stone Street Village Nr. Sevenoaks Kent
General Information
Foxbury Farm is located in the south east of England, and its produce includes apples, pears and cobnuts. The farm is close to Borough Green where there is a railway station, banks, post office and mini supermarket. The large town of Sevenoaks is only three miles away, and has good shopping facilities. Regular shopping trips will be arranged by the employer. For sight- seeing, London is only half an hour away by train. Accommodation
Accommodation is on two sites in converted barns. Most rooms have bunk beds with mattresses and furniture to keep your belongings in. Some of the accommodation is suitable for couples. There are adequate showers and toilets on both sites. The kitchen facilities include cookers, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle, table and chairs. There are washing machines and drying areas. There is also a rest area with chairs, sofas, pool tables, table football, barbecue, darts and a television. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. There is an internet room at each site. Additional Charges
RENT: £29.05 per student per week Gas/ electricity/ use of washing machine/ internet - £7.95 per week TOTAL: £37 per student per week There is a deposit of £50 to cover damage. This may be returned to you provided the accommodation is left clean and no damage or theft has occurred. This is upon the discretion of the employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: Main jobs include: -Pruning crops (November - April) -Planting crops (December - April) -Harvesting crops (August - October) -Thinning crops (July and August) -Tree Training (May and June) -Tractor driving (limited - mostly at harvest time) -Apple grading (limited - February - August)
Crops Grown: The farm grows apples (136 hectares), pears (60 hectares) and cobnuts (4.5 hectares).
Days when work may be available: 5 days a week. Hours worked: Approximately 8 hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly directly to your bank account. The farm have a relationship with the local LLOYDS TSB branch in Sevenoaks and will arrange opening of accounts on arrival.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly and piecework rates. Travel Information
Unfortunately there is no coach service to this area of Kent. How to get to Foxbury Farm by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART:VICTORIA STATION (London) ARRIVE:BOROUGH GREEN STATION (Kent)
Hares Farm Chilham Canterbury Kent
General Information
Hares Farm is located in the south east of England, and its produce includes apples and pears. The farm is situated in the beautiful and historic county of Kent. Here you will find many interesting historical sites including the Canterbury Cathedral, the white cliffs of Dover, and Leeds castle. You will find pubs, shops and leisure centres, swimming, bowling all near to the farm. A weekly shopping trip will be provided. Accommodation
Accommodation is in a purpose built portacabin or mobile home and accommodation block. Accommodation has mattresses, and cupboard space to keep your belongings in. There are toilets and showers (unisex). Kitchen facilities include cookers, microwave, fridges, freezer, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, table & chairs. There is also a washing machine, drying area, football and a rest room with television, board games and some bicycles. Students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living area clean and tidy. The student will be charged for any damages that may occur. Additional Charges
-£26.00 per student per week including gas and electricity.
Working Conditions Type of work: The work available at the farm includes the following: -Orchard management May to July. -Apple, pear & packing August to October.
Crops Grown: Apples and pears
Days when work may be available: 5 - 6 days a week. 6 when busy harvesting
Hours worked: 9-10 hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly by directly to your bank account. The farm will arrange a bank account with LLOYDS TSB.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly and piecework rates Travel Information
How to get to Hares Farm by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk Train is the easiest way to get to the farm, and is cheaper than getting the bus. The farm recommends getting the train. DEPART: VICTORIA TRAIN STATION (London) ARRIVE: FAVERSHAM TRAIN STATION (Kent)
Howard Chapman Ltd Broadwater Road West Malling Kent England
General Information
Broadwater Farm (Howard Chapman Ltd.) is located in the beautiful and historic county of Kent, in the south east of England. The farm grows apples, pears, cherries and plums. Students can expect a friendly environment in the heart of the Kent countryside. The farm is set in a rural location 10 minutes walk from the town of West Malling where there are supermarkets, pubs and restaurants. Also there is a library which has public internet connections. There is also a main line railway station direct to London which is an hour away. Three stops in the other direction is Maidstone which is the County town of Kent, where there are nightclubs and a busy town centre for shopping. Accommodation Accommodation is in portacabins. There are 6 beds per room, mattress, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. There is a separate washroom with toilets, showers and washbasins. The kitchen facilities include kettles, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. There is a washing machine students can use. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. There is a television lounge. No accommodation for couples. Additional Charges
-RENT: £26.25 per student per week -EXTRAS: £3.75 per student per week (for gas, electricity and toiletries) -TOTAL: £30 per student per week (to be deducted from wages) There is a damage deposit of £35 taken from first wages, returnable when accommodation is vacated in a clean and tidy state. Deductions for breakages and theft will be taken from the deposit. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: -The Farm comprises of 60 ha of Bramley Apples, 26 Ha of Gala Apples, 25 Ha of Pears, 5.5 Ha of Cherries and 4.5 Ha of Plums. The work is the harvesting of these crops. -Most of the work is piecework where hard and conscientious work results in good rates of pay being achieved. The farm’s customers demand the highest quality of produce and so expect the team to be very diligent in their work and pick to the highest standard of quality. -The farm requires a small team in late June to the end of August to help harvest the Cherries and Plums. A larger team of around fifty will be needed from the end of August until the middle of October to harvest the main crop of Apples and Pears.
Crops Grown: Apples, pears, cherries and plums
Days when work may be available: 5 - 7 days a week
Hours worked: 8 per day
Pay Day: Weekly, a week in hand
Rates Of Pay: Piecework or hourly rates Travel Information How to get to Howard Chapman Ltd by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: LONDON VICTORIA TRAIN STATION ARRIVE: WEST MALLING TRAIN STATION
Griffins Farm Pleasure House Lane Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent
General Information
Griffins Farm is located in the south east of England, and its produce includes strawberries and apples. The farm is situated close to Maidstone where you will find good shopping and leisure facilities. It is also not far from Dover and only an hour from London. Weekly shopping trips for provisions will be arranged, and activities such as ten pin bowling and sightseeing. Accommodation
The accommodation is in very large mobile homes adjoining the packhouse. The rooms have bunks/singles and double beds with mattresses pillows, and wardrobe to keep your belongings in. Sheets and pillow cases provided. There are showers and toilets in each mobile home plus a shower room. The kitchen area includes cooker, fridge freezer, and kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and a washing machine, drying room. The mobile homes have lounge areas with sofas and games and there are TVs. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges
RENT: £27.30 per student per week GAS: The price of the gas bottle is shared between the students and varies but its £32 per bottle which is shared between the people in the mobile home. ELECTRICITY: there are electricity meters installed in each mobile home and how much you pay depends on how much you consume TOTAL: £34 per student per week There is a damage deposit of £35.00, which will be refunded at the end of your stay, provided your accommodation is left clean and tidy, and no damage or theft has occurred. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: -Strawberry picking, packing and planting. -Apple picking from August with some packing.
