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Hidden through the magazine this month are five other little Easter eggs, just like the one here! All you have to do is to email or send in the names of the advertisers, next to whom they appear, to Local People at the addresses on Page 3. You must include your name, address and telephone number (but please be assured, we do not use any of our competition entries for any other purpose).

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Grow Your Own by Pippa Greenwood

I’m a great fan of home grown vegetables, particularly as growing my own allows me to choose to eat only organically grown fruit and vegetables, which are free from chemical pesticides. Even if you only have a tiny patio garden or backyard, you can brighten up your supper table with some good looking vegetables, home grown in containers. It is important to use large containers. Smaller ones may look fine but most vegetables need an evenly moist compost around their roots at all times, and so a larger volume of compost is much easier to look after. They will need to be positioned in a sunny spot as vegetables won’t crop well in a gloomy position. Growing bags will do but they don’t exactly look good. In addition, they often seem to contain pretty poor compost and, when it comes to keeping growing bags adequately watered, they are nothing short of a nightmare. Large flower pots or planters are the best bet, and you can use terracotta, plastic or glazed pots. Make sure that the containers are well supplied with drainage holes, and that you have a layer of broken pots on top. I suggest using either a standard multi-purpose or a

multi-purpose compost mixed with a loam based compost – both produce good crops and are fairly easy to maintain. You can incorporate some controlled release fertiliser granules or feed regularly with a liquid feed. There are lots of different vegetables that can be grown in containers but sometimes getting the right variety can make all the difference to how well they perform. Check labels or seed catalogues as those particularly well suited to life in a pot are described as so. If you like home grown beans you can use any variety of dwarf French bean, or if you prefer, a runner. The miniature runner, ‘Hestia’, has pretty red and white flowers and doesn’t need a support to climb. Cucumbers can be grown in pots; choose a variety such as ‘Patio Pick’ which should manage to crop well despite its small size. Provided you have a large and deep container then courgettes are also worth a try, and do remember to keep them well fed. If you like hot pepper and have a sheltered, warm spot then try the crazy looking, heavy cropping ‘Medusa’ or the pretty but hot ‘Etna’. Salad crops can all be grown in a growing bag or other container, and are guaranteed

to look good. For some really wacky colour try growing the rich-red stemmed Ruby Chard or ‘Bright Lights’ chard with stems in pink, orange, red, yellow and white. When it comes to maintenance, remember that anything growing in a pot needs more TLC as its roots will not be able to tap into the further reaches of the soil to find moisture and nutrients. Plenty of food and water is a must, and I tend to use a high potash liquid tomato feed, which works a treat. To keep your pots free from slug and snail attacks, try using sticky-backed copper tape stuck in a complete ring around the top of the pot or planter. Once everything is growing well and cropping, don’t forget to pick patio veg regularly if you want the plants to keep cropping. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood. com for ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ veg growing system, biological controls, fleece, copper tape and lots more besides.

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Gadgets for Green Fingers

While few of us are likely to spend nearly £900 on Flymo’s latest robot lawnmower, let alone £2,500 for a high-end robot mower, there are lots of garden gadgets that can make life easier and more fun. One of the most useful developments is the arrival of cordless tools ranging from lawnmowers to electric chainsaws. Battery technology has improved dramatically in a very short time, so it’s possible to get tools such as Black & Decker’s 36V cordless strimmer that can cut up to 3,750 metres on a single charge. Just remember to charge them up before you use them, as recharging flat batteries can take a while. If you fancy something a bit less high tech, Japanese horihori knives might be right up your street: the name means “digging digging” and a horihori knife’s straight sharp blade makes it perfect for everything from planting to cutting roots. They can be a little tricky to find, but eBay is always a good source of such tools. Another great tool is the Woodman’s Pal. It’s a little pricey - expect to pay £50 upwards - but it’s really clever and really useful. The Pal was

originally designed for the US Army in the early 1940s and it’s a cross between an axe and a machete, with a hooked section on the end. That makes it great for clearing all kinds of vegetation, and it replaces a whole bunch of tools including pruning saws, shears, loppers and in some cases, even chainsaws.

(approx £110) tells your phone about indoor and outdoor humidity, temperature and air quality as well as predicting the weather, while Koubachi’s Plant Sensor 2 Outdoor (approx £96) measures soil moisture, sunlight, infra-red light, temperature and more to let you know exactly how well valuable plants are doing.

