A Members' Posts
List Layout
Photo List Layout
Cards Layout
Free:
Wooden Bear Baby Walker (Wigmore ME8)
A classic wooden bear baby walker, complete with bead maze puzzle on top — currently in “minor glue-based restoration” condition. The maze is slightly broken, but nothing a bit of wood glue and mild determination couldn’t sort in an afternoon. Fix it. Glue it. Play with it. Have fun with it. Perfect little project for the grown-up who fancies a bit of woodwork while the little ones happily occupy themselves with screens. Win-win. Solid and sturdy overall — just needs a touch of TLC on the puzzle top. Available until Sunday — or I may just have to tidy it up and list it elsewhere (no tip threats here… just entrepreneurial instincts) 😜 Collection from Wigmore (ME8).
+5
+4
+3
+1
+4
+3
+2
+1
+8
+7
+6
+3
+2
+1
+2
+1
+1
+1
12d
Free:
Large box of cardboard packaging (Wigmore ME8)
Gifted
Got a big box of shredded cardboard here — you know the stuff. Springy, crinkly, brown, and surprisingly satisfying to plunge your hand into. It's not the fancy honeycomb kind or those little styrofoam peanuts. Just good honest cardboard boxes that have been shredded into curly, springy strips and crammed into a bigger cardboard box. Humble, but useful Perfect for packing fragile items for storage or moving, lining a pet bed for a rabbit, guinea pig or chicken (they LOVE this stuff), mulching around plants in the garden, keeping draughts out of a gap somewhere, or — and I cannot stress this enough — giving to a child or a cat and watching them go absolutely feral with joy. Completely free, completely cardboard, and waiting patiently in my hallway looking slightly embarrassed about how much space it's taking up.
13d
Free:
Virgin Media OLD modem / router (Wigmore ME8)
Virgin Media VMDG480 cable modem/router (dual-band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz WiFi). I've just tested; powered on, accessed via the admin interface, and restored to full factory defaults. All previous settings and WiFi details have been cleared. Supports modem mode (for VM customers) and router mode, with 4 Ethernet LAN ports and built-in dual-band WiFi. Previously used in router mode as a simple WiFi extender after ISP upgrade. Working well when last used. This can be used to extend your WiFi, to your garage or garden, or wherever. And NOT only for Virgin Media customers. Includes original power supply. Free to collect. If not claimed, it will be responsibly recycled.
18d
Free:
Wooden Activity Cube & Blocks Set (Wigmore ME8)
Gifted
Wooden 5-in-1 Activity Cube + Bonus Melissa & Doug Blocks Set A big, bright, chunky wooden activity cube that's kept many a toddler busy — and if we're being honest, more than a few adults too! Five sides of entertainment: - Bead wire maze on top — the classic looping wire tracks with shapes to slide around - Xylophone — rainbow keys down one side, for the budding musician (or just someone who likes making noise) - Abacus — rows of colourful beads, because apparently counting is fun - Wooden sliding maze — carved groove tracks with coloured pegs to navigate - Whiteboard — a blank canvas for your little Picasso It's hollow inside too, so doubles up nicely as a toy box. But wait — it gets better. Nestled inside (and fitting rather satisfyingly) is a complete Melissa & Doug wooden alphabet and number blocks set, complete with its own pull-along cart. Letters, numbers, little pictures on every face — the full works. Good quality, full set, great condition. So what you're actually getting is a five-activity play cube and a premium blocks set. The activity cube shows its age a little — some paint wear on the corners and the whiteboard has lived a full life — but everything works, nothing is missing, and it's still a solid, colourful bit of kit. Take it by Sunday, or it's going on eBay. You know how this works by now!!
18d
Free:
Munchkin Caterpillar Stacking Cups (Wigmore ME8)
Expired
Does your little one love pouring water in the bath… and, let’s be honest, anywhere else they can reach? Then meet their new aquatic supervisor: the Munchkin Caterpillar Spillers. Seven colourful stacking cups that stack, scoop, strain, spill, pour, rinse, and repeat. Basically a starter kit for controlled chaos. All 7 cups present and accounted for, proudly numbered 1–7. According to the manufacturers, they help children learn to count. Ours can now count comfortably into double digits and is about to turn 15 — so we can only assume these performed beyond expectations. Bright colours, cheerful caterpillar face, and a little spinner on the last cup for added bath-time engineering experiments. Well loved but all here — they've just been quietly living in a cupboard for approximately a decade, waiting for their moment. That moment is now. Bonus features: • Excellent in the bath • Surprisingly competent at the beach • Sandpit-approved • Emergency plant pot drainage system • Tiny snack bowls if you’re feeling bold 💚 FREE because the earth has enough plastic — and frankly so do we. Come and give these a well-deserved second life! Collection only. Drop me a message!
