Guildford Freegle

Let’s normalise secondhand gifts because they are more affordable, they are often more unique and they are better for the environment. William was over the moon with his rainbow ukulele and it cost me just £5 from Facebook marketplace. On top of this he got two Lego sets, a ukulele book, a Minecraft book and Lego building boards all from vinted and a Minecraft t shirt that only cost me £1 from the charity shop!!

Do you currently give secondhand gifts? If not yet, would you consider it?

Lots of us need to do a
The desire to have a bit of a sort out and clear the decks for summer is definitely upon us!

Are you planning a trip to the tip?
STOP!
You can avoid THAT hassle.
Don't throw it away. Give it away!

Sort out your surplus stuff and simply list all your unwanted things -with a good description - on instead, so it has the chance to be reused locally and not just go to waste...give it a go, you have nothing to lose and it's a completely service
➡️ https://www.ilovefreegle.org

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Grab the UK's #1 free sharing app
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Just describe and list your unwanted stuff on your local freegle group and then sit back and make arrangements with locals to collect it from you - all via our website or app from the comfort of home! No trip to the tip required!

Not only will you be reducing your own waste, you'll be doing someone a good turn and the local council and your good selves will save money too. Win. Win. Win.

Have a lovely weekend whatever you're up to 💚

Oh dear....and now we have the growth of Pet Food Banks, there seems no end to the gaps being filled by community & voluntary action.

Remember if you have surplus pet food or accessories (or indeed any other 'things'), you can easily re-home it all via your local community.
This reduces waste, helps people and saves everyone money.
And if you are in need of food or things you can't afford to buy new, please do check out what is being given away nearby to you, just go here ➡️https://www.ilovefreegle.org/explore

story via BBC South
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-65900906

A community group has opened its seventh pet food bank as owners continue to struggle with living costs.

Dorset Dogs set up its latest outlet in Boscombe, Bournemouth, after finding more than 1,000 pets were in need in the area each month.

Launched alongside an existing foodbank in Haviland Road, it offers pet food donated by residents and businesses.

Those behind the scheme hope the food donations will prevent dogs and other pets from being given up by owners.

Dorset Dogs' seven food banks stretch from Christchurch to Portland, feeding thousands of animals.

Nicky Crowe said she founded Dorset Dogs in January after seeing people on social media seeking help to rehome their pets.

"We saw the need for pet food banks - we found that people were feeding their pets before themselves," she said.

"It was so heartbreaking - we needed to do something about it."

She added the foodbanks also found people who were bringing their pets in with them were "opening up and talking about their issues.... which then gets them more support."

"Pets are a lifeline - they give us so much," Ms Crowe said.

"Supporting the pets is supporting the humans, making them feeling happier in themselves and also with their mental health."

Debbie, who suffers with anxiety, has an emotional support dog called Beau.

She said: "Without Beau I would even dare be here [at the foodbank] - with all the prices going up if it wasn't for the pet food bank I wouldn't have enough money to keep my dog.

"He was the last thing that my husband bought me before he died.

"If I had to get rid of Beau I would be an emotional wreck - he's the one that's always been there for me."

The pet food bank food in Haviland Road is open on weekday mornings.

Dorset Dogs said it hoped to open more, with its next planned locations being in Weymouth, Ferndown and West Howe.

This is a bee appreciation post.

These small but mighty creatures play a crucial role in keeping our meadows, woodlands, heathlands and hedgerows alive, flying incredible distances for pollen and nectar, pollinating trees and flowers as they go.

If you see an item that takes your fancy on the 'Trending' posts that we show here on the page please don't ask for it on here but instead follow the link to the Freegle page and ask the person that made the Offer.

We were very excited to get the keys to our new town centre climate hub today!

The Woking Environment Action (WEAct) hub aims to empower local climate action. Over the next six weeks we'll be sharing information and hosting events related to the climate emergency and what you can do to help here in Woking.

We'll be setting up over the next few days, with plans to formally open on Saturday with a seed/produce swop - more details to come!

You'll be able to find us on 2 Mercia Walk - please do come and say hello. We are also still on the look out for volunteers to help us man the hub over the next six weeks - DM us if you'd like more info!

Our community fridge is up and running!

It's open to anyone to come in, help themselves to food that would otherwise go to waste and reduce in the process!

Image description: community fridge stocked with food

Hello all,

The Guildford Freegle group is looking for new moderators to help with the daily running of the group. You need to be computer literate and to be able to spare a few minutes, two or three times a day to clear waiting messages and deal with member queries.

There is no pay for moderating, but it is very rewarding, knowing we are helping to leave the planet in a better state for our children by keeping useable items out of landfill, as well as helping people to obtain items they could otherwise not afford to buy..

If selected, you will be given some training and an experienced moderator will be on hand to help if you need it. If you think this is something that suits you, please get in touch at:

[email protected]

Many thanks!

Happy new year 2021, everyone!
Let's make this year better than the last.

We've just launched Guildford Freegle - servicing Guildford City and the surrounding towns.
Freegle is a UK charity and platform aimed at keeping items out of landfill. If you have unwanted or unused items - even items that need repairing - don't send them to landfill but stick them on Freegle!
You can even make requests: whether you're looking for furniture for your first home; or need a particular item but are dead broke right now.
Join on the website - http://freegle.in/Guildford
Mobile App - www.ilovefreegle.org/mobile
Twitter -

Thank you, for every single item you keep out of landfill!

Guildford Freegle Don't throw it away, give it away!

Freegle aims to keep items out of landfill.
Post unwanted items to your local community. Even if the items are in need of repair. You can also make requests for things you need but are unnecessary to buy anew. Join us!