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Filler for Rough Surfaces (Liberton EH16)
Used but still half a tub left.
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Scanner (Fairmilehead EH10)
Epson scanner. Not used for many years but was working fine when put into storage.
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15m
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Hoover (Liberton EH16)
Free because the suction is poor. Maybe an easy fix for someone in the know.
18m
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4 oackets of ring binder dividers (Juniper Green, EH14)
Collect from Juniper Green, Edinburgh. Please say when you can collect. Thanks
20m
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Cheeky wipes boxes (Corstorphine EH12)
These boxes are meant to be used with Cheeky wipes but maybe you have another use for them?
1h
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Ice lolly moulds (Corstorphine EH12)
I know it’s not exactly seasonal but would anyone like some ice lolly moulds?
1h
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Dictionaries (Corstorphine EH12)
Are these dictionaries any use to anyone or does everyone use Google, like me? 🙂
1h
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Kids and adult clothing (Leith EH6)
I'm looking for kids and adult clothing. I'm sending some clothing to Africa for kids and adult who have been displayed due to insecurity. It would be nice for them to have nice things for Christmas. Thank you. I can collect
1h
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Car Mats Volvo V40 (Comiston EH10)
One year old Michelin car mats to fit Volvo v40 2018>
2h
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Seca Stand On Weighing Scales (West End EH3)
Purchased and owned for 25 years. Great working condition, easy to balance, Stones and lbs. No longer fits in bathroom.
2h
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Wooden shelf with glass inserts would be perfect in a garage (Gracemount EH16)
Light wooden shelf with glass inserts, has been in my kitchen for a while. One piece of glass is gone and one is stuck. There is 5 shelves and is more than 5' in height is very sturdy..
2h
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Buffalo deep fryer (ex-restaurant) (Willowbrae EH8)
Great deep fat fryer, worked last time I used it (few months ago). It's seen some heavy use... I made effort to clean it, but you might want to give it extra care.
2h
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Breville Hand Whisk (EH7)
Promised
Electric whisk/beater. Hand held. Mains powered. All parts working
3h
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Hand blender, whisk, mini chopper (EH7)
Promised
Russel hobbs multi kitchen tool. Attachments for blending, mixing, chopping. Mains powered. All parts working.
3h
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Display rack (Stockbridge EH3)
Wooden (pine?) display rack for small objects. Needs assembly.
4h
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Wine bottle rack (Stockbridge EH3)
Black metal
4h
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Kitchen items (Gracemount EH16)
Salad spinner, measuring spoons a few other bits and pieces
6h
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Electric fan (Gracemount EH16)
Black electric fan. Pedestal fan was working during summer, no longer needed. It is outside in my garden at the moment, need to make room for work being done.
6h
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Small cordless hoover (craigentinny EH7)
any
7h
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Books looking for new owners :) updated: 13th Oct (Gilmerton EH17)
Books, books, books :-) If you are interested in giving a kind new home to some of the titles below or take books for folks you know, feel free to drop me a message. (This is not a bundle book pick-up but there might be more of those posted in the future.) Handovers are at the shops at Gilmerton Dykes Street for now, EH17 8PL The best times for me are Thursday mornings and Saturday afternoons but there’s also some time Wednesday and Monday mornings. (Friday afternoons for 'reading emergencies' only). Titles are listed according to genres below. I now posted some Hungarian language books as well. *** Nehány magyar nyelvű könyvet is feltettem már. Literally, (bookwitch) ● NOVELS Lyn Cote: Heartland Courtship. A quaker-Christian farmer romance set in the 19th century 279 pages SLIGHTLY SMALLER PRINT Beth Cowan-Erskine: Loch Down Abbey. A 1930s 'Downton Abbey parody' set in Scotland 287 pages Philippa Gregory: The Lady of the Rivers. The book for ‘The White Queen’ costume drama series 493 pages SMALLER PRINT SIZE Annie Groves: London Belles. A WW2 women's friendship/romance story 438 pages COMFORT PRINT David Guterson: Snow Falling on Cedars. A courtroom drama/murder mystery 404 pages SMALLER PRINT Victoria