Crops Grown: Days when work may be available: 6 days per week.
Hours worked: Approximately 7 - 8 hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly directly to your bank account/ or transfer to account in home country
Rates Of Pay: Piecework and hourly rates. Travel Information
How to get to Griffins Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: MAIDSTONE COACH STATION (Kent)
H. Adamson and Son (Farmers) Ltd. West Friarton Newport-on-Tay Fife Scotland
General Information
H. Adamson and Son Ltd. Is located in Scotland and is a family run business which grows 10 acres of strawberries. The farm is situated 2 miles from Newport-on-Tay, a small village with a library, post-office and all basic facilities. There is a local shop, a bank, a doctor’s surgery and a local pub. It is four miles to the nearest supermarket and the farm will provide a weekly shopping trip. You can also get to the shops on foot or by bus. The city of Dundee is only four miles away from the farm and has lots of shops, amenities and things to do. The historical town of St. Andrews is 9 miles away and also has lots of facilities. Accommodation
Accommodation is in mobile homes. There are bedrooms with beds, mattresses, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. There are toilets, showers and washbasins. The kitchen facilities include a microwave, cooker, fridge, freezer, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Each mobile home has a living room. There is a laundry room with a washing machine and drying area, and a social room. There is a TV, a video player, a barbeque, a music player, a playstation and an outside grassed area students can use. Each caravan has its own TV. Additional Charges
-RENT: £28 per student per week -Electricity: £5.25 per student per week -Facility charge: £3.50 per student per week (to cover use of common room, washing machine, shopping trips etc.) -TOTAL: £36.75 per student per week There is a damage deposit of £60 which will be refunded to you at the end of your work period, provided your accommodation is left clean and tidy, and no damage or theft has occurred. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: -Picking strawberries from raised beds (at waist height) from enclosed polytunnels -Planting strawberries -Picking and training fruit
Crops Grown:
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week (Saturday is day off)
Hours worked: Approximately 39 hours per week (overtime may be available)
Pay Day: Daily or weekly in cash or into your bank account
Rates Of Pay: hourly and piecework rates Travel Information
TRAVEL INFORMATION How to get to H. Adamson and Son Ltd. by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: LONDON VICTORIA COACH STATION ARRIVE: DUNDEE COACH STATION
Friday Street Farm East Sutton Maidstone Kent
General Information
Friday Street Farm is located in the south east of England, and its produce includes asparagus, strawberries and apples. The closest town to Friday Street Farm is Maidstone. Maidstone has many interesting sites, pubs and clubs, plus fairly extensive shopping opportunities. The nearest village to East Sutton is called Sutton Valence. It is a short walk from the farm, and from here it is possible to catch a bus to Maidstone or a bus to Headcorn. Sutton Valence has a post office, 2 hairdressers, an antiques shop and 4 pubs. Places of interest in the area include Leeds Castle, once home to Henry VIII; Sutton Valence itself has a small castle. The coast is only a short train journey away, as is London. Other places of interest can be seen from the farm as it has a view of most of the county. Accommodation
Accommodation is in a caravan with beds, mattresses, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. There is a separate toilet/shower block. The kitchen facilities include a cooker, fridge, kettles, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. It is also advised that you bring a sleeping bag as it can get cold at night. Additional Charges rent: £23.00 per week Total: £23 per week
Working Conditions
Type of work: -Picking and grading asparagus. Picking and packing strawberries. -Later in the season tree work and picking apples.
Crops Grown:
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week
Hours worked: variable hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly directly into your bank account.
Rates Of Pay: Hourly and piecework rates. Travel Information
How to get to Friday Street Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE:MAIDSTONE COACH STATION (Kent) How to get to Friday Street Farm by coach from Dover: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:DOVER PENCESTER ROAD BUS STATION (Kent) ARRIVE:MAIDSTONE COACH STATION (Kent)
Eaton Farm Goddards Green Benenden Near Cranbrook Kent
General Information
Eaton farm grows apples and is situated four miles outside the town of Cranbrook, in Kent, in the south of England. It is not a large town but it has good shopping facilities, a post office, a launderette, swimming etc. Sissinghurst Castle, Bodiam Castle, Rye, Hastings and Tunbridge Wells are all within easy distance to visit. A weekly shopping trip will be arranged by the employer and possibly some outings. Accommodation
Accommodation is in mobile homes - 2 people per room with beds, mattresses, pillows and wardrobes to keep your belongings in. There are suitable sleeping arrangements for some couples. There are 11 showers, 15 handbasins and 8 toilets available. A kitchen and rest room are located in a converted barn. There are 4 cookers, 20 fridges, 2 freezer, microwaves, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, table and chairs. There is also a television, bicycles and a washing machine. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living area clean and tidy. There is a damage deposit of £50.00 this may be returned to you at the end of the work period providing the accommodation is left clean and no damage or theft has occurred. This is upon the discretion of the employer. Additional Charges
Rent: £24 per week There is an additional charge in the winter for heating and electricity. There is a damage deposit of £5 per week, which will be refunded at the end of the student’s stay, provided the accommodation is left tidy and that nothing is damaged or stolen. This is up to the grower’s discretion.
Working Conditions
Type of work: The work available at the farm includes the following: -August-May: working in pack house packing apples -June-August: apple thinning this involves removing sub-standard fruit from the trees to improve the standard of the crop -August: summer pruning to improve the colour of the apples -Late July-Late October: apples picking -December-May: winter pruning Crops Grown: Apples, pears, cherries and plums
Days when work may be available: 5-6 days a week. 7 days at busy times
Hours worked: Approximately 8-10 hours per day
Pay Day: Weekly on Wednesday by cash, cheque or directly to your bank account. HSBC would be convenient.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly and piecework rates. Apple thinning is mainly hourly and apple/pear picking is mainly piecework. Travel Information
How to get to Eaton Farm by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: CHARING CROSS TRAIN STATION (London) ARRIVE: STAPLEHURST STATION (Kent) How to get to Eaton Farm by train from Dover: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: DOVER PENCESTER ROAD TRAIN STATION (Kent) ARRIVE: STAPLEHURST STATION (Kent) Upon arrival at the station, telephone the farm on and arrangements will be made to collect you as soon as it is convenient. Be sure to tell the farmer that you are at the COACH station. YOU MUST TELEPHONE BEFORE 7PM AND THE FARMER WILL PICK YOU UP UNTIL 8PM. (NO LATER).
