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Hooks & shelf unit (Trumpington Ward CB2)
2h
- Hooks & shelf unit, wooden, sailing boat design. 68.5 x 16 x 28cm
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“Starlet” sewing machine - for girls(!) (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
32d
- Vintage metal sewing machine complete with original sexist packaging. Hand operated version. Parts seem to move correctly according to the user guide but, being a boy, I’ve not actually tried sewing with it.
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Programmable heating controller (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
72d
- Horstmann Channelplus series 2 H27XL. Was removed when my new heating system was installed. It worked before then, but no guarantees.
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Dolls’ house (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
79d
- Renovation project. 70x33x66cm.
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Blue fairy lights (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
100d
- Blue fairy lights, all working, horrid colour IMO but you might like it!
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Throw / Bedspread (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Expired
185d
- Shiny lilac throw, fits double bed.
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Slide projector (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
185d
- Braun Paximat Multimag 250 AF-I. Not tested. It worked fine 20 years ago and has been in the attic since. All bits are present. User guide included and there is documentation online eg.
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Power leads (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Expired
282d
- Power leads with ‘kettle’ type connector for monitors, TVs, computers, kettles etc. Not tested. 2 available.
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Extension leads (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
282d
- 4-gang extension leads. Not tested. 2 available.
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Multi plug extenders (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
282d
- Turns one power socket into two or three. Not tested. 4 available.
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Coffee table (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Expired
283d
- Wooden frame, veneered plywood tabletop, shellac-coated magazine rack. 36”x18” height 14” This is a unique handmade table with magazine rack. Dimensions in inches because that’s how my dad would have measured it when he made this in the 1960s. He melted old records for the shellac used to coat the steel rack. Has some minor marks and water damage on one leg.
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Fish tank (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
290d
- 36x20x20cm with pump and assorted accessories. Untested (has not been used for 15 years).
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Step stool (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
294d
- Stool with folding step. Sturdy and functional but very tatty. Good as-is for decorating & DIY. If you’re keeping it in view then it is a renovation project. This item was part of my childhood so I have hesitated to part with it for decades. But if you will use it, it’s yours.
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Dog harness (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
297d
- Harness for puppy / small dog, size medium, “Kong” brand.
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New Scientist magazines (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
297d
- 30+ issues from the last year.
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Demijohns (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
299d
- 10 Demijohns, for homebrew. Clean but dusty. I would prefer them all - all ten - to be taken at once.
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Wooden Venetian blinds (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
328d
- Three available in all. Approximate measurements: One is 100cm wide & 158cm high. The other two are 90cm wide & 160cm high. They could go with a clean as they have been in an attic for 25 years. The two we unrolled for measuring worked OK.
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Rocks (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
332d
- A box of assorted interesting rocks. Crystals, a geode, a trilobite fossil and more! One lot - I will not give separately.
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Bamboo roll-up blinds (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
335d
- Three available. We measured one at 61cm wide & 185cm high. I think they are all the same size. Could do with a clean as they have been in an attic for 25 years.
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‘Neptune’ bath chair (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
1y
- Electric battery powered bath chair for people with mobility issues. Wiggle onto it from the side of the bath, use the waterproof control to lower yourself into the water, and reverse when you’re done. All works, a bit discoloured. New battery and suction pads (the grey feet which stick it securely into the bath) a few years back.
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Ringbinders and separators (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Expired
1y
- Approx. 16 folders, mostly ring binders, some with card separators or plastic envelopes, various colours. Good for school projects? Maybe the class needs one each? This is a job lot: please do not enquire unless you can take them all.
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Landline phone system (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
1y
- Siemens Gigaset with a base station that connects to your landline and two wireless handsets with charger/holders. One box and manuals (other box lost). All working, giving away because I no longer use a landline.
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IKEA shoe storage (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
1y
- Two separate units. Each has 4 pullout drawers which holds 2 pairs of shoes or 1 pair of wellies, or whatever you want to store in there! Dimensions 165x69x17cm & 89x95x17cm. We cut away a small part of the rear of each at the bottom to accommodate trunking when fixed against our wall, as shown. Two of the white plastic inner parts have snapped where they meet the door due to the drawer being over stuffed. This does not actually prevent use but it is a bit annoying. These could be repaired with angle brackets or perhaps replacement parts could be obtained from IKEA. They are excellent stylish space saving units. A small issue I had with them is that you cannot see which shoes are where! Family members should be trained to put their shoes in the same drawer consistently, or madness will result. Giving away only because of building work altering the house.
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Ice pops (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
1y
- Mr Freeze ice pops, currently in my freezer which needs emptying ASAP.
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Takeaway containers (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
1y
- Used plastic takeaway containers with lids. Clean.
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New Scientist magazines (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
1y
- A box full of New Scientist issues from the last year or two. Perfect for catching up on science news and to feed an enquiring mind.
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Medlars (Trumpington Ward CB2)
Gifted
1y
- Medlars from my allotment, bletting nicely, ready for making jam or jelly or medlar “cheese” over the next week or so. Twice the quantity shown is available. It would be helpful if you could bring a container to put the second lot in.
