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Can crusher (Riseley, Bedford)
Have been saving aluminium cans for charity (no more required, thanks). Now need to crush them for transit. I can collect at your convenience, Bedford and surrounding villages, thanks.
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Me to you Bear Candle Holder (Penarth Marina)
Expired
Silver coloured ornament with a glass candle holder. Please note the candle has been partially used, but still lots of burn time left in it. Alternatively, you might be able to refill with your own candle wax or a tea light (check for safety). Please state when you can collect from Penarth Marina.
23h
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Empty Coronation Ale bottles (Riseley, Bedford)
Five available, so will separate if required. Any use to a beer bottle or royal memorabilia collector before we take to bottle bank? Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
1d
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Sports Lotion (Riseley, Bedford)
PR Sports Lotion. New and unopened, but has an expiry date of 4/24, so you would have to decide if still safe to use. Apparently retails at about £28, but please do not try to sell this on, given the expiry date.
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Small glass jars, rainbow lids (Riseley, Bedford)
Normally give our jars away to jam and chutney makers, but these small (180g, pen in pics for size) ones are so lovely that they'd be great for craft bits and bobs, or maybe to brighten your kitchen with herbs and spices. Currently 12 available in 6 colours. Just say how many you'd like and how you'd use them. Collection from Riseley, or, if you're a school, tell us where you are, and we may be able to drop them off.
3d
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Empty beer bottles with stoppers (Riseley, Bedford)
Gifted
Any use to a home brewer or beer bottle collector before we take to bottle bank? Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
3d
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Silver/grey plastic drums (Riseley, Bedford)
Gifted
Surely someone can use these so they don't go straight to recycling? Previously contained sports energy powder, so suitable for foodstuffs. The label peels off to reveal a sturdy silver-coloured tub (black lids). Could also be used for storing Lego, crayons, toy cars, Christmas baubles, craft/garage/shed bits and pieces... Smoke and pet free home. Take what you can use - currently have 4 x 1.6kg, 2 x 1kg, 2 x 500g. More available from time to time if required. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
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Small glass bottles (Riseley, Bedford)
These aren’t vases, just tiny empty drinks bottles, but they do look good with single flower stems. About 16 available - take what you can use. Collection asap from Riseley.
3d
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Perlite/vermiculite/grit (Riseley, Bedford)
Do you have some of this unwanted in your shed perhaps? The rest of an opened bag would be fine, as long as it's weed free. Collect Bedford and surrounding villages at your convenience. Thanks
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Silver/grey plastic drums (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Previously contained sports energy powder, so suitable for foodstuffs. The label peels off to reveal a sturdy silver-coloured tub (black lids). Could also be used for storing Lego, crayons, toy cars, Christmas baubles, craft/garage/shed bits and pieces... Smoke and pet free home. Take what you can use - currently have 3 x 1.6kg, 2 x 1kg, 2 x 500g. More available from time to time if required. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
76d
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Empty Coronation Ale bottles (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Five available, so will separate if required. Any use to a beer bottle or royal memorabilia collector before we take to bottle bank? Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
76d
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Small glass bottles (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
These aren’t vases, just tiny empty drinks bottles, but they do look good with single flower stems. 12 available - take what you can use. Collection asap from Riseley.
76d
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Child’s Pink Gloves, Brand New (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
These are new and unused, but the packaging was discarded before discovering they don’t fit. Smoke and pet free home. Collection asap from Riseley.
127d
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Vintage Scholl Sandals, size 6 (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: These are very old, but probably haven’t been worn for at least fifteen years! Therefore, although stored indoors, will need a good clean and some TLC, before you might be able to get some use out of them. Two pairs available, so will split if required. One is the traditional flatter sandal, the other has an ankle strap and a slightly higher heel. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
127d
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Nyger Seed for Wild Birds (Riseley)
Expired
Recently opened 750g bag, just a small amount used. We don’t seem to have goldfinches anymore, and the other birds won’t eat it. You’ll need a specific nyger seed feeder. Collection asap Riseley.
127d
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Open picture frame (Riseley)
Expired
Currently has pegs spelling “FAMILY “, but could probably be used for Christmas decorations/cards instead of photos. NB This is open, and doesn’t have glass/Perspex. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
175d
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Used stuff- please read carefully (CF64)
Expired
These have been in our cupboard for, probably, years, so you would need to check that they are: 1. Safe to use 2. Still effective The pine disinfectant is almost full, but the shaving foam and oven cleaner probably only have small amounts left. Can anyone make use of any of these before we dispose of them? Please state when you can collect from Penarth Marina.
181d
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Clean jars and lids (CF64 Penarth Marina)
Expired
For making jam, chutneys, pickles. Range in size from the mini jam given in hotels, to the huge olive jar (anyone pickling onions?). Take what you can use. Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Penarth Marina.
181d
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Bathroom shelf, new (Penarth Marina)
Expired
Approx 12 inches x 4 inches. New and unused. To organise your bathroom or kitchen sink products. NB Fixes with two suctions, so will only work on a smooth surface, not ridged tiles. Alternatively, you might be able to use it freestanding. Please state when you can collect from Penarth Marina.
181d
181d
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Empty Liqueur Bottle (CF64)
Expired
This is an interesting looking bottle in the shape of a monk’s habit, where the rope cincture (belt) is actually a real piece of cord. Any use for anyone for bottle craft/to make a lamp, etc, before it’s recycled? Please state when you can collect from Penarth Marina.
181d
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Used cardboard postal packaging (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Are you sending books, CDs, DVDs, etc, this Christmas? All from recent deliveries to smoke and pet free home. There may be more available than pictured. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
197d
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Perspex CD/DVD(?) Storage Boxes (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Smoked grey colour. Can be slotted together or used separately. Can also be wall-mounted(no fixings supplied). Holds CDs, but we’ve not tried DVDs. NB These are not square, and DO NOT fit IKEA Kallax units when four are used together. To be collected asap from Riseley.
213d
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Honesty (lunaria) seeds (MK44)
Expired
Produces lovely purple annual flowers, suitable for all locations, but especially shade. The dried pods are also used for flower arranging. To be gathered by collector in Riseley.
239d
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Lifestyle Magazines (MK44)
Expired
Just free magazines from the Isle of Man, but some nice pictures possibly useful for crafts. Four available. Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Riseley, or, let me know where you are, and I may be able to drop off if passing.
245d
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Disposable paper/PVC suit (Penarth Marina)
Expired
To keep warm at the start of a marathon please, once kit bag has been handed in
263d
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XL glass jars and lids (MK44)
Expired
About 12 available, most held 900g foodstuffs, some even bigger, so ideal for pickled onions, gherkins, etc. Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
301d
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100’s plastic plant pots, etc (MK44)
Expired
Re-posted due to time waster (please don’t request anything from us again!). All plastic - plant pots, seed trays, modular trays, trays for holding plant pots. Bring a bag/box and take what you can use. Please state when you can collect from Riseley
303d
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Small boxes & packaging (MK44)
Expired
From recent deliveries to smoke and pet free home. Ideal for sending parcels or packing small items for moving/storage. Fork in picture to show sizes. More available than shown. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
303d
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Small glass bottles (MK44)
Gifted
Look great with single flower stems. Nine currently available, with the potential for a further twelve once empty. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
334d
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Italian flag or bunting (MK44)
Expired
Any suitable for indoor decoration appreciated. Collect at your convenience, thanks
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