One person’s clutter is another’s treasure | Letters
Alan Payling and Andrew Risby respond to a column by Adrian Chiles on getting rid of stuffIf Adrian Chiles still wants to get rid of his surplus zinc guttering (I...
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Alan Payling and Andrew Risby respond to a column by Adrian Chiles on getting rid of stuff If Adrian Chiles still wants to get rid of his surplus zinc guttering ( I need to declutter my life. But I can’t even give my stuff away, 2 April ), he should consider using Freegle and/or Freecycle . As the names suggest, these are websites where everything on offer is absolutely free. As a regular customer, I have not only acquired items of use, but have passed on things I no longer needed. In addition to offering unwanted items, you can also place a “Wanted” ad. Here you have to be fortunate, but one free exercise bike and a free rowing machine later, I guess I was fortunate. It was definitely worth a try. I can say that passing on plants is very popular, and I have just collected two hellebores and a salvia “Amistad”. As to the demand for zinc guttering, I know not. But if Adrian does try Freegle, and is successful in the metal-bashing West Midlands, perhaps he could let us know? Alan Payling Babbacombe, Devon Continue reading...