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Free: double sided notice/display board 1.8mx1.45m (Flamstead AL3) Exhibition board 1.8m x 1.45m (71”x 57"). Freestanding. Both sides covered with black fabric. Reasonable condition. 2 metal legs - 5 peg holes to adjust height. To collect please. I will update when no longer available.

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Free: Country Living, car, garden, nature RSPCA Scottish magazines (Flamstead AL3) Magazines 10-40 years old. 'Country Living' (homes, decorating, crafts, gardening, recipes, travel & health), Car magazines (Top Gear), wildlife (Natures Home/RSPB), gardens, RSPCA 'Animal Life' & National Trust for Scotland. Good condition. Browsing, crafting, upcycling. A large quantity - take as many (or few) as you want.

2d

Free: Plastic bottles (Flamstead AL3) 15 x 1 litre plastic squash bottles (green or blue tops). For garden, crafting, skittles(!) or non-foodstuff.

3d

Free: Plastic takeaway containers (Flamstead AL3) 35 used containers with fitting lids. Most 5.5cm deep, a few 4cm deep. Rectangular 17cmx11cm. Good condition, a few lids with felt tip. Not all exactly the same design.

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Free: display board/screen (Flamstead AL3) Exhibition board 1.8m x 1.45m (71”x 57"). Freestanding. Both sides covered with black fabric. Reasonable condition. 2 metal legs (a little rust) - 5 peg holes to adjust height. To collect please.

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Free: wine & whisky bottles (Flamstead AL3) 7 ribbed wine bottles (70cl size, screw top). 3 whisky bottles - heavy bases (buttress design), corks. To decorate or put rice lights in? Homebrewers? Take all or some.

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6d

Free: glass jars with metal lids (Flamstead AL3) Gifted Large number of empty jam and pickle jars. Various shapes & sizes but at least 20 are 454g (1lb) marmalade jars with labels removed. You don't have to take all.

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26d

Free: Airfix models 1960s assembled. (Flamstead AL3) Gifted Three ships: RMS Mauretania 1/600 scale with box & stand, a battleship & stands and a small galleon (Bon Homme Richard). Nine 72 scale planes with stands. Three have instruction booklets (Folland Gnat, Jet Provost T, Westland Whirlwind) & one has a booklet & box (Lockheed Lightning). Also De Havilland Mosquito VI, Hawker P.1127, Vickers Supermarine Spitfire IX, Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter & Bristol Beaufighter TFX. One small classic car (only 1 wheel). Most need some repair but there’s a bag of small parts (e.g. plane wheels, a lifeboat, anchors, masts, propellors). To collect – could split ships & planes if you don’t want both.

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77d

Free: Cardboard boxes (Flamstead AL3) Gifted Five boxes 97cm x 65cm x 17cm (will fold flat - first photo). Four boxes 104cm x 74.5cm x 23cm (3 with lids - second photo shows bottom half). Large but not deep (contained radiators). Take all or some.

81d

Free: Aluminium cans and foil (Flamstead AL3) Expired Are there any local charities collecting cans and or foil to raise funds? If so please let me know I have a large amount.

90d

Free: 1950s 4-panelled doors (Woodside HP5) Expired One 30" x 77.25", one 27" x 77.25", both 1.5". Frames solid. 3 hardboard panels are damaged on the narrow door & 1 on the wide door (could renew or glaze). Boarded over early in life, therefore not thickly painted on faces so details preserved. A few patchy remnants of glue and some small tacks (easily removed). Edges have thicker paint. Hinges need restoring/replacing. No handles/locks. Must be back in fashion as just seen several 4 panelled doors for sale in local DIY store. Collect from Ashley Green please. One or both.

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94d

Free: Fridge Freezer (Woodside HP5) Gifted Fridge freezer, Samsung, Frost Free, Multiflow. 24”x24”x72” (approx. 60cmx60cmx180cm). Good condition. Shelves, fridge & freezer drawers and all other fittings complete and undamaged. Very slight chipping to the paint on corner of the case. Door reversible. Not used for a few years but was working fine before then. Interior light works but sometimes needs a nudge. Collect from ground floor. Ashley Green.

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120d

Free: Fireplace parts 1950 (Flamstead AL3) Gifted Various items from 2 open fireplaces. Two parts with white enamelled finish. Black basket marked "Standard", one part "Eagle", several "PWD" parts, one "Sutton No. 27". Some have surface rust but sound. More detailed pictures with part numbers if needed.

