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Free: Bird feeders (Stockwood LU1) I've a couple of metal bird feeders - they're designed for peanuts and the birds around here prefer sunflower hearts, so I thought I'd see if anybody else can make use of them.

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Free: Office chair (Stockwood LU1) It's a blue fabric office chair - adjustable, with arms. I no longer work from home, but if anybody else does and needs a chair, this might just be the job.

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Free: Small jars (Stockwood LU1) I've got about ten of each of these small jars. The black ones are about 5cm x 5cm, and the silver ones are about 8cm × 5cm.

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Free: Plant pot holder thingy (Stockwood LU1) Gifted This was in the flat when I bought it and it annoys the Hell out of me because it's pointless (previous owners used to store things in there, but they drop out!) Anyway, it's four zinc-type plant pots on a frame. It's not in great condition - you can see bits of rust etc, but may be OK in a garden. Collection only - I'm normally around in the daytime. It's the London Road end of town.

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Free: Photo colour laser card (Stockwood LU1) Gifted It's quite old but I don't think that'll matter too much - I think there are about 40 A4 sheets left. So, if you're printing photos on a colour laser, could be worth a try. (I've got a laser printer that may only need toner, but that'll be coming on here shortly if anybody is interested.) I'm normally around in the day - collection only. I'm near London Road. Thanks.

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Free: Horticultural fleece (Stockwood LU1) Gifted A few metres of horticultural fleece - sorry the pictures is so dull but horticultural fleece is what it is. I'm no longer using it as I've heard that it doesn't help plants, but it may work for you. Collection only.

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Free: A bit of jasmine (Stockwood LU1) Gifted It's a bit of jasmine in a small (9cm) pot. It's hardy - it's parent plant was in a pot on the balcony throughout the winter. It's not neat and a bit straggly, but it should fill out when it gets a permanent home. Collection only - I'm near London Road. I'm usually in during the day (or can be) with a bit of flexibility. It can go to the first person with a good reason for wanting it.

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Free: Curtain rail (Stockwood LU1) Gifted This is a black metal curtain rail (don't get too excited, it's OK but not brilliant). It has three brackets and 14 curtain rings. It is about 165 cm unextended - and nearly double that if you extend it (although I wouldn't go too far). Previously it held quite heavy curtains (I'm swapping for blinds), so is pretty sturdy. It doesn't have finials (those decorative bits at the end) as it just fitted where it was. There are a couple of white paint splashes, but nothing major.

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Free: Under bed boxes (Stockwood LU1) Gifted I've got two of these under bed boxes - they're OK but they don't have lids, so are better for long term storage for things that are already covered or bagged. (I do seem to create a lot of dust - which ends up in the boxes, so I'm getting some with lids.) They are black painted plywood (one side is unpainted as that won't really be seen). They are approx 60 cm x 93 cm x 18 cm. Fair use policy applies (so please don't hassle me for a quick decision). Thanks.

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Free: Ice pack (Stockwood LU1) Expired Can anyone use an ice pack? I used it to deal with gout and swollen feet - TMI, I know! - but I don't need it anymore. It's one where you add ice cubes (it doesn't have gel or anything inside). It's been in a cupboard, so it's a bit dusty - but it still seems watertight, and that's what matters.

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Free: Old leather bags (Stockwood LU1) Expired I've got three old leather bags. There's a large black shoulder bag (38 cm x 27 cm), a smaller brown shoulder bag (30 cm x 27 cm) and a brown rucksack (40 cm x 30 cm). They've not been well looked after (and the zip on the rucksack is knackered), and the brown ones are quite scuffed, the black one is in better condition. If not useful as bags, maybe someone can repurpose the leather. If interested, please say which bag you would be interested in. .

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Free: Magnets (Stockwood LU1) Expired I've got about 10 magnets - suitable for putting on fridge etc. Some are plain metal, others are coloured. If interested, let me know how many you want and what kind - and I'll try to share fairly. The box isn't included - I'm emptying it because I need it. Thanks, Bren.

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Free: Laundry baskets (Stockwood LU1) Gifted These are IKEA laundry baskets - cream cotton (I think) on a wooden frame. There is minor discolouration on the cotton from when I tried to polish the wood (I really should know better). They're good, but I'm running out of space - but I have kept one for myself. Priority to people who would use them, so not for resale. Collection by arrangement - but it's not urgent, so I can hold on to them if necessary. Thanks.

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Free: Hanging bird bath (or bird feeder) (Stockwood LU1) Gifted It's blue ceramic - about 20 cm diameter - with detachable chain. It's allegedly a bird bath but I used it as a feeder. I'm getting rid of it because the bloody pigeons dominated it! For bird lover only - not for resale. Collection by arrangement. Thanks, Bren.

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Free: Small glass jars (Stockwood LU1) Gifted Hi I've got a dozen or so of these small glass jars - they are the sort that herbs and spices come in. I was saving them for somebody and I can't remember who (and I can't remember where my keys are either - it's becoming a habit!). They are about 8 cm tall and I have about a dozen of them - I've listed it as one as I imagine nobody will want just one or two. Anyway, whoever I was saving them for hasn't asked for them so I may as well let them go. (I've also got some Bonne Maman jam jars if they're any good for anybody.) I'm near Stockwood Park - collection by arrangement. Thanks, Bren.

