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Carnforth Freegle

Carnforth Freegle - so much better than a Brief Encounter with the tip
Founded 1st June, 2007. 4,128 current freeglers.

Welcome to Carnforth Freegle !

A group to give away your unwanted items to other local people for free.

You can also request items which you may think members may have but not be using.


Freegle group etiquette :-

Please be polite to other Freeglers and do turn up if you have arranged to collect an item.

Please note that Freegle is not run on a ‘First come first served’ basis. We encourage people to use the ‘Fair Offer Policy’ in offer posts. You can copy and paste the text of the Fair Offer Policy from here:


‘Fair Offer Policy: I agree to take a while before choosing who gets this. This gives people on the daily digest, or those who are online less frequently, a fair chance to reply to the offer.’

 

Reposts are done automatically and your post will be bumped up the list if it is still available or not received.

Offers will be re-posted every 4 days and Wanteds every 14 days.

 

On our website we have a ‘ChitChat’ tab, where you can Chat to other members and ask about local issues. Please select from the location ten miles or so to prevent seeing News items from far afield.

You can put local Events on the Event tab and, if you are looking for volunteers, do put an add on the Volunteer tab.

 

Be aware that a lot of emails are caught accidentally in spam filters. To try and combat this we have introduced ‘CHAT’. You will find copies of any messages you send or receive by clicking the ‘CHAT’ icon on the top right when you log in. Even if you prefer not to use this method yourself we advise you to check it, if you’re expecting a reply.

 

CARNFORTH FREEGLE DOs AND DON’Ts

DOs

1. Offer posts should be made using the 'give' icon, wanted posts using the 'find' icon; both are on the home page of Carnforth Freegle

Initially, posts should be made only on your Home (nearest) group. Do not 

cross-post i.e. post on more than one group at once. If you get no response from your home group, then after 2 days you can post on your next nearest group and then, after a further 2 days, the third nearest group.

2. Leave 4 days before repeating an offer and 14 days before repeating a wanted.

3. Give some detail about what you are giving or wanting in your posts and be specific. Requests for 'anything' or general terms like 'furniture' or 'clothes' will be rejected. For an offer, a photograph is very helpful. Please do not use words like 'desperate' as we are not here to determine need. The object of Freegle is to keep goods out of landfill.

4. The person to whom the goods are given is responsible for the collection of those goods. The person giving goods should not be expected to also deliver them.

5. Post a 'taken' if you successfully rehome your offers and a 'received' if you get a response to your wanted posts. These can be found using the down arrow on your original post, as can the option to withdraw an item. Moderators cannot post an offer, taken, wanted or received on your behalf.

6. There is a limit on wanted posts of 1 per day and 5 per month, but you are allowed to ask for more than 1 item on a single post. Withdrawn posts count towards both the daily and monthly limit.

 

DON'Ts

1. No selling/buying. The clue is in the name- FREEgle. This includes selling something you have got from another member, either before or after you have used it, UNLESS you have the express permission of the donor to do so.

2. No borrowing/lending. All items must be gifted. Moderators cannot be responsible for items borrowed which are not returned or are damaged.

3. No swapping/exchanging. Again, moderators cannot be involved in problems that arise.

4. Phone numbers. Don't post them in a message. Over 3000 members can see them. Only exchange phone numbers with members who you are offering to or receiving from.

5. Don't delete posts. Only moderators should use the delete function.

6. No Offers or Wanteds for animals are allowed on this group.

 

If you have any questions or issues you can email the group moderators at:

CarnforthFreegle-volunteers@groups.ilovefreegle.org



If you have questions, you can contact our lovely local volunteers here:

Contact volunteers
Charles Scanlan
Angela Stephens
Louise
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Offer
240 -12v Transformer

Silverdale LA5
28th March, 2023 01:00 on Carnforth Freegle
12v ac output. Untested but the source was from a reliable persons ' it will come in handy one day' store.
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Offer
Kids toy boxing gloves

