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Free: Bathroom spotlight (Aldrington BN3) As new, mirrored base, 4 spotlights adjustable. Suitable for bathroom zone 2. Collection BN3, nearest bus stop Portland Road and Richardson Rd/New Church Road.

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Free: Single bed waterproof protectors (Aldrington BN3) I have x2 different waterproof protectors for a single bed. One 'quilted' cotton/poly single waterproof One plain single cotton/poly waterproof protector Both washable. Used but no stains. Collection BN3, nearest buses Portland Road & Richardson Rd/New Church Road

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Free: Metal folding easel (vintage) (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Approx 135cm tall minimum, legs extend up. Folded 100cm x 18cm max. Top holder adjustable for requirement. Vintage (1980s) but working order, hopefully of use to a new home, rather than scrap

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Free: Under counter fridge (Aldrington BN3) Withdrawn Zanussi, working condition Note - front has some rust from being kept in a lean-to, so not aesthetically appealing but keeps things cold (plugged in recently to confirm) May be useful for someone. Collection from nr Portland Road BN3

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Free: Metal dustbin (Aldrington BN3) Gifted PROMISED Heavy (steel?) dustbin, looks like painted with silver paint? Could do with a wash. Base sound, no holes. Inherited with the house.been stored in garage 15 years and now needs a new home! Useful storage. NB lid does not shut - might just need reshaping to fit (hammer?) but no guarantee. Collection please nr Portland Road - it is reasonably heavy!

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Free: 25kg Taybright smokeless coal (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Weird to be posting in the ongoing heatwave, but having a clearout, and perhaps help someone be ready for when the season finally turns! Unopened, stored in garage at least 15ys Two bags available, happy to split For use in smoke free areas "Taybrite is one of the most adaptable smokeless fuels on the market, renowned for its slow-burning, steady heat release" Collection BN3 near Portland Road

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Free: Roman blind 188cm (Aldrington BN3) Gifted 188cm wide, drop approx 167cm (forgot to measure before taking down) Budgies on white background Fixing for wall (will need drill and screws) Cord on right side Collection off Portland Road, BN3

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Free: x2 Blackout white blinds (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Thermal blackout Size 90cm wide, 170cm drop Width can be cut to size Collection off Portland Road, west Hove BN3

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Free: Vintage camping kitchen unit (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Used and original vintage item, including packaging. No bowl. One family owner since new. Has been used recently camping, functions well, slightly stiff connecting one shelf. Used during my childhood but heavy, and didn't suit solo parenting camping and has been replaced with modern one.

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Free: Upholstery fabric (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Approx 300cm long, 145cm wide Curtain/upholstery fabric. Velvet stripes on a woven beige background. Collection off Portland Road, west Hove BN3

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Free: Basketball hoop (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Basketball hoop by North Cornerstone. Base 107cm x 75cm Fill base with water/sand to stabilise. Pole removes for transport. Net a little tired. We inhereted from a neighbour but its too bulky for us. Collection only. Heavy/bulky to move

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Free: RHS The Garden magazines (Aldrington BN3) Gifted 2025 RHS mags plus English Garden July 2025 and Plantlife. Currently missing July but will see if I can find it. Collection, on bus routes Portland Road and New Church Road.

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Free: Insect Lore Butterfly Garden (caterpillars not included) (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Insect Lore Butterfly 'garden' to house caterpillars and chrysalis, leaflets and accessories. Watch the amazing process of metamorphosis. (*Does NOT include caterpillars - available online to purchase £12.98)

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Free: Sample pots - 350ml (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Johnstone vinyl matt sample pots - large 350ml pots - painted x1 A1 sheets to test colour so a lot left, +300ml Johnstone mixed to colour match - Little Greene Hopper 297 (bright green) - Farrow & Ball Calke Green 34 (deep sage ) - Farrow & Ball New White 59 (cream) Collection off Portland Road, BN3 5

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Free: Paint - 2L "Little Lamb" (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Johnstone Vinyl Matt emulsion "Little Lamb". A mid cream. 2.5L pot but some used, +2L remaining (estimate 2.25L) Lovely cream colour, but after one wall, daughter decided she wanted something more neutral. Seems a shame to take to the tip. Collection just off Portland Road BN3

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Free: Lever handles, silver (Aldrington BN3) Expired Unopened. Backing plate 9x4cm, handle max 13cm. No rod. Any use to anyone ?

