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Five bars of soaps (partly used) (Pokesdown BH5)
I have some soaps, partly used, to give away, as they are surplus to requirements. They have been partly used, but I thought they could be useful, either for hand washing, or for use in the garage or garden, or for crafts.
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Packs of handkerchiefs (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
Cotton handkerchiefs from John Lewis. Two unopened packs of two handkerchiefs each: - red with white spots and and blue with white spots - plain white Also six loose ones, unused: - two red with white spots - one blue with white spots - three plain white Total of 10 handkerchiefs. Each handkerchief is 40cm square (16” square). Might be useful for costumes or for patchwork, etc.
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BNF (British National Formulary) Book (Pokesdown BH5)
I have just got myself a new BNF, so this one is now surplus to requirements. It’s still relevant for everyday use, though. BNF - British National Formulary, a directory of all the medicines available in the UK, with all the information available about them. It’s the one doctors use. This one is No. 86, issued September 2023 to March 2024. Fair Offer policy, so please say why you’d like it.
15h
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22 Oyster Shells (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
The photo shows a sample of four, two showing the inside and two the outside. They all have the opalescent insides. Approx 2” to 3” long. Could be used for edging small flower beds or flowerpots, or making a “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary” flowerbed! 😁 Could also be used for crafts. There aren’t any pearls, though! 😁
14d
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Pretty cardboard box, striped, with ribbon (Pokesdown BH5)
Expired
A very nice, stiff cardboard box, slightly striped, together with a yellow ribbon, (not a postal box), very suitable to put a Christmas or birthday present into, or to keep trinkets in. It measures 8.5” long x 8.5” wide x 6” deep. It contained a panettone, (which was in a plastic bag in the box, so no contamination at all). There are no shop labels on the box, so it is most suitable to put a gift into. I would use it, but don’t really have the need, and I don’t want to throw it away!
107d
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Recycled string (Pokesdown BH5)
Expired
I have many pieces of recycled string, in lengths ranging from 30” to 40” ( 75-100cm) approx. The photo shows one loose piece, to illustrate, and several skeins. It is strong, and hardwearing. I get them tied around my veg boxes that are delivered, and don’t want to throw them away. Could be useful for tying Christmas presents or other parcels.
111d
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Loo Brush Holder (new) (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
A brand new, never used, white plastic Addis loo brush holder. (I only bought it because I wanted the brush that came with it, but not the holder). It could also be used as a plant pot cover, or a holder for pens/pencils, or sponges, or anything really!
127d
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Recycled String for parcels (Pokesdown BH5)
Expired
I have many pieces of recycled string, in lengths ranging from 30” to 40” ( 75-100cm) approx. The photo shows one loose piece, to illustrate, and several skeins. It is strong, and hardwearing. I get them tied around my veg boxes that are delivered, and don’t want to throw them away. Ideal for wrapping presents, and can be re-used! Could be used for other purposes, too! I have used some in the garden, for tying up plants, and for hanging bird feeders. They could also be used for crafts of various sorts. I get these weekly, so more could become available in the future.
137d
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Defunct mini hi-fi...suitable for parts? (Pokesdown BH5)
Expired
I have a defunct mini hi-fi system, broken. It had CD players, radio and cassette deck. Could anyone use it to strip for parts?
162d
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A box of 28 Milton’s sterilising tablets. (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
One box of 28 Milton’s sterilising tablets, for baby utensils and things, or for general household use. Note: They are due to expire end of December 2024.
162d
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Tins of baked beans and soup (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
Three tins of Heinz Baked Beans One tin of Heinz Carrot and Coriander Soup Expiry date, end November 2024 Surplus to requirements. They have been kept in a cool, dry cupboard.
166d
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Two old pillows (Pokesdown BH5)
Expired
Two old pillows. Would be suitable for cat or dog beds, or for outdoor seating.
184d
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Stock cupboard items (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
My ‘emergency’ rations cupboard hasn’t been used, and the following items won’t be used before their ‘use by’ dates, but I don’t want them going to waste. All were bought from main supermarkets. All unused and unopened. All have been kept in a cool, dry, dark cupboard. - Essential Waitrose Plain White Flour 500g, use by 26/10/24 - Essential Waitrose Self-Raising White Flour 500g, use by 19/10/24 - Doves Farm Quick Yeast 125g, use by 16/10/24 - Alpro ‘No Sugars’ Almond ‘Drink’, 1 litre. (Used to be called ‘almond milk’). Use by 15/10/24 - Dairy Pride Semi-Skimmed Milk, UHT. 1 litre. Use by 28/10/24
184d
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3 Packs of Milton’s Sterilising Tablets (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
Two packs of 28 Milton’s Sterilising Tablets - NOTE: expiry date is end October 2024 PLUS One pack of 28 Milton’s Sterilising Tablets - expiry date end December 2024 Suitable for baby bottles, etc., and other household sterilising needs.
