Lovely stories from other freeglers!

We love your stories! It's great to hear why people freegle - and here are some recent tales from other freeglers. Be inspired - tell us your story, or get freegling! Tell us your story!  Give something   Find something  SO beneficial for all of us From a freegler on Cheshunt and Waltham Cross Freegle I am 53 and medically retired from work but spend time looking at things of interest on my lap top. I have 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren. Between us we all have things we need and when I found the site it was perfect. I could give stuff I don't need away and help others out. And I could find things that we needed. Its especially for children clothes and toys. The fact that we are also not adding to landfill is perfect. This service is amazing and everyone can benefit from it. I am always recommending it. Huge thanks to Penrith Freegle! From a freegler on Hayle and St Ives Freegle After my sis in law died and my Mum in law moved to a much smaller place we had two of everything we didn't need. Living five hours away transporting it to our house to Freegle was an impossible task. Thanks to Penrith Freegle we were able to find new homes for beds, dressers, fridge freezers & lots of useful kitchen stuff all in one weekend! It was much appreciated by one family who used it to help furnish her Mum's and her brother's houses And feedback from another "Our friend got the keys to her flat today, moving in tomorrow. She's over the moon with the fridge/freezer and kitchenware." Kate, Suffolk I can't abide waste! From a freegler on High Wycombe Freegle My grandmother learned to make do and mend, during the war. She passed this ethic on to my mother, who passed it on to me. There is so much waste in our world and I very much appreciate Freegle's solution to the problem. I've freegled things like hardcore, which I had no idea that anyone would want, and perfectly good items that I just no longer had a need for. I've also received a lot of useful things including roof tiles, toilet, sink, bathroom cabinet, kitchen cabinets and a heated towel rail, all of which are now part of the scullery and downstairs loo that we made when we converted the brick sheds next to our kitchen. I've met some lovely people, too and would thoroughly recommend Freegle to anyone who wants to reduce waste and take a positive step towards improving our world. Garage Clearout From a freegler on Sheffield Freegle I decided it was about time that I cleared out the garage as I needed the space for a project. The ladders were taking up most space, and I no longer used them. So that was my first Freegle a couple of weeks ago. It was such a success that I've now passed on several other items. Each item has received at least 6 replies in a very short time, and everyone I have dealt with has been extremely nice and appreciative. Now, what else can I pass on? give and take From a freegler on Gravesend Freegle It makes so much sense to give things that you don't need or take things that others don't need. I have met about 8 people and all have been charming. In fact i try not to give first come first served and share the items out as far as possible! People in Need From a freegler on Bolton Freegle If Iv got something I normally take it to the dump but when I heard about Freegle I had a look & on the wanted side of it were people asking for items from baby gates to clothes for disabled people so I decided to see if any of my unwanted or my family's unwanted stuff could help anyone & my 1st item that I Freegled went to a family who had there 1st home it was a table with no chairs, I'm hooked in helping. Why throw things away when others can use them. From a freegler on Scarborough and Whitby Freegle I remember a number of years ago,something I will never forget..... A man who had come from Africa seeing a lot of things being thrown away at a place I worked at.... His words have never left me ... why do people here throw so much away why don't they give them to my people in Africa. I was lost for words and although obviously these things are not going to Africa but at least someone is making use of them and this has become very important to me. I hate wastage so much can be done with the simplest of things. Many people who do crafts use materials which would otherwise have been thrown away. It feels good too to know that something is going to be given a second chance. Brother inspired me From a freegler on Dunstable Freegle I visited my brother and sister in law in Carlisle. While there he cleared his garage of stuff that was clearly treasure to those collecting it, He also saved a snooker table from being broken up and donated it to a local charity. So came home and joined in the movement. I am a cleaner and am often asked if I need furniture that us just being changed. I upcyle loads and sell stuff, as well as give loads away. I love seeing stuff go to new homes. Decluttering our home From a freegler on Derby Freegle We are getting older and thinking about a time when we may need to downsize homewise so we are gradually giving away items we no longer use. It is great to see the smile on someone's face as they come to collect the items free. We also used freegle when we had our parent's houses to clear. I'm intrigued by what is Freegled From a freegler on Portsmouth Freegle I have used Freegle for a number of years. I read almost all the messages that are posted out of curiosity as to what is being exchanged and I'm intrigued by some of the items. Several years ago around Christmas a 'Mrs Santa's outfit - size 18' was offered. I kept an eye open for the 'Taken' message. Sure enough a few days later 'Taken - Mrs Santa's outfit. A lot of requests for this . . . mostly from gentlemen'. Imagine Christmas Day in some house: 'Just look at what I've got you for Christmas my dear . . . ' This mail was sent to vpsenthilcool01.wood@blogger.com. You are set to receive Freegle newsletters. You can change your settings by clicking here, or turn these newsletter emails off by emailing newslettersoff-624099@users.ilovefreegle.org Freegle is registered as a charity with HMRC (ref. XT32865) and is run by volunteers. Which is nice.

