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Request: Weed control fabric (Highbury Barn N5) I need a few square metres of weed control fabric/membrane, ideally for collection this weekend or early next week. Collection flexible and reliable. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

3h

Free: white kitchen worktop offcut, 50cm wide (Highbury Barn N5) kitchen worktop offcut, white, 38mm thick, approx 50cm wide, 60cm deep, laminate of one corner has small crack in it. Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

16h

Free: small shelf, black metal, wood insert (Highbury Barn N5) small shelf, screws to wall 32cm wide, 16cm front to back, 12cm height & hooks with 15cm drop black metal, wood insert Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

6d

Free: Tile Levelling Kit (3mm) (Highbury Barn N5) Withdrawn Tile Levelling Kit (3mm) Described on tilewarehouse co uk as “each DEX Tile Levelling kit consists of 100% recyclable 3mm tile clips and tile wedges. Ideal for smaller projects, the DEX Tile Levelling kit will help ensure you create a level, aesthetically pleasing surface in your room every time.” Part used - about 40 wedges & clips, Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

10d

Free: fairy style dress up for child, approx ?8yo? (Highbury Barn N5) Withdrawn fairy style dress up for child, approx ?8yo? Pink net skirt, pink wings, hair garland with small fake flowers, 2 pink butterfly hairgrips Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

14d

Request: ratchet strap, 5m, damaged okay (Highbury Barn N5) Withdrawn I need a 5m ratchet strap to hold some material in place It's taking very little load so narrow (max 35mm) and damaged is okay. Needed asap. Please reply with info re possible collection times today/Friday/Saturday & postcode so I can plan my journey. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

16d

Free: kitchen tap (including water filter) (Highbury Barn N5) Gifted Chrome swan-neck kitchen tap, good quality, quite heavy. Paving slab in the photo is 60cm square. Filter cartridge needs replacing but has been retained to ensure the correct model can be purchased. Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk.

16d

Free: AA batteries (Highbury Barn N5) LIDL AA batteries, 10 pack, bought in error. Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

17d

Free: upholstery project - kneeling stool (Highbury Barn N5) Withdrawn Kneeling stool - seat probably needs completely reupholstering, knee pad needs new cover; blonde wood frame with black plastic casters. Collection from N5 2PR, times/dates flexible; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk (though the bus would need to be fairly quiet to have enough space)

65d

Free: double mattress, used, from Ikea (Highbury Barn N5) Withdrawn Double mattress in good condition. One sided – ie does not need to be turned over – but it’s recommended you flip it (ie reverse head and feet position). Bulky but light (it was sold rolled up and I carried it home on the bus). Collection from N5 2PR, times/dates flexible.

65d

Free: coffee table (Highbury Barn N5) Withdrawn circular topped coffee table, chipboard, from Ikea NB currently painted light green, just needs sanding to repaint. Collection from N5 2PR, times/dates flexible; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk.

87d

Free: boxes to disguise presents (Highbury Barn N5) Expired 4 large cardboard boxes & scrunched up paper, great for disguising the shape of presents 2 large flat boxes approx 20 high x 60 wide x 100 long 2 large square boxes approx 60 high x 60 wide x 50 long Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk. Can fold them down for easier transportation if preferred.

108d

Free: double mattress, used, from Ikea (Highbury Barn N5) Expired Double mattress in good condition. One sided – does not need to be turned over – but it’s recommended you flip it (ie reverse head and feet position). Bulky but light (it was sold rolled up and I carried it home on the bus). Some small staining on top that can likely be removed with cleaning. Collection from N5 2PR, ideally Monday or Tuesday.

109d

Free: washing machine, slight leak, think needs new seal (Upper Holloway N4) Expired Beko washing machine, works fine but appears to need new seal as there is a slight leak from the door NB I cannot guarantee this is the problem Will be disconnected but would need to be carried down from 2nd floor from N4 3DT, corner of Hanley Road and Hornsey Road There are parking spaces outside the building Collection on over the weekend, possibly Monday. Please respond with phone number and suggested collection times/day

217d

Free: soil, earth (Highbury Barn N5) Gifted Several bags of soil, good quality, sieved for gravel. Collection from N5 2PR, times/dates flexible; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk.

