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Free: Large kids' paddling pool + bits (West End Village SO30) Withdrawn Kids' paddling pool with inflatable top ring. Pool was much loved by our kids, but still not leaking last time it was used (~4 years ago). Also filter pump and spare filters, and 'solar cover' (stiff blue floating bubblewrap circle which is meant to help keep the water warm). All visible in outdoor photo from 2019. Currently on an inaccessible high shelf, hence naff box picture (which shows the dimensions); will get it down if there's interest. Want the whole lot to go together if possible, please.

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Free: Kids' football goal (West End Village SO30) As shown - a bit battered with a little rust, but still playable.

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Free: Biscuit tea (West End Village SO30) Expired Most of an opened box. These teabags make tea that tastes genuinely like normal tea does after dunking plain biscuits into it (e.g., Rich Tea or Nice or the like). Maybe for someone who likes their tea sweet, but is easing off on the biccies for health reasons? My son (not a tea drinker ) bought these to try to wean himself onto tea drinking, but gave up. They're too sweet for the rest of us.

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Free: Jumbo remote control (West End Village SO30) Expired Jumbo 'universal' remote control, as shown. (2nd photo has my hand in it to show that it's enormous!) I'm afraid I don't know which TVs etc. this would still work with; you could try looking it up online. If you have a family member with reduced eyesight and/or dexterity, feel free to give it a go.

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Free: Mason Cash ceramic dog bowl (West End Village SO30) Expired Meant, I think, for spaniels and other floppy-eared dogs to keep their ears out of their food, but also potentially good for dogs who eat messily. New, only used and washed once.

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Free: Trampoline (please read carefully) (West End village, SO30) Gifted Trampoline with enclosure, fully dismantled since photo taken. Think it's 10' across. Still in good working order, was still bouncing our teenagers quite happily before dismantling. Just needs: new pads over springs, some pipe lagging on enclosure poles, possibly replacing a few rusted joint fixings. Enclosure is in good safe condition, other than a few tiny holes in the netting; zip and clips still all good (note this is the older-style one that's straight upright outside the springs). We've done some rustproofing work on the frame and springs; the base needs a bit more, so you're welcome to take the gunk for it too.

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Free: Trampoline - Please Read Carefully (West End Village, SO30) Gifted Trampoline with enclosure, fully dismantled since photo taken. Think it's 10' across. Still in good working order, was still bouncing our teenagers quite happily before dismantling. Just needs: new pads over springs, some pipe lagging on enclosure poles, possibly replacing a few rusted joint fixings. Enclosure is in good safe condition, other than a few tiny holes in the netting; zip and clips still all good (note this is the older-style one that's straight upright outside the springs). We've done some rustproofing work on the frame and springs; the base needs a bit more, so you're welcome to take the gunk for it too.

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Free: Trampoline Please Read Carefully (West End Village SO30) Gifted Trampoline with enclosure, fully dismantled since photo taken. Think it's 10' across. Still in good working order, was still bouncing our teenagers quite happily before dismantling. Just needs: new pads over springs, some pipe lagging on enclosure poles, possibly replacing a few rusted joint fixings. Enclosure is in good safe condition, other than a few tiny holes in the netting; zip and clips still all good (note this is the older-style one that's straight upright outside the springs). We've done some rustproofing work on the frame and springs; the base needs a bit more, so you're welcome to take the gunk for it too.

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Free: Trampoline Please Read Carefully ! (West End Village SO30) Gifted Trampoline with enclosure, fully dismantled since photo taken. Think it's 10' across. Still in good working order, was still bouncing our teenagers quite happily before dismantling. Just needs: new pads over springs, some pipe lagging on enclosure poles, possibly replacing a few rusted joint fixings. Enclosure is in good safe condition, other than a few tiny holes in the netting; zip and clips still all good (note this is the older-style one that's straight upright outside the springs). We've done some rustproofing work on the frame and springs; the base needs a bit more, so you're welcome to take the gunk for it too.

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Free: Single mattress (West End village, SO30) Gifted John Lewis single mattress. One side heavily used and stained but the other, as per photo, like new because the user never turned it. We may also have a topper for it. Could be handy temporarily for somebody?

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Free: Pair of wall lights (West End village, SO30) Gifted Very elegant pair of chrome-effect wall lights, dusty but in excellent condition. I've removed one shade in the pic to show the type of bulb it takes (those tiny ones with two prongs, sorry don't know the code). Can't remember how many bulbs were working when these were taken down (I liked them a lot, but we needed wall cabinets there). Base has a built-in transformer. Bulbs are halogen but I think you can get lower-energy LED ones now.

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Free: Working air hockey table (West End village, SO30) Gifted Tabletop size roughly 146cm x 70cm (without goals attached). This 'air hockey' aka shufflepuck table was left in our lift by a previous owner. Its fan is apparently working OK and blowing air through the holes as it should, and we've found its support legs and struts (currently dismantled as shown) and both of the score-keeping goal bars BUT only one plastic goal 'net' (we'll keep a lookout for the other but we're not that hopeful). We've found no playing pieces or fixings. So if you're happy to screw it together yourself, improvise a second goal and source some counters online, hours of fun await...?

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Free: Solid Wooden Child's/Toddler Bed (West End Village SO30) Gifted Currently dismantled as shown; left in our loft by a previous owner. Very solid slatted bedstead. Missing fixings and mattress, but includes two short side rails/panels as well as the headboard, foot and bed base. Size of bed base roughly 140cm x 76cm (just under 5 ft long and roughly two-and-a-half feet wide, i.e. bunkbed width).

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Free: Solid wood child's (toddler) bed (West End village, SO30) Gifted Currently dismantled as shown; left in our loft by a previous owner. Very solid slatted bedstead. Missing fixings and mattress, but includes two short side rails/panels as well as the headboard, foot and bed base. Size of bed base roughly 140cm x 76cm (just under 5 ft long and roughly two-and-a-half feet wide, i.e. bunkbed width).

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Free: Paints etc. for crafting/modelling (West End village, SO30) Gifted Collection of mostly acrylic paints, plus some inks, watercolours, enamels, glues, thinners, varnish etc. These were my dad's (he mostly modelled ships & railways). Wide range of colours. Ideal for anyone starting out on a crafting/ modelling project/ hobby, as this could save you a lot of money, especially if you're not sure how long you'll/ they'll continue! I can't guarantee how many are still usable, but most lids appear secure and some pots/tubes look completely unused. To go as one lot please; I've packed them into a large shoebox for collection.

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Free: Very big teddy (West End village, SO30) Gifted Really big teddy, lovely soft plush. Originally from M&S. So big that a child could curl up on its lap or belly for a nap. (Note skirting board size in image.) Might benefit from a wipe over, but still in good condition overall. From a dog-owning but non-smoking household. [Update: my daughter really IS done with the teddy this time having hit proper teenhood, and has dumped it in my office in the way of everything. Please save me from the big bear!!]

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