Lovely stories from other freeglers!

We love your stories! It's great to hear why people freegle - and here are some recent tales from other freeglers. Be inspired - tell us your story, or get freegling! Tell us your story!  Give something   Find something  bathroom suite on freegle! From a freegler on Brighton - GreenCycle Sussex OUr toilet cracked and I put out a 'wanted' for a new toilet - to my delight, a woman from nearby got in touch to say she had a whole bathroom suite she was giving away! our old one was that tasteful shade of 70's avocado and the side kept falling off the bath. We drove over to Shoreham and found the bathroom suite in her back garden - it just fitted in the back of my van, we brought it home and the only cost was for a plumber to fit it all, but now we have a nice new bathroom suite and no avocado to be seen! Facebook advertising works! From a freegler on Anglesey Freegle I had a message from a friend of mine. "Just thought I'd let you know, after some of your comments about using Freegle. I was helping my mum to clear some things from the house and after failing several times, suggested Freegle. Sorted in less than 24 hours and I'm back in London at least a day earlier than planned. Thanks for repeating the name, it stuck." So, I'll keep commenting on friends Facebook posts asking if anyone has a ... "try asking on Freegle". Brought up to value things. From a freegler on Chelmsford Freegle I was brought up to value and respect things. I hate waste and can't bear throwing things away. I have given many things, from shoes and clothes, to large items of furniture and even a mobility scooter. I have received some lovely items too. From a dresser, which I repainted cream, to wool, which I am crocheting into small toys for people. I've met some lovely people. It's a great way to recycle. Full circle! From a freegler on Bangor Freegle When we were married, over 40 years ago, the service and reception were recorded on a portable cassette recorder. I then transferred it to a reel to reel tape, using a Grundig TK 14. Some time later I gave the Grundig to my brother in law, as he was interested in sound recording (and went on to join the BBC). Recently, I rediscovered the tapes, but the Grundig was long gone. I then thought I'd ask on Freegle for a reel to reel machine so we could listen to the tapes again. A kind soul said he had something and I went to collect it. It turned out to be a Grundig TK14! I will transfer everything to cd and then offer the Grundig on Freegle! After various clear outs I have been pleased to rehome quite a bit of stuff, so it works both ways! Your rubbish is someones treasure From a freegler on Stockport Freegle We all have things we outgrow, do not need anymore .... and think " lets tip it"! But I have seen so many happy and grateful faces when they come to pick up my rubbish. It makes you feel good as you are saving the planet and making someone's day. I have also been one of those who get the pleasure of reusing other's rubbish. I have a lovely table in my conservatory, and my school have benefited from goal posts, tennis balls, pool table and a roll of hessian, which has been used in many craft projects. I even freegle for others. My sister and my father have wanted to get rid of stuff to the tip and I have freegled it on their nearby groups. One couple were in tears as they collected a shed for their allotment. They could not believe it was free as they had been looking on sites that sold used goods. Hopefully my sister's hutch will find a good home soon. Keep up the good work! More human than charity shops. From a freegler on Matlock Freegle I've always given clothes I'm no longer wearing to charity shops (and still do) but it's usually very impersonal and sometimes I struggle to carry bags from the car into the shop so it's great to have the human contact of actually passing something over to someone who thinks they can get more use out of it than you will. Occasionally friendships have been struck up and at the least there's often an interesting conversation to be had with the collector. It's also a great way to de-clutter your house and so much less time-consuming than trying to eBay things for what's often a very small return. Making our jobs easier as volunteers. From a freegler on Torfaen Freegle I've been a member on a personal basis for a number of years - and have given away desks, chairs, pictures, craft items and a petrol lawnmower. I've also received chairs, stools, tables, and other items. I've helped others set up home by collecting items