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Free: Steam Generator Iron (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Promised Well used Morphy Richards steam generator iron. Does work but it’s getting a bit tricky to use, so giving away for spares or repair. I’ll show you how to get the best from it if you want to use it as it is.

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Free: Long footstool (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Sturdy footstool with lion feet. Approx 80cm long x 29 cm wide. Good condition but a bit dusty.

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Free: Mobile kitchen worktop with drawer (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Trolley/worktop unit with 2 shelves. Top needs sanding & revarnishing. Clean condition, not used as a butchers block just general kitchen worktop extension. With castors and wheel locks.

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Free: Bed Settee, excellent condition (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Very nice settee needs a new home asap, ideally today.

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Request: Round Steel Bar (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Withdrawn Does anyone have a shortish length of mild steel round bar please? Ideally no more than 15mm diameter or less than 10mm dia, so 1/2” would be fine. Length needed is 370mm minimum please. I’m happy to discuss metal turning with other model engineers! Thanks, Tim

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Free: Jug Kettle (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted 1.7 litre jug kettle by Asda, the white plastic has yellowed in places, but it works well and may be ideal for a start-up, caravan or workshop etc.

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Request: Any Spare Concrete Blocks (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Expired I need a few heavy concrete blocks temporarily please, probably just for the winter, so can return if wanted back. Just a few or up to about a dozen please. Many thanks 🙂

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Free: Mint Dictionary and Thesaurus (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Thick volumes, virtually as new. Will split. Might suit a student or for household reference.

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Free: Derbys Country House Vol 2 (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Vol 2. As new condition. A4 size and over 150 pages.

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Free: Derbys Country House Vol 1 (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Volume 1. As new book, A4 size and over 100 pages.

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Free: Astra G Service Parts (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Expired Engine thermostat, oil filter and fan belt (alternator belt), all unused. For Astra G 1.8 petrol (Mark 4 SRi and Coupe).

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Free: Mint Dictionary and Thesaurus (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Thick volumes, virtually as new. Will split. Might suit a student or for household reference. Prefer collection Weds morning, but will save to next week.

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Free: Clumps of Pond Iris with Roots (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Reeds/irises. Some have seed pods, several to choose from. All have been removed from pond today. Bring your own gorilla tubs

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Free: More Railway and Tram Books (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Expired As shown, all to go please.

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Free: Trains Books (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Expired As shown, all together please.

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Free: Electrical Connecting Wire (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Many part-used rolls (over 20 assorted colours and gauges) for the electrical hobbyist. NOT FOR CASHING IN AT THE SCRAP METAL MAN, these are offered only to people who might need wire. Reply with reasons please! Take what you need, no pressure to take it all.

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Free: Immersion Heater Spanner (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted For removal and refitting of immersion heater elements. Size 2 1/4” BSP I believe, being the standard size.

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Free: Hanging System for Pictures (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Expired Unused STAS make, comprising 10 clear filament hanging cords with loop, and 20 “smartsprings”. Someone may know how to use these! Installation help on the web.

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Free: Crocks for Plantpots (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Expired Collection of broken plant pots and similar, used for keeping roots aerated and avoiding them getting sodden, placed at the base of tubs and large plant pots under the compost. Bring a bucket.

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Free: Keil-Kraft Ancient Plane Wheels (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Expired As were included in the old rubber-band powered models.

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Free: Pine Shelf 35”W x 8”D (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted As shown, single pine shelf with brackets, in fair to good condition.

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Free: Tall Pine Shelves (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Size approx 72” high x 24.5” wide x 6.5” deep. Very dusty, with holes along the front edges where cup hooks were. Otherwise quite good condition. Collection only please.

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Free: Sycamore Sapling, 2 feet (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Expired With roots but you’ll need a bag or a bucket.

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Free: Thick Sponge Mattress Topper (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Sized for a super-king. Soft memory foam about 50mm thick, makes the bed super soft! You will need a covering to keep it in place, or maybe a fitted sheet might do.

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Free: Model Painting & Making Books (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted As shown. All together please.

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Free: Model Railway Bits, Mostly OO (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Thomas, Annie, Clarabel, few bits of track, spare couplings and fishplates, kits, transfers, booklets etc, etc. Some may need attention. Also a big plastic USA steamer needing attention.

188d

Free: Battery Charger AAA, AA, C, D etc (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted For rechargeable batteries. Virtually unused, also takes the small PP3 9V size.

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Free: Toddler Seat for Adult Pushbike (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Designed for fitting securely to the rear fork stays and seat stem of an adult bike. Fittings appear to be complete. Shoulder straps and leg straps to keep the little bundle of joy safe! Been in garage so needs a clean.

196d

Free: Car Wiper Blades 20” and 24” (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Gifted Both complete, one in original packaging, the other loose but with all bits and adaptors and label. Collect either one or both.

196d

Free: Astra Service Parts (Ilkeston DE7 4B) Expired Engine thermostat, oil filter and fan belt (alternator belt), all unused. For Astra G 1.8 petrol (Mark 4 SRi and Coupe).

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