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Request: Good as New Books (Buxton Central SK17) Withdrawn - Donations of fiction and children's books are welcome for our annual spring book sale raising funds for Book Aid International. The book sale starts 4 March (Mon) and runs to March 21st (Thurs) Devonshire Library, 1 Devonshire Rd Buxton SK17 6RY (The Dome) Mon-Thurs 9am to 7pm Fridays 9am to 5pm, Sat 12 to 4pm. Last year we had over 1000 books donated, some from Freeglers. Thank You! Free: Fire Angel Smoke Alarm (Buxton Central SK17) Gifted - Brand new, still in packet. We only needed 1 and it was a 2 pack. Hope someone can make use of this. Free: Cat nail clippers (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - Specialist clippers - never used. For trimming cats' claws, especially useful if the cat is elderly or does not go outside and wear claws down naturally. Request: Small pair of black gloves (Buxton Central SK17) Received - Does anyone have a spare pair of small black gloves (thinking cotton or leather not winter woolies!) These are for a carnival costume. Thanks for reading. Request: Wellies size 4 or 5 (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - Another item on our carnival costume list. Thanks for reading. Request: Red T shirt Boys size 11/12/13 (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - Putting together a carnival costume and we need a red t shirt if anyone has one to gift? Thanks for reading. Free: Boxes of Covid Tests (LFT) (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - 5 boxes of lateral flow tests - due date 20 May. Unopened. Can anyone use these? Thinking anyone with vulnerable relatives or working in health or care? Seems a shame to chuck them away. Request: Hole Punch (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - If anyone has a spare sturdy hole punch to offer I would be grateful. to re-home it. Many thanks for reading, Request: Magnetic letters (Buxton Central SK17) Received - Hi, I am training to be a teacher for dyslexic children, young people and adults. One of the resources we are asked to get is magnetic letters, to help with spelling/reading, so if someone has some to gift that would be a great help. Lower case in particular but capital letters useful as well. Many thanks for reading. Heidi Free: 8 x Books on tape (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - Good as new. To go as a batch please. Have you got a neighbour or relative who might like these? Great for people who maybe enjoy books but can't see to read etc. Sara Macdonald - Come Away With Me David Guterson - East of the Mountains Maureen Lee - The Old House on the Corner Marilynne Robinson - Gilead Sarah Challis - Footprints in the Sand Minette Walters - Fox Evil Audrey Howard - Beyond the Shining Water Free: Books on tape (Buxton Central SK17) Gifted - About 20 books on tape - authors such as Isla Dewar, Maeve Binchy, Marilynne Robinson, Minette Walters. All in very good condition - like new. Ideally I would like these to go together as a batch. Thanks for reading. Request: Books (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - We are hosting our annual book sale at the Devonshire Library (at the Dome). We would love donations of good as new books. Come and pick up a bargain during the sale 1 to 23 March. There's something for everyone. Suggested donation £1 per book and all proceeds to Book Aid International who do a great job bringing new books to where they are needed around the globe. The Devonshire Dome 1 Devonshire Road Buxton SK17 6RY Contact Heidi at: h.chiang@derby.ac.uk for more details of when and where to drop donations. Many thanks for your support - this wouldn't happen without the generosity of the local community. Request: Books (Good as New) (Buxton Central SK17) Received - Hello Freeglers Once again, we are having our annual book sale in early March to coincide with World Book Day and raise money for Book Aid International who do a great job at providing new books and libraries where they are needed. We usually raise around £400, and visitors, staff and students get to enjoy some 'recycled reads' at very reasonable prices. We are welcoming donations of good as new books through Jan, Feb and March if you'd like to contribute (and feel free to come to our sale in March!) Many Thanks Heidi Devonshire Library The Devonshire Dome, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY Free: Couple of boxes and bubble wrap (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - Maybe useful for someone moving or for use in sending parcels? 2 sturdy boxes - wider than A4, couple of inches deep. Request: Walking Boots - size 4 (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - Looking for some walking boots for our son who is 13. If anyone has a pair that has been grown out of, we would love them for some walks this coming year. Thanks for reading. Free: 9 pairs of black school trousers age 8-9 (Buxton Central SK17) Gifted - All in good condition, most are M & S. Ready for re-homing! Free: Child seat for toilet (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - Pale blue with Mickey Mouse on it. Helps balance the child whilst they are using the loo. Free: Group 3 Booster Seat for Car (Buxton Central SK17) Gifted - You can see a similar item on the Argos webpage below 'Dream Group 3 car booster seat Grey' / Suitable for ages approx. 4 to 12
Free: Maxi-Cosi Car Seat (3.5 year upwards) (Buxton Central SK17) Expired - Condition: Used but good Maxi-Cosi car seat in Black/Charcoal. Uses eat belt of car to attach securely (manual available from us with full instructions) Rodi Fix Air Protect Booster Seat high back group 2/3 All Black. Forward facing seat. This has never been in a collision and is suitable from around 3.5 years to 12 years (15 to 36 kg). Comfy and has safety features such as side protection and padding around neck and head. Attaches into car via passenger seat belt diagonally across the child's body - the belt goes through certain points on the car seat. Passing this on as our child has outgrown. Still have the original instruction booklet.
Photo of free Maxi-Cosi Car Seat (3.5 year upwards) (Buxton Central SK17)
Free: Baby Bjorn Potty (Buxton Central SK17) Gifted - Looking for a new home - here is a comfy, sturdy potty for a toddler. It was red but now a little faded. You will see the same type/design on the Baby Bjorn website - e.g. the powder pink one with the white lift out section.