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Request: Old bamboo/wicker roller blind (Wirksworth, DE4) Hi there, does anyone have an old wicker or bamboo roller blind or similar that's getting too tatty for indoors? Looking for one to cover the front of our woodstore to keep the worst of the weather out. Anything over 120cm wide could work, longer the better. Thanks for checking!

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Free: Lampshade kit (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Kit to make a large white pendant lampshade. Complete kit and clean, just never got round to it! You can see how it slots together on the close up pic- no tools needed and instructions included.

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Free: Cotton bath robe (Wirksworth, DE4) Towling bath robe, 14-16. Clean but well used so a bit discolored- could be bleached or used as a changing robe, pet towel/bedding or just rags.

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Free: Vinyl steering wheel cover (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Decent condition, fits a steering wheel c. 37 cm diameter. Inherited with our Kia ceed but we have small hands so prefer using the car without it.

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Free: kindling (Wirksworth, DE4) Expired Seasoned sticks from our old Leylandii- odd shapes and dusty but already cut to size. Better as kindling than fuel (too resinous) and we have enough. Bring your own bag pls.as we'll re use.

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Free: Paper lampshade (Wirksworth, DE4) Expired Good condition, about 26cm/10 inches wide. Very light, includes hook that wraps round cable of a pendant light. Can be flattened for transport if needed.

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Free: Pair of Large Cream Lampshades (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Good condition, ribbed cream/ivory cotton and about 34cm tall. Quite big- see pics- so look good with pendant lights or large lamp bases. Tiny mark on one but you'd have to search for it. -- MODERATORS MESSAGE -- Please remember to check your account for 'Chat' messages from other members and/or site volunteers. Please check the items offered are suitable before any potentially wasted journeys are undertaken. Remember EVERYTHING on Freegle must be for FREE - Freegle = FREE, Giving, Locally, Easily.

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Free: Pair of large cream lampshades (Wirksworth, DE4) Expired Good condition, ribbed cream/ivory cotton & about 34cm tall. Quite big- see pics- so look good with pendant lights or large lamp bases. Tiny mark on one but you'd have to search for it.

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Free: Small bookshelf (Wirksworth, DE4) Expired Good condition, 3 shelves. Great for a smaller space, we just needed a bigger one. 65 cm wide, 83 cm tall, 17 cm deep.

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Free: New 24" windscreen wiper blade (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Unused, still in packaging. Been in the shed for a while and our car has changed. Suits lots of different vehicles- please see pic for list.

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Free: Two seater sofa (Wirksworth, DE4) Expired Small sofa with reversible cushions from a clean, pet free home. About 180cm wide, 100cm deep, 70cm to top of back frame (cushions higher). Some wear but springs, frame and cushions fine- has a few years left in it yet. Cushion covers removable if you want to wash. You'll need transport to collect.

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Request: Sticks to support peas and beans (Wirksworth, DE4) Expired Hi there, does anyone in Wirksworth have some spare canes or straight-ish sticks to gift please? Hoping to give my pea plants something to climb. Happy to cut my own if that helps (hazel or bamboo ideal, anything but willow!). Thanks in advance 🌱🌱🌱

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Request: Spare grout (Wirksworth, DE4) Received Does anyone have a small amount of cream/ ivory grout spare please? Had 3 tiles replaced recently, despite cleaning this new area is already mould stained. Guess they didn't seal it 🤦🏻 The rest is fine despite being much older or we'd buy a full sack. Thanks! 🤞🏻

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Request: Stick food blender attachment (Wirksworth, DE4) Expired Hi there, does anyone have an unwanted stick blender end please? Our Asda one is disintegrating (and grotty) but engine works fine if we can replace this. Off to the tip otherwise! Attachment type shown in pic 2. Many thanks 🙂

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Free: Ring binders & poly pocket files (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Misc. filing materials- 5 X A4 ring binders and umpteen polythene pocket files (which fit the folders). All used but all fit to use again 😉

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Free: Brass pendant lamp (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Large Debenhams Mason light fitting- hammered brass inside, plain brass outside. About 40cm diameter and 20cm deep. Cord about 40cm but adjustable. Needs a polish and a bracket to attach fixture to ceiling but otherwise looks fine.

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Free: Halloween bits (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Misc. bits for dressing up- fake blood, fangs (unused) & various tattoos, Ziggy Stardust mask (with eyeholes), black, red & white face paint (opened but clean, takes a lot of scrubbing off though be warned).

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Free: IKEA Billy shelves (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Tall, slim white shelving unit- 202cm high x 20cm wide. Great for CDs but shelf height adjusts so also handy for books, craft or DIY bits etc. Good condition & 10 shelves. Has a notch cut out at base so it can sit flush over a skirting board and a hasp to secure to wall.

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Free: Canvas army surplus camp bed (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Old but clean and surprisingly comfy. Rolls out and 4 metal legs slot in to raise it off the ground as in second pic- it's about the same size so fine for most adults. Too heavy for backpacking but could be handy for fishing, bushcraft, dog bed etc. NB it's not new, screenshot just to show how it fits together.

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Free: First Aid supplies (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Misc. plasters, bandages etc.- expiry date past but still clean & sealed. Tidying our out kit so all yours if useful. Halloween maybe!

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Request: Piece of old garden hose (Wirksworth, DE4) Received Hi there, does anyone have about 5-10m of old hose to spare? Needed to create an overflow for our garden water butts. Seems crazy to buy new as we only need a bit, maybe you have a leaky old one in the shed! Many thanks 👍🏻

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Free: Chrome standard lamp base (Wirksworth, DE4) Gifted Sturdy lamp base with floor switch. Full working order, just needs a new lampshade (attaches on top, see pic). 148cm high, base 32cm wide. Takes 2 screw in 40W bulbs.

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Free: 12L bin (Wirksworth) Expired Old pedal bin, well used. Pedal doesn't work well anymore and stained (needs bleach) but inner bucket in good condition. Might be useful for storing cat litter, mouse proofing allotment stuff or similar. Or just use the bucket!

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