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Vintage shears (Odd Down BA2)
Promised
Rusty blades, could do with some tlc. Total length 35cm
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A piece of ( scrap) ferrous metal (Odd Down)
Expired
I need to make new brackets for our venetian blinds ,so am hoping someone might have a piece of metal 0.5 - 0.7 mm thick, and measuring at least 200mm x 200mm. Many thanks!
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weed burner torch (Odd Down BA2)
Promised
Long handled weed burner. Gas canister not included. It worked when last used a few years ago, now surplus to requirements
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Watering can (Odd Down BA2)
Gifted
This watering can is 31 cm tall, 23 cm diameter. Unfortunately it has small holes in the rusty, thin base, so it leaks. I was going to throw it out as I can't solder it, but thought it might make an interesting planter for plants if someone would like it?
8d
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Mustard Pot (Odd Down BA2)
Expired
Little wooden mustard pot, vintage. Total height 10cm
13d
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Pressure cooker weight (Odd Down BA2)
Expired
The weight from a Prestige pressure cooker. We no longer have the cooker and found this in a drawer
17d
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Cold frame (Odd Down BA2)
Gifted
A wooden cold frame with 3 removable shelves. One lid window is missing a bar and its perspex. There is some damage towards the bottom of one door - the perspex/plastic is old and quite brittle. Usable as is but it would certainly benefit from some capable TLC! No longer needed
17d
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Cold frame (Odd Down BA2)
Withdrawn
Wooden cold frame with 3 removable shelves. With plastic/perspex windows - one panel is missing from the top left ( a window bar is also missing), the other top window is somewhat degraded and brittle with age. One door panel is slightly damaged as shown. Height at the back is 120cm, width 68cm and depth is 50cm Usable as is but would benefit from some capable tlc!
18d
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Spirea japonica (Odd Down BA2)
Gifted
I potted up this piece of my mature shrub a couple of months ago. 60cm tall with new growth appearing at the base.
18d
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Garden Plant Shelves (Odd Down BA2)
Gifted
A wooden, folding shelf unit 80cm tall approx, the shelves are 20cm deep. Given to me last year but never used and it's time to find someone who will use it! A bit rickety but all in one piece It's pretty old and quite rickety but all in one piece
18d
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Plant Pots (Odd Down BA2)
Gifted
25 plastic pots, 2 litre size, 16cm diameter, 14cm deep
18d
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Cot bed cover (Odd Down BA2)
Gifted
1980s small, lightly quilted cot/bed cover - Cabbage Patch Dolls? As new, it was barely used back then and has been stored away ever since washed recently. 109cm long x 84cm wide
19d
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Children's wheelbarrows/planters (Odd Down)
Gifted
Reposting as the freegler they were promised to hasn't replied. Wooden wheelbarrows, overall length 80cm. Some holes drilled for drainage, which could be filled. A couple of the ends of the legs have woodworm damage and one wheel is stiff, but otherwise they're in good, sturdy condition, having been stored for years in the shed, which I now need to clear!
25d
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Children's wheelbarrows/planters (Odd Down BA2)
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2 little wooden, painted wheelbarrows, total length 80cm. They have some holes drilled in the bases which could be filled if necessary. There is some woodworm damage to the end of a couple of the feet, otherwise in very sturdy condition as they've been stored in a shed for years
25d
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Decorative cake band (Odd Down)
Expired
This silver coloured cake band is about 2m long and 5cm wide, made of substantial paper. Never used
75d
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26th September French Newspaper (Odd Down)
Gifted
French newspaper dated 26th September 1957 in hard folder. Gifted to me years ago, in very good condition. A nice present for someone ( a francophile?) who has the same birthday or a student of French perhaps?
99d
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Large plastic plant pot (Odd Down)
Expired
My little pear tree has outgrown its pot, so I'd be really grateful if someone has one they no longer need - at least 26cm deep, and 28cm diameter, with drainage holes. Thank you!
178d
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Venetian blinds (Odd Down)
Gifted
Black, aluminium venetian blinds x 3, width 83cm x 1m 65 max drop. Having had some windows replaced and plasterwork done, these no longer fit. About 20 years old, still in decent condition and in working order, but one has a few not very noticeable slightly misshapen slats at one end. I washed them all when removed, thinking they would go back up. Also the simple fixings and screws. Definitely usable, it would be a pity to take them to the tip!
178d
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Paint (Odd Down)
Expired
Almost 5 litres of light blue emulsion paint. Its 13 years old but sounds liquid ( I haven't opened it to check) and has been well-sealed all these years!
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Himalayan honeysuckle (Odd Down)
Gifted
Leycesteria formosa plant, pictured with watering can for size comparison. Fast growing shrub, very attractive to bees, berries for birds
247d
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Mercedes touch-up paint (Odd Down)
Gifted
We never opened this, I've just found it in a cupboard. We've had it for 11 years and I've no idea if it keeps, but worth a try if you have an old Mercedes this colour - (Rauchsilber, a silvery gold metallic ) that needs touching up
261d
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Secateurs holster (Odd Down)
Gifted
Brand new secateur holster with slots for belt to go through. Not needed as I already have one. Secateurs not included!
264d
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Peppermint sweets (Odd Down)
Gifted
500g tin of dutch peppermints featuring pictures of their royal family. The packet inside is unopened, best before March 2027
266d
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Holster for secateurs etc (Odd Down)
Expired
Never used as I already have one. Thread trouser belt through it or clip on. Never misplace your secateurs in the shrubbery again!
269d
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Microfilters (Odd Down)
Expired
3 assorted microfilters, not needed
270d
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Joss stick holder ( another!) (Odd Down)
Expired
Ceramic (?) glazed with mirror inlay. Elephant figure. 10cm base diameter
270d
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Hand-wash dispenser (Odd Down)
Expired
IKEA wooden dispenser with plastic container inside. The top unscrews to refill. Some of the "silver" coating has worn off the top part, otherwise in good condition. Total height 19cm
270d
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Play-Doh pots (Odd Down)
Expired
Small, empty playdoh pots, 8 in total, 5.5 cm high, all washed. Any use to someone?
270d
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Joss stick holder (Odd Down)
Gifted
Wooden, 10cm diameter base
275d
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Hedgehog food (Odd Down)
Gifted
Almost 1.5 kg of dry hedgehog food - "our" hedgehogs seem to have gone elsewhere and it feels a pity to waste it . There's a date of November 2023 on it, but I'm pretty sure that's the packaging date. Its still dry and has been kept well sealed in a dry place
275d