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WoolCool ‘slug repellant’ (Selly Oak)
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I have several packets of WoolCool sheets. It’s used as insulation for pet food that arrives frozen. It can be reused for many purposes, eg safe bird nesting material, stuffing pet beds, needle felting, and you can also use it for insulating plants from cold weather and as a slug repellant (eg, cut a sheet and surround base of plant with it). Slugs can’t crawl over it because it dries them out.
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Random diy bits (Selly Oak)
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Random assortment of diy and household bits. Any takers? Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Please bring your own bag for loose items (I’ve run out of carrier bags). Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
41d
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Safe bird nesting wool (Selly Oak)
Expired
Birds are currently nest-building. ‘WoolCool’ pure clean wool is safe for birds to use as nesting material. Clean and chemical free. This is used as insulation for our cat’s fresh food which arrives frozen (fussy bugger) and it’s perfectly safe to use for bird nesting. The birds and even the squirrels take this. I just hook a chunk of it onto a branch (sheltered from the rain) so they can tease out the fibres. Has so many other uses too, eg filling for pet beds, warm insoles for wellies and boots, roll it up to make draught excluders, crafting, etc and I’m sure it probably has uses for gardening too. I have a few packs spare so reply if you’re not too far from Selly Oak and you’d like some :)
94d
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Bird nesting wool (Selly Oak)
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It’s bird nesting season. I have some packs of ‘WoolCool’ insulation material that is safe for birds to use as bird nesting material. It’s pure wool that’s clean and free of chemicals. Our garden birds love it and even the squirrels have taken some. I just hang a chunk onto a branch (sheltered from the rain) and they pull bits off it. If you’d like some and you’re not too far from Selly Oak let me know. I have a few packs. Has lots of other uses too, including being good for making boot and welly insoles out of :)
94d
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Electronic Salt/Pepper Grinders (Selly Oak)
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Pair of rechargeable gravity salt & pepper grinders. You just tip them upside down and the dust flap opens and the contents are ground. Can be used for other spices and you can adjust how fine or course it grinds. Unused. Bought off Amazon. Decided I didn’t like them but didn’t want to spend £11 to return to China! Cost £30 🤨 Collection from Woolacombe Lodge Road. Please say when you can collect.
94d
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Jamie Oliver cookbooks (Selly Oak)
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Two Jamie Oliver cookbooks. The large one is signed (genuine - my dad queued up at a bookstore to get a couple of signed copies many years ago). Collection from Woolacombe Lodge Road. Please say when you can collect.
94d
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Bag of denim fabric remnants/scraps (Selly Oak)
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Large carrier bag full of denim fabric (cut up old jeans, some still intact but minor stains/rips so no good to wear). Mainly dark blue but some other colors. Ideal for anyone who makes small items from denim, eg purses, pencil cases etc. Collection from Woolacombe Lodge Road, Selly Oak.
137d
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Green wool (Selly Oak)
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Green yarn - 80% wool/20% nylon. Great colour for Xmas or Easter decorations but definitely not suitable for garments as it’s VERY scratchy and feels like a scourer! Maybe suit a nursery or school for craft projects. Collection from Selly Oak asap please.
137d
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Assorted yarn / wool (Selly Oak)
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Assorted balls of yarn. Different weights and fibres. Collection from Selly Oak asap please.
137d
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Sewing odds n ends (Selly Oak)
Gifted
Random assortment of mainly sewing bits and bobs. My mom was from the generation where they never threw anything out without removing the buckles etc so some of this stuff is vintage :) Collection from Selly Oak asap please.
137d
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Assorted ribbons (Selly Oak)
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Assortment of ribbons, most are vintage as they were from my late mom’s stash. Collection from Selly Oak asap please.
137d
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Fabric remnants (Selly Oak)
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Assortment of fabric remnants. Not large pieces. First two on left are brushed cotton, they make lovely facecloths for babies :) Others are cotton and polycotton. Collection from Selly Oak asap please.
137d
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Pattern weights (Selly Oak)
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Home-made pattern weights (fleece filled with plastic poly beads) plus drawstring storage bag. If you don’t know what pattern weights are, you don’t need them :) Collection from Selly Oak asap please.
137d
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Assorted zips and velcro (Selly Oak)
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Assortment of nylon zips that can be cut to length. Think these are size 3 (the size you’d use for cosmetic bags etc). Some zip sliders included. Plus a few zips taken from old garments etc. Also, some small lengths of velcro in assorted colours. See my other posts for other sewing/craft items. Collection from Selly Oak asap please.
