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9 tall plant pots- square profile (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
All tall and identical size, which means that they stack together well. Suitable for plants with deep roots such as carrots.
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3x OS Maps of Wales 1:50,000 scale (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Ex public library. All date back to the mid 1970s. All in good condition owing to the maps' laminated coatings. A sample is shown.
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20 tall plant pots-square profile (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
The capacities of the pots vary, but they are all deep, and hence, useful for growing plants with deep roots such as carrots.
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25 tall round plastic plant pots (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Capacities vary , as can be seen in the photos, but they are all tall, and hence useful for growing plants with deep roots such as carrots.
2h
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National Geographic Magazines (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Full of interesting articles and wonderful photographs of different parts of the world. 60 mags in total, but taking less is perfectly ok. Dates from 2012 til 2022.
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Child's Cycle Helmet (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Large size. Barely used, and consequently in very good condition.
14d
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Horticultural Gravel (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
There's a lot of it, and recepients can have as much (or as little) as they like. The pots aren't included, but I've got plenty of stout bags.
17d
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Large Cold Frame/Propagator (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Made in the UK of good quality durable plastic. The transparent cover has sustained some damage but remains effective. There are no drainage holes in the base.
25d
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Large Propagator/Cold Frame (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Made in the UK of good quality durable plastic. The transparent cover has sustained some damage but remains effective. There are no drainage holes in the base.
25d
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Large C-thru Covered Seed Tray (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Made in the UK of good quality durable plastic. The transparent cover has sustained some damage but remains effective. There are drainage holes in the base, so it can also be used for growing small salad plants eg lettuces. There is a matching saucer (see photo).
25d
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Large C-through Covered Seed Tray (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Made in the UK of good quality durable plastic. The transparent cover has sustained some damage, but remains effective The plastic base has drainage holes in the bottom, and there is a matching saucer ( see photo). It can be used for growing small salad plants, eg lettuces.
25d
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Large Propagator/Cold Frame (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Withdrawn
Made in the UK of good quality, durable plastic. The transparent cover has some superficial damage, but remains effective. No drainage holes in bottom of base.
25d
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Garden Hose (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Withdrawn
I gave my one away, and now I find I need one after all. I'd be very grateful to receive one that's no longer needed.
26d
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Single Length Step Ladder (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Wooden sides with metal rungs. 6feet ( 181cm) total length
26d
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Storage Container (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Ex- council paper bin. Clean and in good condition, with no damage to the container or lid.
26d
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Large, Sturdy IKEA Trug (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Heavy duty plastic trug in good, clean condition. It has a lid and casters (swiveable in all directions). 21.75" (55.5 cms) wide x 29" (74 cms) long x 14.5" (37cms) high.
42d
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3 x Garden Hanging Baskets (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
1 small one and 2 standard size. One is willow wicker work, and 2 are made of metal. All are in a good state of repair. Plus , some packing material to go in them.
50d
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Heavy Duty Appliance Trolley (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
22" (56cm) x 19.5 "(50cm) . It will accommodate heavy appliances such as cookers and refrigerators up to the above dimensions. Very sturdy, and in good condition.
69d
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Wheelbarrow (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Fairly large - 55" (140cm) x 24" (60cm). It's had a lot of use. Despite being cement splattered in places, and some small holes in the tray, it still works ok. It wheels well, and the pneumatic tyre is sound.
69d
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4 x OS Maps England 1:50,000 (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Ex public library. All date back to the mid 1970s. All in good condition. Two of the maps have laminated coatings. A sample is shown.
75d
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29x OS Maps of Scotland 1:50,000 (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Ex public library. All from the mid 1970s, and in excellent condition owing to the maps' laminated coatings, and to their very low usage. A sample photo is shown.
75d
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6 x 14 '(4.2 m) straps with buckles (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Used only once, and in perfect condition. Ideal for securing items within and on top of moving vehicles, including trailers. Each one can be reduced in length, if necessary. The straps are made of sturdy synthetic woven material, with metal buckles.
85d
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Ladies Bicycle (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Bought from Halfords a few years ago, and not much used. It has a picture, and the front brake needs attention.
87d
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Eastwood, Essex, A History (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Published in 2010, this large ( 672 pages) and rather heavy (in terms of weight) book recounts all (alright, perhaps most) of Eastwood's history. With all its detail, this book is suitable only for those with a passionate interest in Eastwood.
95d
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4 large plastic plant pots (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
2 of them ( identical, except in colour) are very large ( 43cm high, 45cm ( measured internally) diameter. All are in good condition.
99d
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36 unused square wall tiles (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Blue 5.9 inches ( 14.8 cms)
153d
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15 large, unused wall tiles (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Green, 7.8 inches (19.8 cms) square
153d
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600 small, unused wall tiles (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
2.5 inches (6.3 cms) square, blue wall tiles
153d
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2 x large Builders Bags (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
Both in good condition, having had very little usage.
168d
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7 Reprints of WW2 Newspapers (Thorpe Bay, SS1)
Gifted
7 different newspapers from different times of the war. Plus, a facsimile of a wartime identity card, and 18 page ration book. All in good condition.
176d