Loddington Farm Ltd Loddington Farm Loddington Lane Linton Maidstone Kent
General Information
Loddington farm grows 80 hectares of apples and pears. The farm is situated 2km from the village of Coxheath, in the south east of England. The nearest major town is Maidstone which is 6km and there is easy bus access. The famous Leeds castle is 6km away. The farmer will provide weekly shopping trips and some outings. Accommodation
Accommodation is in mobile homes. Some of the accommodation is suitable for couples. All rooms have beds with mattresses, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. There is a bathroom with toilet shower and wash basin plus an additional toilet. There is a washing machine, a TV, a BBQ, table tennis and some bicycles. The kitchen facilities include a cooker, fridges, kettle, toaster, cutlery and crockery. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges rent: £26.25 There is a deposit of £25 to cover damage. This may be returned to you provided that the accommodation is left clean and no damage or theft has occurred. This is upon the discretion of the employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: The work available at the farm includes the following: -Thinning fruitlets, -Picking apples -Picking pears -Some tractor driving The actual work you will be doing will depend both upon the time of year and farmer's specific requirements.
Crops Grown: - Apples and pears.
Days when work may be available: 5/6 days a week.
Hours worked: Up to 8 hours per day, overtime when required.
Pay Day: Weekly directly into a student account.
Rates Of Pay: Hourly rates + overtime for non harvest work. Crop picking for quality purpose is hourly rate plus a quality bonus. All according to Agricultural rates of pay. Travel Information
How to get to Loddington Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE:MAIDSTONE COACH STATION (Kent) How to get to Loddington Farm by coach from Dover: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:DOVER PENCESTER ROAD BUS STATION (Kent) ARRIVE:MAIDSTONE COACH STATION (Kent) Upon arrival at Maidstone Coach Station, telephone the farmer and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the COACH station. Maynards Farm Matfield Tonbridge Kent
General Information
Maynards farm grows apples and pears and is located in the south east of England. The farm is 2 miles from Paddockwood, 6 miles from Tunbridge Wells (where there are good shopping and leisure facilities) and London is only 40 miles away by train. There are many beautiful villages to see in the surrounding countryside. At least two weekly shopping trips will be arranged by the farmer and some outings to Tunbridge Wells, Leeds Castle, etc. can be provided if requested. There is also a gym in Paddock Wood Accommodation
Accommodation will be in caravans and a mobile home with single/double beds, mattresses, wardrobe and a chest of drawers to keep your belongings in. There is suitable accommodation for couples. There are showers, a hand basin and toilet facilities. There is a sheltered area for cooking where there are cookers, a fridge, toaster, freezer, cooking pots, cutlery and crockery. There is a washing machine and a drying area and washing can be done once a week by Mr R.H.Wickham free of charge. If clothes are wet from picking they are dried that night. There is also a recreational room. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges
-£ 25.00 per student per week including gas and electricity
Working Conditions
Type of work: The type of work available on the farm includes the following: -Apple and pear picking on 100 hectares.
Crops Grown: Apples and pears
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week (Sunday to Friday).
Hours worked: Between 40 and 48 hours per week
Pay Day: Weekly on Friday in cash Rates Of Pay: Both hourly rates and piecework rates. (But mostly piecework) Travel Information
How to get to Maynards Farm by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: CHARING CROSS STATION (London) ARRIVE: PADDOCK WOOD STATION (Kent) Upon arrival, telephone the arrangements will be made to collect you or you will be given instructions on how to reach the farm. Do not arrive or ring the farmer after 19:00 hours if at all possible. Be sure to tell the farmer that you are at the Paddock Wood TRAIN station.
Pump Farm Pump Lane Rainham Gillingham, Kent
General Information
Pump Farm grows fruit, including apples and pears, and is located in the south east of England. The farm is situated in Rainham, a small town. There are shops within a 10 minute walk from the farm, and a swimming pool, ice rink, and a country park nearby. London is about an hour away by train. It is about a 15 minute walk to the railway station or there is a regular coach service. Accommodation
Accommodation is in mobile homes with beds, mattresses, pillows, and furniture to keep your belongings in. There are female and male toilets and shower facilities. Some of the accommodation is suitable for couples. Kitchen facilities include cooker, fridge, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and table and chairs. There is a microwave, a toaster and a communal freezer. There is a washing and drying area for clothes and a rest area with television and chairs. Every mobile home has a TV. There is an outside grassed area, suitable for playing football etc. There are some bicycles students can share. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Any damages or breakages will be charged to the students. Additional Charges
-£30 per student per week, including electricity -Gas is extra and charged by the bottle, as and when necessary There is a damage deposit of £50 which will be paid by the student upon arrival. This will be returned to the student at the end of the period, provided there are no damages or theft. This is at the discretion of your employer. Working Conditions
Type of work: -Pump Farm is 65 acres of fruit consisting of apples and pears. The type of work consists of: -Summer pruning to expose the fruit to the sun. -Fruit thinning when there is too much fruit on the trees. -Picking is either into boxes for market or fruit bins for supermarket. -Some packing is done on the farm. -Some tractor driving is required by responsible students. -Some general farm work when required (tying trees to stakes, fence repairs, fruit bin repairs etc)
Crops Grown:
Days when work may be available: 5 - 6 days a week.
Hours worked: Approximately 8 hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly directly into your bank account.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly and piecework rates. Travel Information
How to get to Pump Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE:GILLINGHAM, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE (Kent) How to get to Pump Farm by coach from Dover: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:DOVER PENCESTER ROAD BUS STATION (Kent) ARRIVE:GILLINGHAM, HEMPSTEAD VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE (Kent) Upon arrival at Gillingham, telephone the farm and arrangements will be made to collect you. Be sure to tell the farm that you are at the COACH station. Alternatively, you may be given directions so that you can make your own way to the farm.