18d
Free:
GIANT Cardboard Tube + End Caps (Wigmore ME8)
Expired
Behold: 2645mm of pure cylindrical cardboard glory. That's 2.645 METRES for those keeping track. 80mm diameter. This isn't some sad little poster tube – this is proper serious tube, right here. AND IT HAS BOTH PLASTIC END CAPS. I repeat: BOTH END CAPS. Not one. Not zero like some kind of amateur tube situation. TWO. The tube is COMPLETE. I'm not saying this tube will change your life, but I'm also not NOT saying that. Possible uses: - Sword fighting (you'll have reach advantage over anyone with a lesser tube) - Cat entertainment system (if you have a very patient cat and can roll it) - Didgeridoo cosplay - Speaking tube between floors of your house (Victorian communication technology is back, baby) - That one DIY project you saw on Pinterest at 2am - Storing your collection of smaller, less impressive tubes - Finally proving to your mates that you own something nearly 3 meters long - Actually sealing and protecting whatever you store in it (thanks to those ENDCAPS) - Actual practical storage for posters, fabric, wrapping paper, or your lightsaber blueprints Not suitable for: - Indoor javelin practice - Vaulting (it WILL collapse) - Compensation for anything This magnificent tube is free to anyone with a vehicle large enough to transport it, or the confidence to carry it home on public transport while everyone stares. Porch pickup. Bring a friend. Or a van. Probably a van.
104d
Free:
Spent Brewing Grain - 1.4kg (Wigmore ME8)
Expired
Fresh from today's beer brewing session, I have 1400g of spent grain looking for a purpose beyond my compost bin. For those unfamiliar: this is grain that's already given its sugars to become beer, but apparently it still has other talents. I just can't be bothered to explore them. Things the internet claims you can do with this: - Bake it into "healthy" bread (if you're into that sort of masochism) - Dry it out and make flour (see above re: effort levels) - Feed it to chickens (they allegedly love it) - Make dog treats (your dog's opinion may vary) - Add it to granola bars for "extra fiber" (sure, why not) - Compost it (my current plan if nobody wants it) What I know for certain: - It's wet - It smells like a brewery - It needs collecting today or tomorrow before it gets weird (I'll fridge it to try to prevent that) Free to anyone with more ambition than me, chickens, or a solid recipe they're willing to test. Must collect ASAP - this stuff doesn't age gracefully.
105d
Free:
Pre-Shredded Cardboard (packaging) (Wigmore ME8)
Gifted
I have 2 boxes of shredded cardboard strips that came as packing material. You know, that stuff that arrives protecting your online purchases and then you feel guilty throwing away because it seems too useful? Well, now it can be YOUR useful guilt! They've already done the hard work of being cardboard once, got shredded for their trouble, and are now ready for their second act. Think of them as the Cher of packing materials – they've reinvented themselves and they're ready to perform again. Perfect for: - Packing your fragile items (they cushion with EXPERIENCE) - Composting (worms love processed cardboard, it's like fast food for them) - Arts and crafts (if you're into that papier-mâché life - Pretending you run a professional shipping operation - Filling that awkward gap in a box when you've run out of bubble wrap Not suitable for: - Eating (I feel like I shouldn't have to say this, but here we are) - Building a house - Solving existential crises Free to anyone who can appreciate that one person's trash is another person's "ooh, free packing material!" Porch pickup available. Box included (it's cardboard holding cardboard – very meta).
105d
Free:
Bedside Drawers / Cabinets (Wigmore ME8)
Gifted
BEDSIDE DRAWERS - The Casualties of My Coffee Addiction! Rehoming these trusty bedside companions because I've upgraded to smaller ones (yes, also from Freecycle - the circle of life continues). Dimensions: 70cm high, 45cm wide, 46cm deep - basically, they're absolute units that dominated my bedroom like furniture bouncers. Full disclosure: One unit has developed what I call "character texture" from numerous morning coffee incidents. It's got a slightly bumpy surface that tells the story of every time I thought I could successfully place a mug down while half-asleep. Spoiler: I could not. It's barely noticeable and easily fixable with light sanding if you're the perfectionist type (unlike me, clearly). These drawers have served me well despite my caffeinated chaos. They deserve a home where they'll be appreciated, and ideally where the new owner has better hand-eye coordination before 9am. Collection from Wigmore ME8. Come give these giants a second chance at life!
