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Free: Bay Leaves (Ashburton CR0) 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Free: Popcorn maker (Ashburton CR0) Withdrawn It works perfectly well, although the lid and hood are a bit damaged and the body is a tad discoloured with age.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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Free: Masks, carvings and batiks - see photo (Ashburton CR0) Gifted Souvenirs from Kenya, Mexico, China and Ghana. I'm reposting because I had difficulty in getting the photo to appear. I'm home all the time, so please tell me when the day and time you want to collect them.

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Free: Masks, carvings and batiks (Ashburton CR0) Expired Souvenirs from Kenya, Ghana, Mexico and China. Please advise when you wish to collect. I'm here all the time, so it's entirely your choice. If you want to know if they've been promised or taken, please check the listing on the Freegle site. Thank you.

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Free: Books about creative writing (Ashburton CR0) Expired These are about 20 years old, but might have useful advice for someone keen to take up writing as a hobby. I have a few writers' magazines to go with them. Please state time and day you want to collect. I won't promise them to anyone who is vague about collection, due to negative previous experience. Thank you.

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Free: Morphy Richards Slow Cooker (Ashburton CR0) Gifted As you can see in the photo, it has signs of wear, but it works perfectly and it's simple and economical to use. If you need more information, I can email you the manual. I am home 99% of the time, so PLEASE tell me the time and day when you would like to collect. It is a 3.5 litre slow cooker and has a maximum working capacity of 2.5 litres. I live off Bywood Avenue and parking is easy. If you want to know if it's already been promised or taken, please check the website.

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Free: Tarantula moult (Ashburton CR0) Expired I don't know if this is of interest to anyone for either craft or education purposes. It's from a Lasiodora parahybana and it's several inches across and too beautiful to throw away. I live in Shirley, off Bywood Avenue and I'm at home nearly all of the time, so if you want it, please tell me the time and date of your choice when replying. I have two more moults since I first posted this; slightly smaller and more crumpled.

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Free: Large and varied collection of recipe books (Ashburton CR0) Gifted Please see both photos. We live off Bywood Avenue. Someone is at home almost 24/7. Please advise both the time and day when you want to collect. They are too heavy to carry, so you will need transport and I'd like them to go as one batch.

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Request: Plates (Ashburton CR0) Received I'm hoping someone in the Shirley area has some at the back of a cupboard that they would be pleased to be rid of. Anything that isn't chipped will be useful - they don't need to match. They will be put to good use, as we need them for garden parties. Thank you.

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