A Members' Posts

Request: Ski maintenance kit (Clermiston EH12) Hi, I know this is a long shot but I'm looking for a ski maintenance kit - for waxing and repairing skis. Any chance someone has one that's not getting used that would like a new home? Thanks in advance!

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Request: Large holly saplings (Clermiston EH12) Hi, we are hoping to plant a couple of holly trees in our garden and wondered if anyone has some self-seeded ones, maybe in a woodland/scrub area, that they want rid of? Looking for something at least 10 feet or so ideally. We’re happy to dig them out ourselves. Preferably not too tangled up with other tree roots... Thanks very much in advance

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Request: Crab apples (Clermiston EH12) Received Our crab apple tree isn’t producing fruit yet - wondering if anyone (preferably on the west side of Edinburgh) has excess they are happy to give away, of a variety suitable for jelly making? I’m happy to harvest them myself. Thanks in advance!

123d

Request: Toddler cutlery, particularly forks (Clermiston EH12) Expired My little one is ready to move on from spoons only - just wondering if anyone has toddler-appropriate forks (maybe knives too) that they want rid of, before I end up buying some? West or south side of Edinburgh preferred. Thanks in advance

134d

Free: Ladies’ deodorant, various, all partly used (Clermiston EH12) Expired Two spray deodorants, one roll-on, one stick. All have been partly used. Any takers? Collect Clermiston

136d

Free: Dog seatbelt (Clermiston EH12) Gifted Never used. Collect Clermiston.

139d

Free: Pads, normal without wings (Clermiston EH12) Gifted Both packets are open but still over 30 pads total. Collect Clermiston

139d

Free: Fresh bay leaves (Clermiston EH12) Expired Our bay tree has had a heavy prune. Just wondering if anyone wants bay leaves before they go to the bonfire? They’re lovely fresh in cooking or of course you can dry them to keep for later!

199d

Free: Pair of vintage lightshades (Clermiston EH12) Gifted A pair of cream/beige vintage light shades for ceiling lights. Need a good clean, but otherwise in good condition apart from a mark on one as shown in the photo. It might come out with cleaning but you wouldn’t really notice it up on the ceiling anyway.

199d

Free: Children’s things - tables, play kitchen etc. (Clermiston EH12) Expired This is on Fox Covert Avenue in Clermiston. Not my stuff - I will take this down if I see everything has gone, but I can’t promise it’s all still there. Kids’ play kitchen, play cleaning set and gardening set, a couple of tables and a chair.

244d

Free: Frog ornament (Clermiston EH12) Expired Small frog ornament - finger for scale. Clay with glaze, slight cracks in the glaze but only noticeable if you look closely

275d

Free: Cotoneaster saplings (Clermiston EH12) Gifted Does anyone want these before they get disposed of? Self-seeded in the garden - there will be others as well

287d

Free: Box of 22 cans of beer, past BBE date (Clermiston EH12) Gifted 22 cans of beer, various kinds, from Flavourly. This was in the house when we moved in. Best before date is 2020. Any interest before they are thrown out?

304d

Free: Broken picture frame (Clermiston EH12) Gifted Large gold coloured picture frame to take a 16 inch by 23 inch picture. The frame is plastic, not wood. It is broken but could be fixed, except there is a small piece missing in the corner as shown. Probably could be filled in by someone with the patience!

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307d

Free: Carpet samples (Clermiston EH12) Gifted Lots of carpet samples - a mix of greens, pinks and neutrals. Any use for a craft project or anything before I throw them away?

307d

Request: Bathroom step for toddler (Clermiston EH12) Received My 2 year old needs a step to be able to reach the sink to wash his hands! Does anyone have one they would like to get rid of? West/South of the city preferred. Thanks!

315d

Free: Heavy duty cardboard tube, 160cm (Clermiston EH12) Gifted Hi, we have a very solid cardboard tube, 160cm long, that was used to support a rug for delivery. Any use to anyone?

352d

Request: Super soaker water pistol (Clermiston EH12) Expired Looking for a water pistol with a decent power and range if anyone has one lying unused in their shed! Thanks in advance

1y

Free: Dog treats - chewy braids (Clermiston EH12) Gifted Three boxes (x12 braids per box, but not all boxes quite full) of dog chewy braids, beef flavour, low fat. They are past their best before date (May 2023) but they aren’t really the kind of thing that goes off. They unfortunately don’t agree with my dog but he did like them!

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1y

Request: Electric sander (Clermiston EH12) Received Any chance someone has one they don’t want? I’ll probably put it back on Freegle after finishing a diy project. Thanks very much

1y

Request: Hardy perennials (Clermiston EH12) Expired We are creating a perennial border and wondering if anyone is dividing clumps of anything that they would be happy to spare? Nepeta, salvia, ox eye daisies, anything like that would be great! Thanks in advance

1y

Request: Rhododendron (Clermiston EH12) Expired Long shot but wondering if anyone has a mature rhododendron in their garden that they don’t want? We will remove it for transplant ourselves. Ideally looking for 100cm high minimum

1y

Request: Paving slabs (Clermiston EH12) Expired Hi, I’m looking for a couple of paving slabs (broken ones are also fine) to put in the flower beds for access (i.e. as stepping stones). Any kind will do! Thanks

1y

Free: Cotoneaster (Clermiston EH12) Gifted This cotoneaster self seeded in a flower pot. Anyone want to give it a home in their garden? Collection Clermiston

1y

Free: Very large cardboard box (Clermiston EH12) Expired Could be for moving if you pack bulky lightweight things. Collection Clermiston

1y

Request: Seed trays (Clermiston EH12) Received Does anyone have any seed trays going spare?

1y

Free: Mop (Clermiston EH12) Expired Old mop with plastic-coated metal handle. A bit ropey but will do the job, or maybe someone wants the handle for some other purpose?

1y

Request: Grey paint (Clermiston EH12) Received I’m wanting to paint some clouds on a wall. A tester pot wouldn’t be quite enough but a full tub would be way more than I need. Wondering if anyone has a partial tub left of any shade of grey wall paint?

1y

Free: Large, flat cardboard boxes (Clermiston EH12) Gifted These were used to deliver picture frames. Different sizes. Any use to anyone?

1y

Free: Two large sheets of polystyrene (Clermiston EH12) Gifted Collection Clermiston

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