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Free: Glass wine cooler (Stockwood LU1) Expired Is a a wine cooler or a vase? Who knows - but it's taking up valuable cupboard space so I'm looking for a good home. It's glass. It's 16 cm diameter at the top and about 21 cm tall. What else do you need to know? Let me know if you might provide it with a good home. (It's probably only worth it if you're near Stockwood Park / London Road area.) Thanks, Bren.

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Free: Bean bag covers (no filling) (Stockwood LU1) Gifted I've got two massive brown cotton bean bag covers. They are about 175 cm x 175 cm - and they are different shades of brown, so don't match. I've kept them, hoping at some point to find room for them. That's not going to happen, so I may as well try to find them a good home. You'll need to buy filling, but they are wonderfully comfortable. (I can recommend a stockist - and buy the 'beans' in bags, not loose.) Priority for people who will use them, so not for resale. Thanks.

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Free: Clothes airer (Stockwood LU1) Gifted It's a standard clothes airer - very useful, but I've already got one, so this may as well got to someone who can use it. IMPORTANT: it wobbles a bit because one of the feet is missing, but if you contact the manufacturer you may get a spare foot free of charge. Priority given to people who will use it - so not for resale. Collection by arrangement. Thanks.

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Free: Wooden fountain pen (Yes, really!) (Stockwood LU1) Gifted Yes, it's a fountain pen - and it's wood. It takes ink, so you don't need cartridges. I didn't get on with them really - I found the nib a bit scratchy (but that mat be just me being heavy-handed). So, if you want to give one a try (these haven't been used), let me know. You may have better luck than me. Probably not worth a special journey, so priority to people near Stockwood Park. Thanks.

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Free: Dwarf French bean seeds (Stockwood LU1) Expired I've a spare packet of Wilko dwarf French beans tendercrop - with a sow by date of December 2026. I'm not going to sow them (I'm short of space), so free to a good home - near Stockwood Park.

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Free: Jasmine (Stockwood LU1) Gifted I thought this jasmine had died so I bought something new (and hardier and more evergreen), but it turns out the jasmine has survived the winter*. It's starting to grow like the clappers, so is pretty robust. (It's Jasminum officinale if you want to check out what it's like in full flow.) *I'm no Alan Titchmarsh, as you can tell - but the plant still survived. If you're interested in giving it a home, let me know. I'll be getting rid of it next weekend, so fair use policy applies. IMPORTANT: It's the plant only, not the pot or the frame.

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Free: Mint plant (no pot) (Stockwood LU1) Gifted Hi I'm about to empty a couple of pots so I need to rehome a couple* of mint plants. They are different varieties so the first to arrive will get first choice - but as I don't need the pots until the weekend, I'll give people a few days to see the post. (So, please don't try to rush me!) **Just a reminder: it's the plants only not the pots.** *It's mint, so if more than two people want it, I can always split it because - believe me - it'll soon recover. (And don't worry that I'll be mint-less - it's taking over a window box!)

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Free: Raffia basket (Stockwood LU1) Expired It's a raffia basket (the sort of thing that you get presents in - which is how I got it) with some wood shaving-type packing. It has a slight bit of damage - but if you use it for a gift they'll only be bothered for a couple of minutes. It's about 30 cm wide x 20 cm deep - and it's higher at the back - designed for display. Probably not worth travelling a distance for, but if anybody is near London Road, they're welcome to it.

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Free: Chilli plant (Stockwood LU1) Gifted Hi I've got a couple of chilli plants. I need the pots and realised that I don't use that many chillis. So, if anybody could use a chilli plant - and NOT the pots - let me know. Thanks.

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Free: Plastic containers (lots) (Stockwood LU1) Gifted Hi I've got a load (well, about 10 small and six large) of these plastic containers - with lids. They originally had bird food but could be useful for all sorts of things. I reckon the smaller ones are about 18 cm x 18 cm, and the larger ones about 24 cm × 16 cm. Thanks, Bren.

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Free: plant pots (Stockwood LU1) Gifted Hi I've got a load of 9 cm plastic plant pots. Mainly grey, some brown - there's about two dozen of them. They're the thin plastic type that you get when you buy plants. If they're any good for you, I can give them a wash. Thanks.

1y

Free: Peanut bird feeder (Stockwood LU1) Gifted I've got some peanut bird feeders so the birds have a choice - and the little blighters prefer the other food. So, if you think your birds might not be quite so awkward, feel free to try with one of these.

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Free: Pans, pans and more pans (Stockwood LU1) Gifted Hi I've got some pans that I no longer use - three saucepans and one milkman. (And there’s probably a matching frying pan). The smaller pans aren't in great condition, but they are still usable. The bigger two pans are in better condition. There are lids as well. If you want more information, just let me know. Fair user policy applies.

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