Hislop: Those Who Are Loved. A post WW2 drama 481 pages SMALLER PRINT H. Johnson-Mack: Gilbert's Gleemen. A historical romance set in the 12th century 194 pages LARGER PRINT Nadia Marks: Between the Orange Groves. A 20th century romance/family story from Cyprus 333 pages Rosie Meddon: Her Patriotic Duty. A World War 2 adventure-romance 346 pages AJ Pearce: Yours Cheerfully. A WW2 women's friendship story 341 pages Sarah Rayner: One Moment, One Morning. A women's friendship novel 405 pages Sue Townsend: Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years 391 pages ALMOST COMFORT PRINT ● SHORT STORIES Exciting Stories of Fantasy and Future. Sci-fi and fantasy short stories (1986) - COMFORT PRINT SIZE ● BIOGRAPHIES/DIARY A Farmer’s Diary. A Year at High House Farm (by Sally Urwin, 2019) 248 pages COMFORT PRINT Spare. Prince Harry tells his own story (by Prince Harry, 2023) 407 pages SMALLER PRINT SIZE ● ANIMALS/PETS, NATURE Encyclopedia of Nature (Encyclopedia of Discovery series, 2007) VERY SMALL PRINT Think Dog. The bestselling guide to canine psychology (by John Fisher, 2012) - VERY SMALL PRINT ● CHILDREN’S BOOKS/FOR FOREVER KIDS Busy Town. Let's get going! My first words on the street, at the shops, going swimming, at the Zoo, in the playgroup (DK My First words series, 2017) Board book Encyclopedia of Nature (Encyclopedia of Discovery series, 2007) 629 pages VERY SMALL PRINT Encyclopedia of Science and History (Encyclopedia of Discoveries series, 2007) 629 pages VERY SMALL PRINT Exciting Stories of Fantasy and Future. Sci-fi and fantasy short stories (1986) 256 pages COMFORT PRINT SIZE In The Magician’s House. A ‘You Say Which Way’ adventure book, many possible stories in one book based the reader’s choice (by DM Potter, 2016) 84 pages The Teddy Bears' Picnic. Story book with colourful flaps and sheet music (Renate Kozikowski, 1989) 32 pages We Got Lost in Dreamland 'My brother and I left reality together. One one of us came back...' (by Ross Welford, 2021) 404 pages COMFORT PRINT ● COOKING/CRAFTS & HOBBIES Kirstie's Homemade Home. Room by room, crafts to take your time over - As seen on Channel Four (by Kirstie Allsopp, 2010) On The Loom. A modern weaver's guide for traditional and non-traditional looms (by Maryanne Moodie, 2016) Prairie-Style Weddings. Rustic and romantic farm, woodland, and garden celebrations (by Fifi O’Neill, 2014) WITH LOTS OF NICE PHOTOS :) Vintage Home. Interiors decorating craft, British edition (by Susy Smith & Michele Jameson, 2019, a Country Living special edition) BEAUTIFUL DESIGN, LOTS OF GREAT PICTURES :) ● HEALTHY LIVING/SELF-HELP BOOKS motto: ‘If your cup is half-empty - take it to the tap yourself!’ Recipes for Healthy Living. 50 recipes and 50 yoga postures (by Yogi Tea, 2013) - SMALL PRINT ● HISTORY Wartime Farm. Rediscovering the skills and spirit of World War 2 - as seen on BBC (by Peter Ginn - Ruth Goodman - Alex Langlands, 2012) ● HUNGARIAN BOOKS / Magyar nyelvű könyvek FREI TAMÁS: A MEGMENTŐ (2010) Tamás Frei: The Rescuer novel / regény 587 pages / 587 oldal ALICE HOFFMAN: HETEDIK MENNYORSZÁG (1990) * nem a TV-s sorozat :-) * PROMISED Alice Hoffman: Seventh Heaven * not related to the TV series novel / regény 294 pages / 294 oldal JÓKAI MÓR: SZEGÉNY GAZDAGOK (1860, 1978 print) Mór Jókai: The Poor Rich novel / regény 327 pages / 327 oldal * smaller print / kisebb betűméret KOROKNAY ISTVÁN: ÉRDEKES ÁLLATVILÁG (1980-as könyv újranyomása) * PROMISED István Koroknay: Fascinating Animal World (reprint of 1980s book) non-fiction / ismeretterjesztő 225 pages / 225 oldal * smaller print / kisebb betűméret REJTŐ JENŐ: LÉGIÓ MINDHALÁLIG (1940-es bohózatok újranyomása) * PROMISED Jenő Rejtő: Legion Until Death (reprint of 1940s comedy plays) theatre plays / színházi szövegkönyvek 225 pages / 225 oldal ● SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Encyclopedia of Nature (Encyclopedia of Discovery series, 2007) VERY SMALL PRINT Encyclopedia of Science and History (Encyclopedia of Discoveries series, 2007) - VERY SMALL PRINT The Mars Project (by Wernher von Braun, 1952 / reprinted in 1991) ● SPIRITUALITY/FAITHS/ESOTERIC In The Presence of Jesus. A 40-Day Guide to the Intimacy with God (by Paul Bane/Matt Litton, 2021) ● TRAVEL Down Under. A journey through Australia (by Bill Bryson, 2000) - COMFORT PRINT SIZE * item promised ---- Guest-books that found a new home thanks to you, guys :) October 2025: Crochet - Mollie Makes Crochet. 20+ cute projects for the home plus handy tips and techniques (from the Mollie Makes series, 2013) Macramé for The Modern Home (by Isabella Strambio, 2021) September: Wilding. The return of nature to a British farm (by Isabella Tree, 2018) Rats. Understanding and caring for your pet (by Julia Smith, 2019, PetFriendly series) August: Slow Cooking for Vegetarians, 2007 101 Veggie Dishes. Tried-and-tested recipes, 2005 RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch, 2020 ~ Thanks a bunch! ~ L.
