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Pink hellebore(s (Riseley, Bedford)
Any shade of pink or burgundy gratefully received. If you're dividing a clump, or have one with no space to plant, I can give it a good home. Collection at your convenience, and happy to dig up if required. Thanks
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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. About 20 available - take what you can use. Collection asap from Riseley.
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5h
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Always Discreet Coupons (Riseley, Bedford)
Can anyone use these? Think they're worth £9-10 in total. Expire 2/3/26. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
11d
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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. NB Crate NOT included. About 20 available - take what you can use. Collection asap from Riseley.
13d
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Boots Waterproof Plasters (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Unopened pack of twenty assorted. Expiry date 12/2027. Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
19d
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Lampshade (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
This is a lovely ceiling lampshade, but unfortunately suffered damage in storage (see pictures). This should not affect its use, if anyone would like to give it a try, or maybe cut up the shade for crafts. Maximum 60 watt bulb. Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
20d
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Two SeaWorld Egg Cups (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Perfect condition. Unwanted tombola prize. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
20d
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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
23d
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Aloe vera plant (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Can anyone rescue this plant, and give it the TLC it deserves? Was previously very healthy, with lots of off shoots. Collection asap Riseley.
23d
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Sturdy plastic cups/tumblers (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Two different sets, and some odd ones, but make a nice, bright collection! Very sturdy, dishwasher proof. Most only used once, if at all. Smoke and pet free home. Ideally, would like these to go to a charity or community group where they'd be used regularly. Collection asap Riseley or, if community group, depending on where, delivery may be possible.
23d
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Large glass jars and lids (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Range from 700-950 grammes, so probably suitable for pickled onions, etc. Six currently available, but more can be kept for you in future if needed. Collection asap Riseley.
23d
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Golf ring binder (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Never used, but spine a little faded from sitting on bookshelf. Smoke and pet free home. Collection asap Riseley.
23d
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Bundle of red ribbon (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Used, but in perfect condition. Long lengths, so could be used for wrapping parcels, or crafts. Smoke and pet free home. NB This is the plasticised type of ribbon, not satin. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
23d
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Gift boxes for bottles & jars (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Any use to anyone gifting jams, chutneys, beers, olive oil, etc? There may be more available than pictured - take what you can use. Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
23d
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Beanie's Mince Pie Coffee (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Opened a few weeks ago, just one spoonful used, but not for us! Best before 13.12.2025. Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
23d
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Plastic containers (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
These are just the type that contain supermarket mushrooms and soft fruits. Lots more than in the picture - had been saving them for someone who now has enough. Obviously no lids - any use to anyone for sorting bits and pieces, seed trays, etc, before I recycle? Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
23d
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Used beer bottle tops (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Had been saving these for a charity that no longer collects them, due to a fire at their recycling centre. Have seen these used for pictures, table tops, etc. - can anyone use them? Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
23d
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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 14 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.
23d
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Perlite/vermiculite/grit (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
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
75d
75d
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Small glass jars, rainbow lids (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
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 14 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.
75d
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Small bag of packing noodles (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
As pic, some white, some green, and a small amount of green shredded tissue. Any use for making up a hamper, sending parcels? Collection Riseley.
75d
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Beanie's Mince Pie Coffee (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Opened a few days ago, just one spoonful used, but not for us! Best before 13.12.2025. Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
75d
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Yorkshire Tea Bags (opened) (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Taylors of Harrogate, box of 40, opened a few days ago, and only about 3 or 4 used. Best before 01/2027. Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
75d
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Parkrun Christmas Card X 1 (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Hello, I introduced a Swiss friend to Parkrun when he visited the UK last year, and he's hooked, so runs them whenever visiting (they're still few and far between in Switzerland). Does anyone have just one Parkrun Christmas card I could send him please?. Collection at your convenience, Bedford and surrounding villages. Thsnks
82d
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Chocolate Advent Calendar (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Kinnerton, nut-free, Bluey. Unopened and from smoke and pet free home.
86d
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Strawberry Shortcake Book (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
Hello, I'm looking for any hardback or board book in the series please. Needs to be in really good condition, thanks, as it's specifically required for a baby shower. Prompt collection at your convenience, Bedford and surrounding villages, to give your Strawberry Shortcake a loving new home. Thanks.
107d
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Can crusher (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
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.
123d
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Instant coffee sachets (Riseley, Bedford)
Gifted
Was given these by a family member who travels on business. Believe all in date - about 27 in all. As pictured, various makes, blends, decaf, etc. Smoke and pet free home. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.
153d
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Golden rod (Solidago) stakes (Riseley, Bedford)
Expired
As the name suggests, these are very strong, and make good stakes when cut down for seedlings or small indoor plants. Could also be used to make witches' brooms for Halloween. About 5 ft tall, lots more available for you to easily pull up yourself if wanted. Also, lots of the plants have self-seeded where not wanted, so again, you're welcome to pull some up to grow your own.
153d
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Phone & watch chargers (Aberystwyth)
Expired
Hello/Schmae Temporarily away from home without chargers, so even a three week loan would be appreciated, please. 1. Garmin Forerunner 245 charger 2. Nokia Lumia mobile charger Aberystwyth town, sea front or university area would be ideal to collect from at your convenience. Thanks/Diolch
224d