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Small Tellima Grandiflora plants (Caldecott OX14) 17h - Otherwise known as 'Fringe cups'. Very vigorous and will spread. Generally seems to prefer shadier parts of the garden.

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VHS tapes of 'Our Mutual Friend' (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn 5d - No idea whether these tapes could be of any interest now, but wanted to ask before throwing them in the bin. This is the excellent BBC production of years ago. The tapes appear to be in very good condition, only thing to note is that the plastic cover of the case has deteriorated.

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Little pots of chutney (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 8d - Three types - Cheesboard chutney Chilli jam Sun dried tomato and smoked garlic chutney Average contents 100g. Dated to July 2025 Received, with appreciation, as a gift but unfortunately not something I enjoy eating

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Plastic plant pots (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 11d - Approximately 50 pots, plus about a dozen trays for 6 seedlings/plants. Sizes of pots range from 9cm diameter to 16cm diameter. All have been well rinsed.

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'Green Man' outdoor wall plaque (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 20d - About 24cm high. Looks as if it is made of some form of concrete. Some surface discolouration especially on the forehead of the face but no other damage noted. Ring at back for hanging.

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Ten crime story paperbacks (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 24d - Most published in the last few years, a couple published pre-2000. All in good condition.

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Zip Wax for car washing (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn 34d - Almost full, originally 500ml. No date on bottle and we can't recall when we bought it.

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Packing boxes for wine bottles (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn 39d - Double and single boxes with polystyrene inner containers. Apparently suitable for posting or sending by courier. Excellent condition, they look unused.

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Limescale remover/Descaler (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 41d - Two partially used bottles. The Buddy limescale remover was originally 500ml, only a little has been used. The Kilrock descaler has about 1/3 used. Originally 250 ml. Can't recall when they were bought, but I can't see any dates on them.

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Hook for making rag rugs (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 45d - Known as a 'Brown's Bodger'. (Wonderful name). Dates back to the 1940/50s when people made rugs from cut-up rags, often onto a backing of a piece of sacking.

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Ivory shoe cream (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn 47d - 50ml pot with Scotchgard. I can't remember ever using it - looks unused.

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Hanging basket (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 51d - Very good condition, probably used only once. It has hanging chains which can't really be seen in the photo. 35cm diameter.

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Standard lamp (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 59d - Polished pine wood. Not professionally made but woodwork is of a high standard. Lampshade included.

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Fern (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 68d - This fern has not been happy where I have kept it - in a warm room, north-facing windowsill. Foliage is beginning to yellow at the base. No space for it elsewhere in the house - does anyone else want to give it a go? Foliage about 25cm high, plus plastic pot. (Black clay pot shown not included.)

Roll of bubble wrap (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 74d - Roll is approx. 6 metres long and is about 50 cm wide. Plus another much smaller piece. Any use to anyone before we see if a charity shop can use it for packing fragile items?

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Clothes hangers (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn 80d - Several sorts, including two old-fashioned wooden clamp ones, were used for trousers or skirts. A number of skirt hangers, the kind that go inside the waistband of the garment. These would have come with skirts sized 10/12/14 but probably OK for larger sizes too.

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Hanging basket (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn 80d - Nice condition, probably used only a couple of times. (Does have hanging chains which can't really be seen in the photo.) 35cm diameter.

Art magazines (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 83d - Recent Art Quarterly and Arts Society magazines. Wondered if anyone would like these, as I am finding it very hard to put them in the recycling bin after reading.

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Puzzles (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 88d - Collection of small dexterity puzzles. The little boxes are about 4 cm square. Inside the sealed boxes are various arrangements of plastic with holes and little balls. Not my sort of thing at all, but my husband used to enjoy passing time playing with these. Needs a steady hand! Exterior plastic slightly yellow with age but innards still fine.

45 degree and 90 degree mitre block (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 92d - Looks hardly used. The 'u' in the centre is 6cm wide and 4cm deep. The block is 30cm long.

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Embroidery threads (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 95d - Approx. 30 skeins of embroidery threads, all look complete and unused. Big variety of colours.

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Wax sticks (Heelball) (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 106d - Does anyone still do brassrubbing any more? Just found the sticks I used a long time ago. The sticks seem fine still, despite their age. Not sure what else they can be used for but felt that I should ask before they go in the grey bin.

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Shelf brackets (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 107d - Two unused shelf brackets, each 'arm' is 14cm.

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Length of gauze-type material (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 109d - 300cm x 150cm. As bought new. See-through, iridescent. The photo shows it as tending towards purple, but it seems to me to have more red in it. Depends on the light, of course, and where it is being used!

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Rug-making canvas (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 110d - I believe this is sold as 'Latch hook rug-making canvas'. Small piece, about 30cm x 90 cm Unused. It does need straightening out as it has been stored folded for many years but that should not be a problem.

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Bows with (safety) pins (Caldecott OX14) Expired 121d - These were made for a community party some time ago - six different colour bows with safety pins to identify 'teams'. Just about to remove the pins and bin the bows when I wondered if anyone else could make use of them for a similar event. About seven of each colour.

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Indoor wreath (Caldecott OX14) Expired 121d - Last minute decorations needed? Wreath of olives and olive leaves. 33cm diameter. Nice condiition.

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Toy soldiers (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 123d - Plastic toy soldiers, dating from the 1950s. Seven in total. Discovered in the attic recently. I find these quite unpleasant but am reluctant just to throw them away.

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Scarf as new (Caldecott OX14) Gifted 130d - Believed never to have been worn. Plain side is lambswool. 120 cm x 25 cm.

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Cream walking shirt (Caldecott OX14) Expired 139d - Women's size 14. Craghoppers. Very good condition.