A Members' Posts

Request: Paving slabs (Ashburton CR0) Hiya, Bit of a long shot, but if anyone is redoing their garden, we could make good use of your old paving slabs, especially 40 cm x 40 cm and it will save you paying for a skip. We are reliable about collection. Thanks in advance.

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Free: Partly done - painting by numbers - Starry Night (Van Gogh) (Ashburton CR0) Expired I started the painting recently, but found it's just not for me. I probably did 10% of it or maybe less. Vincent was a better artist than I'll ever be. The paints are acrylic and they're all fresh and it comes with three paintbrushes. Please advise the day and time you want to collect and I'll ensure I'm either here or leave it on the doorstep. Please don't say any time, as I can't choose for you. You can tell if it's available on the website.

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Free: Bag from Bolivia (Ashburton CR0) Gifted I bought this in Bolivia, but never fot around to using it. The foot is in photo for scale. It has a small zipped compartment inside - handy for cards. Please let me know the day and time you want to collect and I will ensure someone is here to hand it over or I'll put it on the step.

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Free: Green tomatoes - over a kilo (Ashburton CR0) Gifted I picked most of them yesterday, but they don't keep well. I already have enough salsa verde and green tomato chutney for a year, so I'd like to give them to someone who can make use of them. I can also give you some home-grown green chillies too, which are necessary for making salsa verde, which is easy to make and freezes well. Please advise time and date you can collect and I will ensure I'm home. I live in Shirley and you can park on my drivieway when you collect.

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Free: Three Expert gardening books (Ashburton CR0) Gifted Good condition. Please state when you want to collect. If I have to pop out,, I can leave them on the doorstep, so it's up to you.

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Request: Freezer baskets for chest freezer (Ashburton CR0) Expired A long shot, but it would be useful to me if anyone had some old ones they no longer use, please. I would need to know measurements, so I can check they'll fit. I'm reliable about collection. Thanks. Linda

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Free: approx 20 8-oz mason jars plus 20 4-oz mason jars with lids (Ashburton CR0) Expired As there are so many of them, I thought someone might have a use for them, so I am offering them here - if they don't go within a week, I'll put them in the recycling box. Please note that every lid has small holes drilled in them, some with surgical tape covering the holes, as you can see from the photos, so they aren't be suitable for storing food, but might be useful for screws etc. Please say when you want to collect and I will ensure someone is here to hand them over. Parking is easy and we're off Gladeside, Shirley.

162d

Free: Magnesium bisglycinate - supplement (Ashburton CR0) Gifted Almost full tub - it is past its best before date of 2021, but being a pure chemical, it hasn't gone off, but it might be less potent. I can't be bothered to mix it with something to cover up the unpleasant taste. It was pricey, so I'd rather give it away than bin it. If interested, please tell me the time and day you'd like to collect and I'll make sure someone is here to hand it over. Thanks.

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Free: Nail varnish display stands (Ashburton CR0) Expired Good used condition. Please state the time and day you would like to collect and I will make sure someone is at home. Please tell me how many you want. I have one big one and two slightly smaller ones. They're not easy to disassemble, so you will need a car if you want more than one, as they are quite big. We live off Gladeside and parking is easy. Thanks.

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Free: Bay Leaves (Ashburton CR0) Expired Enough for several people to have a good supply each. There is no need to hurry with your reply, as we are unlikely to run out. Please tell me in your initial reply WHICH DAY AND HOUR you want to collect and I will ensure someone is here or else I will leave them on the doorstep. We're off Bywood Avenue in Shirley and it's easy to park. (13-minute walk from Arena).

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Free: A3 Whiteboard - brand new, but unpackaged (Ashburton CR0) Gifted I bought this in error, as I wanted a magnetic one and this is not magnetic. It comes with a black dry-wipe pen. Please advise in your first email the time and date that you would like to collect it and I will ensure someone is here to hand it over. I live off Bywood Avenue and parking is easy.

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Free: Epson Et-2500 Printer - for spares only (Ashburton CR0) Expired The black nozzle was clogged, so it printed with streaks, though it would print OK if I chose greyscale. In my attempts to clean it, some paper got jammed in, which I removed, but still got an error message saying paper jam. In more attempts to fix it, I put a triangular piece of paper in and that wrapped around the spindle. I have hacked a few little bits off, but most if won't budge. I have a vague feeling the wi-fi connection didn't work correctly, as I always used it with a cable. I am fairly sure it is beyond repair and I siphoned out most of the ink to put in my new printer. There's always a chance someone might need a part for repairs, so I'm offering it here before it goes to the dump.

