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Vinyl Flooring Offcuts – Grey Patterned Tile Effect (Purley on Thames RG8)
Three leftover pieces of patterned vinyl flooring with a decorative grey and white Moroccan/Victorian tile design. Left over from a recent DIY project, clean and unused. Approximate dimensions: Two pieces: ~90 cm x 90 cm (slight corner/edge cuts from fitting) One piece: ~90 cm x 50 cm Ideal for a small downstairs cloakroom, porch, under-sink cupboard, campervan, or DIY/crafting project.
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Sharp sand (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Three 5kg, unopened bags of sharp sand.
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6x Simply White Pleated Blinds – 120 cm x 200 cm (No Screws (Purley on Thames RG8)
A set of 6 unused "Simply" non-woven pleated window blinds in white. Each blind measures 120 cm (47") in width by 200 cm (79") drop, and they can be trimmed down to fit smaller window frames using scissors. Quantity: 6 blinds. Brand: Simply. Type: Pleated blind (non-woven). Colour: White. Dimensions: 120 cm (47") width × 200 cm (79") drop. Fixing: Quick fix with no screws needed. Suitable for wall or ceiling mounting, inside or outside a window recess. Adjustability: Can be trimmed to custom sizes with household scissors. Material & Care: Polyester, wipe clean only. Extras: Fitting instructions enclosed. Unused in packaging.
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4-Panel Wooden Folding Room Divider / Privacy Screen (Purley on Thames RG8)
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4-panel folding room divider / privacy screen made with a natural pine timber frame and cream/white textured fabric panels. Folds flat easily for compact storage and transport. Great for creating a partition in a room, setting up a private home office space, or screening off storage. Material: Solid light wood frame with woven/mesh fabric inserts Condition: Good, clean, and sturdy condition Panels: 4 hinged sections
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3 x Metal Plant Supports / Peony Rings (Purley on Thames RG8)
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A set of three sturdy, conical metal plant support cages with three graduated rings. Ideal for supporting peonies, roses, herbaceous perennials, climbing plants, or veg like tomatoes. Quantity: 3 supports Condition: Good, solid used condition with minor natural weathering.
23h
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2-piece aluminium extension ladder with roof hook kit (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Two-section aluminium extension ladder in good, sturdy condition, stored indoors in a dry garage. It comes fitted with a roof hook / ridge attachment with wheels, making it easy to roll up roof tiles and securely hook over the roof ridge—ideal for gutter cleaning, chimney work, or roof maintenance. Material: Aluminium (lightweight but strong) Features: 2 extending sections, locking hooks, and ridge roof hook with guide wheels Transport: Please note the length when closed. You will need a van, a pickup, or a vehicle with roof bars to transport it safely.
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Stanley woodworking plane (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Large Stack of Seasoned Firewood (Purley on Thames RG8)
Gifted
A large stack of well-seasoned wood available for free collection. It is a mix of small branches, sticks, kindling, and cut timber offcuts. Because of the size of the pieces, it is ideal for chimineas, patio fire pits, or for building a fire ahead of Bonfire Night. Quantity: Large stack measuring roughly 3–4 metres long (as pictured). Condition: Well-seasoned and ready to burn. Collection: Please bring plenty of sturdy bags, rubble sacks, or boxes to transport it, as well as a suitable vehicle. Priority will be given to whoever can take all and collect promptly. Easy access for loading from the patio/drive.
