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Free: 3 pairs of 'walking' socks (Fords Farm RG31) My hiking days are over. Bought with size 6 boots but I always found them a bit tight so probably better for a size 5 foot!

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Free: 2 jugs and 1 single-cup teapot (or coffee pot) (Fords Farm RG31) All perfectly useable and initially boxed up with other items for a charity shop but on reflection they would probably just be chucked. The glass jug is clouded from being cleaned in the dishwasher and the brown jug has a chip just below the lip (still fine for use as vase!) I have plenty of other jugs to use so can anyone give these a new home?

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Free: double duvet -13.5 tog (Fords Farm RG31) In good condition - clean and has been stored rolled in a thick plastic bag. True, it's not exactly a seasonable offer but it's never too early to plan ahead for winter! I found it too warm so changed to a much lower tog.

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Free: Wooden carver chair in need of restoration (Fords Farm RG31) It is structurally solid except for the seat insert! When I inherited it from my parents the seat had been repaired and the whole thing painted with white glosss paint. It looked lovely but foolishly I left it outside in a long period of rain. I was going to restore it but no longer have the enthusiasm. Would someone like to restore it to its former glory?

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Free: Golden Book of Modern English Poetry 1870-1920 (Fords Farm RG31) VERY old hardback poetry book - (see pic 4 for the 1926 inscription by a previous owner!) Charity shops or libraries would probably just pulp it. Would anyone on here like it? No loose pages. All text unmarked throughout book except for a vertical PENCIL line against couple of verses in one (or two?) poems. Spine repaired for photo 3.

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Free: collection of 25kg plastic bags (Fords Farm RG31) Originally contained salt for a water softener... very strong plastic. (not recycleable?) Can anyone make use of them?

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Free: Small quantity of concrete and stone -potential hardcore? (Fords Farm RG31) 3 large pieces of concrete which were dug out of a flower bed where nothing would grow well: they must have been dumped there by builders when the house was built!? Other concrete pieces are a broken bird bath. See pics - watering can and plant pot are in photo 1 for 'scale' only. I cannot lift the pieces nor do I have a sledgehammer to break them up but am hoping someone can use them. 🤞🙏

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Free: DVDs: Heroes: 2 x Boxed Sets" - As Seen on the BBC" (Fords Farm RG31) 9 DVDs: Series 1 (6 DVDs) and Series 2 (3 DVDs). Suitable for Age 15+

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Free: selection of zipped pouches etc (Fords Farm RG31) Take the ones you want or take all. Plain grey/ blue one originally held hard contact lens solutions. Patterned grey one originally held cosmetics. Red one originally held some mini tools. No longer needed but it seems a shame to put them in the bin.

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Free: selection of seed trays etc (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Selection of seed trays. Finally conceded I am never going to use them! They will need a wash but no point in me doing it if they are going to end up in landfill (I don't think they can be recycled as they are black plastic)

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Free: Electric fire (Fords Farm RG31) Old and a bit dusty and some rusting on the reflector plate so probably not suitable for use in a living area. The original fraying cable was replaced not long ago, so it's safe to use. Has been used since then in a garage/ workshop. Just no longer needed.

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Free: Boxed Film DVDs - various classifications (Fords Farm RG31) Take all or just the ones you want. 3 x classification age 12: 007 Die Another Day (2 Discs), Bandits, The Adjustment Bureau 2 x classification age 18: Kiss of the Dragon, Jackass the Movie 1 x classification age 15: Cashern (Special Edition - 2 Discs) 1 x classification PG: Tron (Disney) See photos for more details.

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Free: Glass dish - leaf shape (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Clear glass dish. Approx 7.5ins (19cms) diameter. Undamaged but possibly not suitable for charity shop or sale as it has become clouded from being washed repeatedly in my dishwasher. Ideal for displaying fruit etc.

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Free: chrome toilet roll holder and magnetic soap holder (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Screws and fittings included. Take either or, preferably both. Just no longer needed.

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Free: sink and taps (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Needs to be collected TODAY or it goes to the tip. Nothing wrong with it. Just being replaced as part of a utility room refurb

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Free: Tall kitchen cupboard - 'larder unit (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted White tall cupboard with back. 53cms deep x 53 cms wide x 205 cms tall. 3 doors 5 shelves. Being replaced Thursday so needs guaranteed collection same day. If not taken, the fitter will take it to the tip. Good condition.

