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Free: Used cooking oil (Riseley, Bedford) A few years ago, someone on here requested used cooking oil for fuel, and collected from our home in Riseley. We don’t use much, but currently have about 2.5 litres, if that person or someone else would like to collect.

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Free: Unused picture postcards (Riseley, Bedford) Calling all you deltiologists out there! This is a friend’s collection of about 60 unused postcards - local, national and international scenes, arty, humorous, etc - take which ones you want. Smoke and pet free home. Collection from Riseley.

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Free: Blank postcards (Riseley, Bedford) Does anybody use these anymore? Or maybe use as a pocket-sized notepad. Pack of about 30. Smoke and pet free home. Collection from Riseley.

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Free: Old campsite guides and maps (Riseley, Bedford) Up to date information online, of course, but some people may prefer to have a paper map and book as a handy initial guide. Unused condition. Smoke and pet free home. Collection from Riseley.

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Free: Old CAMRA magazines (Riseley, Bedford) Collected from pubs and beer festivals across the UK over the years, now gathering dust on the shelf. About 100 available, take whatever you like. Most in very good condition. Smoke and pet free home. Collection from Riseley.

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Request: Pink hellebore(s (Riseley, Bedford) Expired 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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Free: Always Discreet Coupons (Riseley, Bedford) Expired Can anyone use these? Think they're worth £9-10 in total. Expire 2/3/26. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.

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Free: Small glass bottles (Riseley, Bedford) Expired 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: Two SeaWorld Egg Cups (Riseley, Bedford) Expired Perfect condition. Unwanted tombola prize. Please state when you can collect from Riseley.

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Request: 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

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Free: 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.

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Request: 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

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Free: Chocolate Advent Calendar (Riseley, Bedford) Expired Kinnerton, nut-free, Bluey. Unopened and from smoke and pet free home.

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Request: 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.

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Request: 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.

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Free: 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.

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