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Free: Large rug: stained so good use as ground cover in allotment (Marston OX3) Promised A large rug made of synthetic material. If it is to be used to adorn a room, it will require a good clean to remove stains and dust. Probably the most obvious use is as ground cover in an allotment or garden to stop weeds springing up.

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Free: Plates of sturdy reinforced glass: brand new unused (Marston OX3) Six plates of sturdy, reinforced glass, each one 47 x 31 cm. Clear to look through, greenish tint when seen from side on. Supplied for use in a kitchen cabinet but not needed, so brand new. They can be used for anything really, including creating your own greenhouse. The third photo shows them load bearing to demonstrate strength (the crockery is not on offer!).

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Free: Feather duvet, single size, from IKEA (Marston OX3) Promised Single duvet filled with feathers/down, originally from IKEA. Bought as guest bedding for a child, so only rarely used. Stored in a smoke-free and pet-free home in the vacuum bag shown, which I am happy to give you along with this item. The duvet cover was originally from ASDA.George Home and comes with matching pillowcase, which again I am happy to give you. You are welcome to the pillow inside too, if you would wish. Getting rid of these as they are guest bedding which is no longer needed.

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Free: Cool packs / ice freezer picnic bags (Marston OX3) Clear flexible cool packs / ice freezer bags which you store in your freezer and then can use to keep food cold. Handy design which will wrap around bottles and other items.

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Free: New tin of radiator paint (Rust Oleum brand) - ink blue matt (Marston OX3) An unopened tin of radiator paint in 'ink blue' colour, matt finish. I was a damn fool and did not get a tester pot first, so have this tin of paint that I can't use but hopefully someone can. Please see the Rust Oleum website for technical details and colour match.

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Free: Kitchen storage tins (Marston OX3) Please see photo for details. Various tins: one marked 'coffee', one marked 'biscuits' and one marked 'sugar' - all three are in a set, grey with lids, decorated with ducks on. Then four other tins with lids: Illy coffee, musical Fortnum & Mason Christmas biscuit tin, Monty Bojangles chocolate tin, Boston Tea Party East India Company tea tin. Useful for storage in kitchen or perhaps odds & ends elsewhere (keys, nails/screws, bolts, etc).

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Free: Eurolock cylinder 35T/35, with six spare keys (Marston OX3) Promised Eurolock cylinder 35T/35 (standard size) with fixing screw and six spare keys. Has been fitted in a uPVC door now no longer in place so surplus to requirements. Can be used again, no security risk because I don't know your address if you simply come along and collect it. A good, cheap & easy way to change the locks yourself if you've recently moved to a new home.

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Free: Fire safety wall key storage device (Marston OX3) New unused fire safety device, for storing a key or other item inside a glass front. To be affixed to a wall, fittings supplied.

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Free: Zero carb noodles, Holland & Barrett (Marston OX3) Gifted Unopened zero-carb noodles from Holland & Barrett, 2 packets. Both are well within date (expiry 2026) so if you are curious to try them, what have you got to lose?

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Free: Black metal grab rail, brand new with fixings (Marston OX3) Gifted Grab rail, measuring 58cm from mid-point to mid-point on fixing. Brand new and unused, bought surplus to requirement. Fixings also shown in photo and therefore easy for you to fit DIY.

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Free: Assorted medical dressings and face masks and tape (Marston OX3) Promised Please see photograph for details. The dressings/tape were bought for a wound that has now happily healed, so surplus to requirement. The face masks are likewise surplus to requirement.

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Free: Hozelock mixer-tap to hose converter (Marston OX3) Gifted A Hozelock brand tap converter, allows you to attach a hose to a mixer-style tap in bathroom or kitchen. Used but in perfect working order, and retained all parts and original packaging (see picture). Getting rid of it because I changed my style of tap so need a different item.

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Request: Cardboard boxes for packing (Marston OX3) I am looking for a few cardboard boxes to pack up my office space.

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Free: Laundry basket, fabric, folds down (Marston OX3) Gifted Laundry basket originally from Sainsburys Home, cheerful spotted yellow and blue exterior, two handles, dark blue interior. Folds down flat and springs up again. In good condition visually, no holes or marks.