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Flymo SimpliStore Cordless Lawnmower + Charger NO BATTERIES (Purley on Thames RG8)
Gifted
Flymo SimpliStore cordless rotary lawnmower, complete with grass collection box, original battery charger, safety key, and operator's manual. Bought new two years ago for my late father-in-law and only used a handful of times. The mower body, wheels, and blade are in excellent, clean condition. Important – Please Read: Because it sat unused for an extended period, the two batteries discharged below the recoverable recharge threshold. This mower is being offered WITHOUT batteries. It is ideal for someone who already owns compatible Flymo batteries/tools or is happy to purchase replacement batteries separately. Includes: Flymo SimpliStore cordless lawnmower Grass collection box Battery charger and safety key Original manual (No batteries included)
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BBQ Charcoal & Briquettes (Part Bags) (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Two bags of barbecue fuel, surplus to requirements due to a house move and downsizing: Big K Real Lumpwood Barbecue Charcoal (5kg original bag) Tesco Outdoor Charcoal Briquettes (4kg original bag) Both bags have been opened and are between a third and half full. They have been stored inside a dry garden shed, so the charcoal is dry and ready for use.
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Garden plant support bundle (Purley on Thames RG8)
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A bundle of unused garden plant accessories: Pack of green plant stakes: Plastic-coated metal stakes, in original wrapper. Rowan soft twist plant tie: 5.5m cushioned green garden wire, brand new on card. Climbing plant training wire: Brand new in sealed bag, ideal for training climbers along walls or fences.
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Garden and Groundwork Tools (5 Items) (Purley on Thames RG8)
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A set of five reliable garden and heavy-work tools being parted with due to a downsizing clearout. These have been my own tools, kept stored in the garden shed. All are solid, structurally sound, and ready to use, showing normal cosmetic signs of age and shed storage. The set includes: Digging spade: Heavy-duty steel blade with a wooden shaft and blue D-handle. Digging fork: Four-prong garden fork with a wooden shaft. Wilkinson Sword hoe: Long-handled hoe with an angled blade. Pickaxe: Heavy pointed pick on a solid wooden haft. Sledgehammer: Traditional double-faced hammer head on a sturdy wooden handle. Preference will be given to whoever can take the full set in one collection.
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Aluminium 7-Tread Platform Step Ladder (2m) (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Lightweight aluminium step ladder with an integrated top standing platform and curved safety handrail. Type: 6 treads plus top standing platform (7 levels total) Dimensions: 2.0m total height to the top grab rail unfolded; 1.6m height to the platform/top step Safety features: Ribbed anti-slip rungs and platform, side locking stay bars, and protective rubber feet Condition: Used, with standard cosmetic surface marks and blemishes from DIY some elements are slightly bent, but sturdy, stable, and fully functional Collection: Please ensure your vehicle can accommodate it (folded length is approximately 2.1m–2.2m, so an estate car, van, or roof rack is recommended).
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3 x White Ceramic Cupboard / Drawer Knobs (New in Box) (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Description: Set of 3 smooth white ceramic cabinet knobs. Brand new and unused, each individually sealed in clear plastic packaging complete with fixing screws. Quantity: x3 Color / Style: Plain white, classic round/mushroom shape Condition: Excellent / New in original box Great for: Kitchen cupboards, wardrobe doors, or furniture upcycling projects.
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Bundle of Art & Stationery Supplies (Pencils, Markers, Highl (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Large mixed collection of stationery and colouring supplies, ideal for kids' crafts, schoolwork, or home office use: Coloured Pencils: Large bundle of mixed full-length and short colouring pencils. Markers & Felt-Tips: Selection of fine-tip pens and broad-tip markers. Highlighters: Variety of highlighters including Stabilo Boss and Staedtler brands. Crayons & Pastels: Assortment of wax crayons and oil pastels. All items are pre-loved/used but in good working condition with plenty of life left in them.
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Nesting Aluminum Camping Cookware Set with Kettle & Bag (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Description: A lightweight, fully nesting aluminum camping cookset. Great for camping, backpacking, festivals, or scouting trips. Includes: 2x Nesting saucepan/pots 1x Small camping kettle with lid 1x Frying pan / pot lid 1x Detachable pot gripper handle 1x Blue drawstring storage bag Condition: Used but complete and in good, clean working order.