192d
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3 Packs of Milton Sterilising Tablets (Pokesdown BH5)
Expired
Two packs of 28 Milton’s Sterilising Tablets - NOTE: exp. date is end October 2024 Plus One pack of 28 Milton’s Sterilising Tablets - expiry date end December 2024 Suitable for baby bottles, etc., and other household sterilising needs.
204d
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Old electronic items (Pokesdown BH5)
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A miscellany of old electronic items which no longer work or which are defunct. The council no longer offer electrical recycling, so if anyone can use these for tinkering or reclaiming, that would be great.
206d
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Set of three supermarket trolley bags. (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
A set of three supermarket trolley bags. (One is pictured). Orange, red and blue. They are designed to hang from the sides of the deep trolleys, (not the smaller, shallower ones), by the ‘bars’ at the top. They are sized so that you can get all three into one trolley. The bottoms are a strong see-through net. They were designed for people using the handset scanners, so that you can scan and pack as you go round. All three roll up together for easy storage in the boot of the car. They can be used for other storage purposes as well.
219d
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Pretty bottle (Pokesdown BH5)
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A very pretty glass bottle, used to contain an artisan whisky (Nc’Nean), but now empty! The design is embossed, all the way round, and is leaves, ferns and flowers in shades of blue, green and white. Complete with large cork stopper. (The cylindrical cardboard box is also available if wanted).
225d
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Vintage weights (for balance scales) (Pokesdown BH5)
Expired
A set of vintage weights, for old-fashioned scales of the balance type. Six in the set, comprising: 1lb, 8oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz, 1/2 oz (0.5oz) IMPORTANT……FAIR OFFER POLICY applies, so please tell me why you would like them.
275d
278d
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Wicker Chair (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
Wicker chair, from Ikea. Old but in reasonable condition. A blue, padded cover for it is available, which looks a bit worse for wear, but is usable, and probably just needs a good sponge clean.
279d
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Glass placemats (Pokesdown BH5)
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Six glass placemats. - They have a very, very slight ‘aqua’ tint, but are almost transparent, so difficult to photograph! - Smooth one side, ‘rough’ on the other side. - Rounded corners. - Three have tiny button feet on the smooth side, three don’t. - Approx. 11.5 inches by 15.5 inches, (300mm x 390mm approx.)
286d
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Pearl barley (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
An unopened 500g bag of organic pearl barley. Best before June 2024. It has been kept in a cool, dark cupboard. I don’t want to see it wasted.
300d
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Two flower pot covers (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
Two ceramic flower pot covers, in a traditional west country crackle glaze design. Approx. 6” high. Each has three little rubber feet on the base. They weren’t cheap, but are surplus to requirements.
303d
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Pretty Paper Tablecloths (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
A pack of 4 paper tablecloths, possibly of a vintage, 90cms by 90cms. Unused.
325d
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Bars of Soap (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
6 bars of soap, partly used. Some were quite expensive. Nothing wrong with them; they just don’t suit me. Could be used for washing hands, or for gardening or crafts or in the garage, etc.
332d
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Tablecloth and two matching napkins (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
This tablecloth and napkins came from my mother’s effects when clearing her stuff. I think it might be vintage, but no idea. The tablecloth is 67” x 50” (approx. 170cm x 127cm). I have no idea what it is made from as there is no label, but it is slippery and shiny. The material could be used to make cushion covers, or even a blouse! It is very pretty. The photo doesn’t do it justice. IMPORTANT - . Please tell me why you’d like it.
343d
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Vintage paper tablecloths (Pokesdown BH5)
Expired
A pack of 4 vintage paper tablecloths, 90cms by 90cms. Unused.
343d
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Bruised Violet hair colour (Pokesdown BH5)
Gifted
‘Bleach’ (the brand) hair colour - ‘Bruised Violet’ shade, 150 ml bottle. Vegan, cruelty free, uses recycled plastic for the bottle. Apply (with gloves), to damp, shampooed hair, comb through, leave 30 minutes and then wash out. Unused bottle. (I’ve had it a while, but not used it. There is no use-by date, unless it’s been opened, which it hasn’t).
359d
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Purple hair dye (Pokesdown BH5)
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Schwarzkopf ‘LIVE’ Ultrabrights semi-permanent hair dye. Shade: Purple Punk 094 I’ve had it a couple of years, but never used it. (There’s no use-by date, unless it’s been opened, which it hasn’t. Contains tube of colour, 2 sachets of conditioner, plastic gloves, and instruction leaflet.
359d
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Bottle of perfume (Pokesdown BH5)
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Al Arabia Lattafa “Royal Blends” ladies’ perfume. 100 ml* Eau de Parfum spray. * I have used a few sprays of it, to test, but almost all is still in the bottle. The seal is broken, as I tried a bit, and there’s no box. I have become funny with perfumes over the last few years. I thought I’d try this, as it was supposed to be like one I used to wear, and it wasn’t expensive, but I can’t get on with it. It was bought online from Lauren Jay Paris. IMPORTANT : FAIR OFFER POLICY applies, so you must tell me why you’d like it.
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