Bolton le Sands LA5
28th March, 2023 00:00 on Carnforth Freegle
Were part of a set. Hardly used. Suit ages 4-7 approx.
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Wanted
Backward facing child car seat

Bolton le Sands LA5
27th March, 2023 23:00 on Carnforth Freegle
Wanted
Would anyone have a backward facing car seat suitable for age 3 to 9 months, that they no longer use? I have 2 gt grandchildren aged 4 months and another on the way, and it would be so useful to have one.
Wanted
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Offer
Soap dish

Bolton le Sands LA5
27th March, 2023 21:00 on Carnforth Freegle
New with tags but very dusty!
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Offer
Double divan bed with 2 drawers and mattress

Melling LA6
27th March, 2023 20:45 on Carnforth Freegle
Excellent condition-as new To Collect See photographs.Headboard and bedding NOT included
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Wanted
Wood chips, Sawdust, Wood shavings

Carnforth LA5
27th March, 2023 18:15 on Carnforth Freegle
Wanted
Hi, I'm looking for sawdust for landscaping. I need a lot since I have a very large area that I want to cover. Thank you
Wanted
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Offer
Shoe holder

LA7 Milnthorpe
27th March, 2023 18:14 on Carnforth Freegle
Upright shoe holder 3ft x 4ft
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Wanted
2 seater sofa

Hornby LA2
27th March, 2023 18:13 on Carnforth Freegle
Wanted
A modern 2 seater sofa to replace one that’s well worn!
Wanted
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Offer
Small barbecue

Bolton le Sands LA5
27th March, 2023 18:12 on Carnforth Freegle
This has been out all winter so it's a bit rusty and grubby, but all the parts are there and I'm sure that it would renovate. If you can take it away before Friday it's yours otherwise it's going for recycling.
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Offer
Paving slabs

Bolton le Sands LA5
27th March, 2023 18:12 on Carnforth Freegle
45cm x 45cm approx 50 of them . Lifted and ready to collect ASAP from bolton le sands area
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Wanted
Thin plywood 110 x 70cm

Halton LA2
27th March, 2023 11:01 on Carnforth Freegle
Wanted
Hi, I'm looking for a small sheet of ply to blank out and insulate a van window from the inside. I'm in Halton. Many thanks.
Wanted
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Offer
Stoma bags and various related items

Bolton le Sands LA5
27th March, 2023 00:01 on Carnforth Freegle
Can anyone make use of these ? Stoma bags and products that go with them ? Job lot or separate just whom ever could use them. As docs won't take these back shame to waste.
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Wanted
Cold Press Slow Juicer

Silverdale
26th March, 2023 20:02 on Carnforth Freegle
Wanted
My optician tells me that me I need daily fresh fruit & veg juice made using cold press slow juicer not the whizzy nutribullet type. Has anyone got one they no longer use that I may have please ?
Wanted
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Offer
Handwriting workbook

Bolton le Sands LA5
26th March, 2023 12:01 on Carnforth Freegle
New and never used. A bit creased in one corner. Idealfor ages 4-6 years
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Offer
Teacher's Marking stamper

Bolton le Sands LA5
26th March, 2023 12:01 on Carnforth Freegle
3 stamps in one. Self-inking and still full of ink.
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Offer
Ford Transit cab floor mat

Gressingham LA2
25th March, 2023 23:01 on Carnforth Freegle
Cab floor mat for Ford Transit mk6 / mk7 -- pretty old and some bits cut out, but maybe the material could still be of use to someone? Collect from Gressingham or depending on your location I might be able to deliver, please ask.
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Offer
Toys

Kirkby lonsdale
25th March, 2023 17:33 on Carnforth Freegle
Mixed bag of bits an bobs toys an books
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Offer
Half bag of plaster

High Bentham LA2
25th March, 2023 17:33 on Carnforth Freegle
A half full 25kg bag of plaster. Left over from some work we had done last year. It's been in a dry room and seems to be in good condition.
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