Gushmere Court Farm Selling Faversham Kent
General Information
Gushmere Court Farm is a mixed farm located in the south east of England. Its’ produce includes hops, apples, blackcurrants, cherries, pears and cereals. The farm is about 1 mile from the village of Selling, 9 miles from Canterbury and 48 miles from London. Our nearest town is Faversham (4 miles). Faversham is an attractive small market town with all necessary amenities : There are banks, medical surgeries, supermarkets, butchers, bakers, pubs, restaurants and a Library with Internet access. For sport, there’s a swimming pool and tennis courts. In addition, there are interesting historical sites in the county of Kent including Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle, Dover Castle and the White Cliffs of Dover. Accommodation
Accommodation is in caravans - 5 people per room with all single beds, mattresses, pillows, blankets and cupboards to keep your belongings in. Some of the accommodation is suitable for couples. There are 2 toilets and 2 showers. There is a separate kitchen area with 2 cookers, 3 fridges, 2 freezers, and kettles, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, table & chairs. There is also a sitting room with a television, table tennis and some easy chairs. There is a washing machine and tumble drier in the kitchen. Outdoor recreation includes football and basketball. Students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges
£29.05 per student per week including gas and electricity.
Working Conditions
Type of work: The farm has 10 hectares of hops, picked by machine. The hops are cut down manually and loaded onto trailers which are then driven to the static Machine for picking. One or two students are sometimes needed to drive tractors for this. The hops bines have to be hung up and once picked some leaves are removed on an inspection table and the hops are bagged up. This whole operation requires 18 people. The hops are then dried in the Oast House and a further 5 people are involved in loading, unloading the kilns and pressing the hops into hessian wrapped bales. This all happens in the first two weeks of September, and is done on day work with plenty of overtime! This is followed by pear picking, and then apple picking which finishes mid-October. The farm grows 5 hectares of pears and 7 hectares of apples. These are picked mostly into bulk bins on ‘piecework’. The Concordia student labour team is supplemented for both hop picking and fruit picking by several people who live locally, and being a fairly small farm they have a friendly crew! After apple picking, the farm usually has extra work for those who want to stay on to help prune some of the 32 hectares of blackcurrants.
Crops Grown: Hops, Apples, Blackcurrants, Cherries, Pears and Cereals
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week. Hours worked: Approximately 39 hours per week and Saturday mornings during harvest plus additional hours at busy times
Pay Day: Autopay into Bank Accounts (Farm sets this up) with payslips each Friday. Petty cash available, if needed.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly (for hop picking) and piecework rates Travel Information
How to get to Gushmere Court Farm by Train from London - please visit : www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: VICTORIA STATION (London) ARRIVE: SELLING STATION (Kent)
Little Rhoden Farm Lucks Lane Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent
General Information
Little Rhoden Farm is in the county of Kent where you will find many historical sites and places of interest. There is a supermarket 5 minutes walk from the farm. The nearest town is Paddock Wood. The train station at Paddock Wood is five minutes walk from the farm. By train Maidstone is about 10 minutes, Tonbridge, 10 minutes and Tunbridge Wells is 30 minutes by bus. Shops, entertainment and amenities will be found in these towns. London is only 1 hour by train to Paddock Wood. Accommodation
Accommodation will be in a converted barn type building. 4 people per room with beds, mattresses, pillows and wardrobes to keep your belongings in. There will be 2 toilets, showers and hand basins separate for male and female. Kitchen facilities include a cooker, fridge, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, table & chairs. There is a washing machine, drying area, rest room with television and a football provided. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges
Rent: £25 per week Total: £25 per week Working Conditions
Type of work: -Apple & pear picking. Some pack house work.
Crops Grown:
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week.
Hours worked: Approximately 8 hours per day.
Pay Day: Pay day weekly on Friday
Rates Of Pay: Hourly and piecework rates Travel Information
Unfortunately there is no coach service to Paddock Wood. How to get to Little Rhoden Farm by train from London/Dover: DEPART: CHARING CROSS STATION (London) or DOVER STATION (Dover) ARRIVE: PADDOCK WOOD STATION (Paddock Wood)
Amery Court Farm Chapel Lane Blean Canterbury
General Information
Amery Court Farm is located in the south east of England, and grows strawberries, cherries, raspberries and asparagus. It is situated in the beautiful and historic county of Kent. The city of Canterbury is very near and there you will find shops, pubs, leisure facilities and amenities. Some interesting places to see in Kent are Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle and the White Cliffs of Dover. 1. WELCOME ADDRESS My name is Charles Atkins. I am the Managing Director of C. E. Murch Ltd. Amery Court Farm. I have overall control of the day to day running of the farm. Mrs. Katie Atkins is my wife and she deals with any personal questions you have. Rositsa is Head of Campsite and will help you with any accommodation questions you have. We live next door to the farmyard and have three young children. Whilst we are here to answer your questions please respect our privacy by not disturbing us at home except for emergencies 2. STAFFING Mr Charles Atkins - Managing Director - control of day to day running of the farm. Mrs Katie Atkins, Rositsa Head of Campsite - student welfare Moira Scamp/Rositsa - Supervisor Phyllis Gray/ Margaret Sims - Row checkers/farm shop Pat Smith - transport fruit/farm shop packing. Ian Jessup - foreman/machine operator FIRST AID Alan Martin - maintenance FIRST AID LENGTH OF NOTICE The legal minimum is one day’s notice during the first month of your employment and then you are entitled to receive one week’s notice during the first two years of employment. GRIEVANCE AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Discipline must be maintained within our large workforce at all times and we reserve the right to dismiss any employee who is guilty of serious misconduct or who fails to adhere to our rules and procedures. 7.1 We reserve the right to instantly dismiss any employee guilty of gross misconduct, misconduct, criminal or threatening behaviour. 7.2 Our aim is to encourage improvement to individual conduct and you must comply with our grievance and disciplinary procedures which form part of your contract of employment. Further copies of those procedures are available from the farm office. 