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Free: 'Larder unit' single tall cupboard (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted White tall cupboard with back. 53cms deep x 53 cms wide x 205 cms tall. 3 doors 5 shelves. Being replaced Thursday so needs guaranteed collection same day. If not taken, the fitter will take it to the tip. Good condition. Collection only. Cannot deliver or help with loading either.

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Free: Sisyrinchium striatum plants (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted More will be available as I remove them from places in the garden where I no longer want them. Also known as Yellow Mexican Satin Flower or Pale Yellow-eyed Grass. They flower in June /July (see pic 2 from RHS website) . Remove the blackened foliage after flowering and the remaining foliage stays green throughout the year. Easy to transplant... very shallow roots ... but these need a new home soon.

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Free: Selection of car cleaning products etc (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Large bottle of car wash (at least half full), small bottle of wax wash (only a little left?), can of cockpit shine (only a little left?) lock de-icer, bottle of antifreeze and summer coolant. I am no longer able to wash my own car! If you take all, I'll include the brush as well!

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Free: Roofing felt - 2 x roll ends (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted 2 pieces rolled together. Length not measured but end of 1 metre wide roll is shown in pic1. Narrower piece is also rolled at other end (see pic2 )

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Free: Outdoor Garden Plastic Storage Box (damaged) (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Plastic Storage Box with handles and wheels. Dimensions 113cms x 51cms x 53cms. Wheels work and only damage is on the front (see pics). Lid retainers are broken but could be replaced with string? Front could be taped back together to protect fingers? Still plenty of life in it!

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Free: plastic spoons and forks and 3ML plastic transfer pipettes (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Can anyone make use of this collection of odd items e.g. for a child's play house or craft / art work? Take some or all...

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Free: feliway plug-in diffuser for calming cats (Fords Farm RG31) Withdrawn This is the diffuser for a vial of a synthetic feline facial pheromone used to mark cats' territory. It helps to reduce stress in challenging situations. No longer needed as no longer have a cat! Please note ...diffuser only, no vial. Refills are available online.

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Free: polystyrene box (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Dimensions 14cms x 23cms x23cms. Internal dept about 11cms. Undamaged. Destined for landfill next week unless someone can reuse it

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Request: landline handset and/or cord (Fords Farm RG31) Withdrawn I freegled all my old landline sets and cords, except one, because I was advised I would no longer need them as I was being transferred to VOIP plus landline. HOWEVER that didn't happen! My provider is still 'working on it'! Now the remaining landline handset is showing a message that there is aproblem with my 'line cord'. My provider says there is no problem but will send an engineer. Need to check if my handset cord is the problem before they turn up and charge me £75 because it is MY equipment not theirs!

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Free: 3 seater wooden garden bench - needs repair (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Whilst sanding this bench in preparation for a new coat of stain, I found a broken joint at the back of the seat. It is obviously repairable but I do not have the skill, tools or strength to repair it (see photo 2). The rest of the seat seems to be ok and it was still being used daily without mishap - until the damage was noticed! I am offering it in the hope that someone can repair it or recycle it in some way.

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Free: 3 seater garden bench - potential renovation project (Fords Farm RG31) Withdrawn Whilst sanding this bench in preparation for a new coat of stain today, I found a broken joint that I do not have the skill, tools or patience to repair (see photo 2) so I am offering it in the hope that someone else will collect it and renovate it. The rest of the slats seem to be ok and it was still being used yesterday without mishap.....

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Free: DVDs: Heroes: "As Seen on the BBC" - 2 x Boxed Sets (Fords Farm RG31) Expired Suitable for Age 15 : Series 1 (6 DVDs) and Series 2 (3 DVDs)

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Free: Carpet offcuts for weed suppression (Fords Farm RG31) Expired 2 small pieces only. 49insx 27ins and 26ins x 17ins. A bit grubby from being used and stored in the garage but fine for weed suppression in a small area (or other such use!) Brush is in the photo just for scale. Reposted due to earlier unsuccessful enquiry...

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Free: 3 small ceramic plant pots (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Reposted due to failed enquiry... Each 7cms tall, 7cms top diameter. Came in a gift box with 3 packs of cress and herb seeds. No longer needed. No holes in the bottom so do not drain,therefore not good for growing seedlings. May be ideal for children to grow cress on blotting paper or tissue paper or for baby cacti?

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