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Free: Popcorn maker (Ashburton CR0) Expired It works perfectly well, although the lid and hood are a bit damaged and the body is a tad discoloured with age. Use plain popping corn and put a big bowl under the spout and switch it off when it's done and let it cool down before using it again. It takes only a couple of minutes or so. It gets extremely hot, so take care. You can add flavour after it's popped - I like mine with a spray of Frylight and plain salt, but maple syrup is good too. Never add oil to the machine. Someone used it without my knowledge, presumably adding oil, which is why the plastic is bubbled in places. Please tell me the time (hour) and day you want to collect and I will make sure someone is here at that time. We are off Bywood Avenue in Shirley and it's easy to park.

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Request: Large empty food tubs (Ashburton CR0) Expired Used protein powder tubs or catering packs that contained ice cream, margarine etc. I need food grade plastic please. If you're still using them, perhaps you can save it when it's empty, as I don't need them yet - they're for a gardening project in Spring. Thanks in advance.

1y

Free: Five chilli plants (Ashburton CR0) Gifted I have Kashmiri, which are mild and Purple which are mild-medium. The others are a Mexican variety; you can't buy them fresh in the UK, which is why I grew them. They came from seeds labelled Chilhuacle, but they are more likely to be Poblano chillies, as that's what they look and taste like - these are even milder than jalapenos and are delicious in salads, salsa or for stuffing with cream cheese and garlic and grilling. None of them have chillies on them now. They're about two feet tall. I pruned them a bit for the winter, but you may wish to prune them more when you see them. I grew them from seed this year, so they have 2-4 years life ahead of them. Please tell me what time and day you would like to collect them. It's like pulling teeth sometimes! We live off Gladeside and you can park on our driveway.

1y

Free: Ear buds (Ashburton CR0) Gifted Tozo T6 - good sound, but I just don't use them any more. Black. I painted a blob of gold nail varnish on the left one so that I knew which was which, but it can easily be removed if you don't find that useful. No charging cable; it's a standard USB B connection. I am off Gladeside. Please say which day and at what time you wish to collect - someone is always here, so it's for you to choose. If your reply includes the words "any time", I probably won't respond, as I can't make your decision for you.

1y

Request: Rubber-backed carpet offcut, rug or mat 3'6" square or more (Ashburton CR0) Expired Hiya, Hoping someone has some old carpet going spare, please? I need something to put underneath my trampette so it doesn't slide out from underneath me, as the wooden floor has no grip. I live in Shirley and am flexible and reliable about collecting. Thanks in advance. Linda

1y

Request: Plastic empty cooking oil food buckets/drums (Ashburton CR0) Expired I want to use these for growing vegetables using the Kratky system, please. They need to be food-grade plastic, which means they have the no. 2 in a little triangle embossed on the base. Around 10-30 litres would be very useful, ideally with lids, but I'm open to anything going spare. I'm hoping someone has a few that they thought were a bit too good to go in the recycling. Thanks in advance.

1y

Free: Two carousels for organising make-up (Ashburton CR0) Gifted I bought two - they were very slightly damaged in the post and have been repaired - one is assembled, one is not. They both look and work fine, as they haven't been used. My make-up doesn't fit well and I couldn't think of any other use for them. Collect from Shirley, off Bywood Avenue - you can park on the driveway. Please state what time and day you want to collect - please just tell me the perfect time for you and I'll either be here or leave them on the step. I'm here more or less 24/7 and it's all the same to me. If you want to know if they've been promised or taken, please check the website. Thank you for your interest

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Free: A collection of games and puzzles and a Sims 2 DVD (Ashburton CR0) Expired To go as one lot. I live in Shirley, off Bywood Avenue and you can park on our driveway. Please tell me the day and time you wish to collect. If you want to know it's been promised, please check on the website.

1y

Free: Bottle of hyaluronic acid serum - 100ml (Ashburton CR0) Gifted It cost me nearly £17 and it's still 90% full. I don't like the smell (roses), so I hope someone else can make use of it. You're supposed to apply moisturiser on top to seal it in. Please tell me the time (approximate hour) and day you want to collect. I live in Shirley. If you want to know if it's already been promised, please don't ask me because you can find out on the web and I won't reply.