229d

Free: gravel (Highbury Barn N5) Expired Several bags of gravel, mixed sizes from 5/10mm – 50/60mm. Collection from N5 2PR, times/dates flexible; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk.

230d

Free: chrome bathroom shelf, needs glass shelf (Highbury Barn N5) Expired chrome bathroom shelf, good quality. quite heavy, 49cm x 16cm Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible. Needs glass shelf – I’d recommend AM Glazing on Hornsey Road 336-338 Hornsey Rd N7 7HE opposite junction with Tollington Way 07848 036146/020 7272 1806 (not sure those phone numbers are correct)

287d

Free: small plant - rose? (Highbury Barn N5) Expired Small plant (11cm pot), possibly a rose. Looks a bit frazzled but I'm keeping it watered. Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

287d

Free: Gardeners’ World magazine, 2015, 6 issues (Highbury Barn N5) Expired Gardeners’ World magazine, 2015, 6 issues. Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

287d

Free: cardboard boxes, packing materials (Highbury Barn N5) Expired cardboard boxes, packing materials 2 sturdy medium size cardboard boxes, large bag of packing materials Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

287d

Free: 2 chrome rails, 25mm diameter, 582mm long (Highbury Barn N5) Expired 2 chrome rails, 25mm diameter, 582mm long Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

287d

Free: passion flower plant, blue/purple flowers (Highbury Barn N5) Expired passion flower plant, blue/purple flowers, grubbed up with loose earth on the roots, vine about 1m long NB a real thug that will grow over other plants (and possibly pets) if you let it. Suggest best grown in a large container - with a tray or saucer underneath, or their roots will grow out through the drainage holes and infest a large area (it’s grown under my patio which is nearly 3m wide and come up the other side).

294d

Request: old fleece/duvet/blankets/polyester clothes (Highbury Barn N5) Expired I am looking or old & worn out fleece (clothes or pieces of cloth)/duvet/blankets (inc pet blankets)/polyester clothes to go under pond liner. Condition/colour/stains do not matter. Takes at least 20 years to start to biodegrade and I think 200 years to break down completely. Collection flexible and reliable. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

305d

Free: chrome towel rail, some rust damage (Highbury Barn N5) Gifted Chrome towel rail, some rust damage, mostly to base (see photos) Fair offer policy - recipient will be chosen after 48 hours. Please suggest collection time on Sunday or Monday. Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk.

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348d

Free: old book MrPunch’s History ofModern England, 4 large volumes (Highbury Barn N5) Gifted Mr Punch’s History of Modern England, 1922, 4 large volumes, condition fair/good (spine much faded) Amazon says "Dive into the vibrant world of Victorian England with this third volume of "Mr. Punch's History of Modern England." Spanning the years from 1874 to 1892, Charles L. Graves offers a witty and insightful chronicle of British life, politics, society, and culture as captured through the lens of Punch, the satirical magazine. Experience key events like the Afghan campaigns, the rise of Irish nationalism, and the struggles for political reforms in England. The period's triumphs, scandals, and transformations are depicted with both humor and sharp commentary, making this a delightful read for history enthusiasts and lovers of classic satire." so expect attitudes of the time Fair offer policy - recipient will be chosen after 48 hours. Please suggest collection time on Sunday or Monday. Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, times/dates flexible.

349d

Free: pretty garden ornament on stake (Highbury Barn N5) Gifted garden ornament on stake – with clock & barometer, not sure they work, and a 2nd bird that needs to be reattached or used elsewhere Approx 60cm high Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, times/dates flexible.

350d

Free: coffee set, blue & white china (Highbury Barn N5) Gifted coffee set, blue & white china 5 cups & saucers, coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

360d

Free: Russian style icons, 2, postcard size on wood (Highbury Barn N5) Gifted 2 Russian style icons, postcard size (one slightly smaller) on wood Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

361d

Free: cardboard boxes, packing materials (Highbury Barn N5) Expired 2 sturdy medium size cardboard boxes, large bag of packing materials Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

362d

Free: vintage notebooks, plain covers (Highbury Barn N5) Gifted 5 vintage notebooks – blank pages, plain covers, 2 A4, 1 A5, 2 in between. All shabby and battered from being carried around in the 70s and 80s. Collection from N5 2PR; buses 4,19, 236 & 263 all within 3 minute walk, collection times/dates flexible.

363d