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Rusty Pots (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
Rusty old pots that have been hanging around the garden. One is white enamel with cast iron inside 21cm diameter, and the other is cast iron 19cm diameter. Ideal for making rust water for eco printing, or perhaps as little planters in the garden. If interested please reply with a date and approximate time you would like to collect. It is COLLECTION ONLY, from near Witton le Wear please.
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Garden foot stool, grey (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
For when the sun ever decides to shine again, this is a grey “Adirondack” footstool for the garden. Has UV protection so it won’t fade, and it can be be left outside in the rain. It’s a bit hard to photograph in the limited space where I have it, (and I’m not going out there in this torrential carry on to get a better photo!) so I’ve included a photo off the internet which gives a better idea of what it’s like (that’s the picture with the chair in it - NB There’s no chair with the one I’m offering, mine’s grey not white, and the photo of the white one is not my pic :-) ) It’s approximately 50cm wide and 36cm high. Collection ONLY from near Witton le Wear, and as always please be polite and if it’s on here and not marked “promised” then yes it’s available, no need to ask.
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Beaded Door Curtain (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
Wooden beaded curtain to keep flies out. Been in garden shed for a while so would need a clean. Measures 90cm x 180cm (approx). Could be taken apart and the beads used for crafts. If interested, please suggest a date and approximate time for collection. And it is COLLECTION ONLY please.
15d
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Rusty Horseshoes (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
Calling any eco printers/rust printers/plant dyers! I have surplus rusty horseshoes to pass on (as seen in photo and a couple more I think if I can dig them out). Seems a shame to waste them but fed up of tripping over them! If interested please reply with a date and approximate time for collection. It is COLLECTION ONLY from near Witton le Wear please.
15d
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Two Large Enamel Bowls (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
Big enamel bowls, 36cm diameter. Been lying around the garden for a while and would need a good clean up (can you tell I’m having a garden clear-out?) If interested please reply with a date and approximate time for collection. It is COLLECTION ONLY from near Witton le Wear please.
15d
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Garden Fire Pit (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
This is a pretty little fire pit with a deer and trees effect on two sides (looks wonderful in the dark). Measures. 30cm x30cm x 40cm high. Could do with a clean up and needs the base putting back into position (not difficult). If interested please reply with a date and approximate time you would like to collect. It is COLLECTION ONLY, from near Witton le Wear please.
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“Rat Proof” Bird Feeder (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
Smart Birds brand bird feeder, sold as rat proof but haven’t tested that out(!). It fills by lifting the lid up, and the unused food drops into the tray which is easily removed for cleaning. It measures 15cm diameter and 22cm high approximately and has a metal hanging cord. Collection ONLY please, and if interested please suggest a date and approximate time (am/pm) when you would like to collect.
15d
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Large Pot For Pond (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
And the big garden clear out continues.... This is a ”Pond in a Pot”, but just the pot, no plants. Brown plastic, measures 53cm diameter at the top, and is approx 30cm high. It doesn’t leak (the damp ground in the photo is because I emptied out some rainwater from the other day). Or you can drill a hole to make it into a planter. It needs a good scrub because my fountain stopped working so the water went green and gunky (so I advise using it with a solar fountain). COLLECTION ONLY from near Witton le Wear. If interested, please suggest a date and approximate time (am/pm) when you would like to collect. Don’t ask if it’s available - it would be marked promised or taken if it wasn’t.
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Heat logs for firelighting (North Bitchburn DL15)
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Would anyone want to take approx half a bag of these “Roastie Toastie” heat logs off my hands? They’re smaller pieces intended for fire lighting, but you can use them in smaller fires and stoves as fuel. Bag is open, obviously, as I’ve used some of them, but they’ve been stored dry. It’s collection ONLY from Witton le Wear, and please be polite. I no longer respond to rudeness or those standard “are these still available” messages. Thanks.
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Set of three candle holders (North Bitchburn DL15)
Expired
Three black metal candle holders: 11cm, 18 cm and 20cm tall. Great condition with the odd splash of candle wax here and there. Collection ONLY, I can’t deliver or post. Collect from near Witton le Wear. **If it’s on here and not marked “offered” then yes it is available, please don’t ask.
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Empty Flogas cylinder (North Bitchburn DL15)
Expired
Does anyone have an empty Flogas Propane cylinder, either 6kg or 11kg that they would like to part with please? I make wearable art using naturally dyed and leaf printed fabric and need to boil/steam it outside, but owing to it having rained solid for the past year(!) I haven’t been able to use my electric hob so I’m switching to gas that I can use in the covered area in my garden. I can arrange for it to be collected Crook / Bishop / Spennymoor area at your convenience. Thank you!
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Planters for houseplants (North Bitchburn DL15)
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I have six spare planters for houseplants. No drainage hole, they’re for putting a plant pot in. Three grey, three white. Diameter and height in cm on photo. All excellent condition, used but not very much. I’d prefer one person to take all if possible rather than having to arrange separate collections. COLLECTION ONLY Witton le Wear . As always, I don’t respond to “is this still available” messages - if it’s on here and not marked “offered” then it’s still available. Polite responses only please. Thank you, and as this will be my final post of the year, warmest good wishes for the festive season to all you lovely Freeglers!