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170d

Free: Road Atlas Great Britain with special London section.1982 (Flamstead AL3) Gifted Hard cover is a bit dusty & warped, spine is missing. 28.5cm x 22cm (approx. A4). Maps 40 years out of date but clean. Could be used for crafting, decoupage, upcycling furniture, making coasters. By George Philip & Son Ltd.

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249d

Free: Wooden Pasting Decorating Table (Flamstead AL3) Gifted Hardboard top is a bit warped and marked because it's been well used. Folds in half and carrying handle, all working. As with all similar tables it's not very strong but has no breaks or chips. Can be collected from Flamstead (near Junction 9 of M1).

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256d

Free: Venetian Blind (Flamstead AL3) Gifted Metal, pale grey finish. 57" wide x 48" drop. Old (think 1960s), has some very small creases to a few slats. Pull cord type, working. No fixing brackets. Suitable for an outbuilding, shed or summer house (otherwise it will go into metal recycling). Collect from Flamstead or may be able to deliver locally (Berkhamsted, HH, Harpenden, St Albans).

271d

Free: Double Wardrobe 1950 (Woodside HP5) Gifted Walnut veneered. Flowery handles and detail to door top. 48" wide x 22" deep x 74" high (max. to curved top). Some surface scratches and wear due to age but solid and useable. 2 hanging rails, top shelf area to one side. Key. Possible restoration project. Collection please Ashley Green. On ground floor.

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352d

Free: Double wardrobe 1950s (Woodside HP5) Gifted Walnut veneered. Flowery handles and detail to door top. Key. 48" wide x 22" deep x 74" high (max. to curved top). Some surface scratches and wear due to age but solid and working. 2 hanging rails, top shelf area to one side. Useable but could be a restoration project. Collection please (ground floor) Ashley Green.

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353d

Free: Car headrest for Talbot Horizon (Woodside HP5) Gifted Blue tweed fabric headrest. 1980s. As new condition. One only. Fixings are 24.8cm apart. Possible local delivery, or collect from nr. Junction 9 of M1 or Ashley Green.

1y

Free: Single Bed (Woodside HP5) Gifted Divan base (brown) with two drawers. Dorlux mattress. Light wood headboard. All excellent clean condition. In spare bedroom so rarely used. Collection only please Ashley Green.

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1y

Free: Display cabinet (Woodside HP5) Gifted Dark "cherry wood" finish. 1990s Caxton 'Toledo' design by Woodberry Brothers & Haines Ltd., Somerset. Bought from Fishpools (Watford). Excellent condition. Top section - 3 cupboards with glazed doors & glazed sides, glass shelves, mirror backs & top lights. Centre recess with mirror back. Bottom section - 2 single & 1 double cupboard & 4 drawers. 2005mm high x 1670mm wide x 488mm deep. Top & bottom join with metal plates - comes apart (for transport only). Heavy - needs 2 strong people to move it.

1y

Free: Pair of cream vintage bedside cabinets (Woodside HP5) Gifted Cream colour 1970s bedside cabinets (one drawer at the top over a flap down cupboard). Measure 55cm wide x 36cm deep. Finish is glossy melamine coated, with a slight grain effect and brown coach line pattern detail. Very good condition for their age, clean, no chips or breaks. Collect from Ashley Green or near Junction 9 of M1 or possible local delivery.

1y

Free: Display Cabinet (cherry) (Woodside HP5) Gifted Dark "cherry wood" finish. 1990s Caxton 'Toledo' design by Woodberry Brothers & Haines Ltd., Somerset. Bought from Fishpools (Watford). Excellent condition. Top section - 3 cupboards with glazed doors & glazed sides, glass shelves, mirror backs & top lights. Centre recess with mirror back. Bottom section - 2 single & 1 double cupboard & 4 drawers. 2005mm high x 1670mm wide x 488mm deep. Top & bottom join with metal plates - comes apart (for transport only). Heavy - needs 2 strong people to move it.

1y

Free: Pair of vintage bedside cabinets (Woodside HP5) Gifted Cream colour 1970s bedside cabinets (one drawer at the top over a flap down cupboard). Measure 55cm wide x 36cm deep. Finish is glossy melamine coated, with a slight grain effect and brown coach line pattern detail. Very good condition for their age, clean, no chips or breaks. Collect from Ashley Green or near Junction 9 of M1 or possible local delivery.

1y