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) featured the usual home entertainment technology, lots of TVs and even more laptops, but it also had an unusually large selection of garden gadgets. One of the cutest was the Green Farm Cube. Another Japanese design, and it’s a hydroponic grow box that enables you to grow plants such as herbs anywhere all year round. At around £120 it’s quite expensive, but it looks great and works well. It’s particularly good for people who want to grow things but don’t have a garden to do it.

Another CES exhibitor, Edyn, promises to deliver the “connected garden” with sensors that analyse the soil, monitor the temperature and even check the weather forecast to help you decide what to plant and how to look after it. The product range also includes smart water valves that automatically water your plants, and solar power means you don’t need to run any cables. It’s overkill for a couple of blooms from Homebase, but if you’re a serious gardener it’s a seriously clever bit of kit. Edyn is currently available for pre-order, and the sensor and water valve are $99 (£65) and $59 (£39) respectively.

It seems that smartphones are taking over every aspect of our lives, so it’s not a surprise that they’re starting to look at our gardens too. App-connected gadgets are everywhere at the moment. Netatmo’s Connected Weather Station

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Cake and Bake Fruit Tiramisu This is a simpler version of the classic Italian dessert with layers of rich mascarpone cream, coffee soaked sponge fingers, chocolate and fresh fruit. For individual puds, cut the sponge fingers in half and use 6 small ramekin dishes or glass tumblers.

Ingredients: • 120ml cold strong black coffee • 3tbsp coffee liqueur such as Tia Maria • 14 sponge fingers • 500g mascarpone cheese • 75g caster sugar • 75ml Marsala • 300ml double cream • 75g dark chocolate, grated

1. Mix together the black coffee and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish. Dip half the sponge fingers in the coffee mixture and arrange in the base of a glass serving bowl. 2. Place the mascarpone cheese and sugar in a large bowl and, using a wooden spoon, beat together until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in the Marsala and the double cream. 3. Spread about one third of the mascarpone mixture over the sponge fingers in the serving bowl. Scatter over half the grated chocolate and most of the strawberries and raspberries. Reserve the rest of the fruit in the fridge for decoration. 4. Dip the remaining sponge fingers in the rest of the coffee mixture and arrange on top of the fruit, pressing down gently. Spoon over the remaining cream mixture and use a spatula to gently level the surface. Top with the remaining grated chocolate.

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April 2015

                                                                                           

     

                                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                              

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Role Models Whatever age you are, you probably have one celebrity that you look up to. Be it Disney characters, singers or athletes. But how do we judge them? Take BeyoncĂŠ, for instance. BeyoncĂŠ has become synonymous with power, command and dominance, all at the age of 33. Personally, I find qualities in her that make her a pinnacle for my admiration. Female empowerment is continually woven into her every song empowerment that radiates as she walks across a stage and leads her all-female band. From going to see BeyoncĂŠ live myself, you are overwhelmed with the feeling of positivity from the audience, not having a care in the world for their problems or stresses; all 21,000 eager to be as comfortable as ever. For a woman who has so much of a strong stage presence, she’s doing very well to be a role model in my eyes. If it wasn’t for BeyoncĂŠ, I would not be aware of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her TEDx speech that has inspired me to be critical of how females are presented. And so, if it wasn’t for BeyoncĂŠ and the women she stands up for, feminism wouldn’t be integral to who I am. Many BeyoncĂŠ critics have slammed BeyoncĂŠ for the ‘provocative’ clothes she wears and the explicit lyrics in some of her songs. I believe that this should not challenge her role model status, because being risquĂŠ, and showing some skin, does not constitute what someone's character is comprised of, or banish them from being someone to look up to. However, this has a clear link as to why people debate whether BeyoncĂŠ is a feminist. As one critic put it, “She flaunts her sexuality in the media to gain fame and glory and sets unrealistic standards for her young, influential fans.â€? Yet, surely the whole concept of feminism is to enable women to be free? This stands for other women in the music industry, Miley Cyrus for instance. Since the 1990’s, third- wave feminism has had a huge impact on the way we view sexuality, usually challenging the norms, values and constrictions placed upon females’ sexuality. If BeyoncĂŠ wants to dance in an arena of 21,000 people in a revealing bodysuit, singing songs about female empowerment, then so be it. Women shouldn’t be continuously criticised for how they portray themselves, but for the message they bring to people. BeyoncĂŠ stands for people of colour and women everywhere, succeeding in a stifling patriarchy, without compromising her morals. There is confusion in today’s society about how a role model should be. Many people believe that whatever a role model does, their fans will replicate it. Yet, ultimately, this just contradicts the real concept of having a role model as we shouldn’t be mimicking every move of our role model, but perhaps learning from their ideas and successes and making them relevant to us. Role models influence our lives by inspiring us to set certain goals and motivating us to achieve them.