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Free: Airbed, double, self-inflating with inbuilt electric pump (Marston OX3) Gifted Fantastically useful airbed, self-inflating and deflating with inbuilt pump that connects to mains power. Grey suede on top surface, clean and no marks or stains. A double bed at normal height (not low down on the ground). Great for when you have guests. Getting rid of it only because I have now invested in a sofabed. The picture shows it in deflated form, when it's about the size of a small wheelie suitcase.

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Free: Kitchen swing bin, for installation inside cabinet (Marston OX3) Gifted A three-compartment bin to install inside a kitchen cabinet so that it swings out when the door is opened. The brand is Vauth Sagel: . This bin has all the parts and an instruction page for installation (although screws not included). It is light grey in colour, not dark as in the picture. You can also use it freestanding, as I did, without attaching to a kitchen cabinet.

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Free: Plastic takeaway boxes clean with lids, many assorted sizes (Marston OX3) Gifted Lots of clean clear plastic takeout boxes, can be used for storing food or bits and bobs (such as stationery, nuts & bolts, etc). Very useful if you are keen to organise your storage spaces. Take as many as you like.

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Free: Working fridge/freezer FROM 28 APRIL ONWARDS ONLY (Marston OX3) Gifted Upright Beko fridge with freezer above. In fine working order. Minor cosmetic damage, such as damage to trim of freezer above the handle (zoom into the picture). Interior is intact with all fittings included, no shelves or drawers missing. Perfectly usable and will be in use until 28 April, but collection only after that from Old Marston. Will clean before passing on. Would love to see this functioning item not end up on the tip.

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Free: Working washing machine FROM 28 APRIL ONWARDS ONLY (Marston OX3) Gifted Candy Smart 8kg washing machine, with various settings and up to 1400 rpm spin. Not a dryer. In perfect working order and will be used until 28 April when it sadly has to be ripped out. Would love for a functioning item not to go on the tip. Collection only from Old Marston.

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Free: Water saving shower head (Marston OX3) Gifted Shower head that saves water (and therefore reduces bills, at least for those with a water meter). In perfect working order, surplus to requirements.

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Free: Shoe rack, tall narrow, canvas shelves with chrome frame (Marston OX3) Gifted A shoe rack that has served me well over the years but too tall for my stairwell (see photo).

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Request: Postcrete (concrete) or cement (Marston OX3) Expired If anyone has leftover postcrete or cement, I want to put up a garden arch. I do not therefore need an entire 25kg bag of concrete or anything approaching that, I only need a little.

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Request: Unused cat litter (Marston OX3) Expired I do not want very much of this. I have been told to fill paint cans with it, otherwise they will not be accepted at the local recycling centre.

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Free: Planters - large plant pots, baby blue. 20.5L capacity. (Marston OX3) Gifted Large planters, plastic not terracotta. Baby blue colour. 20.5L soil capacity,. Dimensions 38 x 38 x 30 cm. Please specify how many you'd like.

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Free: Fabric, Kath Kidston, nearly new (Marston OX3) Gifted Large square of fabric, originally bought at Kath Kidston and used as a throw for a short time. Looks fairly new, colours bright, albeit some light marks (from spilled liquid perhaps?) that aren't noticeable unless you're really looking for them. Dimensions approx 140 x 190cm. Would be perfect for sewing project or even to use as a throw after giving it a quick iron.

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Free: Woven rug 120x180cm nearly new Turkish (Marston OX3) Gifted Natural woven rug from Turkey, white and terracotta/pinkish (some grey) colour. 1 year old. Size 120 x 180cm. Could do wish a wash for the sake of the white parts, but can easily be done as it's machine washable at 30 degrees. Getting rid because my lifestyle can't accommodate white floor coverings, much though I love them.

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Free: Large suitcase on rollers (Marston OX3) Gifted Suitcase on rollers, with retractable handle for rolling it behind you. In perfect working order. Black-and-white spotted attractive design, and you won't confuse your luggage with anyone else's. Internal pockets and straps for arranging your belongings. Expandable area, although capacity is quite large anyway. Height 70cm x 24cm wide (although the 24cm can be expanded by unzipping to become approx 30cm).

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Free: Dehumidifier - working, DeLonghi brand (Marston OX3) Gifted Compact but effective dehumidifier, 48cm high x 19cm wide, easy to store. In perfect working order, comes with a small remote control unit (remote control may need batteries). Trying to get rid of things that I rarely use, hence listing.

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