for them and passing on televisions, stands, crockery to younger family members setting up their first homes. In November last year, my partner and I joined the local school PTA. It operates as a charity - and as we all know, money is very tight in education these days. We have held various fund raising events - and Freegle has helped with members generously donating books for the school library, Christmas decorations for the Ffair Nadolig in December and most recently, tea-trolleys we can use for storing and transporting our heavy trays of mugs and cans, etc, around the school. At the Christmas Fair, the children had a lot of fun using props provided by one lady following a gangster themed wedding. She was even kind enough to deliver them to my home from around 7 or 8 miles away. We were able to keep in touch and I sent her some of the photo's so she knows the props we're well used. We've also acknowledged the donors on our website. It's a great feeling when someone receives something you were no longer keen on, like a picture you've tired of, or maybe you've had a change in family size and you have too much furniture or not enough. To be able to give something freely or receive something for nothing is a wonderful thing. It doesn't just help the environment, it's a good boost to your spirits too! And I know it's not just me that feels this way - because so many of the people I've met have been so happy that their items are going to a good cause - I've received items from physiotherapists, retired librarians, churches, local charities, even an old school friends Mum - and I thank them all on behalf of the PTA of Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw. I don't need it but it can still be usefull From a freegler on Fareham Freegle I freegle because we have been hard up in the past and been very glad of people helping us out with stuff that is still usefull. Just because we don't need something doesn't mean it has no use. I am only to happy for somebody else to get some use out of it. On the flip side I have taken a couple of things that have been very usefull to me. If everybody helped one another out a bit more often the world might be a better place and the earths resourses may stretch a little bit further. bits of old metal and farm-fresh eggs From a freegler on Hastings Freegle My young daughter's homework was "make a sculpture of some kind out of pieces of metal" to represent some kind of creature or friend of the Iron Man or something. I had no idea what to do. I had a bright idea: ask on freegle! I put: "WANTED: small pieces of anything metal". I got a response that someone had some springs and some chicken wire. Great I thought. I went round, and the springs and chicken wire were absolutely perfect; I glanced out into the garden and said "Oh you've got chickens?" and they said "Yes, want some eggs?" So I took home exactly what I needed as well as 6 fresh-laid eggs, and my daughter's big brother and his friend helped her fashion a beautiful fox which, years later, is still a proud possession on display Freegle saves space, time and your sanity! From a freegler on Cheshunt and Waltham Cross Freegle In an age so dominated by people wanting to make a quick quid on eBay, Freecyle was a breath of fresh air. I've been giving the house a Spring clean but once you've cleaned one corner of a room or a drawer somewhere, you realise how nice it was not to have belongings piled up everywhere. I recommend Freegle because it's so easy and it benefits your local community. I look at the space created and I'm very smug because the house looks bigger, there's less dusting to be done - and you can just breath a sigh of relief. It's really quite cathartic. At the same time you give away something that someone else would dearly love and maybe can't afford. I've met some lovely people and I really appreciate those who apply for an item and tell me why they want it and what it means to them. My unwanted items have become new-starts for divorcees and finishing touches for others. To complete the cycle, I've also collected items from other Freeglers which replace broken or missing items of my own, sometimes things which can't be replaced new. I recommend Freegle to everyone. This mail was sent to vpsenthilcool01.wood@blogger.com. You are set to receive Freegle newsletters. You can change your settings by clicking here, or turn these newsletter emails off by emailing newslettersoff-624099@users.ilovefreegle.org Freegle is registered as a charity with HMRC (ref. XT32865) and is run by volunteers. Which is nice.