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Free: Assorted DIY bits and bobs (New Marston OX3) Promised This is a slightly random selection of things found in my Dad's garage when having a sort out prior to downsizing! They include bits for kitchen cupboards (hinges etc), springs, screws and hooks, plumbing bits and pieces, brass coat hooks, marble taps, curtain hooks and a variety of other random things. I have bet little clue in what everything is but if you're planning to enter Robot Wars, I'm sure you'd have everything you need in this little pile!! 🤣😆 Getting rid of these as a job lot.

3h

Free: Pink glass vase/decorative glass jar (New Marston OX3) Promised Pink-tinted glass vase with a gently curved, bulbous shape and wide opening. Would work well as a small vase, or decorative glass container. Simple, modern look and a soft blush colour.

8h

Free: Hand-painted ceramic cruet set with toothpick holder (Thaila (New Marston OX3) Hand-painted ceramic cruet set, made in Thailand. Includes: Salt shaker, Pepper shaker, Toothpick holder, Matching ceramic tray Cream base with brown decorative pattern and brass tops on the shakers. Tray marked “Hand Painted in Thailand” on the base.

9h

Free: Long-reach stopcock key (970mm) – B&Q (New Marston OX3) Gifted 970mm combination stopcock key from B&Q, used for turning underground water stop taps. Fits 13mm (½”) and 20mm (¾”) stopcocks. Steel construction with long handle for extra leverage. Still in original plastic wrapping. Ideal for homeowners, plumbers, landlords, or emergency water shut-off kits. Condition: New / unused (still wrapped).

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4d

Free: Ewbank Cascade manual carpet shampooer (New Marston OX3) Gifted This is a Ewbank Cascade manual carpet shampooer. It is a non-electric cleaning device with the following key features: Manual push operation with no trailing cords. Telescopic handle with a simple trigger for shampoo release. Twin brushes that work high-foam shampoo deep into carpet fibres. Features a large 2.5-litre easy-fill tank. Lightweight, portable, and compact design.

4d

Free: Gorgeous pottery coffee pot (New Marston OX3) Promised Earthenware coffee pot possibly from Greece. Really lovely but downsizing so no room.

4d

Free: Box of assorted glassware (New Marston OX3) Promised 8 x whisky tumblers, 6 x shot/small sherry glasses, 8 x wine glasses, 1x trifle bowl plus 4 small matching dishes, another trifle bowl, microwave plate, small sauce boat, sweetie bowl, cream jug, narrow cut glass vase.

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4d

Free: Two matching bedside cabinets and headboard (New Marston OX3) Gifted 2 x White 1970s bedside cabinets, plus matching headboard. Solid furniture in good condition for their age (a few small scuffs but nothing significant). Height 2 feet (61cm), depth 16¾" (42.5cm), width 16" (41cm). Height with headboard 32½" (82.5cm). Headboard fits double bed but is separate from the cabinets so don't have to be used. Downsizing my parents and this is surplus to requirement.

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7d

Free: Long mirror (New Marston OX3) Gifted Long mirror with white frame. Height 47" (119.4cm), width 13.5" (34.3cm), depth 1" (2.5cm). Downsizing my parents and this is no longer required. It's in good condition with a bit of damage to the bottom back of the frame stuck can only be seen from underneath (see photo).

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7d

Free: Tefal coffee filter machine and filter papers (New Marston OX3) Gifted Quite old but in perfect working order.

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18d

Free: A box of 1970s Tupperware items (New Marston OX3) Gifted In good condition and still very usable.

18d

Free: Elvive Styliste Extra Volume Styling Mousse (New Marston OX3) Gifted L'Oréal Paris Elvive Styliste Extra Volume" hair mousse with a volume of 150 ml is a product of the prestigious L'Oréal brand, designed for people with thin, straight and low-volume hair. Using Ceramide R technology, this mousse gives hair volume and lift from root to tip and provides strong, non-sticky styling for up to 24 hours.It provides strong and non-sticky styling for up to 24 hours. features: Strong volumization increasing the volume and lift of the hair from root to tip. 48-hour conditioning maintaining hair condition without stickiness or heaviness. Suitable for thin and straight hair designed for people with low volume hair. Contains Ceramide R strengthening the hair structure and increasing its strength.

