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Green Carpet offcut - NEW (Downend BS16)
Green Carpet offcut - NEW 39" x 27" or 99cm x 70cm. Small, but could anyone make use of this carpet?
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Wildlife Fact-file (Downend BS16)
Gifted
Folder full of information about animals/birds/fish etc.
58m
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Office chair (Downend BS16)
Withdrawn
Office chair. This is a well used chair and the seat doesn't stay at the height at which it is set. When you sit on it, the seat very slowly descends to its lowest position. Seat height varies from 51cm down to 39cm from the floor - but you may need to adjust it back to the right height.
32d
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Days Rollator (working but a bit rusty) (Downend BS16)
Gifted
This is a working Days Rollator, but it's a bit rusty/tatty. Please see photos for condition. There is no storage bag under the seat - I think you could add one if needed.
56d
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Large red notice board (80cm x 61cm) (Downend BS16)
Gifted
Large red notice board (80cm x 61cm) - the red fabric is a bit tatty (see photos) but it holds a lot of notices. There are two brass coloured hooks attached so it can be put up on a wall.
63d
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Coffee Machine Cafe Mattino (no jug) (Downend BS16)
Gifted
This is a working coffee machine but there is no glass jug - it got broken.
66d
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Small lampshades for refurbishment/craft project x 2/3 (Downend BS16)
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Two small cream lampshades - one with marks, one badly stained and also a wire frame for a lampshade. Would anyone like these to upcycle/for a craft project?
97d
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2 Gold Florists Boxes (Downend BS16)
Expired
2 Gold Florists boxes - not in pristine condition- one is dented at the corner - see photo. Maybe useful for craft activities?
102d
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Folders (A4) (Downend BS16)
Expired
Two A4 folders - one black one blue - with 4 rings. There are a few amrks on the cover of the blue one - see photo. Collect from Downend.
102d
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Pocket Spring Folder Document Files 32mm Capacity - used (Downend BS16)
Expired
Pocket Spring Folder Document Files 32mm Capacity - used - we have a lot of these, and more will become available as we clear the office. All used, with something written on the cover but this could be covered over and they are still useable. Various colours/brands.
102d
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Cardboard Magazine/File Holder/Organisers x 10+ (Downend BS16)
Gifted
Cardboard Magazine/File Holder/Organisers - we have at least 10 of these. They are a bit faded and there are some marks on them, but they are still strong and will hold folders or magazines etc. They fold flat for storage if you don't fill them all at once.
102d
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Pink hairdressing gown with sleeves "Dream Design" (Downend BS16)
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Pink hairdressing gown with sleeves - label says "Dream Design" Polyester gown used for home hairdressing - a bit tatty - it has been stitched together on the back where there was a tear but it is still useable.
102d
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Duck Feathers (inside old cushion covers) x 2 large cushions (Downend BS16)
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We have 2 very large cushions full of duck feathers - from the seats of a broken sofa. Thecushion covers are tatty where they were glued to the sofa but they are full of duck feathers. Can anyone make use of these?
102d
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Empty Glasses Cases x 6 (Downend BS16)
Expired
We found a charity to take old glasses, but they don't want the cases. Can anyone make use of the empty cases? You are welcome to come and choose as many as you can use. Collect from Downend. PS Glasses can be given to the Lions Club (via local opticians) for re-use. /
131d
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Chrome towel rail (extendable) (Downend BS16)
Gifted
Chrome towel rail (extendable) - this can be used to hang towels or laundry on a radiator. You can change the length to suit different radiators. The chrome is beginning to deteriorate - it's a bit tatty in some places but still useable.
164d
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Lots of plastic coathangers (Downend BS16)
Gifted
Lots of plastic coathangers - we have lots of these in different colours/shapes. We also have some of the black plastic ones with clips for trousers/skirts to give away. Some of these have been collected but we still have lots to give away.