1y
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Ceramic tiles (North Bitchburn DL15)
Expired
Hello I’m after just a small number of ceramic tiles any sizes between 4” and a foot in length. Used is fine but they do need to have a flat surface, and no irregular shapes. Why am I being so picky when asking for a favour? Well, I’m a crafter and I make prints on fabric and card using leaves - use a couple of some sort of solid plates to keep the paper flat and the leaves in place during the process and ceramic is ideal. Most places tend to sell whole boxes but I only need pairs of two or four. Thank you for looking!
1y
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Garden trolley (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
Garden trolley in great condition, though in need of a clean. The bucket part is 50cm x 40cm (holds two bags compost nicely), and the height to top of handle is 88cm. Collection ONLY from near Witton le Wear, and please be nice or I won’t bother replying. Edit to add: If you are interested in something, ASK to be considered for it and say PLEASE. Don’t assume you can have it and simply demand my address to pick up at a time that suits you!
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Two large cushion pads for covering (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
Can nobody use these, even for the stuffing inside? They’ve been on here ages, I need to get them out of the way and don’t want to take to tip. Any crafters making toys for Christmas who need stuffing? Or sewists who could cover them and sell? More from my craft de-stash. These are two large (approx 60cm) cushion pads for covering, or could use the filling for stuffing craft projects. Polyester, no labels, sorry. Unused but been in storage for a while so a little creased/out of shape. Collection ONLY from near Witton le Wear.
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Two bobbins of yarn (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
Two bobbins of wool yarn, one pink the other a bit darker (cerise perhaps?) for weaving, knitting, crocheting. It’s thick - see pic with ruler for gauge but I have no idea how much is on each bobbin. Collection ONLY from near Witton le Wear. If you are interested in something, ASK to be considered for it and say PLEASE. Don’t assume you can have it and simply demand my address to pick up at a time that suits you! Thanks.
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40cm Planter (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
Black planter (plastic), 40cm square. Unused but a bit grubby as it’s been sitting around in the garden this past year. No drainage holes, but there are marks on base where they can be drilled. Collection ONLY from near Witton le Wear. If you are interested in something, ASK to be considered for it and say PLEASE. Don’t assume you can have it and simply demand my address to pick up at a time that suits you!
1y
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Old copper washers (North Bitchburn DL15)
Expired
I’m on the scrounge again, and it’s another long shot! If anyone has any old copper washers knocking about in the shed that they would like to part with, I need some for craft making purposes. I don’t need loads, just 6 - 12 would do fine, but even just one or two would help. The more tarnished/verdigris coloured the better! If possible, it would help if I could send a pre-paid envelope to whoever offers for the washers to be posted to me, as I’m not currently driving. Otherwise I would have to cadge a lift. Thanks!
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Single futon chair/bed (North Bitchburn DL15)
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This is a really good quality single futon, around six years old but only used occasionally as a chair. It’s been in sunlight so the colour is different on the parts where it’s been folded up, as per the photos (they’re not stains!). Metal frame with proper bed slats, and castors on the centre legs mean it pulls out easily into a bed and folds back up without fuss. Has fire label, see photo. It’s Kyoto brand, expensive to buy - Argos’s cheaper version costs £169 and I’m only giving it away because it’s now in my way and I need to move it on quickly. Collection ONLY from near Witton le Wear (should fit in a car where seats fold flat) Please be polite, and if it’s on here and it’s not marked “promised” then yes it’s available!
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Art Canvasses (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
Pack of four art canvasses size 9” x 12”. Cotton, pre stretched. Not the best quality for serious artists but good enough for craft projects! Collection ONLY please from near Witton le Wear (no I don’t know why Freegle insists I’m at North Bitchburn either!)
1y
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Driftwood - small pieces (North Bitchburn DL15)
Expired
Box of small pieces of driftwood, as shown. Not much else I can say about it really! Collection ONLY please, from near Witton le Wear (not North Bitchburn as Freegle insists on listing)
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Sea glass - SMALL amount (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
This is just a handful of sea glass (and I’ve only got little hands!). It’s not exactly taking up space, but I’ll never use it so it may as well go to someone who will make something lovely with it. Anyone? Collection ONLY from near Witton le Wear (NOT North Bitchburn as Freegle says)
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Wool Roving (North Bitchburn DL15)
Gifted
I’m having a craft de-stash… Here is some wool roving for felting/needle felting. These are mostly left over pieces circa 18” long, though there are a few larger bundles (at the back in the photo). Total amount fills a pedal bin liner. Collection ONLY from near Witton le Wear.
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Polyester stuffing (North Bitchburn DL15)
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***This has now been promised for collection at weekend*** Can anyone use an almost full bag of polyester stuffing? I’ve used about one handful and it’s been sitting there taking up space ever since, so I’m having a clear out/de-stash. Collection ONLY from near Witton le Wear.
1y
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Tomato plants + Sweet Williams (North Bitchburn DL15)
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I have a small number of heritage variety, organic, tomato plants grown from seed if anyone would like them. Also five little Sweet William plants in compostable pots. 2 x Ailsa Craig plants- cordon type, thinnish skin, deep red colour and amazing flavour 1 x Jen’s Tangerine - cordon type, bright orange cherry tomatoes. Will withstand cold nights, produce fruit for a long season Collection ONLY from near Witton le Wear. If interested please be polite, and if it’s on here and not marked “offered” then it’s available, please don’t ask. Thank you.
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