SECONDHAND LOVE

AS an avid recycle fan, I love trawling op-shops, garage sales, roadside hard rubbish and online sale sites.

It's a great way to obtain marvellous items at little coats while being sustainable.

Usually I'm on the lookout for gardening items, books or cooking gear - yes, yes, seven Sunbeam mix masters is enough, I know.

But last week i manged to score the holy Grail of bargains - a Technika 900mmm working gas cook top, fan forced oven stove for a song.

A friend opened a new restaurant and decided to sell off through Surf Coast Secondhand their old cooking appliances.

It gets connected tomorrow morning at 7am - cannot wait to get baking!

Recycle, reclaim and feel great!

SURF COAST residents who love a recycled bargain will be thrilled with the new second-hand shop opening at the Anglesea Landfill this weekend.

Council has finally seen the light and will be selling pre-loved items hopefully at realistic prices - since the shop is manned by volunteers and they are getting the items donated, for zilch and for nothing.

See you there at 10 am!