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Free: 7 screw-top glass jars - ideal for jam or chutney (Fords Farm RG31) All have plastic lids so ideal for home made jam or contents containing vinegar, such as chutney. Just hoping for re-use rather than putting them in the glass recycling bin.

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Free: 10 very old hardback books (Fords Farm RG31) Some are 'Classics' but unlikely to be welcomed by most high street charity shops and no ISBN numbers so not saleable online. All intact and no markings. Authors/ Titles: H.E. Bates: Sleepless Moon ** Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace ** Vice Adr E. R. G. R Evans: South with Scott ** Somerset Maugham: The Razor's Edge ** Peter Cheyney: I'll say she does ** George Eliot: Romola ** Howard Spring: There is no Armour ** R. Hurston Hopkins: Old English Mills and Inns ** H. G. Wells: Country of the Blind Also a VERY old hardback poetry book - (see pic 3 for the 1926 inscription by a previous owner!) No loose pages. All text unmarked throughout book except for a vertical PENCIL line against couple of verses in one (or two?) poems. Prefer all to go as one lot but requests for individual books will be considered.

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Free: Rubberbacked doormat (Fords Farm RG31) The top surface is very worn out so the mat has been replaced for safety reasons. The rubber back is still in good condition so it seems a shame to 'bin' it. Can anyone give the old mat a new life somewhere else, perhaps upside down? :-)

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Free: 3 old pocket-sized dictionaries (Fords Farm RG31) English /Italian, English /Spanish, English /German... old but still useful

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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Free: Golden Book of Modern English Poetry 1870-1920 (Fords Farm RG31) Withdrawn VERY old hardback poetry book - (see pic 4 for the 1926 inscription by a previous owner!)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: 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 sadly no longer have the enthusiasm or energy. Would someone else like restore it to its former glory... please?

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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! Clean and rarely worn.

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Free: selection of skin care toiletries (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted Three foot care items - unused. Two skin care items - part used. They are just taking up cupboard space and I concede I am never going to use them. Can anyone else use them?

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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: 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: Pub style picnic table/bench (Kentwood RG31) Seats 4. Dimensions: Table 148cms ×66cms x 70cms high. Width across both benches 131cns. One joint is a bit wobbly but with a little TLC there is still plenty of life in it! Collection by arrangement. Date and time needed. Thanks. Probably needs 2 people to lift (I can't help due to osteoarthritis). House is a mid terrace and rear access path narrows at one end to 66cms due to new fencing so unless dismantled the table would need to be lifted above the fence where the path narrows OR (subject some protection of newly laid loungecarpet) through the house😱😭

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Free: Indesit washing machine (Kentwood RG31) In working order but needs a thorough clean. Black deposits on rubber door seal have never been removed and so have become ingrained .... so seal would need to be replaced. Collection from Tilehurst. Needs 2 people to lift it because of a couple of steps .... Will need to fix a day and precise time for collection.

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Free: double duvet -13.5 tog (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted 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: collection of 25kg plastic bags (Fords Farm RG31) Withdrawn Originally contained salt for a water softener... very strong plastic. (not recycleable?) Can anyone make use of them?

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

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Free: Boxed Film DVDs - various classifications (Fords Farm RG31) Gifted 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: Small quantity of concrete and stone -potential hardcore? (Fords Farm RG31) Withdrawn 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: 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: 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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