7.3 If you have a grievance concerning your employment, please contact Mr Atkins in the first instance and thereafter you should follow our Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures. SICKNESS If you fall ill or suffer an accident, you must report this to your Manager/Row Checker/Head of Campsite and we will administer first aid or seek medical attention as appropriate. Your entitlement to wages during sickness or injury is in accordance with our sickness procedures - extra copies of which are available from the farm office. 8.1 For food hygiene and health and safety reasons you must not work with a contagious condition. 8.2 You cannot claim any loss of earnings occasioned when absent sick or following an accident. In an emergency and in the absence of the Manager, medical assistance can be obtained by telephoning 999.. HEALTH AND SAFETY The farm will take every precaution to provide a safe environment in which to work. You yourself, whilst working on the farm, have an equal obligation to take all reasonable steps to safeguard both yourself and all others on the farm. 9.1 You will be required to read the Farm Health and Safety Declaration, which is always posted outside the farm office, and you must always adhere to its content. 9.2 You will see that certain tasks are specifically banned without the express permission of the Manager and also without specialist training. 9.3 Farms can be dangerous places and these conditions will be specifically discussed with you, if you work here. PENSION This post does not carry a right to pension scheme contributions. Accommodation
You will live in mobile homes, which you will share with others. There are 3 to 4 people per home. There is some accommodation for couples. The campsite is a friendly place where the farm aims to keep students happy and will try to accommodate all reasonable requests. Kitchen facilities include a cooker, fridge, freezer, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, a table and chairs. Everyone will be expected to prepare and cook their own meals including making sandwiches etc. and drinks to be used when working away from the farmyard. There is a TV and some outdoor recreation, including barbecue and bicycle provision. There is a football goal and a tennis court you can use. You will be expected to clean your accommodation and some equipment, such as a vacuum cleaner, is provided. No extension leads should be used. Your accommodation will be checked weekly for cleanliness. Showers, washing facilities and washing machines will be made available. The washing machines should not be overloaded and if you detect any mechanical problem, the machine should be turned off and the matter reported to Mr or Mrs Atkins immediately. RUBBISH - You will be shown where the dustbin is and you should purchase black polythene bags to be used within it. Collection is early Tuesday mornings. PERSONAL POSSESSIONS - The farm can accept no responsibility for your personal possessions. In certain circumstances they may be prepared to place such items in a safe place, but items are left STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. No personal MP3 players, walkmans or iPods are allowed in the field for your own personal safety. TELEPHONE CALLS - There is a public phone box at the village shop. In emergency only, the farm can be contacted on the following number - 01227 471774. CARS - You are not allowed to purchase cars whilst on this farm, without first consulting your Manager. We will supply you with bikes or you can use the bus/taxi service. There are regular minibus trips to the local supermarket. Additional Charges
Rent/ facilities: £4.15 per day - this includes water, electricity etc. Bike Hire: £0.35 per day (students are responsible for the maintenance of the bikes) Total: £31.50 per week There is a damage deposit of £50. This will be returned to you when you leave, providing there has been no damage to accommodation or farm equipment and the facilities have not been left in a dirty condition. This is upon the discretion of the employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: TYPE OF WORK: May to end of July: Students will be picking Strawberries (Shoulder height), raspberries, asparagus and cherries. There is also some planting and husbandry work involved on these crops and occasional packing for farm shop and market sales. No supermarket packing is involved. All strawberries and raspberries are grown under plastic or glass. There is a lot of weekend work late May to early July. August: This work period is mainly harvesting strawberries with some husbandry work. September to November: Picking pears into trays, strawberries and raspberries for supermarket and organic apples/pears into bins. September to early October is very busy and work will slow down thereafter. All strawberry/ raspberry picking is done using a waist high trolley, so picking is quick and easier than soil grown crops. Picking work is generally by piece work rates where the conscientious and fast worker is rewarded. Slow pickers are given help to speed up but if they cannot make a good rate they are found other work or transferred. Amery Court Farm is a small specialist unit with no more than 25 pickers at a time. The supervisors are friendly and very experienced. They know all the tricks that pickers can play but are helpful to those who put in some effort! WORK The farm will make sure the piece work rate always covers your minimum pay entitlement. IF YOU CONSISTANTLY EARN UNDER THE MINIMUM PAY YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN WORK WORK This is a Mixed Fruit Farm and our crops are normally picked between April and December. If you come you will be working here as a casual worker for harvest and, for reasons of crop, weather and customer demand, work cannot be promised at any time and there are no normal working hours.
Crops Grown: Strawberries (Shoulder height), raspberries, asparagus and cherries. Pears apples
Days when work may be available: The farm tries not to work on Sundays, but sometimes the glasshouses need picking everyday.
Hours worked: Start times will vary according to weather and what has to be done during the day. The farm tries to finish work by 1700 or earlier. The farm usually works six days a week, crop, weather and customer demand permitting. The farm would normally work no more than an 8 hour day. However, the nature of this employment is such that your hours of work will vary and there are no normal working hours. It is a condition of your employment that you work flexibly in accordance with the working arrangements we operate. It is a term of this contract that there may be periods when no work is available for you to do. We have no obligation to provide you with any work under this contract or to provide any minimum number of hours work in any day or week. You shall be available to work when requested unless otherwise agreed in advance with us. The Working Day is dictated by the Supervisor or Row Checker and no harvesting will take place unless he or she is present. In very hot weather, the hours actually worked can be altered by mutual agreement, but Row Checkers on the whole like to start around 0730 and not finish after 1700 hours. If we are working in the greenhouses we may start earlier with a break in the hottest part of the day.