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Free: x10 Curtain rings, white (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Unopened. 28mm diameter. Any use to anyone? Seems a shame to bin them Collection between Portland Road/New Church Road

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Free: Spring door stop, brass x2 (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Unopened. Pack of 2 Any use to anyone?

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Free: Mirror (Aldrington BN3) Expired AWAITING COLLECTION 59.5cm x 40.5cm Bathroom mirror but guess it could be used anywhere. Note - Slight tarnishing along edges. Heavy item. Brackets to hang - portrait or landscape option Someone may have a use rather than heading to tip. Collect nr Portland Road BN3

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Free: White bulkhead light (Aldrington BN3) Gifted B&Q basic range. Unopened. Stored in garage Collection nr Portland Road/New Church Road BN3 5Q

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Free: Upholstery fabric 3m gold/yellow (Aldrington BN3) Expired 3m x 1.4m roll.of excess fabric. Purchased from Sofa works and never used. Colour is a goldie-yellow. Collect near Portland Road BN3

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Free: Wooden pallet (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Collect from Modena Road, Hove BN3 5QG

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Free: Chair frames - Project restoration/upcycle (Aldrington BN3) Gifted 1930s solid oak utility chair frames. Were limed oak. Note, ALL SEATS need replacing - three photoed with old seats for ehst they look like as chairs. One chair has broken back - wood all there. All seem solid in joints. We're my dining chairs but been superceded and languished in the loft for too long now. Hoping someone else can love them enough to restore wood and seats. Otherwise they'll be recycled at the tip. Collect

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Free: Small pallet sides x2 (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Approx 80cm x 50cm x 4cm Two small palet sides - look like mini gates/panels. Decent strong wood, 2cm thick, thought I'd do something creative with them, but it's not going to happen (used some for a bug house) If noone else is inspired they're headed to the wood recycling at the tip. Collection nr Portland Road BN3

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Free: Petrol 'can' (Aldrington BN3) Expired As per photo - 5 litre, plastic, red, screw cap (not much more I can say :-) Possibly dated 2011? Collection BN3 nr Portland Road, St Peters Church

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Free: Wormery bin (outdoors) (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Wormery bin. Lid not attached- sure it can be secured if needed. Tap works to let liquid out (and avoid drowning your worms). No instructions but sure you can find them online. Composting worms purchased online! Collect NEAR Portland Road Sainsbury Local BN3. Its mid-weight and bulky.

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Free: Gardening/plant magazines (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Selection of RHS The Garden magazines (Mar-Dec 24), Gardeners World Subscriber mags 2024 and Plantlife charity for anyone interested in plants and gardening. To go as a bundle please Collection nr Portland Road (nr St Peter's Church)

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Free: Tom Gates Christmas Advent - 24 mini stories (Aldrington BN3) Gifted x 24 mini story & acrivity books featuring Tom Gates Note Text is quite small but my child read them. One very careful owner and since stored. And a parent who feels its too nice to throw in the bin so posting here to see if anyone wants to rehome it? Collection West Hove BN3 nr St Peter's Church, Portland Road.

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Free: Christmas Advent - Disney mini storybooks (Aldrington BN3) Gifted Note: Cover does say 2021, but could be artistically covered up. 24 mini stories with Christmas theme featuring modern and older Disney characters. Text not too small. One very careful owner and since stored. And a parent who feels its too nice to throw in the bin so posting here to see if anyone wants to rehome it? Collection West Hove BN3 nr St Peter's Church, Portland Road.

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Free: Metal Desk/table legs (Aldrington BN3) Gifted x4 Screwfix metal desk legs Screwfix Rothley furniture legs, silver Slight scratching on one foot. Needs screws ro fix to underside of whatever top you're using. Collect BN3 nr Portland Road St Peters Church

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