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Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk

greenbee

19 May at 12:18PM

Plantgrow compost is recommended in this part of the world (haven't used it, but am due a delivery soon). It's made with waste from the bio digester, so is live (with microbes) rather than sterile. E…

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Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻

rtandon27

19 May at 9:56AM

@Cheery_Daff - reevaluating priorities is always a good thing! - personally rest always manages to make it's way to the top of my list, followed closely by coffee & food 🤣

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Re: Deadlock letter from BG

masonic

17 May at 4:53PM

The apportioning of the electricity away from the Oct 21 - Jul 23 period, which was an expensive period, is probably not something to dispute, as it probably works in your favour. You don't seem to b…

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Re: The New Top Easy Access Savings Discussion Area

pecunianonolet

19 May at 11:01AM

For some it's not primarily about an extra amount of interest like a £15 quoted here, and potentially more, but more about a cash flow related element. 6 Halifax accounts in the household require a s…

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Re: Parking eye - University gym car park Oxford

Coupon-mad

15 May at 12:52PM

I recall that gym on Iffley Road when my sprogs were at Uni there. It didn't have a PPC at all back then. Love Oxford. Beautiful city. You won't be paying. Not ever. Get the gym to send the email thi…

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Re: Energy news in general

molerat

19 May at 11:57AM

Now updated https://www.cornwall-insight.com/predictions-and-insights-into-the-default-tariff-cap/

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Re: Reeves' ISA review

MeteredOut

19 May at 11:40AM

Are you new here? :)

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Re: Let Thrift shopping thrive in 25!

Working_Mum

19 May at 12:40PM

Hello everyone, I always read along and cheer you all on from the sidelines! I went to a seaside town on the east coast at the weekend with a friend - we do it fairly regularly as we catch up over a …

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Re: 2025 Frugal Living Challenge

Siebrie

19 May at 10:09AM

"BF done £90 profit made." I've not visited this forum for some time, and the BF initials threw me (and I seem to have a dirty mind :D)

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Re: Surprised Default Judgment regarding a private parking ticket

Coupon-mad

19 May at 12:38PM

Use Jackson Yamba at Contestor Legal. They are the only parking case CCJ specialists we trust. But I'd say you are unlikely to get back any costs in this situation.

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Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk

Re: Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻

Re: Deadlock letter from BG

Re: The New Top Easy Access Savings Discussion Area

Re: Parking eye - University gym car park Oxford

Re: Energy news in general

Re: Reeves' ISA review

Re: Let Thrift shopping thrive in 25!

Re: 2025 Frugal Living Challenge

Re: Surprised Default Judgment regarding a private parking ticket

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