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Free: Hooked basket (Caldecott OX14) 50cm long. Believed to have been used only once, so in excellent condition. Lightweight construction and I can't make out exactly what material was used to make the 'basket' effect. Collection from Saturday 14 Feb. when hopefully the traffic on the Drayton Road will have returned to normal.

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Free: Net curtains (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn Ikea curtains, pack of 2, each 145cm (wide) x 300cm (drop). Bought some time ago from a charity shop, appear not to have been taken out of the packaging. And not used by me. Polyester material with a floral pattern and scalloped edging. Have a pocket at top for a curtain rod.

11d

Free: Hardback book - Alan Rickman diaries (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn In very good condition

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Free: Three Posy Simmonds books (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Strip cartoon books popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. All in good condition

17d

Free: Mistletoe berries (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn Would anyone like these berried cuttings to see if mistletoe can be started on one of your trees? Berries can be rubbed onto the bark, just like the birds wiping their beaks after eating a berry. It likes apple trees but can take to many other types.

25d

Free: Star shaped basket (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn Waste paper basket? Christmas decoration 2026? Approx. 30cm across and approx. 28cm high Plastic lined. Clean and undamaged.

34d

Free: Tool oddments (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn Small 'Yankee' standard screwdriver (somewhat stiff). Ordinary screwdriver. 2 pieces for standard hexagonal screwdriver heads. Mini hacksaw. Take some or all Can be flexible about collection in view of possible weather problems

37d

Free: Neal's Yard Warming Salve (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn This has been opened and a tiny scoop taken from the top. Claims it 'eases and comforts, with organic ginger and rosemary'. I found that I did not like it. Not an unwanted Christmas present, I have had it for a while. It has a 'use-by' date of 3/26.

44d

Free: Knee-highs (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Eight or nine pairs of M&S knee-highs. Some lightweight, others 'light support' knee highs. Variety of colours. I can't guarantee that all have never been put on, but to the best of my knowledge, they have not.

46d

Free: Tradescantia houseplant (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Is anyone interested in this very abundant tradescantia before I take it apart as cuttings for new plants? If interested, best either collected today or 26/12 onwards - it isn't something that I can leave outside for collection.

51d

Free: Rapeseed oil (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn 500ml rapeseed oil, bottle unopened. The label has a best before date of July 2023, but the colour looks OK. It has been in my larder for 2 or 3 years and I haven't found a use for it. Unlikely I will find a use now. Does anyone want this before it goes in the waste bin?

56d

Free: 2 packs size 3 interdental brushes (Caldecott OX14) Gifted One pack has been opened but NOTHING has been used.

60d

Free: Pliers (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Happy to split if all four not wanted.

67d

Free: Tradescantia (Caldecott OX14) Withdrawn I promised myself that I wouldn't plant up any more tradescantias, but have failed. Does anyone want this one? It is in a 8cm pot to give an idea of the size.

71d

Free: Vintage coal shovel (Caldecott OX14) Gifted This would have been used with a coal scuttle. Length overall about 33cm, width of blade about 12cm. In reasonable condition considering its age - probably around 1920ish. Looks as if it originally had a coating of black paint on the blade, which has almost all disappeared now.

76d

Free: Christmas star basket (Caldecott OX14) Expired Size is approx. 30cm top to bottom, approx 30cm side to side. Has lightweight plastic lining. Very good condition. Use for presents? Christmas pot plant? Ornaments??

91d

Free: Christmas oddments (Caldecott OX14) Expired Woven wooden wreath, approx 15cm across Red candle holder, approx 18cm long Red dish, approx 14cm by 20cm (not heatproof) All in nice condition

93d

Free: Silicon trivet (Caldecott OX14) Expired Unused, comes with original packing. Size approx. 20 cm x 20 cm. Claims to be heat resistant up to 250 degrees.

97d

Free: More faller pears (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Conference pears, now very ripe. As they have dropped off the tree, a lot could have some bruising or have 'chips' out where they hit something on the way down.

125d

Free: Cut lavender (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Lavender prunings, very fragrant. Of any interest to anybody before I put these in the brown bin? Collection over the weekend would be best.

126d

Free: Verbena bonariensis seedlings (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Rooted seedlings, varying in height from about 15cm to about 5cm. Much loved by bees when in flower - although unlikely to flower this year.

130d

Free: Knee-highs (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Packs opened but these are all unused, of course. As can be seen from the price on the packs, bought some time ago. All 'One Size'. 2 packs 'Nearly Black' 15 denier - about 8 pairs in total 1 black 40 denier 2 packs 'Nude' 15 denier - about 4 pairs in total Collection over the weekend or early next week, please. Weather not good for collections today, Friday.

133d

Free: Pears (fallers) (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Bag of Conference pears. There may be some bruising or other internal damage but I will try to avoid giving anything with obvious damage.

136d

Free: Trivet (Caldecott OX14) Expired Never been used, still has packaging. States it is heat resistant to 250 degrees (presumably Fahrenheit). Approx. 19cm across from head to feet and 19cm from tail to chest.

141d

Free: Dental floss (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Waxed dental floss from Superdrug. One pack opened with one short length taken - found I did not like the brand.

142d

Free: Old galvanised bucket (Caldecott OX14) Gifted This bucket has to be at least 50 - 60 years old. It has had a coat of white paint, now patchy. There is a little surface rust on handles. Holes have been punched in the base as it was used as a flower pot. 30cm diameter, 15cm high. Any interest before it is taken to the dump?

147d

Free: Pampas grass fronds (Caldecott OX14) Expired The pampas grass has produced many fronds again. As in other years, I wonder if anyone would like a few of these now? Am happy to start thinning out the clump.

150d

Free: Tradescantia (Caldecott OX14) Gifted More small tradescantia plants - actually three cuttings in each pot, now well rooted and growing rapidly. The second photo may show them more clearly. Currently in 8cm diameter pots.

157d

Free: Jam jars (Caldecott OX14) Gifted Offered on behalf of a non-Freegling friend, 18 jam jars with lids, all well washed.

161d

Free: Exercise mat (Caldecott OX14) Expired Mat is 60in/153cm by 22in/56cm. Some surface stains as shown in second picture.

162d