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Re: Moving pension pots for the best annuity
The lack of fund information is curious. In my old paper statements from SW (for the unit linked bit of the pension) I had 4 columns and the first was headed FUND then there was UNITS ALLOCATED, BID…1 -
Re: Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 1st Quarter 2026
STS for me this week. I did go down 1lb during the week but then went up again. :'( I have a 1st taster session in pickleball this afternoon. I have also joined Better Gym/swimming but only 1 sw…6 -
Re: Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 1st Quarter 2026
well done everyone on the weight loss! :) No weighing for me but had a good week. Workouts 5 times a week as usual and managed 10-15k steps every day but one (and that was still 8k!). Diet going grea…7 -
Re: The Frugal Hearth: Stories of Simple Living and Living Well
Oh I wish I had remembered you said this when I drive back - the detour was indeed massive!!!! Still all managed safely in the end.3 -
Re: Notice of enforcement letter from newlyn
Bailiffs cannot force entry on this sort of debt. However they will have a reg number so if that is the car you are still using, maybe don't park outside your property for a bit I think this boa…3 -
Re: Learning to walk before I run
ed - I used to have one of those 'holey' pizza trays. Mine was round, non-stick and I guess probably big enough for a 12" or maybe 14" pizza. I don't have it anymore.........…2 -
Re: Escape to the country & living off savings
Have received notification of 1 yr bond due to mature in a few weeks & offering a new fixed rate e bond at 4.11% The bond is £15k of which £10k will be withdrawn for living off April 26 - March 2…6 -
Re: So now what?
Pretty pleased with myself as I’ve starting investing this week. I’m quite risk averse so this is a biggie for me am starting small and am prepared to lose the amount if it happens.3 -
Re: The Frugal Hearth: Stories of Simple Living and Living Well
Thanks, Foxgloves. It was so useful you said this. I hadn't even considered the yellow and blue company, having never had one near me. However, I've had a look online now and there should …3 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
That sounds like a pretty perfect Devon day, rain management skills and all 😄 The sheep and hens sound well cared for, even if they keep you busy. I admire the compost-microwaving commitment too. I…2

