A Members' Posts

Request: Lawn mower (University Area RG1) Any small electric mower would be useful to us if anyone has one to pass on, please. Even a machine in well used condition would serve the purpose for our fairly small garden.

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Free: Wall light for picture focus (University Area RG1) Withdrawn Wall light for lighting a wall-hung picture. Removed from wall so photo shows fixture (for wall side) at bottom. Working before dismantled (some time ago). In used condition but should have .more life left.

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Free: Coathangers (University Area RG1) Gifted About 20 coathangers as in photo

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Free: RHS Magazines (University Area RG1) 'The Garden' 2023 January to July 2022 August to October 2019 January to March

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Request: SPACE HEATER - radiator, convector etc (University Area RG1) Expired We would be glad to receive any kind of electric heater please. Our boiler is on the blink and plumber not available until next year.

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Request: Space heater (University Area RG1) Expired Our boiler seems to be on the blink and the plumber is unable to come before the New Year. If anyone has a spare electric radiator / convector heater we would be very grateful to receive it please.

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Request: Space heater - electric radiator, convector (University Area RG1) Expired We would be grateful to receive any kind of electric heater please. Our boiler is on the blink and plumber not free until next year.

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Free: Toddler bed (University Area RG1) Expired Mothercare toddler bed with slatted base and mattress. Measures 145cm x 80cm outside. .Headboard end 65.5 cm high, foot end 54cm high. Please see photos. The bed is in basically sound condition. The foot board has a small split caused by sun damage. The mattress has two small splits in the seams on the underside (shown as upper side in photo, so they can be seen. No seams on the upper side.) Receved in almost new condition on Freegle some years ago and used here very occasionally when our grand-daughter stayed over. Smoke-free home with no pets.

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Free: Child's first bed (University Area RG1) Expired Mothercare first bed with slatted base and mattress. Measures 145cm x 80cm outside. .Headboard end 65.5 cm high, foot end 54cm high. Please see photos. The bed is in basically sound condition. The foot board has a small split caused by sun damage. The mattress has two small splits in the seams on the underside (shown as upper side in photo, so they can be seen. No seams on the upper side.) Receved in almost new condition on Freegle some years ago and used here very occasionally when our grand-daughter stayed over. Smoke-free home with no pets.

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Request: Space heater (University Area RG1) Expired Our boiler seems to be on the blink and the plumber not able to check it before the New Year. If anyone has a spare electric radiator / convector heater we would be very grateful to receive it please.

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Free: Wood - stumps and branches (University Area RG1) Gifted Seasoned but needs a chainsaw to cut for logs.

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Free: Lightbulb fluorescent tube (University Area RG1) Expired

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Free: Lightbulb fluorescent tube (University Area RG1) Expired As in photo. 60w. In box so I assume it works, though I can't test it as it doesn't fit anywhere else in our house.

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Free: Wood logs and branch(es) (University Area RG1) Gifted Dense wood, yew probably, maybe also some laburnum; boxful as in photo plus some branches not yet cut.

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Free: Curtains - one pair (University Area RG1) Gifted A large pair of lined curtains in 'Santos' design by Textra. Each curtain is 148 cm in length and 265 cm in width. They are in good condition, although there are some marks on the linings that have come from condensation on windows. See photos.

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Free: 2 slice toaster (University Area RG1) Expired 2 slice toaster by Cookworks. In clean and as good as new condition except that the lever needs to be held down in order to achieve toasting. This is a common fault that can be fixed by someone who has the time and the right tools, I understand.

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Free: Spray starch (University Area RG1) Gifted An almost full can of spray starch that has been unused on my shelf for quite a long time. Does anyone else have a use for it?

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Free: Toaster - manual (University Area RG1) Expired 2 slice toaster by Cookworks. In clean, nearly new condition. The elements work fine but the lever has to be held down to achieve toast. I understand this common problem can be fixed if you know how and have the right tools.

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Free: Carpet 3m x 3.5 m approx (University Area RG1) Gifted Cream/buff flecked carpet. About 1 year old, given to us 'in good condition' and stored until we could use it, but plans have needed to change so we are offering it on. Rolled up and ready to go. Will need 2 people to collect as it is heavy.

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Free: Starch (University Area RG1) Gifted A can of spray starch almost full. This has been on my shelf for quite a time without being used. Could anyone else use it?

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Free: Strong plastic sacks, used. (University Area RG1) Expired At least 20 sacks from fertiliser, compost etc.Used but still usable. Prefer to pass on rather than tip.

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Free: Bird feeding related items (University Area RG1) Expired As rseen in photos: Bird feeding related items though I'm not quite sure how the bits relate to each other as they were given by a neighbour who moved away. There is also a long pole about 2 m or more high. Hoping some one can make sense of the parts and make use of the equipment to feed birds.

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Free: nikwax (University Area RG1) Gifted Wash-in waterproofing for outdoor clothing. 3 sa.ple packs and one bottle.

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Free: Toaster - manual (University Area RG1) Gifted 4 slice toaster Breville. Elements heat fine but the lever needs to be held down to make toast. I understand this can be fixed but do not need a big toaster now so I hope that it may be of use to someone else who could fix it (or maybe the Repair Cafe could help).

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Free: Gu pots (University Area RG1) Gifted 8 Gu pots

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Free: Terracotta broken pots, tiles etc (University Area RG1) Expired Broken plant pots, tiles etc, Maybe useful as hardcore, base material for big pots etc

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Free: Glass jars for chutney, marmalade etc (University Area RG1) Gifted A box of about 20 clean glass jars with lids, most without labels. Various sizes, but mostly standard, including some Frank Cooper marmalade jars.

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Free: Bird feeder (University Area RG1) Gifted Good condition. Please say when you could collect.

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Free: Plants (University Area RG1) Gifted Small saplings: Laburnham, Sycamore. Shrub, small hypericum (St John’s Wort) Comfrey (flowers attract bees, leaves good for compost), Lemon balm (several), Golden rod, Euphorbia (several), Iris foetedissima aka stinking iris (I've never noticed a bad smell, but some plants now in flower, with red berries in Autumn).

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Free: Plants - various (University Area RG1) Gifted Small saplings: Laburnham, Sycamore. Shrub, small hypericum (St John’s Wort) Comfrey (flowers attract bees, leaves good for compost), Euphorbia (several available), Golden rod, Iris (foetedissima aka stinking iris - never noticed a 'stink' but some plants in flower now; red berries in Autumn) Lemon balm. If you would like any of these, please say when you could collect.

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