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Long handled child catcher (Bernards Heath AL1)
OK, it's actually an old Hozelock Pond Skimmer whose net has rotted away. It's a really light, strong handle and frame and it seems a shame to just throw it away, but they don't sell replacement nets and I haven't the needlework skills to stitch a bit of netting over the frame and make a good-as-new skimmer. You could of course really use it as a child-catcher, in which case extending the handle to its full 180cms would keep them a safe scratching and spitting distance away!
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116g of modern pewter off a german stein (Bernards Heath AL1)
Expired
Could be useful to a hobbyist. The stein was bought in Heidelberg sometime in the early 200ns, but the lid broke off.
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Cooker hood filter sheet (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
My hood is broken, so I can't use it. You cut it to the size required.
16d
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Lynx Africa deodorant body spray 2x150ml (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
Completely unused, bought by mistake.
24d
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Transparent matte plastic film - 67 x approximately 150cms (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
As used for covering exercise books etc.
45d
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Printed cloth offcut 120cms square plus (Bernards Heath AL1)
Withdrawn
Pretty pattern, maybe good for patchwork, cushion or other small item
45d
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Portrait of Mary Seacole - laminated 60x40 cms (Bernards Heath AL1)
Withdrawn
45d
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Doll's house materials (Bernards Heath AL1)
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Offcuts and spare pieces left over for constructing a large doll's house some years ago. Includes carpets, wallpapers, floorings, some mouldings and copper tape and plugs for wiring. A couple of pieces laid out to illustrate. Could be good for a small craft project?
45d
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS road running shoes size 10 wide (2E) (Bernards Heath AL1)
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Well used but still usable, with fresh insoles (from my new Hoka shoes, because I wear thick insoles). Left heel rim a bit frayed from my ankle strap. Good if you want to try some road running without spending £100.
58d
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Inflatable travel cushion - black (Bernards Heath AL1)
Expired
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Travel neck cushion - dark blue (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
Cover zips off for cleaning.
172d
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Canvas tote bag - turquoise and black (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted 
172d
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Surplus running gear - ankle supports and water bottle (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
One lace-up and one elastic ankle strap (for adult male), and hand-hold running water bottle. For the elastic strap, the loop goes round your foot, wrap it about the ankle and velcro it in place.
173d
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4 x 500ml cool bags for picnic/drink box etc (Bernards Heath AL1)
Expired
Just the thing for hot summer days, when they return.
177d
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Chlorine Dip Test Strips Hot Tub SPA Swimming Pool PH Tester (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
I've just used about 10 of these for an experiment and don't need the rest (about 40) but it seems a shame to just chuck them away. They test the levels of Chlorine (free and total), acidity, alkalinity, hardness and Cyanuric acid.
179d
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Steam inhaler (Bernards Heath AL1)
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Tried once and doesn't work for me, but I don't use inhalants and just need very hot steam. It might work for you. You can use boiling water to sterilise and reshape the mask.
233d
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Scalextric 400 race car set - both cars tested and working (Bernards Heath AL1)
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Large (about 260 x 80 cms) race track loop with two cars, banked 180 degree corner, flat 180+ degree corner, chicane, starting grid, track supports to make a crossover and lots of crash barriers and flags for the corners. Tested and works. I made a video but Freegle won't load it. The box is a bit torn.
247d
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Dishwasher/washing machine water connection hose (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
Length 150cms
260d
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Retiring DIYer's stash of unused "useful things" (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
Actually only a tiny fraction, but the neatest and tidyest bits
273d
273d
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Pair of ice skating boots, size 10 (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
Possibly a little small, they were quite tight on my size 9 1/2 feet.
275d
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Wallpaper pasting table (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
Never again, thank heavens!
275d
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Roll of 13mm galvanised cage mesh - 150 x60 cms (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted 
275d
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Heated propagator with lid, handle and ventilation tabs (Bernards Heath AL1)
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39 x 25 cms tray, 12cm high lid.
275d
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Two formica poppy trays 47x33 cms (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted 
275d
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Heavy gauge plastic shower curtain 180x180 cms with hooks (Bernards Heath AL1)
Expired
Embossed with a faintly textured stripe
275d
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Indesit CH01M chest freezer - elderly but working (Bernards Heath AL1)
Expired
Dimensions are 112x86x68 cms (LxHxW). It was originally installed on 17th July 2014, so it's pretty old. It is still working and holding a freezer temperature, but has started rattling a bit so I am not willing to trust it for long term storage of large quantities of produce. However, you may be able to fix it or trust the rattle, which may be just a loose pipe, or want to use it to freeze stuff down rather than long term storage. I have to load it into my car to take it to the recycling depot anyway, so I will bring it to you within a few miles radius of St Albans. You might prefer to come and help me load and unload it if you want to avoid it being damaged in transit, as I am single-handed. It is defrosting at the moment and will be dry.
276d
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JVC L-A21 Turntable Vinyl Record Player Vintage 1980s (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
The drive is in good working order. I have no records any more to demonstrate it, but the cartridge worked last time I used it. You are welcome to bring a record to test it out.
294d
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12pcs E27 to E14 Notch Plastic Lampshade Adapter Rings (Bernards Heath AL1)
Expired
Circular Washers, 42mm to 29mm, for Lampshade Replacement. I bought these because I thought I might need them, but the lampshade came with one. It worked perfectly!
321d
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Pink lampshade - see tape for size (Bernards Heath AL1)
Gifted
Used, no tears or stains
330d
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Collection of candle lights and incense sticks (Bernards Heath AL1)
Expired
Including a big square candle not in the picture
356d