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On Easter Sunday, the best of Macclesfield’s local bands and DJs have pulled together for what promises to be a great day of entertainment! The event was the idea of Andy Lewis of Macc band Cash 4 Chaos, after he and his wife Kate spent time at the Ronald McDonald house after their daughter, Robyn, was transferred to the neonatal unit at Arrowe Park for the first 2 weeks of her life. The House provides a lifeline for families with sick children in the hospital neonatal unit. The gig will be free entry in the hope that many people come and show their support and raise money on the night with spare change buckets. However, people can still support the cause by donating via www.virginmoneygiving.com/ maccfundraiser. For more information, please contact Andy on 07775 641062 or look at Facebook/Easter Charity Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House

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Prestbury Village Hall, Macclesfield Rd, SK10 4BW Wednesday evenings 7.30 - 9pm These classes are especially “Newâ€? girls aged 4 - 18 are suitable for complete beginners. always welcome! For more information, please ******* contact Samudra Buddhist Centre The organisers of Langley Fete on 01298 79777 or 07527 292908 www.samudracentre.org which will take place on the Facebook.com/ afternoon of Sunday 28th June SamudraBuddhistCentre would like to hear from people Facility fee ÂŁ5/class (ÂŁ4 conc) who would be interested in ******* having a pitch for a stall at this 15th Macclesfield Sea Scout popular longstanding annual Group have spaces available in event which attracts around 1500 visitors each year. their BEAVER SECTION Telephone Viv Warrington on for boys AND girls, ages 6 -8. 01260 252530 or 07818 296573. They meet on Tuesdays at the United Reformed Church on Park RSPCA Macclesfield South East Cheshire & Buxton Branch Green from 5.45pm - 6.45pm. are desperate to rehome the growing number of unwanted rabbits in For more information, please their care. All rabbits are neutered, vaccinated, wormed, de-flead ring Bev Dykstra on 01625 500852 or leave a message with and microchipped. For more information, call the RSPCA on 01625 the Local People office. 669620 or visit www.rspca-macclesfield.org.uk 7R DGYHUWLVH ZLWK XV MXVW FDOO

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Macclesfield Unitarians King Edward St Chapel

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Macclesfield Canal Society TALK on Thursday 9th April ‘The Droitwich Canal - History and Restoration’ by Ivor Caplan New Liberal Club, Boden St. For 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. Contact 01625 422176 ******* Macclesfield Historical Society Friday 10th April

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Friends of Macclesfield Silk Heritage - TALK Wednesday 22 April @ 7.30pm

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Thursday 30th April “Newts in your Pond”

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******* East Cheshire Assn of the Nat Trust - Lectures Tuesday 14 April @ 2pm St Michael’s Church Hall St Michaels Ave, Bramhall “Quarry Bank: at the Edge of Revolution” Eleanor Underhill ALSO Thursday 23 April @ 7.30pm “The Romance of the Barrel Piano” by Roland Antonelli *******

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Cheshire-based charity

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Family History Society of Cheshire

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Do you have an hour or two to Museum, Park Lane, SK11 6TJ ******* spare every now and then? Pillbox Vintage at The Old Do you like helping others? Sunday School Would you like some Saturday 25th April company or help with Unique Vintage Fair experience a few jobs at home? clothing, accessories, homeware and much more. Runs 10am-4pm Then become a member of Timebank Cheshire East The Old Sunday School, Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UT Just call Community and ******* Voluntary Services Cheshire East Creative Writing Workshop: (CVSCE) on 01625 428301 Getting Started Or email enquiries@cvsce.org.uk Saturday 25th April at the Old Sunday School, Roe Street They say everyone has a book in them. Getting it out can be the problem! In a relaxed and fun session, novelist Julia Stagg explores ways to overcome the Drop-in Crafts at obstacles that hold back budding The Old Sunday School writers. Session runs 10am-4pm Tudor Remedies Costs ÂŁ25 Wednesday 15th April Booking is essential on Meet some Tudor characters, 01625 613210 discover the plague doctor, the Summer Print Fair properties of herbs and make Saturday 2nd May your own 'tussie mussie' and 10am-4pm Old Sunday Sch Tudor herbal. Drop-in to the gallery at the Old ******* Sunday School, Roe St, SK11 6UTBRIEFLY FROM MARCH! between 1.30-3.30pm. Costs ÂŁ2 www.ecogardeners.org *******

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Silver Exodus 70L capacity CAR ROOFBOX. Complete with adjustable Thule RAILS. Used once only. Originally ÂŁ370, selling for ÂŁ200. Tel: 01625 431268 1. 2. 3. 4.

