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Gears - science teaching (SG4 hitchin)
I’m a science teacher and have to teach how gears work. If anyone has any old gears I can show to demonstrate how they work, it would help my teaching a lot. Such as gears in a clock or similar. Thank you!
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Empty large coffee tins x4 (SG4 hitchin)
Expired
About 15cm across. With plastic lids.
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7d
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Short plastic fence (SG4 hitchin)
about 2-3m long, about 20cm high.
7d
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iPad silicone case - kids (SG4 hitchin)
a silicone case for an iPad for kids with side handles and “feet” so it can stand up. To fit an older model of iPad - model 2? Fits one that measures 29cm (11inches) diagonally across the screen.
14d
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Feliway cat pheromone wall plug (SG4 hitchin)
for attaching to the feliway pheromone refills to help with cat stress. Just buy the refills and screw onto the bottom.
14d
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Fresh rosemary (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
Just pruned - take as much as you want
37d
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Empty large coffee tins (SG4 hitchin)
500g coffee tins, clean x4
41d
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Kids walkie-talkies (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
These mostly work - one of them works fine and you can listen and talk through it. The other can only listen - you can’t speak through it. Each one takes 4 x AAA batteries. If you do get these, take the batteries out when not in use as they drain down when you’re not using it, even if it’s switched off.
49d
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Physics books “vintage” (old) (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
Giving away a lot of these physics textbooks, mostly from the 90s. Let me know which ones you’d like!
49d
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“Floating” picture frame - fix (SG4 hitchin)
NEEDS FIXING: This is a picture frame that has two pieces of glass for sandwiching a picture between the two so it looks like the picture is “floating” in the middle. The black bit used to be stuck to the front glass but it has come off, so the glass and picture keep falling out of the frame when the frame is propped up. Fixable I think if you want to have a go!
49d
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Lunchbox - bento (Japanese) (SG4 hitchin)
Bento-Style lunchbox that has different compartments. The clasps got slightly cracked (tried to show in photos) but it can still be closed and won’t break further if you’re gentle with it.
49d
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Plastic reusable water bottles (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
Used. Maybe good for things like storage or crafts or something?
49d
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Potted plants (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
3 x kalanchoe, 2 spider plants and some sort of succulent, calla lily bulbs (they don’t look like much now but they will grow again in the spring) and some broad-leafed plant I don’t know. Let me know which ones you want!
63d
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Lunchbox - bento (Japanese) (SG4 hitchin)
Expired
Bento-Style lunchbox that has different compartments. The clasps got slightly cracked (tried to show in photos) but it can still be closed and won’t break further if you’re gentle with it.
110d
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Shampoo pump bottles (empty) (SG4 hitchin)
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Kirkland signature (Costco) shampoo bottles x6 - empty, but has a good pump function for refills and ease of use.
110d
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“Floating” picture frame - fix (SG4 hitchin)
Expired
NEEDS FIXING: This is a picture frame that has two pieces of glass for sandwiching a picture between the two so it looks like the picture is “floating” in the middle. The black bit used to be stuck to the front glass but it has come off, so the glass and picture keep falling out of the frame when the frame is propped up. Fixable I think if you want to have a go!
110d
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Luggage tags (paper) (SG4 hitchin)
Expired
Blank luggage tags from BA and New Zealand Air.
110d
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Inflatable lounger (deflates quick (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
We have this inflatable lounger thing that can be inflated with the cold setting on a hair dryer or you can swoop it around outside and trap air in it, but there must be a hole in it somewhere as it deflates in about an hour. Kids really like it though so if you’re happy to keep inflating every hour or so, then hopefully kids will enjoy it. If you’re not sure what this is you can view the link here -
139d
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Grape leaves - fresh! today only (SG4 hitchin)
Expired
Just pruned our grape vine - these are great for dolmades (grape vine leaf wraps filled with rice) but will wilt and probably need to be picked up today or tomorrow morning.
141d
171d
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Public / private card sort (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
Good activity for neurodiverse children (autism etc) about what’s suitable for public and private places.
189d
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Fitbit watch band / strap (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
Rubbery material
209d
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Shields - captain America Spiderman (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
Homemade cardboard shields - our kids love these. Needs another piece of cardboard taped to the back as a handle.
209d
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Gas bbq barbecue (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
BBQ still works, but the grill area is quite corroded. Still works but doesn’t look great. Note this is a gas bbq, not charcoal, so you’d need a gas tank to attach. Comes with a cover as well (although this is not fully waterproof).
209d
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Electric pepper mill - not working? (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
We bought one of these about a month ago, then it just stopped working, we got a replacement, then the first one started working again. Then it stopped working and the other one worked but stopped working. Not sure if there is a loose connection inside or something but if anyone wants to try fixing one or both, they were good pepper grinders before they stopped working! Takes 4 AAA batteries.
236d
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Wheelie suitcase - carry on size (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
Update: we managed to push the handle back in but it should be kept pushed in - if you pull it out it might not push in again. So can be used as a carry bag with a handle instead of a wheelie bag (although the wheels still work fine). 51 x 31 x 19cm - fits standard carry on measurements. Handle has broken - see last photo. Might be able to be fixed, but as of right now, it’s permanently pulled out and not attached on one side. Handle could be taken off if it can’t be fixed. Wheels work fine but it will be hard to wheel if handle is broken. There’s a carrying handle on the top and the side as well. Zippers are stiff, but they can be loosened up with Vaseline or similar.
245d
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Pinecones (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
Two large (about 20cm) and 3 small (about 7) pinecones for decorations
274d
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Alarm clock digital (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
Digital alarm clock that works but because there’s some corrosion where the batteries go, the contacts are a bit delicate so if you move it around a lot, sometimes the time resets. They could probably be sanded a bit to make better contact. Takes 3 x AAA batteries
279d
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Chess set and board (SG4 hitchin)
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I’m a teacher and students in my form class love playing chess, but we don’t have any chess boards. If any one is having a clear out, please let me know if you have any chess sets and boards. Thank you!
284d
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Paw patrol art carrying case (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
Some of the contents are missing, but there are still markers, crayons, paint.
293d
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Variety of workbooks, magazines (SG4 hitchin)
Gifted
And CGP educational books and colouring books for toddlers up to age 7. Most of them have some writing in them, but most of the book is unused. Take all or some - you’re welcome to come look through them.
293d