142d
Free:
Fancy Curved Shower Curtain Rail (Wigmore ME8)
Expired
**FREE: Fancy Curved Shower Curtain Rail - For Those Who Shower in Style (Or Just Around Corners)** Up for grabs: One gloriously curved 90° curtain rail that's been living its best life protecting our corner bath from wayward water droplets. This sophisticated semicircle has decided it's time to move on to new adventures - perhaps your bathroom needs a touch of architectural flair? Features: -Curves like a banana (but more useful for keeping water off your floor) -90-degree angle perfect for corner installations or confusing your guests -Comes pre-tested by years of loyal shower curtain service -Cream colored because apparently that's the only colour bathroom fixtures are allowed to be -Includes mounting brackets (some assembly required, swearing optional but likely) -IMPORTANT: Requires a minimum of 2 perpendicular walls (sorry, round rooms need not apply) Warning: May cause sudden urges to sing opera in the shower due to improved acoustics from the curved design. Perfect for anyone who thinks straight shower rails are for quitters, or who simply has a corner that needs containing. Will suit any bath, shower, or elaborate bathroom fort-building project. Collection from Wigmore. Please don't ask if it's still available while I'm obviously still typing this description. It is available, until I mark it as not...😉
204d
Free:
Magic Portal #2 (still a door) (Wigmore)
Gifted
**Second Magical Portal + DIY Project Special! (838mm x 1960mm)** Plot twist! Identical twin of the first portal has decided to join the adventure - but with a bit more character and a half-finished makeover story to tell. This lovely glazed door (same 15-panel style as its sibling) comes with added features: - One side professionally painted white by yours truly (well, one coat anyway) - Masking tape still lovingly applied to glass - because who doesn't enjoy a good peeling session? - Authentic pet artwork etched into the surface - previous furry resident clearly had strong opinions about closed doors - Bonus 20mm plastic strip along the bottom (currently 1980mm total height, or 1960mm if you fancy removing it) Perfect for someone who enjoys: - Finishing other people's projects (the second coat of paint is practically calling your name!) - Doors with personality and backstory - Evidence that pets have opinions about interior design This door has clearly lived a full life; it's been painted, scratched, modified, and is now ready for its next chapter. The masking tape removal alone will be hugely satisfying! Dimensions: 838mm wide x 1960mm tall (plus that cheeky 20mm strip) Why have one mysterious portal when you can have a matching pair? Collect both doors and create the most transparent room dividers in Britain! 😉
218d
Free:
GU10 Halogen Bulbs (X 10) (Wigmore)
Gifted
OFFERED: 10 x GU10 Halogen Bulbs (35W) - The Vintage Energy Guzzlers! Free to good home: A perfect set of 10 GU10 halogen bulbs! These lovely little heat generators masquerading as light bulbs are looking for a new home where they can continue their noble work of: - Providing that authentic "warm" lighting experience (and I mean WARM - you could probably cook an egg on them) - Single-handedly keeping your electricity meter spinning like a carnival ride - Giving your ceiling that authentic "slightly scorched" patina over time - Making your LED-converted friends feel smug about their energy savings Specifications: - 35 watts each (that's 350W total - enough to power a small heater!) - GU10 fitting - Vintage 2000s technology - Carbon footprint the size of a small elephant - Lifespan measured in "how long until the next trip to B&Q" Perfect for: - Anyone who misses the good old days when light bulbs doubled as room heaters - People who enjoy the thrill of changing bulbs on a regular basis - Those who want to give their electricity supplier a nice Christmas bonus - Nostalgic types who remember when "energy efficient" wasn't a thing - All working perfectly - I've just upgraded to LEDs because apparently I hate fun and prefer my lighting cold and economical. Please bring a torch - you might need it sooner than you think! 😉😂
219d
Free:
Magic Portal (aka: a door) (Wigmore)
Gifted
Are you tired of boring solid doors that hide life's mysteries? This enchanting glazed door is your gateway to adventure! With 15 glass panels arranged in a perfect grid, it's like having a crystal ball that shows you exactly what lies beyond; no surprises, no nasty shocks, just pure transparent honesty. Whether you need a room divider, adding character to your home office, or just need a door that lets you keep an eye on the cat's shenanigans, this beauty delivers. Perfect for those who want the mystery of a closed door but aren't brave enough to open it without peeking first. After all, why knock when you can just look? This magical portal to new worlds stands 1938mm tall and is 743mm wide (measured with the confidence of someone who definitely knows how to read a tape measure... probably!) Collection from Wigmore. No time-wasters please. This door has places to go and rooms to divide!
233d
Free:
20 litre plastic can (Wigmore ME8)
Gifted
FREE Large Can: Because You Never Know When You'll Need a Vinegar-Scented Container 🤣 Description: - Large-ish can (because specifics are overrated) - Hard plastic (won't squish, unless you're a giant) - Carry handle (because who doesn't love a good carry?) - Wide cap (for easy pouring, or just staring into the abyss) - Previously held vinegar (for cleaning, not tears) - Currently smells like vinegar (but don't worry, it'll fade... or you'll get used to it) Perfect for storing liquids, dry goods, or your hopes and dreams. Free for the taking! 🚮💨
235d
Free:
Corner bathtub (Wigmore ME8)
Gifted
Fair condition. Probably better used as a planter or raised flower bed. Or even as a pond, I guess!!
331d
Free:
Kids drum set (Wigmore)
Gifted
For all your little drummer boys, and girls! This is for toddlers. Earplugs for parents are not included ... 😭🤣 It's in good nick. Maybe a little dusty from storage.
1y