Pay Day:
Rates Of Pay: HOLIDAYS & WAGES Regular and overtime pay rates and Holiday and Bank Holiday entitlement (which will be taken daily) are in accordance with the terms of the Agricultural Wages Order. HOURS OF WORK The majority of work on our farm will be on a piece work basis, when weather plus state of the crop will play a part. 4.1 We shall give you a pay slip on each day that you work which will show the hours worked; the hourly rate of pay applicable for the day in question; the resultant legal wage to which you are entitled; and the total holiday money due. It will also show any additional monies you have earned as a result of any piece work rate set that day. 4.2 We do not pay wages during breaks such as meals. Much work will be done on Piece Work based on your own individual production. Wages are calculated daily as above and will be paid when you leave the farm, every Friday or on request. You will be asked to sign for your wages. Travel Information
How to get to Amery Court Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: CANTERBURY COACH STATION (Canterbury) How to get to Amery Court Farm by coach from Dover: DEPART: DOVER FERRY COACH STOP (Kent) ARRIVE: CANTERBURY COACH STATION (Kent) Upon arrival at Canterbury, telephone the farmer and arrangements will be made to collect you. PLEASE AIM TO ARRIVE MONDAY TO FRIDAY DURING WORKING HOURS. Castlemaine Farms Horsmonden Tonbridge, Kent
General Information
Castlemaine Farm is located in the south east of England, and grows apples, pears, plums and cobnuts. The farm is situated in the beautiful historic county of Kent. Here you will find many interesting historic sites including Leeds castle, the Cantebury cathedral and the white cliffs of Dover. There are some pubs and shops near to the farm, and weekly shopping trips will be arranged by your employer if necessary. Accommodation
Accommodation is in a mobile home - with 2 toilets and 2 showers. There is some accommodation for couples. There are twin and single rooms, with beds, mattresses, pillows and there are wardrobes to put your clothes in. Kitchen facilities include cookers, a fridge, kettle, table, chairs, cooking pots, crockery and cutlery. There is also a television and some bikes the students can use. Students may be able to access the internet by arrangement with the farm. Students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living area clean and tidy. Additional Charges
-RENT: £5.00 per person per week There is a damage deposit of £50.00 this may be returned to you at the end of the work period providing the accommodation is left clean and no damage or theft has occurred. This is upon the discretion of the employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: -Cobnut, plum, apple and pear harvesting. -Tractor driving if students have the required skills -Packing plums and chestnuts
Crops Grown: Apples, pears, plums, chestnuts and cobnuts
Days when work may be available: 5-6 days a week. (excluding August Bank Holiday)
Hours worked: Approximately 9 hours per day. (Some overtime available).
Pay Day: Daily by cash or as required.
Rates Of Pay: Piecework and hourly rates Travel Information
How to get to Castlemaine Farm by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: CHARING CROSS STATION (London) ARRIVE: PADDOCK WOOD STATION (Paddock Wood) How to get to Castlemaine Farm by train from Dover: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: DOVER PRIORY STATION (Kent) ARRIVE: PADDOCK WOOD STATION (Kent) You must telephone the employer prior to your arrival in Paddock Wood and arrangements will be made to collect you as soon as possible. Be sure to tell the employer that you are at the Paddock Wood TRAIN station.
Rumwood Green Farm Langley Maidstone Kent
General Information
Rumwood Green Farm is located in the south east of England, and its produce includes strawberries, apples and pears. The farm is situated at Langley on the A274 about 3 miles east of Maidstone. There is a frequent daily bus service to the town centre. Maidstone is the administrative centre of the county of Kent, a major shopping town and has the River Medway running through it. Other attractions include a museum a large leisure centre (for sports and swimming etc.), shops, restaurants, night clubs, bowling, cinema and a small theatre. Nearby are the famous Leeds castle and many good pubs. The coast is accessible for the day as is Canterbury with its famous cathedral. London is only an hour away by train. A weekly food shopping trip will be arranged by the farmer and an occasional outing may also be provided. Accommodation
Accommodation is in 4/6 berth mobile homes. There are single and double beds, mattresses, pillows, wardrobes and chest of drawers. Most mobile homes have showers; toilet and basin, those without have kitchen, shower and toilet facilities within the adjoining recreational building. Kitchen facilities include a cooker, a fridge, freezer, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. There is also a recreation room with a television & video, a table tennis, darts and the farmer provides football facilities, a few bicycles and barbecues. There is a washing machine and a barbecue students can use. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. Additional Charges
Mobile home with communal facilities: -RENT: £29.05 per week -ELECTRICITY: £2.10 per week (30p per day) -TOTAL: £31.15 per week Mobile home which is self contained (Caravans): RENT: £29.05 per week -ELECTRICITY: £2.10 per week (30p per day)- GAS: £2.10 per week (30p per day) -TOTAL: £33.25 per week NB: In addition to the above charges there is also a £1 per week supermarket trip charge. A damage deposit of £50.00 will be charged from each student and will be returned to you when you leave the farm providing the accommodation is left clean and no damage or theft has occurred. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: The type of work available at the farm includes the following: -Picking strawberries, plums, apples and pears. -Planting strawberry plants -Packing strawberries, plums, apples and pears -Polythene tunnel work (erecting, moving etc.) -Husbandry work - weeding, apple/ pear/ plum thinning -Tree planting Crops Grown: -Strawberries: 10 hectares on the ground and 18 hectares on table tops -Apples and pears: 70 hectares -Plums
Days when work may be available: 5 - 6 days per week.
Hours worked: Approximately 7½ hours per day.
Pay Day: Weekly on Friday, in cash.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly and piecework rates. Travel Information
How to get to Rumwood Green Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: MAIDSTONE COACH STATION (Kent) How to get to Rumwood Green by coach from Dover: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: DOVER PENCESTER ROAD BUS STATION (Kent) ARRIVE: MAIDSTONE COACH STATION (Kent) Upon your arrival telephone the student manager onwho will come and collect you. Before you arrive you are advised to let the farmer know your arrival date and your approximate time of arrival. Be sure to tell the farmer you are at the COACH station.
Chicory Crops Ltd The Fruit Farm Upton Bishop, Herefordshire
General Information
Chicory Crops is a fruit farm, growing raspberries, apples and cherries, situated in the west of England. The farm is only 3 miles from Ross-On-Wye. Hereford and Gloucester are both 15 miles away. The nearest public house is only 200 metres away. Shopping trips are arranged by the farmer twice weekly. Some outings may be arranged by the farmer, like going to see castles and swimming. Football and chess games can be played against other farms. There may be some vehicles available for students use and students must pay for the fuel when they use the vehicles. The farmer has a personal aeroplane and if you clean it and do a good job he will take you for a flight! Accommodation
Accommodation is in 2 bunk cabins and mobile home. There is also a dormitory which sleeps 8 people with an adjoining television room. All beds are single with 2 people per room. There are 8 toilets and 7 showers 6 handbasins all of which are unisex. Kitchen facilities include cookers, fridge, freezer, kettle, table and chairs. There is also a recreation room, television, table tennis, table football and a barbecue. Above the accommodation charge you will have to pay for electricity used for the cookers and the showers. Students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living area clean and tidy. Students will be expected to repair and pay for any damage done to the living area. Additional Charges
RENT: oDormitory £14 per student per week oCabins £17.00 per student per week oMobile Home £22.00 per student per week ELECTRICITY: this is extra, and is approximately £2 per student per week
Working Conditions
Type of work: The type of work available on the farm includes the following: -Mostly raspberry, cherry and apple picking (80%) -Some packhouse work (8%) -Prodution jobs (12%) -General farm work Good drivers are always welcome, as long as they are aged 25 or over – this is the minimum age limit stipulated by the farm’s insurers
Crops Grown: Raspberries, cherries and apples
Days when work may be available: 5 or 6 days a week.