Hillbilly wide based ELECTRIC GOLF TROLLEY with battery charger. ÂŁ60 Mothercare WOODEN HIGHCHAIR with detachable chair. ÂŁ35 Mester PULL GOLF TROLLEY ÂŁ10 5. GOLF CLUB FLIGHT HOLDALL ÂŁ15 GOLF CARRY BAG with stand ÂŁ10 Tel: 01260 252576

1600W garden CHIPPER/SHREDDER. Good condition. ÂŁ30 1. 2. 3. 4.

Green DENBY MANOR STONEWARE CROCKERY. 2 teapots, 2 egg cups, 1 gravy boat, 1 sugar bowl, 10 cups, 10 saucers ÂŁ22 3 speed ELECTRIC FAN, chrome metal, height 14 inches, good condition. ÂŁ10 George Foreman GRILL with instructions, good condition ÂŁ12 KENWOOD JUICER with instructions, good condition ÂŁ12

DOUBLE BED with storage facilities, plus HEADBOARD. Mint condition. ÂŁ95

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Ladies camel WOOL/CASHMERE COAT. Size 10, full length classic style. Unused. Cost £140 new, accept £80 Pair of black leather KNEE HIGH BOOTS. Size 3, 4� heel. Only worn twice. Cost £70, selling for £40 ono. Black and white MARBLE CHESS SET. Boxed and unused. £40 ono. Tel: 07766 413854 or 07881 471248

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Moda Bolero ROAD RACING BICYCLE. 58cm. Custom spec. with 20-speed Shimano 105, Shimano SPD pedals, Schwalbe Marathon 25mm tyres, SKS Longboard mudguards incl. fenders. Great entry level road bike/ fantastic winter bike New ÂŁ1300. Used sparingly for half a season, absolutely mint condition, selling for ÂŁ600 Black Eleca full-size ELECTRIC GUITAR with stand. Mint condition. ÂŁ50 Fender Frontman 15G ELECTRIC GUITAR AMPLIFIER, with 5m connecting cable. As new ÂŁ55 Tel: 01625 440059

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Vintage 1930’s Eugene PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRYER. Black hood, on 4-wheel stand. Offers invited. Tel: 01625 861176 Leather FLYING JACKET Large (42" chest) ,Type B-3 Fleece lined. Virtually unused - in pristine condition. A superb version of a genuine military flying jacket. Produced under military contract. £175 Tel: 07963 174269 1 photo

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Howdens Flexible FIBREBOARD UNDERLAY 20 sheet pack (= 10.8 sq metres) ÂŁ10 Various WINE MAKING items ÂŁ20 for the lot

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Grey GENT’S LEATHER OVERCOAT XXL New £20 4. CARRIAGE CLOCK £5 Posture DESK CHAIR – no back, on rockers £10 5. WHEELED SUITCASE, medium size. £5 Quality RUG. Thick pile, patterned, excellent conditi on. 5’ x 3’ 8� £10 Tel: 01625 616320

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MACCLESFIELD SILK PICTURES. Various prices – ring to enquire.

Tel: 07772 047052

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George Foreman GRILL. Large, with removable plates. VGC £25 PRESERVING PAN and 24 1lb jars with lids. £20

Tel: 01625 428252

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GIRLS DRAWERS ideal for storing 'extras' e.g. socks and woolly tights. Good deep drawers, very sturdy. Excellent condition £10 Angelina Ballerina giant 60 piece JIGSAW PUZZLE, complete, in excellent condition £4 (Other puzzles also available). Britax CAR SEAT - Club Class for Marks and Spencer. Rarely used. Instructions included. £15 Ikea Hemnes WHITE SINGLE BED FRAME with slatted bed base. Great condition. £80 buyer collect Carved WOODEN PLAQUE, suit cat lovers. W:14.5” H:20” Excellent condition. £10 Mini 'LIL' BRATZ LOUNGIN' LOFT - a sturdy, colourful Bratz house. Plus 14 mini Bratz, including 8 boy dolls. All clothed, with spare clothing. Plus Bratz back pack bag. Excellent condition, good Easter gift £25 Disney 'Princess' BEDSIDE LIGHT. Brand new, never used £5 Gorgeous red SANTA DRESS aged 7-8, worn once for a show. £7 Tel: 01625 500178