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Books on offer - NOVELS digest :) (Gilmerton EH17)
Spend an autumn reading? :) If you are interested in giving a kind new home to some of the titles below or take books for folks you know, feel free to drop me a message. (This is not a bundle book pick-up but there might be more of those posted in the future.) ● Lyn Cote: Heartland Courtship. A quaker-Christian farmer romance set in the 19th century 279 pages SLIGHTLY SMALLER PRINT ● Beth Cowan-Erskine: Loch Down Abbey. A 1930s 'Downton Abbey parody' set in Scotland 287 pages ● Philippa Gregory: The Lady of the Rivers. The book for ‘The White Queen’ costume drama series 493 pages SMALLER PRINT SIZE ● Annie Groves: London Belles. A WW2 women's friendship/romance story 438 pages COMFORT PRINT ● David Guterson: Snow Falling on Cedars. A courtroom drama/murder mystery 404 pages SMALLER PRINT ● Victoria Hislop: Those Who Are Loved. A post WW2 drama 481 pages SMALLER PRINT ● H. Johnson-Mack: Gilbert's Gleemen. A historical romance set in the 12th century 194 pages LARGER PRINT ● Nadia Marks: Between the Orange Groves. A 20th century romance/family story from Cyprus 333 pages ● Rosie Meddon: Her Patriotic Duty. A World War 2 adventure-romance 346 pages ● AJ Pearce: Yours Cheerfully. A WW2 women's friendship story 341 pages ● Sarah Rayner: One Moment, One Morning. A women's friendship novel 405 pages ● Sue Townsend: Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years 391 pages ALMOST COMFORT PRINT Thank you to all who gave guest-books to me to pass on to others. Saving trees is cool! :-) Handovers are at the shops at Gilmerton Dykes Street for now, EH17 8PL The best times for me are Thursday mornings and Saturday afternoons but there’s also some time Wednesday and Monday mornings (Friday afternoons for 'reading emergencies' only). Literally, L. (bookwitch) “I used to think it was clever to confuse comedy with tragedy. Now I wish I could distinguish them.” - John le Carré (1931 - 2020)
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Old duvet (Bonnington EH6)
Used King size duvet, quite warm. Maybe for animal bedding?
15h
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Square table solid non folding (Gracemount EH17)
Square solid non folding table with wipeable surface measuring 85cm square. Must collect. Please ensure vehicle is large enough when collecting.
20h
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Rectangle tables solid non folding (Gracemount EH17)
Rectangle tables solid non folding 45 inches by 27 inches has a wipeable surface. Must collect. Please ensure vehicle is large enough when collecting.
20h
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Box of glass Gu pots (Blackford EH9)
Box of 33 empty glass Gu pots
21h
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Weights (Sighthill EH11)
Hey there am looking anyone who is getting rid of weights they don't want no more thanks
21h
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2025 Calendar (Stockbridge EH4)
Square wall calendar 30x30, only one month left but nice pictures of birds, may be useful for crafting. Please say when you can collect if you reply.
23h
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Cot Blanket, Quilt & Cushion (Balerno EH14)
If anyone wants these, collection from Balerno.
23h
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Fire pit, or chiminea (Calton EH7)
I love having outdoor fires, but my fire pit has rusted through! If anyone has one that's not being used, I'd appreciate it.
23h
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Television (Granton EH5)
Small TV
23h