Hours worked: 6-9 hours per day
Pay Day: Weekly on Friday into bank account. The farm have an arrangement with LLOYDS and bank accounts can be arranged on arrival.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly and piecework. Travel Information
How to get to Chicory Crops by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE: GLOUCESTER COACH STATION (Gloucester) The journey time from Victoria London to Gloucester is approx 2 hours and 45 minutes. From Gloucester, take the local bus to Ross-on-Wye; it stops at Upton Bishop 100 metres from the farm. Ask the driver to stop there. This bus does not operate on Sundays. If not telephone the farm when you reach Ross-on-Wye and arrangements will be made to collect you. The journey time from Gloucester to Ross-on-Wye is approx 20/30 minutes
Elwell Fruit Farm Waytown Bridport Dorset
General Information
Elwell Fruit Farm is located in the south west of England, and grows apples and pears. The farm is situated about 5 miles from the Dorset coast and three miles from the town of Bridport. Bridport is a market town with good shopping facilities and a modern leisure centre and swimming pool. There is a pub about a ¼ mile from the farm. A weekly shopping trip for groceries will be arranged by the employer. Accommodation
Accommodation is in two mobile homes. Each unit has two bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with two small single beds), living/ eating area, kitchen area and shower/toilet room. There is some accommodation for couples. Mattresses, pillows and blankets are provided in the bedrooms with wardrobe space. The kitchen areas each have a gas cooker, fridge, microwave, electric kettle and sufficient cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery for 4 persons. The living/eating areas have gas fires and small TVs. There is also a separate toilet and shower for students’ use and a laundry room with washing machine, iron and ironing board. Cycles and helmets are provided, as well as a selection of board games. All students must provide and cook their own meals and keep the units clean and tidy. There is a laptop available for students use, with wireless internet access. Additional Charges
Harvest work period (August to October) -Rent: £3.75 per student per day, including gas. -Electricity will be metered, read and charged for at the end of the work period. -Total: approximately £26 per week Winter work period (November to March) -Rent: £3.75 per student per day -Gas is extra - first bottle free, then half the cost of any subsequent cylinders must be paid by the students. -Electricity will be metered, read and charged for at the end of the work period. A damage deposit of £25 will be deducted from the first week’s wages for each person and will be paid back at the end of the work period provided no damage has been done to the accommodation and that it has been left in the same state of cleanliness as upon arrival. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions Type of work: Harvest work period (August to October): Manual harvesting of apples and pears. Work continues even in bad weather, so waterproof clothing (jacket, overtrousers and hat) is essential as well as rubber boots. A small amount of packhouse work, grading and packing fruit may be available. The ability to drive tractors is an advantage, for moving bins of fruit from orchards to stores. A good understanding of written and spoken English is essential. Winter work period (November to March): Pruning fruit trees Planting trees Grading and packing fruit in a packhouse General farm maintenance work Work continues even in bad weather, so waterproof clothing (jacket, over-trousers and hat) is essential, as well as rubber boots Tractor driving experience is essential Students must have a good understanding of spoken English
Crops Grown: apples and pears
Days when work may be available: 5 days a week. Monday to Friday. (Some Saturday work may be available).
Hours worked: Approximately 8 hours per day.
Pay Day: Harvest work period (August to October) -Daily in cash Winter work period (November to March) Weekly in cash on Fridays. Preferred bank is LLOYDS TSB.
Rates Of Pay: Hourly rate. (Piece work rates may be paid if picking fruit to be made into juice if poor crop/hail damage etc). Travel Information
How to get to Elwell Fruit Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART:VICTORIA COACH STATION (London) ARRIVE:DORCHESTER COACH STOP (Dorset).
Alan Firmin (Linton) Ltd Redwall Lane Linton Maidstone Kent http://www.alanfirmin.co.uk General Information
Alan Firmin is a large company and there are over 1,250 acres which are owned and farmed by the company in the Weald of Kent. The farm is near the town of Maidstone, and only 40 miles from London. There are many historical sites to see around the area. There is also a swimming pool 5 miles from the farm. Weekly shopping trips will be arranged by your employer and some outings, discos and barbeques can be arranged on request. Accommodation
Accommodation is in mobile homes with singles beds and a few double beds. 4 people per home with beds, mattresses, and wardrobes and drawers to keep your belongings in. There is some accommodation for couples. There is a shower, toilet and hand basin in each home plus a few extras. The kitchen area is equipped with tables, chairs, cookers, fridges/ freezers, kettles, toaster and some cooking pots and cutlery. Students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living area clean and tidy. There is a washing machine for use by students. Students can use the internet if necessary. There are separate shower blocks and a drying room for wet clothes. Indoor recreation is provided - with pool, darts, table football and air hockey. There is also a BBQ for students to use. Damage: Students have a responsibility to keep the living areas clean and tidy. Normal wear and tear will be taken into account, but wilful damage to property must be paid for by the student/s responsible, and may be deducted from wages. Additional Charges rent: £27.30 per week cleaning: £3.00 per week shopping transport: £2.00 per week Total: £32.30 per week There is a deposit of £100 to cover damage. This may be returned to you provided the accommodation is left clean and no damage or theft has occurred. This is upon the discretion of the employer.
Working Conditions
Type of work: Picking strawberries, apples and pears Planting strawberries and fruit trees General strawberry plant husbandry Tunnel erection Tunnel maintenance Fruit thinning Summer pruning Tractor driving General orchard husbandry
Crops Grown: Strawberries-18 hectares Top Fruit -88 hectares
Days when work may be available: 7 days a week.
Hours worked: 8-10 hours per day
Pay Day: Weekly directly into a bank account, but paid with cash until a bank account is set up. Any bank already set up will be good, but Nat West is usually used.