1y

Free: Sushi maker (Ashburton CR0) Gifted Compete kit. Only used a few times. Happy to answer any questions you have. Collect from Shirley - you can park on our driveway. Please advise what day and time you want to collect. You can find out if it's been promised or taken by checking on the website, so there's no reason to ask me.

1y

Free: Folding Electric Treadmill (Ashburton CR0) Gifted Vision Fitness T9700 Treadmill electric folding machine. Great for walking indoors during the cold weather. It usually works, but it has various intermittent faults. Occasionally it won't start and sometimes it won't stop unless you pull the cord, in which case, it stops abruptly. Occasionally when I restart it, the controls don't work. It also makes beeping noises after you finish until you switch it off. It makes a bit of a squeaking noise when you use it. It has variable speeds and elevation up to 12 %. It measures your pulse or calories, distance and time. I haven't tried the custom options and I've only used it for walking, so I don't know if the belt is good enough for running. I have a digital copy of the user manual. I think it was designed for gyms, as it's a hefty piece of equipment. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SPACE. If you don't have a back entrance with French doors, you may need to take the door off the hinges to get it in. Dimensions when folded - base 83 cm wide x 78 cm deep x 175 cm tall Unfolded it's 185 cm long. It will require a van to collect it from Shirley, Croydon - there is plenty of parking space. My husband can help you load it, but you will probably need two people to unload it at the other end and it will need to be set up on the ground floor, as it's too big to be carried upstairs. It will be available from SATURDAY onwards. I am here 24/7, so it is up to YOU to tell me when you can collect it. *****PLEASE TELL ME THE HOUR AND DAY YOU WANT TO COLLECT IT.***** I don't react well to "anytime after....." as this always results in lot of messages back and forth trying to organise a time followed by silence. PLEASE don't ask if it's been promised or taken - that information is on the website, so I will not reply. Please read this post at least THREE times before replying, thank you.

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Free: Super Sushi Maker (Ashburton CR0) Expired Firstly: We're in Shirley and there is ample parking space. Please tell me the hour and day that you want to collect it on. Someone is always here, so it's up to you to decide when it's convenient and we can be sure you will show up. Please don't ask if it's been taken - you can find this out by checking the Freegle website. It's in very good condition, but the instruction booklet has a stain on it and there are minor scuff marks on the spatula, making it unsuitable to give as a present. I just didn't get on with it and prefer to use a sharp knife and a mat, so I decided it's time it goes. Please tell me the hour and day that you want to collect it on. Someone is always here, so it's up to you to decide when it's convenient and we can be sure you will show up. Please don't ask if it's been taken - you can find this out by checking the Freegle website. Please tell me the hour and day that you want to collect it on. Someone is always here, so it's up to you to decide when it's convenient and we can be sure you will show up. Please don't ask if it's been taken - you can find this out by checking the Freegle website. Please tell me the hour and day that you want to collect it on. Someone is always here, so it's up to you to decide when it's convenient and we can be sure you will show up. Please don't ask if it's been taken - you can find this out by checking the Freegle website. Yes, I know I repeated myself - apparently stating something once in capitals doesn't work, so I thought I'd try repeating myself this time.

1y

Free: Fitbit charge HR plus two charging cables (Ashburton CR0) Gifted Used, but it works fine. After charging the battery keeps its charge for just over two days. Collect from Shirley. It will be available from SATURDAY onwards. I am here 24/7, so it is up to YOU to tell me when you can collect it. *****PLEASE TELL ME THE HOUR AND DAY YOU WANT TO COLLECT IT.***** I don't react well to "anytime after....." as this always results in lot of messages back and forth trying to organise a time followed by silence. PLEASE don't ask if it's been promised or taken - that information is on the website, so I will not reply. Please read this post at least THREE times before replying, thank you.

1y

Free: Pro Fitness exercise bike (Ashburton CR0) Gifted It's in good working condition. The battery cover is missing, but the batteries are wedged in, so it's not a problem. Collect from Shirley - you can park on the driveway. It doesn't fold up. It should fit in a hatchback car. It will be available from SATURDAY onwards. I am here 24/7, so it is up to YOU to tell me when you can collect it. *****PLEASE TELL ME THE HOUR AND DAY YOU WANT TO COLLECT IT.***** I don't react well to "anytime after....." as this always results in lot of messages back and forth trying to organise a time followed by silence. PLEASE don't ask if it's been promised or taken - that information is on the website, so I will not reply. Please read this post at least THREE times before replying, thank you.

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