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Free: Window restrictor, to limit opening (e.g., for safety) (Corstorphine EH12) We got more than we needed of these, when we were concerned about our toddler opening low windows and climbing out. You need a drill and screws to fix them to your window frame. They have a key so you can remove the restriction temporarily, e.g., for cleaning, or in case you need to use them as a fire escape, etc. Dark brown.
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Free: Safetots furniture straps for attaching to wall (for safety) (Corstorphine EH12) Several straps to attach the top of your furniture to the wall, for chlid safety, to prevent things toppling over if your toddler decides to try to climb a bookshelf. You do need to be able to drill into the wall and furniture, and you need screws and probably rawl plugs or similar.
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Free: Blank CD and DVD-R (Blackford EH9) Various unused CD and DVD-R
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Free: Topsoil (EH26 Penicuik) Topsoil currently in substantial raised beds at Penicuik Storehouse, available to anyone able to collect. Estimate 1-2 builders bags in volume Arrange through myself or contact the Storehouse directly.
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Request: Compost (Growing Food) (Bellevue EH7) Hello, I have just started to tend to a garden and am hoping to find some compost for a raised bed growing food (mainly - vegetables, berries and herbs). The bed is 8 inches deep and about the size of a double mattress. It is semi-filled with twigs and branches and I think it will require about 15-20 small garden sacks to complete. Here is a rather big 'ask'. I only have access to a bicycle for transport and if it's more than a rucksack full, I would need the majority of the compost delivered. I am most happy to load/unload everything myself and have loading bay parking in front of the stairwell door in N.E./Central Edinburgh. Many thanks for any compost that you may be able to offer.
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Free: IKEA chest of drawers (EH9) Promised Fairly good conditions overall. See marks in the pictures.
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Free: Desk, chairs& hangers,etc (Marchmont EH9) Collection today Desk fair condition, chairs v worn but rotate/ height adjust
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Free: Willow (Craiglockhart EH14) Promised More willow. Just cut today so v fresh and ready to root. Various lengths. If coming for it please do not jump over or drag it over my border - last time someone dragged a rose out 😔
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Free: 2 seater swing (Blinkbonny EH14) TP toys tandem swing. Similar to the stock photo but not the same model. Bolts a bit rusty but believe it’s still safe to use.
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Free: Cafetiere (Craiglockhart EH14) 6 cup ( I think) cafetiere. No glass but this can be bought eg at house proud Morningside/online. Terrible waste even to recycle this.
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Free: Candle jars (Craiglockhart EH14) Used, empty but good for tea lights/making ng your own candles.
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Request: vhs video cassette recorder (Livingston EH54) Anybody got a working VHS recorder they don't want? Happy to pick up within a reasonable distance, thanks
Free: Metal cookware (Marchmont EH9) Two old cooking containers -- one casserole, one roasting tin (with domed lid to allow for a chicken!).
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Free: Glass jars with lids (Marchmont EH9) About 12 assorted glass jars with lids, 7 about 1 litre capacity, 3 about 600ml.
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Free: Envelopes & packaging (for Vinted etc users +) (Marchmont EH9) I’ve collected a few packs of envelopes & packaging of varying kinds; some cardboard-reinforced, some padded, some regular. Various sizes. If you sell stuff on Vinted etc they'll be handy. Pickup from Marchmont appreciated. I’d also appreciate if you can please say why you'd like them as: a) I really want them to go to a deserving home where they'll be well used & b) I can possibly tailor your needs & sort them for you. Cheers! Dave
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Request: Computer screen / monitor (EH12) Looking for a computer monitor with a hdmi to connect to my laptop, as my laptop screen is broken!
Free: A4 folder (Parkhead EH11) As new condition 😊👍
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Request: Epson XP-235 or HP DeskJet 3634 ink cartridges (Newington EH9) I was donated 2 printers and trying to see if they work by testing them with part-used/new cartridges before buying new.
Free: Full set of Encyclopedia Britannicas (Fairmilehead EH10) Full set volume 1 - 19 of 1981 Edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica and another set A-Z. Including a 'Guide to the Britannica' Some rubbing to the covers. Three of the books have tears to the covers of the spines. The rest are in good condition. Please state collection times when responding
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Request: Metal garden rake (Marchmont EH9) I'm looking for a metal rake to sort out a grassy area that's in a bad way please. Thank you
Free: Plastic Plant pots (Liberton EH16) Plant pots of varying sizes . Free to collect . EH16 6PA
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Request: new DK baby wool (Pleasance EH8) Looking for New DK baby wool to knit for New Born babies for charity, also looking for knitting patterns old or new and knitting needles. I am a pensioner and dont have a car so anyone who could help in and around the city centre would be great.
Free: Black & Decker Circular Saw (Ravelston EH4) Promised This is in good working order, despite its age - from the time when power tools were made of metal. The saw blade is nearly new. It's an Electric Drill with a Circular Saw attachment. You can dismantle it, but the chuck (and chuck key) for the drill is missing, so you can't use the drill unless you have, or find a matching chuck. You could get them on Ebay or similar. See attached photo of two chuck and a chuck key to make it clear what a they are. They are NOT included. It you reply, please give your phone number to arrange a mutually convenient collection time
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Free: chipboards (EH5) Two free chipboards Bought last year Size 240cm length 120cm width
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Request: Bike 24 inch (Wester Hailes EH14) Hi, people, I’m new here a single mum unfortunately I can’t afford to buy a bike for my son he is 10 years old , if you have any 24inch my son will be so happy. I live in EH14 , wester hailes. Thank you
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Free: Curtains (Craiglockhart EH14) 2 pairs with detachable linings. Quite lightweight. The material is a bit like faux silk and it alternates colours as per picture depending on the light. Linings are a plain lilac. Approx 164 drop x 128cm length per curtain. Could also be used for the material instead of curtains.
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Free: TV stand (Slateford EH14) Promised Does anyone would like this tv stand? Has been made by my flatmate but it does suit our living room.
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Free: Office Chair (Sciennes EH9) A very worn office chair but still in working condition. Main defects are the worn seated area with some holes in the fabric as pictured and general wear and tear to other parts. Other than that the wheels and up and down mechanism working fine.
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Request: Paint & Painter's Tools (Bellevue EH7) Hello, I'm hoping to find some unused paint to redecorate after a leak above my flat. I would also like to paint the doors and windows while doing the walls. To do this I would need amounts (up to) of; white emulsion (5L), white gloss (2L), black gloss (2L), grey undercoat (1L), white undercoat (1L). I also need some wood filler, rot treatment, and decoration tools that would help. Many thanks
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Request: Lightweight Upright/Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (Granton EH5) I'm looking for a lightweight upright and or cordless vacuum cleaner. We only have a loan of an original Henry Hoover and my illness is making it so difficult to use. It absolutely kills my back to the point I have to wear a lidocaine patch on the base of my spine. Any help would seriously be appreciated.