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Free: Chemistry books for undergraduate (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted A pile of hefty tomes for someone off to study Chemistry at uni. Some have been subsequently updated but my son found these useful for his studies and they are VERY expensive to buy new. Please say when you can collect if replying.

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Free: Coleman 8 person tent (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted Old but sound tent to sleep 8 (max!!). 2 contained side areas and large central zone. Was given to us and we used it once before deciding we aren’t natural campers! No leaks and all posts and poles included but you’ll need tent pegs. Perfect for a family holiday or garden sleepover! Please say when you can collect if replying (this weekend or early next week ideally).

91d

Free: Giant love hearts! (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted Hand made decorations great for a party or even a wedding. Photos are approx 12in across and are mounted on lightweight poly board with ribbons attached for hanging. Double sided so can be hung from the ceiling. Please say when you can collect if replying.

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Request: Large Drawing board (South Woodchester GL5) Received Hi, I’m looking for a large drawing board or a piece of 8mm (ish) ply to make one with please. Size needs to be big enough to take a2 paper (42 x 60cm) with some room for taping. No worries at all if it’s painty! Fingers crossed!

112d

Free: Plant pots! (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted Loads of plastic plant pots that have accumulated over the last couple of years. Small and medium sized. They are pretty clean and none are damaged. Please say when you can collect if replying.

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Free: Pink Tissue (South Woodchester GL5) Expired Several hundred sheets of high quality pink tissue 34 x 10cm. Could be useful for wrapping very small items. Please say when you can collect if replying.

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Free: Stuffing for toys etc (South Woodchester GL5) Expired 2 bags of stuffing, both open but full, for making toys / craft projects

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Free: Large patch bearded iris (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted I’m having to dig these up as they’ve crowded out a rose and have no room for them. Beautiful deep purple colour about 1m square but separated into many plants. Please say when you can collect if replying.

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Free: Height measure (South Woodchester GL5) Expired Lovely wooden bear height measure. This has been marked up with our kids heights but could easily be repainted and repurposed by someone with an artistic inclination! Please say when you can collect if replying.

181d

Free: 47 small glasses (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted Very small wine glasses in a box. Dusty but useable. Please say when you can collect if replying.

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Free: Pieces of 4mm polyboard (South Woodchester GL5) Expired A selection of poly board pieces 4mm thick for mounting photos, artwork wtc 3 x a3 size, 1 x A4 and some random sizes. A3s have been previously used but have clean flat surfaces. If replying please say when you can collect.

192d

Free: Fabric (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted Upholstery weight fabrics in animal design. Both plenty big enough to make cushions. Please say when you can collect if replying.

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Free: Photo frames (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted A selection of small to medium photo frames, some vintage, some more modern.

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Free: Fabric bags (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted A selection of drawstring bags. Useful for shoes & accessories etc when travelling.

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Request: Silver Birch Prunings (South Woodchester GL5) Expired Hi, if anyone has recently cut back/down a silver birch tree or is about to this weekend, I would love some of the 'brushy' prunings. I am looking for pieces at least 3' in length and up to 7'as want to try making some plant supports. I live in Woodchester so anywhere sort of within 5 miles of Stroud/Nailsworth area is doable. Fingers crossed and thank you for reading!

199d

Free: A4 animal prints & 2024 diary (South Woodchester GL5) Expired 12 x humorous animal prints (illustrations, not photos) from a 2023 calendar. Seems a shame to just recycle them. Could brighten up a room. Also, an A5 week to view diary (WH Smith) . Unused. Please only respond if you are genuinely interested and say when you can collect.

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Free: 50+ unused postal boxes (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted Send items as Large Letter. Internal measurement 20 x 12 x 2cm. External measurement 23 x 12.4 x 2.2cm. Please say when you can collect if replying.

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Free: Baby’s Cot (South Woodchester GL5) Expired Dismantled wooden cot from Mamas and Papas, approx 4’ long. This cot is over 25 years old but it is still sound and has all its assembly bits (but no instructions). It WILL need a really good clean and re-painting with a suitable paint to hide the teeth marks! The original mattress should also be replaced. But with a bit of TLC, it’s a great full sized cot for someone.

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Request: Pasta machine (South Woodchester GL5) Received Hello, does anyone out there have a pasta machine that they no longer use at the back of a cupboard? I really want to have a go at making my own pasta but don't want to invest at this stage when I don't know whether I can or will enjoy doing it. I live in Woodchester so anywhere sort of 5 miles radius would be ideal.

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Free: Display unit i (South Woodchester GL5) Expired Bespoke modular unit made in MDF and painted. There is a glass shelf that fits into the top and the 2 square ‘ends’ originally had their own glass tops which could be replaced. This unit was designed and made for displaying ceramics but it could also be used as a long coffee table. Please say when you can collect if interested.

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Free: Battery recharging unit (South Woodchester GL5) Expired Will charge x 4 AA batteries. Pease see plug - this will need an adapter. Please say when you can collect if interested

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Free: 5 x Nokia & 2 x BT chargers (South Woodchester GL5) Expired Not sure how we’ve ended up with so many! To go all together by weekend (or to the tip they’ll go) Please say when you can collect if interested

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Free: Single sterling silver clip earring (South Woodchester GL5) Expired New and unused but its partner got lost! About 2.5cm diameter. Hollow. Hallmarked. Mexican. Sure someone can do something creative with it! Please say when you can collect if replying.

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Free: Wedge cushion (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted Firm wedge-shaped cushion for someone who sits a lot and wants to help/avoid back problems. Cover will need a wash as it’s dusty but otherwise sound. Please say when you can collect if interested

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Free: Oak Profile Strip for doorways etc (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted New and unopened strip for use with carpets and laminate flooring. Approx 3m long. Please say when you can collect if replying.

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Free: 9 litre fire extinguisher (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted Old but still serviceable water fire extinguisher. Please say when you can collect if interested.

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Free: 2 x earring racks (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted 2 clear pastiche racks for displaying /selling earrings. New and unused. Each rack takes up to 48 pairs. Please say when you can collect if interested

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Free: Shaped mirror (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted A bit random, but if anyone can use this arch-shaped mirror, it seems a shame to bin it. This mirror has no frame and is 11in high. Maybe a project for someone to make on? Please say when you can collect if interested

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Free: Wooden box for painting (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted Ply wooden box approx 8” with cut out animals for painting / upcycling. Please say when you can collect if interested.

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Free: Security loops for jewellery/clothing etc (South Woodchester GL5) Gifted Unopened packet of nylon loops. Could also be used in the garden maybe? Please say when you can collect if replying

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