A Members' Posts

Request: Ironing board (Ifton Heath SY11) My ironing board finally died a death - think it was over 29 yrs old.. If anyone has one that needs a home that would be great. As long as it stands up 😂 and surface is flat, I can get a new cover.. Thanks

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Request: Plastic plant pots for seeds n potting on (Ifton Heath SY11) Received If anyone has surplus of small and medium pots for sowing seeds n potting on - I’m on the look out. Many thanks.

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Request: Greenhouse - plastic or glass (Ifton Heath SY11) Withdrawn Looking for a greenhouse (small) around 6 x 4 ft. Got big plans for growing things this year - ideally I’d like to start things off in greenhouse first. Thanks 😊 Joy

25d

Free: 2 shrub trees (Ifton Heath SY11) Promised Was gifted these but don’t really have space. Root ball - needs to go in ground soon ..

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Request: Garden hoe - possibly stirrup or action type? (Ifton Heath SY11) Withdrawn Hi 👋 I’m looking for a garden hoe to keep on top of the raised veg gardens this year ☺️. Thanks 🙏

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Request: Top soil - soil that’s not enriched..plain soil (Ifton Heath SY11) Received Hi 👋 I have some very rich, dark recycled green waste soil in my garden beds . It’s super but a bit too rich for growing some things. So I need to balance it out with some regular soil ... that’s not so full of goodness! I have big sacks n happy to come n fill some buckets. Thanks Joy

37d

Free: Ninja attachment. Blender perhaps (Ifton Heath SY11) Withdrawn I found this in the back of a kitchen cupboard in house we moved into 1.5 yrs ago! 😂 have no idea if it works but it may be useful to someone if they have the other part (s)

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43d

Request: Borage plant (s) (Ifton Heath SY11) Received Hi 👋 looking to introduce some Borage plants into my garden for the bees... does anyone in Oswestry area have a bit i can have? Thanks 😊

44d

Free: Red carpet rug. Approx 4’ x 5’ (Ifton Heath SY11) Gifted Surplus to requirements. Sturdy rug with lots of life in it still. Approx 4ft x 5ft.

49d

Request: Large bin / container as water butt (Ifton Heath SY11) Received Looking for a large cylindrical container that can catch water from guttering off shed. Getting ready for gardening season! Hope to use rainwater - Thanks 😊

53d

Free: Table with 3 drawers. (Ifton Heath SY11) Gifted Table with colourful decoration on top. Small part of design is peeling off. 3 drawers and shelf space under left side. Length 120cm, width 49cm, height 73cm In 2 parts for easy travel.

57d

Free: Art supplies bundle (Ifton Heath SY11) Expired A bit of a mix of art supplies: Box of charcoal sticks Box of chalk pastels Box of oil paints starter set.

161d

Free: 3 x garden solar lights (5m each) (Ifton Heath SY11) Gifted Gift that I don’t use. They work fine but a little temperamental to start up - 3 different settings. Solar part is on a stake to put in ground. New in July.

174d

Free: 8 cabbages ready to plant out (Ifton Heath SY11) Gifted I was kindly given a tray of cabbages that were free from a garden veg centre. I’ve planted 2 but I do not have room in my garden beds right now. About 4 inches tall. Looking in good condition.

191d

Request: about 20+ Bricks for a small border edge. (Ifton Heath SY11) Expired HI - I am doing another no dig border at the end of my lawn - approx 10 ft long. Looking for about 20+ bricks for the outside border edge and short end of border. thanks Joy

193d

Request: scaredy cat plants to deter cats from visiting (Ifton Heath SY11) Expired HI I've read about a scaredy cat plant that deters cats from pooping in gardens.. wondering if anyone has some extra? or any safe repellant that is animal and child friendly ..?

246d

Free: 2 door stops and 3 door springs (Ifton Heath SY11) Expired Came in pack of 3. Only needed 1

274d

Request: Water barrell / water butt / large plastic container (Ifton Heath SY11) Expired HI! I am looking for either a Water barrell / water butt / or large plastic container to act as water butt under the garden shed gutter.. we have a pond at the back now because of the rain landing on clay soil and I realised the water from the gutter is also adding to the problem! would like to save as much water for the summer! :) Not fussy about the type of container - only that is will be for watering veggies so no harsh chemicals etc to have been in the container before...... thanks Joy

299d

Request: Raised flower bed/ veg garden or wood to make one! (Ifton Heath SY11) Expired HI I am fairly recently moved to st martins which we love, I was excited to move to a house with a garden. However the soil here in this area is all clay. Therefore I want to either build / or restore a raised flower bed/ veg plot so I can start off with really good soil for my veggies... does not matter if it needs a bit of tlc... so if there happens to be one or two veg boxes someone needs to find a home for OR if you have suitable bits of wood I can put together!- please let me know ;) thanks! Joy

334d

Request: Book of short walks in the St Martins area (Ifton Heath SY11) Expired Recently moved here. I know there are several ordinance survey foot paths.. However I really want a tried and tested route that I know I can trust.. does anyone have a book to hand that has walks around the St Martins / canal areas? thanks Joy

341d

Request: Ink rollers (Ifton Heath SY11) Expired I’m starting up a group project doing geli prints and need more rollers for the project. Something like in the photo - any sizes are useful. 😊 Joy

1y

Free: Retractable indoor washing line ( unused) (Ifton Heath SY11) Gifted This I bought thinking it was suitable for outside but it’s not long enough. I got it off eBay a while back, but didn’t realise it’s an indoor one. 4 lines x 12 ft. In box Will give reasonable time n pick a person from the hat next week. Joy

1y

Free: Standing mirror / tie rack / jewellery case (Oswestry SY11) Gifted This is being offered as we are moving house and not room enough. It also has a stain on the varnish n slight mildew inside- nothing that a bit of TLC won’t mend. I’ve anti bacterial wiped inside n out. Lockable door. Can store ties and jewellery inside tte compartments. Speedy pick up would be helpful! No time wasters - if you don’t come when you agree to - it will go to next in line!

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1y

Free: Broken pottery - mosaic project (Oswestry SY11) Expired I didn’t get around to using this in a craft project 😂- nice hand painted design - useful for a mosaic project? Joy

1y

Free: Metal bucket with handle + 2 trowels (Oswestry SY11) Gifted Hi.. Surplus to requirements . Metal bucket - maybe useful for gardening? 2 trowels Joy

1y

Free: Bag of sheep’s wool (Oswestry SY11) Gifted Hi ! I was freegle this 2 years ago roughly! I thought I would make use of it but sadly not! Joy

1y

Free: Candlestick holder - up cycling project (Oswestry SY11) Expired Candlestick holder - great up cycling painting project - surplus to requirements Joy

1y

Free: Glass chopping board (Oswestry SY11) Gifted Glass chopping board 14 “ x 10” good for craft projects ? Joy

1y

Free: Driftwood - seaweed - beach stones (Oswestry SY11) Gifted Craft project or still life tools? Offering driftwood - stones -,seaweed Joy

1y

Free: Artist Prisma colouring pencils - + pastels (Oswestry SY11) Gifted Artist supplies :tin full of .. Various chalk pastels, prisma colouring pencils - and two tubs of glitter 😂.. somebody will love that …. Joy

1y