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White Knitted Baby Booties (Rayleigh SS6)
One pair of white soft woolen knitted baby booties. They look tiny to me but I suspect they are for a baby of a few months old. I think my mother knitted them for someone in the family and then forgot to send them.
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Simple Sewing Craft Project - "Gay's Apron" (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
An easy sew kit. Comes complete with fabric and pattern with step by step guide. The apron is for a doll or teddy bear. I've market this as "collection only" but I could put it in the post to you.
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7d
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Polyester Filling for Toys and Cushions (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
3 bags of unused Polyester filling for toys and cushions. My mother was a crafter but she ran out of time to finish things. Anyone out there who likes making toys or cushions? Maybe a Girl Guides or Boy Scouts group or a youth club or a knit and natter group? Please note I am in Rayleigh. I am willing to give the bags separately as there are three. Betty.
7d
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A Hardback Book "Where to Go in Britain" (Rayleigh SS6)
This 1990s hardback is full of information and photos of cities and towns of interest around the British Isles. I thought I would draw it to attention on here rather than consign it to charity shop anonymity. It might be useful for a project for a young person or it might inspire a trip for someone. Betty
7d
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Soft Cream Rug (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
About 5ft long by 3ft foot wide. This rug is a light colour, some might call it cream. It was steam cleaned in 2024 but not used, since. Been rolled up in my shed. Hearth rug, bedside, bathroom, hallway or it makes a good outdoor play rug for a child.
8d
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Long Offcut of Beige Carpet (Rayleigh SS6)
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10 foot x 23-24 inches (2 foot) carpet runner. It's an offcut. Colour beige/sand. Could be useful in a hallway or cut it up for a shed?
8d
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An Oil Change Kit (Rayleigh SS6)
This oil change kit was used once years ago. You will need a hose to attach to it as this machine acts as a pump. You will also need something to drain the oil into. I think this runs off the power generated from a car battery (hence the clips). This would also work for motor bike and boat engines. It should make the process less messy than laying underneath your engine with a spanner. Remember - you will also need to put in new oil afterwards. This would suit the D.I.Y. person.
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Half Tin of Duck Egg Blue Paint with Sheen (Rayleigh SS6)
Recently used for a couple of walls in my bathroom. Crown Duck Egg Blue. Would do an accent wall or chimney breast.
12d
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White Undercoat Paint (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
An old METAL tin of "Brilliant White Undercoat" (as it says on the tin). Never been opened and it is quite a few years old, so I can't guarantee what the paint inside is like. I haven't opened it in order to give the paint its best chance of being ok. The base of the tin is rusty but still strong.
12d
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Half a Tin of Timeless White Matt Paint (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
For walls and ceilings, half a tin of Dulux Timeless white Matt paint. Maybe one year old. Timeless is a soft off white. Easier on the eye than Brilliant White. Dulux can always mix you more of this if you like it and need more. You will need a couple of coats for better coverage. I can also provide a used paint tray if required.
12d
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Unused Single Car Front Seat Cover plus two Headrest Covers. (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
This car front seat cover was difficult to photograph! I also have two headrest covers. Am happy to give these separately. These were not mine so I'm guessing they fit an average small car like a Fiat Uno or a Renault Clio and not SUVs or Porches, BMWs or the like.
34d
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Small Step Ladder (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
4 foot steady step ladder. Useful when painting or reaching up high to bring things down. It's not too heavy as ladders go. Please note, for collection, I am in Rayleigh at the end of Grove Road area.
37d
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Double Inflatable Camping Mattress (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
Small double inflatable, blue, flocked, camping or guest mattress. Useful for sleepovers with youngsters. I do not have the pump to inflate it but it seems a sound mattress. Was only used once.
37d
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Used unpainted wooden internal doors (Rayleigh SS6)
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Plain oiled, veneered, hollow (so they're light), dark brown internal doors. Standard height but two are slightly narrower. The veneer has splintered at the bottom of most of them, which is why I've replaced them. I think you would either have to repair them or use for something totally different.