Rates Of Pay: Both hourly* and piecework* Travel Information
PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL TO ALAN FIRMIN'S IN YOUR OWN CAR AS WE HAVE NO SPACE FOR PARKING. How to get to Alan Firmin by coach from London: DEPART: VICTORIA COACH STATION (London.) ARRIVE: MAIDSTONE COACH STATION (Maidstone)
Lested Farm Chart Sutton Maidstone Kent
General Information
Lested Farm is a medium sized farm located in the south east of England, in a village called Chart Sutton, and its produce includes top fruit and pumpkins. It is a family run business. Chart Sutton has a local shop, and a pub and a post office. It is about a mile to the nearest doctors surgery and sports centre, and about 2 miles to the bank and supermarket, based in the town of Maidstone. Maidstone has plenty of amenities and shops, leisure facilities and a train station and hospital. The farm will provide a weekly shopping trip and you can also get to the shops on foot or by bus. Accommodation
Accommodation is in a caravan. There are bedrooms with beds, mattresses, pillows and furniture to store your belongings in. Please make sure you bring a sleeping bag and pillow. There are toilets, showers and washbasins located in a separate block. The kitchen facilities include a microwave, cooker, fridge, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. There is a washing machine and drying area. There is a TV, a BBQ, a stereo and an outside grassed area for students to use. Additional Charges
Rent: £25 per student per week Electricity and transport: £5 per student per week Total: £30 per student per week There is a damage deposit of £100 which will be refunded to you at the end of your work period provided that the accommodation is left clean and tidy and no damage or theft has occurred. This is at the discretion of your employer.
Working Conditions Type of work: Picking apples Harvesting pumpkins Grading pumpkins for the supermarket Some tractor driving Please be aware that the pumkin harvest is hard physical work
Crops Grown: Top fruit (16 hectares) Pumpkins (30 hectares)
Days when work may be available: 6 days a week (Sunday is day off)
Hours worked: Approx 8 hours a day
Pay Day: Weekly in cash
Rates Of Pay: both hourly and piecework rates Travel Information
How to get to Lested Farm by coach from London: visit www.nationalexpress.com DEPART: LONDON VICTORIA COACH STATION ARRIVE: MAIDSTONE COACH STATION You must arrive before 20.00hrs.
Owens Court Selling Faversham Kent
General Information
Owens Court is located in the south east of England, and it grows fruit. The farm is between Selling village and Faversham town, 9 miles from Canterbury, 50 miles from London. There are many interesting historical sites to see in Kent including the Canterbury cathedral, Leeds castle and the white cliffs of Dover. Nearby are the sea, golf, horse riding, cinema and swimming pool. A shopping trip will be arranged by the farmer twice a week and there is a small shop for essentials at the farmhouse. Accommodation
Accommodation is in caravans and accommodation building sleeping 2 people in each room with single beds all with mattresses, pillows, wardrobes and chest of drawers. Some of the accommodation is suitable for couples. There are 3 toilets, 3 showers and 2 hand basins, separated for males and females. The kitchen facilities include cookers, fridges, a kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery and tables and chairs. There is a washing machine and rest room with television. There are some bicycles students can use. Occasional outings will be arranged. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living area clean and tidy. Additional Charges
-£25 per student per week
Working Conditions
Type of work: The work available at the farm includes the following: -Fruit picking - apples, pears and plums (14.5 hectares apples, 4 hectares of pears and 1 hectare of plums). -All manual harvesting
Crops Grown:
Days when work may be available: Monday to Friday, occasionally Saturday morning.
Hours worked: 07.00 - 17.00h. 1hr for lunch.
Pay Day: Weekly directly to bank.
Rates Of Pay: Mainly piecework. Travel Information
How to get to Owens Court Farm by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: VICTORIA STATION (London) ARRIVE: FAVERSHAM STATION (Kent) Upon arrival, telephone the farm and arrangements will be made to collect you as soon as possible. The train journey takes only 75 minutes and runs twice each hour. How to get to Owens Court Farm by train from Dover: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: DOVER PRIORY STATION (Kent) ARRIVE: FAVERSHAM STATION (Kent) Upon arrival, telephone the farm and arrangements will be made to collect you as soon as possible. * International Student Cards do NOT secure any reduction in the cost of rail travel in the United Kingdom. How to get to Owens Court Farm by coach from London or Dover: There is no direct coach route. You may be able to catch a coach from London Victoria or Dover to Canterbury and then in Canterbury catch a local bus to Faversham. You can find out this information from the Victoria Coach Station in London. Watts Farms East Hall Road Orpington Kent http://www.wattsfarms.co.uk General Information
Watts Farms grow vegetables and are locates in the south east of England. The farm is near to the town of Orpington where you will find some shops, a bowling alley and a swimming pool. Bromley and Sidcup are also nearby and have shops, cinemas and a gym. London is only a 20 minute train ride from Orpington. London is a big city with all kinds of shopping, historical sites and entertainment. A weekly shopping trip will be arranged by the Farm. Accommodation
Accommodation will be in mobile homes with beds, mattresses, pillows and wardrobes to keep your belongings in. 3 showers, 5 toilets and 6 hand basins are available. Kitchen facilities include a cooker, fridge, microwave, toaster, freezer, kettle, cooking pots, cutlery, crockery, table & chair. All washing is currently done for the students. There is a television, video, stereos and a playstation for recreational use. All students must provide and cook their own food and keep the living areas clean and tidy. There are some bicycles and a barbecue. Additional Charges
-RENT: £26.25 per week -WASHING: £9 per week: (Washing clothes, changing and washing bedding) -Gas/ Water/ Electricity £6.75 -TOTAL: £42 per student per week There is a damage deposit of £50, which will be returned to you provided your accommodation is left clean and tidy at the end of your stay, and no damage or theft has occurred.
Working Conditions
Type of work: -Parsley and spinach harvesting. -This will include various jobs such as carting vegetables from the fields to the packhouse, irrigation, moving of pipes tractor driving and lifting. -There might be some work in the packhouse
Crops Grown: Parsley and spinach
Days when work may be available: 5-7 days a week. This will depend on work load Hours worked: 8-12 hours per day
Pay Day: Pay day weekly directly into your bank account. Should be cleared in your account by Friday. The farm have an arrangement with BARCLAYS for opening bank accounts.
Rates Of Pay: Hourly rates Travel Information
How to get to Watts Farm by train from London: visit www.nationalrail.co.uk DEPART: CHARING CROSS, WATERLOO EAST, LONDON BRIDGE OR VICTORIA TRAIN STATION (London) ARRIVE: ORPINGTON STATION (Orpington) From London or upon arrival in Orpington telephone the farm and arrangements will be made to collect you from Orpington station. The best time to arrive is between 9:00 - 16:00, if you must arrive outside these hours arrangements can be made to collect you only by prior arrangement.