21d

Free: Assortment of vintage fabrics, patterns, and knitting things (New Marston OX3) Gifted This has all come from my parents' house and is a glorious collection of life from the 50s, 60s and 70s, some of which I remember well! I feel sure this may me of interest to someone who loves vintage fabrics and patterns.

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21d

Free: Curly hosepipe (New Marston OX3) Gifted Good condition with no leaks. Tap attachments work but no nozzle. Surplus to requirement.

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115d

Request: Oxford Council food waste small green bin (New Marston OX3) Received Our food waste bin disappeared after being emptied last week. I've asked the neighbours if they've seen it but I think aliens must have abducted it! If you happen to have a spare one (even if it's a little broken), i'd be very grateful for it (easier than asking our landlady to phone the council for a new one - I wouldn't wish that curse on anyone!) Thanks.

120d

Free: 8 boxes of AirDry Clay (similar to Play Doh) (Oxford OX1) Gifted These were bought for some education projects but surplus to requirement. The clay has dried out a bit but can be rehydrated. Great for nursery classes or primary school.

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164d

Free: Small beer fridge (New Marston OX3) Gifted It's an old fridge but still in good working order, very clean (including underneath). Ideal for an overflow beer fridge.

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181d

Free: Box of stationery (New Marston OX3) Gifted Box of assorted stationery: coloured paper; washable colouring pens; highlighters; calligraphy set; children's modelling paper; some lovely old graph paper pads, etc. Mum and Dad are downsizing!

181d

Free: A couple of 1980s cookery books (New Marston OX3) Expired Mum's diabetic and no longer has need for these. And lovely classic 1980s recipes.

181d

Free: Cookery books (New Marston OX3) Expired A couple of lovely 1980s cookery books of my Mum's.

181d

Request: Rear basket and bracket for bike (New Marston OX3) Expired I'm currently cycling to work and back every day with a heavy rucksack on my back which is causing me back pain. I desperately need a basket but can't currently afford a new one so really hoping someone might have either or both a rear basket and/or bracket they're not using any more that I could have. My back will thank you :-) Many thanks.

187d

Free: Electric yoghurt maker (New Marston OX3) Expired Electric yoghurt maker for small single yoghurts. The small glass pots that came with it are long gone I'm afraid, but any small glass pots can be used. Currently has a French plug on it but this can be easily changed.

294d

Free: Four white espresso cups (New Marston OX3) Expired Four white espresso cups (tin can for size - not included 🤣)

294d

Free: Wok (New Marston OX3) Expired Sturdy wok - some of the non-stick Teflon has worn off but it's a great wok that's cooked many a tasty stir-fry. 😄

294d

Free: Cardboard boxes and packing material (New Marston OX3) Gifted We have a large amount of boxes (mostly used for moving) bubble wrap and packing paper.

298d

Free: White table-lamp base (New Marston OX3) Gifted White table-lamp base. No shade or plug and an old wire so may need rewiring, but the base itself is in perfect condition.

298d

Free: Casserole pot (New Marston OX3) Gifted Large casserole pot - made many tasty stews! (Tin can for size - not included 🤣)

298d

Free: Frame for jam-making cheesecloth (New Marston OX3) Gifted Frame to secure cheesecloth in the jam-making process. (Tin can for size - not included 🤣)

298d

Free: Crêpe pan (New Marston OX3) Gifted Crêpe pan (tin can for size only - not included 🤣)

298d

Free: Pyrex jug - 500ml (New Marston OX3) Gifted Medium Pyrex jug -500ml (tin can for size - not included 🤣)

298d