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Free: Dark blue single polyester sleeping bag, stored a while (Norbiton KT2) Expired Bought maybe 15 years ago when we dabbled in camping. It has lived in the airing cupboard for at least 10 years without use. I opened and checked it and it is clean and non odorous, but you could run it through the washing machine if you like to be sure. Comes in a stuff sack which is fun to put it back inside! The secret is to lay the bag out flat, fold it in half long ways and then roll it very tightly from the zip end - it will go in eventually Please don't ask me to waste time taking photos! All the best and hope it is of use to someone

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Free: Galvanised kitchen/garden dustbin, 147 rim size (Norbiton KT2) Expired It was bought as a kitchen bin but moved outside and now not used. Exterior generally good, some rust on handle and some surface rust in the base. Both could be solved with kurust unless you want an outside bin. Else with a little bit of prep it could be prep painted and then painted whatever colour you like - and could become a kitchen bin again! If noone is interested I will put it outside the house and pull this post. If it still does not go, guess it is bound for the tip! It is still solid enough as a waste or garden bin as it stands Else it goes to the tip or is left outside to see if anyone wants it. I notice no interest to date so have updated the description. I could take photos but not sure what help that would be - kitchen bin went outside, got some surface rust so could serve as a garden bin or be cleaned up and spray painted to be an indoor bin. We use a similar one as a washing bin Just an option rather than the tip

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Free: John Lewis wheelie case, maroon, large (Norbiton KT2) Gifted Estim 2ft x 18in x 12in by eye Just too big for us nowadays 4 good castors so you can wheel horizontally not drag Exterior a bit scuffed but a bit of metal polish and elbow grease would sort that Generally in good clean usable condition Else it is leave outside or the tip - since I pay ULEZ, latter not preferred!

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Free: Eurohike Backpacker 65 EAB rucksack (big - 65L) (Norbiton KT2) Gifted Dark blue, probably 20 years old but still functional and in good condition. I used it a lot in the past but now I am getting on I don't see myself using it much. Main compartment, top and bottom compartment, 2 side pockets and 2 external elastic pockets. 65L - held enough gear for my week on the Caledonian Canal, and more! You can still search on the model so I won't waste time with naff photos

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Free: Andrew James Sandwich Toaster (Large) (Norbiton KT2) Gifted We have had this a number of years and it is just too big for us now the kids have gone. Still works and cleans fine, even though some of the protective coating has worn away. I clean it when I wash up with a light touch scourer and wipre off Might need a final clean and polish but in good nick! Seems a shame to Tip or skip it.

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Free: Omron M10-t Blood Pressure Monitor (Norbiton KT2) Gifted You can look this up for a photo! Around 6-7 years old and working fine as far as I can tell. My wife wanted to replace as the GP suggested they COULD go out of alignment over time and she has very critical BP measurements to take at the moment. I have been using it for the whole period and never noticed any variance between what it reads and my annual measurement at the GP, and I have hypertension - I would probably have kept it personally You can check/calibrate it at the GP surgery by taking it down there. taking a measurement on this and then one on their kit. Be sure sure you are fully rested and stable before you do this. If you have raced to the surgery this pushes your pulse up and the second measurement could be lower even in a couple of minutes. The Receptionist might be able to advise. These are not cheap so hoping it would be of use to someone who can't afford one - at least it gives an initial reading! Comes with manual and even a CD with an app that doesn't work with Windows 10! And working at present with batteries

121d

Free: Portable gramophone and 5 cases of misc 78s (Norbiton KT2) Gifted Columbia Grafanola from I think early 1930s my wife bought me years ago - works fine I can send a video. I also have FIVE boxes of 78s across all genres which I collected from junk shops in the 70s which I would prefer not to junk - there is all sorts of stuff in there from dance bands to famous classical (Moira Hess pianist in WW2 St Martins in the Fields Concerts, Klemperer, Shostakovich, Adrian Boult etc, and some older semi music hall including some of what I think are WW1 Music Hall patriotic songs. And even a 1950s from Les Paul of guitar fame. Many in original sleeves and even an original album which might be worth a few bob to the right person Some at least may have some value but I do not have time to catalogue so if interested happy for them to go to you but do not skip until you have confirmed there is no one else who would take them. I did, however, pick up may when cycling to and from school and I did clean them all and play them, so I am relatively affectionate still towards them. I tried putting the player on eBay but noone will collect and shipping is both complicated and expensive, and I have exhausted the immediate museums and my wife says we need the space to downsize. There are lots of YouTubes about how to maintain the player and I have some original needles which might be worth more than the repros I am happy to demonstrate and probably shed a tear when/if someone takes them all out of the door for the last time

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Free: Old Milk Churn that has seen better days (Norbiton KT2) Gifted We are slowly moving towards downsizing. We bought it - in much better condition - from an architectural salvage firm in East Anglia maybe 25 years ago. It has been in the garden ever since. As is obvious, it has suffered from some bits dropping off and rust, and the base has rusted out. Top is rusted in but just needs a whack with a hammer via a block of wood - if not sure, happy to get it off! However, rather than take it to the tip I thought I would see if anyone was interested in restoring. Kurust would kill the rust and if required car filler would sort out the cosmetics. Should then just need a coat or 2 of aluminium paint to keep it going. I noticed some in not much better condition on eBay asking £100+, so could be a chance to make some profit or just get a new addition to your garden! I don't have the time or energy nowadays. If no interest, then off to the Tip I go (with a 12.50 ULEZ charge!) No probs if no interest.

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Free: 500L plastic water butt, green with black lid (Norbiton KT2) Gifted Flushed out the tap so it works. Seen action but perfectly reusable. We don;'t really use it now. Lid not cut to take a drain pipe so as purchased (I think from Wilco) No need for a photo I think

1y

Free: John Lewis cotton rug, 234cm by 164cm, patchwork pattern (Norbiton KT2) Gifted Best to see photos. It is quite thin - we are replacing with a thicker weave one. Hoovered regularly but last wasjed a year or two ago, You will notice top left where the rocking chair left some marks because it was used before it was fully dry. Similar marks should come off with a shampoo I think. Most noticeable is top left - see closeups. We had a drip from a bleach container in the recycling box which faded a spot. My wife tried to recover it with a magic marker but it was too light a colour. I would think a closer match would touch it up if you can't move it to a less noticeable space which we did. I suspect you could darken it with some carefully applied dabs of black. Or just get a cheap cotton dye. It actually folds width wise so could actually be carried if that helps. No intention to mislead so do understand it will need a clean and some minor retouching (or hiding) if you want to use it domestically Might also be useful for a shed or kennels/cattery scenario?

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1y

Free: Artificial Christmas Tree, John Lewis, 6ft spruce, no lights (Norbiton KT2) Gifted We bought ex stock with not all lights working and I got a subset working but they have gone missing over time so just the tree. Stand is OK so should be a doddle to put up Too big for us nowadays so hopefully someone else will get some benefits! In original box with carry handle - taped as else it falls out

1y

Free: John Lewis 6ft Artificial Christmas Tree (Norbiton KT2) Expired Spruce Was fine when last put up a couple of years ago. Originally came with lights which gave up the ghost a few years ago and were taken off it. Boxed

1y

Free: VAX Rapide Ultra Carpet Washer W90-RU-B (Norbiton KT2) Gifted Old but worked fine when last used around Xmas. Just too heavy for us now. Works like an upright and also has a hose attachment for smaller bits Clean and dry before it was last put away. We still have the user guide Uses standard VAX liquid which you can get anywhere Collection obviously!

1y