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Pair of Vintage Manual Hand / Eggbeater Drills (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Two classic manual hand drills (eggbeater style) with wooden and black handles. Both have intact chucks and smooth gearing, making them ideal for woodworking, light DIY, or off-grid project use without needing power. They show typical cosmetic signs of age and surface wear, but both are sturdy and fully functional.
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Portable folding workbench (Purley on Thames RG8)
Gifted
Description: Portable folding workbench (Workmate style) available for collection. Great for DIY, woodworking, or home projects. Features: Clamping Top: Split wooden top with dual hand-crank mechanisms for clamping materials. Markings: Built-in ruler (metric and imperial) and protractor markings printed directly on the worktop. Bench Holes: Pre-drilled holes across the top for inserting bench dogs or pegs. Storage: Black metal frame that folds flat for compact storage and transport. Condition: Used but sturdy and fully functional. The metal frame is in good shape, and the wood top has a grove from a circular saw and minor chips along the inner clamping edge.
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Children's Play Pit Sand (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Roughly 10kg, children's play pit sand. Fine, soft, and dry.
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Wooden Picnic Table with Benches (150 x 67 cm) (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Wooden picnic table with bench seating. Structurally sound, sturdy, and heavy-duty, with a built-in parasol hole in the centre. Table Top Dimensions: 150 cm x 67 cm Condition: Sound and solid frame. The timber has a weathered finish, making it a great quick upcycling project (just needs a sand and a coat of stain or paint) or perfectly usable as-is. Collection only. Will require a larger vehicle or van to transport.
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Wall-Mounted MDF CD Holder / Storage Rack (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Slimline, space-saving CD storage rack made from sturdy MDF with a warm wood-effect finish. Designed to mount vertically on the wall via pre-drilled holes set discretely within the slots. Holds standard CD jewel cases neatly. Details & Dimensions: Dimensions: 100 cm (H) x 14 cm (W) x 4 cm (D) Material: MDF with wood-effect finish Capacity: Holds up to 28 standard CDs Condition: Good, sturdy condition with minor signs of cosmetic wear
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Selection of Ring Files (Purley on Thames RG8)
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A selection of A4 ring files.
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Selection of A4 Lever Arch and Ring Binder files (Purley on Thames RG8)
Gifted
All in good condition and working order.
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Two brand new A4 presentation display books (40 pockets) (Purley on Thames RG8)
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Two brand new, unopened Tiger Stationery A4 presentation display books, still sealed in their original wrapping. Each folder features 40 clear pockets (80 views) and an environmentally friendly, 100% recycled cover. Perfect for organizing portfolios, artwork, certificates, or documents. Collection only from the RG8 area.
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Selection of plastic Magazine Files or Magazine Holders (Purley on Thames RG8)
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They are plastic open-topped, upright containers designed to hold magazines, catalogues, files, or loose paperwork on a desk or shelf.
95d
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Orange plastic barrier fencing (West Berkshire RG8)
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Orange plastic barrier fencing, also known as safety mesh or temporary fencing. Two part-rolls. It is a highly visible, temporary fencing solution used to create a visual boundary. Common applications include construction sites, roadwork zones, and public events to control pedestrian flow and restrict access to hazardous areas. The material is durable, weatherproof, reusable polypropylene plastic. It is typically sold in rolls, often measuring 1 meter in height and 50 meters in length.
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Wheelie Bins (West Berkshire RG8)
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Two wheelie bins available. One red and one blue. Please collect one or both. Thank you :-)
323d
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Metal Cabinet (West Berkshire RG8)
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Metal Cabinet, 8 doors. 100 cm wide x 157 cm high x 47 cm deep. Please note that two of the doors do not have keys and won't close properly.
323d
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2 wooden pallets (Purley on Thames RG8)
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2 wooden pallets for immediate collection, thanks :-)
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Concrete paving slabs, 22 slabs, 60 x 60 cm (Purley on Thames RG8)
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I have 22 concrete paving slabs, plain, engineering style, nearly all of them are 60 x 60 cm available for immediate collection. Thank you :-)
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