167d
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3 A3 Size Folders with file dividers (Downend BS16)
Gifted
3 A3 Size Folders with file dividers. 4 ring binders for very large paperwork.
231d
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Two jars of green powder paint - very old. (Downend BS16)
Gifted
Two jars of green powder paint - very old. I think my Grandad used this (mixed with water) to paint the stage backdrops for amateur dramatics groups. I have not opened the jars - they have been in the attic a long time. Can anyone make use of these?
267d
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Portmerion Address Book (Downend BS16)
Gifted
Portmerion Address Book with lovely floral illustrations. This has not been used as an address book, but somone has written the names of 2 books by M C Beaton on the "B" section - see photo. I assume somone planned to keep a record of the books they read, by author, within this book, but changed their mind. This could be covered with tippex or a sticky label. I have not found any other writing in the book.
296d
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Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Flavour (unopened but out of date) (Downend BS16)
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Gaviscon Advance Aniseed Flavour (unopened but out of date). I do not think this bottle has been opened, but it says exp 06/2025. Collect from Downend.
349d
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Football/Cricket VHS Videos (Downend BS16)
Expired
6 Soccer Brilliance VHS Videos - improve your football skills videos (numbers 1,2,3,15,16 & 20 from the series). The World's Greatest Goals (1966 - 1986) 100 Best FA Cup Goals The Best of the Ashes 1970 - 1987. Happy to split if you just want some of these.
349d
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AEG Nimble Vacuum Cleaner - broken - for spares or repair. (Downend BS16)
Gifted
AEG Nimble Vacuum Cleaner - broken - for spares or repair. This does not work - we took it to a repair man who said one or two of the three circuits had broken but he did not know which ones. Buying a new vacuum was cheaper than 2 new circuit boards which could be £80 each. If you are able to repair it/make use of it for parts you are welcome to have it.
349d
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Plastic tubs for storage of CDs or DVDs (empty) (Downend BS16)
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Plastic tubs for storage of CDs or DVDs (empty). These are the containers that come when you buy CDs or DVDs in bulk. They are now empty. We have 6 tall ones and 5 smaller ones. Can anyone make use of these? Collect from Downend.
349d
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Spare slats for single bed (not full set) (Downend BS16)
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Spare slats for single bed (not full set) - part set of 13 curved wooden slats (plus one extra) for single bed. These came from IKEA and are not enough for a whole bed but would be fine if you needed to replace a few broken slats. Just in case you had "Monkeys jumping on the bed." Collect from Downend.
349d
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Gold/Mustard Yellow Carpet offcuts NEW x 3 (Downend BS16)
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Gold/Mustard Yellow Carpet offcuts NEW x 3 in different sizes: Long: 110" x 21" (279cm x 54cm) long thin section. Rectangle: 95" x 43.5" (240cm x 110cm but slightly wider at one end) Long: 101.5" x 27.5" (258cm x 70cm getting wider to 73cm at one end) Can anyone make use of these sections of carpet? They are offcuts and have not been used - just stored in the loft for a long time! Collect from Downend.
352d
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Tartan/Christmas Shortbread Tins (empty) (Downend BS16)
Gifted
Three tartan/Christmas/Stag design shortbread tins - all clean and empty. You are welcome to one, two or all three - they could be used for cakes or other storage. Collect from Downend.
1y
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Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Range Extender (Downend BS16)
Gifted
Linksys RE1000 Wireless-N Range Extender. This works, but we have replaced it with newer technology.
1y
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Empty Plastic Tubs x 9 (Downend BS16)
Gifted
Nine empty tubs - from hand/body moisturiser. Clean and empty. These are very sturdy tubs with lids - does anyone have a use for them? Perhaps for storage? Each tub is 8cm high, 10.5cm diameter.
1y
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Playmat/toy for baby (Downend BS16)
Expired
Playmat with archway for baby with carry case. one of the toys from the archway is lost, but otherwise this has plenty to entertain a new baby. This could do with a clean and probably needs new batteries if you want it to make sounds.
1y
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Crazy Fishing Game (Downend BS16)
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This is a great family game - it says for age 4+. One of the fishing claws broke - I have repaired it with glue/tape (as shown in photos) so hope it will be ok. The sand timer is missing but the other parts of this game and the instructions are all there. Collect from Downend.
1y