43d
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Large Poster of Two Tigers (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
Has previously been stuck on a wall but still in good state. I just don't have wall space for it and think it will give someone else pleasure. I haven't measured exactly but it's about two feet deep and four feet long.
143d
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Printing Set (Rayleigh SS6)
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You fix the tiny letters into the hand held blocks then squidge it onto the ink block and finally stamp your message onto paper or card. Requires some more ink as the tiny bottle hasn't got much left. Can moisten the pad with ink and water. There are tweezers to help handle the letters. Fiddley for an old'un like me. More appropriate for a capable young person .
171d
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Air Pump Needles and Adaptor for Sports Balls (Rayleigh SS6)
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Needles for an air pump to inflate sports balls - Football, Volleyball, Netball, Basketball. I don't have the pump itself. As I've got 4 of these, I may not give all 4 to one person without a good reason. Depends on how many people respond.
189d
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Didgeridoo (Rayleigh SS6)
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One 4ft long didgeridoo. Not used for years. Just been sitting in a corner. It has produced many laughs in the past. Now it's time for someone else to try.
203d
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Synthetic Fur Coat (Rayleigh SS6)
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Soft Synthetic Fur Coat! It is lined, clean and warm. Hardly used. However, it has a burn mark from an iron on one shoulder...... Good for making cushions, teddy bears, soft toys or child's fancy dress outfit. Anyone crafty?
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A Metre of Picture Framing Wood (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
For picture framing - a metre of guilded picture frame wood ready for the D.I.Y. enthusiast to frame that picture. I found this difficult to photograph in order to put you in the picture. :-D
224d
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Triplicate Receipt Book with Carbon Sheets (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
Your customers may require receipts or when you wish to give someone evidence of payment. Great for a home business.
225d
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Copper Bottomed Stainless Steel Saucepan (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
Will only work on Gas or Electric stoves. It has seen better days but still works fine. No lid.
225d
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Laptop Vacuum Cleaner (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
Pre-loved Techvac. It does work. Reasonably effective. (This wasn't mine. It was a present to my dad.) I have inherited it but do not require one. It plugs into the laptop for power.
228d
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Portable Battery Reading Light (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
Never used and still in its packaging. Fits around ones neck and switches on like a torch. It is possible the batteries might be flat as it may have been hanging up in the garage for a few years. This unloved present is longing for a new owner.
231d
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A Black 2 Socket Extension Lead (Rayleigh SS6)
Expired
Very long black extension lead. I estimate 15 ft long. Did I think to measure it before I neatly wound it up? No! But I will if you need to know the exact length. :-) Presently 10amp (but that can be changed)
236d
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Travel Mouse & USB Plug-in (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
A computer/laptop mouse for when you travel and plug-in attachment. I've marked this as "collection only" but I could put it in the post for you.
236d
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10 Pine Knob Handles & Drawer Sliders (Rayleigh SS6)
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10 small pine knob handles off an old chest of drawers and the sliders from the drawers plus screws that were used to keep them in place. Ideally these will go together in one job lot but I will consider separating them. This is a definite upcycling project.
238d
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Bookcase with Two Shelves and Glass Doors. (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
Sturdy wooden bookcase with two shelves and glass sliding doors to keep the books dust free. The shelves balance on those pins and you'll need some new ones as some are missing but I think a DIY shop will sell them. I balanced the shelves on file boxes.
239d
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Shredder Oil Sheets (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
These oil sheets keep your home shredder in good condition. You feed them through your shredder and they oil the workings.
239d
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Pine Hi Fi Cupboard (Rayleigh SS6)
Gifted
Pine Hi Fi cupboard on feet with shelf and brass knob. Some marks/scratches on the top (see photo). Hole in the back for lead and cables. Of course it can be used for other storage. I had file boxes and folders in it for a time but I can see it would make a good drinks cabinet too. I think it's time for someone else to love it.
239d