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Free: Wheel Braces (Ilford IG1) 'Vintage' wheel braces that has been in the garage for years. The smaller is marked with 'BMW Heyco 17mm' but has a few rust spots (see second picture); the larger one fits larger nuts although there's no markings or indication on the actual size. If interested, please suggest a time that you would be able to collect when responding.

8d

Free: Bacon Press (Ilford IG1) Gifted Vintage bacon press. I've made an attempt at removing the surface rust but as per photos this will need finishing by someone with more time than me. If interested, please suggest a time when you could collect.

10d

Free: Glasses (Ilford IG1) Gifted These were originally containers for various conserves and spreads as often sold in German supermarkets but make nice drinking glasses. They are mostly similar sizes, none of them really match. 7 are about 9cm high and 7.5 cm across with a capacity of about 200cl - the one at the front is more of a 'shot' size and takes around 100cl. If interested, please suggest a time when you could collect when responding.

39d

Free: Laserjet Toner Cartridge (Ilford IG1) Gifted .Suitable for HP Laserjet 4 printers. Unused - box is still sealed. Years old, but I believe that toner can be good for a long time. If interested, please suggest a time when you could collect when responding.

79d

Free: VHS Tapes - 2 x Nightmare on Elm Street Films (Ilford IG1) Expired Part 2 - Freddy's Revenge and Part 3 - Dream Warriors. If interested, when responding please suggest a time when you could collect.

79d

Free: VHS Tapes - 2 x Star Trek Films (Ilford IG1) Expired The Final Frontier and Generations. If interested, when responding please suggest a time when you could collect.

79d

Free: VHS Tapes - Blakes 7 (Ilford IG1) Expired VHS tape featuring 2 episodes of Blakes 7. If interested, when responding please suggest a time when you could collect.

79d

Free: VHS Tape - Jane Fonda's Workout (Ilford IG1) Expired VHS Video Tape. If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect when responding.

79d

Free: VHS Tapes - flying documentaries. (Ilford IG1) Expired VHS Tapes from late 1980s/early 1990s - Combat Chopper and Fighter Ace. If interested, when responding please suggest a time when you could collect.

79d

Free: VHS Tapes - Superhero movies (Ilford IG1) Gifted VHS Tapes: Incredible Hulk, Captain America,The Amazing Spiderman, The Amzing Spiderman - Return of the Flying Dutchman and The Fantastic Four. Animations from around 1985/1986. If interested, when responding please suggest a time when you could collect.

88d

Free: Mitsubishi VHS Player/Recorder. Broken (Ilford IG1) Gifted Decided to clear out our loft and came across this Mitsubishi VHS machine with remote and RV out cable. It powered up so inserted a cassette I happened to have handy - which then got jammed in the machine. Before I take for recycling I thought I would offer here in case anyone might like to have a go at fixing it. Comes with the free gift of a Kate Bush video! If interested, please suggest a time when you would be able to collect.

116d

Free: Sponge Floor Mop (Ilford IG1) Gifted Mop with extendable handle and wringer mechanism. The mop head has seen better days and should probably be replaced, though I am not sure of the brand. If interested, please suggest a time when you could collect.

133d

Free: Folding card table (upcycling project) (Ilford IG1) Gifted This is a folding card table 56cm square and stands 70cm high when up, but folds down as per the second photo. The original green baize cover has been removed as it was moth ridden leaving a hardboard/mdf surface that will need recovering in some way. If interested, please suggest a time when you could collect.

172d

Free: Large Plastic Drawer Storage Unit (Ilford IG1) Gifted This unit has 4 half size and 3 full size drawers and is on wheels. This is quite large - the approximate dimensions are 59 cm wide, 37 cm deep and 102 cm high. Fairly good condition but please note the damage to the larger drawers shown in the second photo. If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

172d

Free: Empty DVD/CD Storage boxes (Ilford IG1) Expired 16 Empty Storage boxes for DVDs or CDs. 13 small - I think they take 10 discs and the other 3 have slightly more capacity. If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

268d

Free: Insulation padding (Ilford IG1) Expired From a HelloFresh delivery - approx 2cm thick and 84cm x 41 cm unfolded. If interested, when responding, please suggest a time when you can collect.

268d

Free: Bike Carrier ( takes 2 bikes (Ilford IG1) Expired There's no brand marker and we don't have any fitting instructions, plus I think one set of webbing straps may be missing - there are 3 metal buckles either side but only 2 straps.

306d

Free: Hanging Basket (Ilford IG1) Expired Approx, 35 cm across and 18cm high with a plastic lining. Several years old - the hanging chains are metal and are rusty. If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

309d

Free: Garden Pressure Sprayer - Not working (Ilford IG1) Expired This is a 5 litre pressure sprayer - though unfortunately the seals in the pressure part seem to have gone Perhaps someone would like to have a go a fixing or would just find the container useful.

322d

Free: Antifreeze and Coolant (Ilford IG1) Expired Just over half (originally 2 litres) remain. Several years old but I don't believe it degrades. If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

323d

Free: Hydraulic Jack - not currently working (Ilford IG1) Gifted Weber Hyrdaulik 2t. jack. Inherited from a great uncle and hasn't been used in years. As can be seen from pictures it has some rust. The support and the valve move freely but the actual pumping mechanism doesn't currently work. Not sure if it seized or the oil needs topping up but at any rate some maintenance is required. If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

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331d

Free: Polyfilla Granules (Ilford IG1) Gifted A bottle of Polyfilla granules - just make up the amount you need by mixing with water. Not much has been used. If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

331d

Free: Wire stripper (Ilford IG1) Gifted For stripping the insulation from cabling. Powerfix brand (I think this is Lidl?) still in the packaging. If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

331d

Free: Tool Tray (Ilford IG1) Gifted Plastic B & Q tool tray - used but in good condition. 38 x 25 cm. If interested, please let me know when you can collect.

339d

Free: Spray Paint (Ilford IG1) Expired Neon Yellow - originally 200ml and Silver (intended for car wheels) originally 250ml. I would guess that 25-30% of each tin remains so suitable for small jobs, If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

351d

Free: Weed suppressant (Ilford IG1) Gifted Black perforated PVC fabric. Still in original packaging. 1.5 x 10 metres. If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

359d

Free: Double Dimmer Switch (Ilford IG1) Gifted Used. This has a maximum load of 250 Watts so make sure this is suitable for your light fittings. If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

1y

Free: Twin and Earth Cable (Ilford IG1) Gifted 7.5 metre length. Suitable for lighting circuits only. Unused, though not quite sure how long we have had this! If interested, please suggest a time when you can collect.

1y

Free: Plumbing Pipe clips (Ilford IG1) Gifted 3 clips - size 22mm

1y

Free: Single plug extension cable (Ilford IG1) Gifted A sticker on the plus says that this is fitted with a 5 amp fuse. The cable is approx 2.5 metres long. If interested, please suggest a time when you will be able to collect.

1y