137d
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Cable management box (Selly Oak)
Expired
Ntonpower cable management box / cable tidy, for extension leads etc. Large. Has a stain inside (possibly rust). Collection from Selly oak asap please.
137d
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Ikea shoe rack / toy bench (Selly Oak)
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Ikea Leksvik shoe rack made from antique stained solid pine. Also makes a great toy bench. 47” long x 14” deep x 18” high. This has seen better days because my grandchildren used it as a toy bench for a few years. I’ve managed to remove the pen and crayon marks but there is adhesive residue on the front corners where corner protectors were fixed. It will scrape off. The top has small dents all over it. The fixings need tightening. As this is solid wood it could be sanded and restained or painted. Much loved and used piece of furniture but sadly don’t have space for it now. Collection from Selly Oak asap please.
137d
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Green wool (Selly Oak)
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Green yarn - 80% wool/20% nylon. VERY SCRATCHY. You definitely wouldn’t want this next to your skin but it’s a great colour for authentic looking Christmas tree ornaments etc. Preference given for a quick collection. Sorry I’m too busy to reply to everyone.
259d
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3m indoor water hose/connector (Selly Oak)
Expired
Used once. Complete with the hose clip thingy for securing to tap. Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
259d
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Large Ikea Alex desk (Selly Oak)
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Large white Ikea Alex desk with two drawers. Has a lift up compartment at rear of desk top to feed cables through and keep them tidy (has enough space for a multi socket extension lead). Still available to buy in Ikea (currently reduced from 179 to 129). Well used. Desk surface has some areas of water damage and some parts have yellowed with age. Metal frame/legs. The legs have been removed and dismantled for transport. If you can fit the desktop in your vehicle you will be able to fit the legs in. The frame/legs just clip together and you’ll need an Allen key to attach the frame to the desktop. Desk surface measures 132cm x 58cm. Collection today preferable. Don’t ask for it unless you know it will fit in your vehicle. Sorry I can’t reply to everyone.
259d
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Pegboard hooks (Selly Oak)
Gifted
Pretty sure that’s what these are. Any takers? Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Please bring your own bag for loose items (I’ve run out of carrier bags). Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
321d
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3m indoor water hose/connector (Selly Oak)
Expired
Used once. Complete with the hose clip thingy for securing to tap. Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Please bring your own bag for loose items (I’ve run out of carrier bags). Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
321d
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Shampoo shower spray (Selly Oak)
Gifted
Used once. Shampoo shower spray with wall bracket. Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Please bring your own bag for loose items (I’ve run out of carrier bags). Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
321d
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Herbal teabags (Selly Oak)
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Part used box of ‘sleep’ teabags. Individually wrapped. Only used a few. Not worth collecting on their own unless you’re very nearby but if you’ve requested something else then maybe worth the trip. Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Please bring your own bag for loose items (I’ve run out of carrier bags). Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
321d
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Small humidifier (Selly Oak)
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Humidifier (not DEhumidifier). Tabletop size, just a bit taller than a mug. I’ve lost the charger but I’m pretty sure it’s a standard usb to micro charger. Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Please bring your own bag for loose items (I’ve run out of carrier bags). Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
321d
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Small embroidery frame (Selly Oak)
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Wood effect plastic embroidery frame with screw in hook. Only about 4 inches across. Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Please bring your own bag for loose items (I’ve run out of carrier bags). Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
322d
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Slow Cooker Cookbook (Selly Oak)
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Slow Cooker cookbook. Unused. Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Please bring your own bag for loose items (I’ve run out of carrier bags). Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
322d
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Battery Operated Body Brush (Selly Oak)
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The bristle head was used once, has been disinfected. The other two heads haven’t been used. Has batteries in. Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Please bring your own bag for loose items (I’ve run out of carrier bags). Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
322d
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Cod liver oil (Selly Oak)
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300ml bottle of extra strength cod liver oil. Unopened. Still in date (expiry March 2025). Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
322d
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Green 6 cup teapot (Selly Oak)
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Dark green 6 cup pottery teapot. Picked this up at a charity shop but never used. Needs a wash. Preference given to people who can collect within 2-3 days. Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone.
322d
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Bundle of Wool / Yarn (Selly Oak)
Expired
2 large balls of aran (not great for making garments because it’s hand wash only, don’t tumble dry). Other balls are a mixture of aran, possibly some dk and some chunky. Think it’s all acrylic. Sorry I don’t have time to reply to everyone. Collection from Woolacombe Lodge Road, Selly Oak.
322d