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Narrow wheeled WALKING FRAME width 19.5”, height adjustable. Good condition £10 (RRP £47.94 Millercare) 2. 3-wheeled ROLLATOR Easily folds for transportation and storage, brakes, handle height adjustable, removable basket. Good condition £25 (rrp £78 Millercare) 3. OVER BED TABLE 4 castors, plastic top, height adjustable from 29.5” – 41.5”. Brand new. Still sealed in box. £80 (rrp £107 Millercare) Collection from Macclesfield or Hazel Grove area. Tel: 07773 770314 or 01625 263132 2 x BROWN LEATHER BUCKET (tub) CHAIRS. Good condition. £50 each.

Tel: 01625 421959

NINTENDO WII MarioKart pack with wheel and game. Plus SuperMario Bros game, plus WII sports. Excellent condition – hardly USED. £25. Tel: 01625 268748 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2.

Wedgwood Campion 4 PIECE COFFEE SET, complete with sugar bowl, cream jug & dessert plates. Never used, excellent condition £40 Wedgwood Angela CHINA - various trinket dishes & bud vases £12 Wedgwood Assorted CHINA - Wild Tudor & Mirabelle bud vases, egg trinket, rosehip basket. All in excellent condition. £15 the lot: Nursery wooden rocking horse COAT RACK. Excellent condition £10 BABY BORN DOLL £12

Tel: 01625 421986

KETTLE and EGL 4 SLICE TOASTER, red, brand new. Unwanted gift as colour does not match my kitchen. £17 for quick sale. 2 X COMPOST BINS £5 each Tel: 01625 420217 or 07761 546614

HALOGEN COOKER - new, still in box. Complete with cookbook and extras. Large enough to cook a big turkey. Cost £44, selling for £30 Tel: 01625 612784 1. WINDSURFER SAILS 1 x 2007 Naish Boxer 5.4 used 1 previous repair £100 2. 1 x 2011 Simmer ICON 5.3, very good condition £175 3. 1 x 2002 Tushingham Storm, very good condition £75 4. Salomon SKI BOOTS size 9 £100 5. Head Easy 94 SNOW BLADES, only used for 1 week £150 6. HIFI AMP, 2 Gala 8 ohms SPEAKERS, 1 Gala 8 ohms SUB SPEAKER £70 Reasonable offers accepted Tel: 01625 420884 or 07801 552383

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Jack Pyke CAMOUFLAGE OUTFIT, in ‘English Oak Camo’ design, suitable for wildlife photography, fishing, etc: Field Smock size S, stealth fabric (breathable, waterproof, silent), removable hood, 6 external pockets; Hunter’s Trousers size S, stealth fabric; Cotton T-Shirt size M/42â€?; Countryman Mesh Vest size M/44â€?, ripstop polycotton with heavy duty mesh, 10 external pockets + 1 internal pocket; Tundra Hat, ripstop cotton, acrylic fur trim, fold-down ear flaps; Approx womens size 14-16. All brand new, ÂŁ95 the lot. National Trust BODYWARMER, unisex, 36â€?-38â€? chest, water repellent polycotton outer, padded lining, navy with pink logos, 9 external pockets + 1 internal pocket. Plus BEANIE (HAT), acrylic, navy with pink logo. Both items brand new, ÂŁ20 for both. VIBRATION PLATE WITH BMI SCANNER - Salon Pro Deluxe, for a full body workout in your own home. Assembled and dismantled, but never used ÂŁ175 ono. 2 Boosey, & Hawkes Emperor FLUTES, silver-plated, excellent condition, each in smart lockable hard case, with cleaning rod. Suit beginner up to grade 6 ÂŁ75 each. Miele Turbo Plus BRUSH ATTACHMENT for Miele vacuum cleaners, great for pet hair. VGC, ÂŁ35 Pine M&S SINGLE HEADBOARD,VGC ÂŁ10. Tel: 01625 616319

Valor Firelite Oxysafe GAS FIRE (Wall mounted or free-standing) VGC ÂŁ40

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M&S Abbey 2 SEATER SOFA. H95.0 cm x W176.0 cm x D102.0 cm. Bowen Chenille, red. As new. ÂŁ100 Karma Ergo Lite Transit WHEELCHAIR. 8kg. Excellent condition. ÂŁ75 Table top FRIDGE/FREEZER. Size H51, W44, D47cm. ÂŁ20 MICROWAVE. Excellent condition. ÂŁ15.00 Tel: 07876 118042

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Ravensburger JIGSAW PUZZLE, round globe ÂŁ4. Box of assorted PLAYMOBILE. Outdoor adventure/animals/family sets ÂŁ30. Box of OUTDOOR/GARDEN TOYS, free to pick from for buyers. Fernplast RABBIT/GUINEAPIG cage ÂŁ25 TP large CLIMBING FRAME, galvanised steel, rust free, dismantled, ÂŁ 60 TP TRAPEZE SWING ÂŁ10 JD BUG SCOOTER ÂŁ8 8. SKATEBOARD ÂŁ3

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Mercedes C Class 180 Auto SE Elegance ESTATE CAR 32300 miles immaculate condition 1 owner ÂŁ5500 Tel: 01625 869006 Single size FOLD-UP BED with mattress, cover and castors. Good condition. ÂŁ35 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Tel: 01625 263353

LADIES FORMAL HAT by House of Fraser, pale blue/natural fibre, down turned brim, banding detail to crown, bow/rosettes to front. As new (worn once) £15 Furla Black Smooth Leather Keyhole TOTE BAG, 2 leather handles, fastens with zip & additional loop over large silver metal button. The leather loop has the Furla logo embossed. Good Condition £20 Tula RED LEATHER CROC EFFECT HANDBAG, medium size, shoulder bag style. Fold over silver effect clasp. As new £20 Pair of solid rubber NARROW BOAT FENDERS 24� long 7� cir, with looped eye at one end £10 pair 1 solid rubber NARROW BOAT FENDER 24ins long 5ins cir, with attached rope to fender £5 WINE RACKS 12-bottle classic wood & metal design. £10 each Tel: 01625 439230

Aikido DOUBLE FUTON SET with navy cotton mattress. Very clean condition, 2 years old but little used. Cost ÂŁ259 - will accept ÂŁ130 Tel: 01625 432345 2 LADIES BOWLS. Hardly used. ÂŁ20

Tel: 01260 252810

6 white laminate CUPBOARD DOORS, 4 have been hung but handles never added, 2 new and unused. 96cm x 60 cm. ÂŁ25 for all five. Tel: 01625 265917

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TUB CHAIR Cream Fabric - as new. ÂŁ40

Tel: 01625 423784

HAMSTER CAGE with accessories. Excellent condition. ÂŁ25 1. 2. 3. 4.

Tel: 01625 428406

PORCELAIN DOLLS, excellent condition and original box both with stand ÂŁ3 each 7x 80min new BLANK TDK MINI DISKS still in wrapping 20p each 9 x BLANK CASSETTES 90min 10p each (TDK, Memorex and Maxell) CHINA FIGURINE excellent condition ÂŁ1 Tel: 01625 433049

Pair internal wooden glazed FRENCH DOORS in good condition. 15 plain glass panels per door. Each door 27" (685mm) wide, 77 3/4" (1975mm) high. Doors could be used individually if preferred. ÂŁ40. Tel: 01625 869181 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2.

Small WWE REMOTE CONTROL CAR Can be seen working. Batteries not included ÂŁ3.00 22 different WWE WRESTLING FIGURES Not used. Cost ÂŁ9.99 each, sell for ÂŁ2.50 each, 5 for ÂŁ10.00 or all 22 for ÂŁ30.00. Electronic ROUND FISH TANK, plastic, small plastic fishes and changing lights. Can be seen working ÂŁ5.00 Poppet MOSHI MONSTERS CUDDLY TOY. Boxed, with passport. ÂŁ5.00 Talking CHARLIE & LOLA Batteries included. Can be seen working ÂŁ5.00 9 BARBIE DOLLS, lots of clothes, some shoes, a swimming pool and a speedboat (not working). ÂŁ15.00 Jack Wills BAG, brand new with tags. Unwanted present. Cost ÂŁ49.00 will accept ÂŁ20.00 3 ft ARTIFICIAL XMAS TREE in box ÂŁ2.50 Tel: 01625 610841 Scott Tigua Solution Orange MOUNTAIN BIKE Good condition, rarely used. ÂŁ40 ono Phantom Integra Silver LADIES MOUNTAIN BIKE ÂŁ40 ono Tel: 01625 612770

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