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Downloadable Pork Recipe booklets
http://www.putporkonyourfork.com/resources.html All About Canadian Pork Everything you need to know about purchasing, handling and cooking pork. A 27-page guide including nutrition information and delicious new recipes. Canadian Pork Recipes from Coast to Coast Eight special recipes pairing Canadian pork with other…
Free Veg Seeds from love your greens
Official MoneySavingExpert insert: Courtesy of Love Your Greens, 1500 packets of seeds have been made available exclusively for MSE Forumites! For the chance to receive yours, you'll need to follow the Love Your Greens twitter account (@LoveYourGreens), and tweet them saying the following: "Send me my secret seeds…
British Pathe Archive 85,000 Newsreels free via YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/britishpathe The world's finest news and entertainment video film archive. Since the invention of the moving image in the 1890's, British Path! began recording every aspect of global culture and news, for the cinema. With their unique combination of information and entertainment, British…
1,400 Free Nectar Points In 15 Minutes.
Found this while searching the net and thought i'd share :-) (Expires on the 27th April 2014) https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/the-tricks-to-get-you-1-400-free-nectar-points-141449130.html (Sorry if this is not in the right sub forum. I was unsure which to put it in)
Complete Knife Skills Online Class
This is a bit of an odd one but I have found it extremely useful so hopefully others may too.…
George & Georgina's go free 26-27 April @ selected English Heritages
GEORGES AND GEORGINAS GO FREE http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/st-georges-day/george-go-free/ If you're called George or Georgina, simply come along to one of English Heritage's St George's Day events on the weekend of 26-27 April 2014, along with some proof of identification, and get ready for a memorable…
free online copy of Cycling world magazine - may issue
http://content.yudu.com/Library/A2tksx/CYCLINGWORLDMay2014 from mailshot.
Free cycling lessons (older children and adults)
If you live, work or study in Croydon, the Council will pay for you to receive up to 4 hours of *free* cycle training lessons. This includes complete beginners up to experienced cyclists. http://www.cyclinginstructor.com/croydon_cycle_training If you live, work or study in Haringey, the Council will pay for you to receive…
free mp3 sport fans chants for phone ringtones!
http://fanchants.com/ CAUTION- strong language in some of the football ones!
Free pint at Youngs pubs on St Georges Day
http://www.youngs.co.uk/stgeorgesday Be a Knight for the day! Celebrate St Georges Day with a friend. Register here to download a voucher for a free pint and then share with a friend.
Free copy of Men's or Women's Running Magazine
http://greatrun.org/mensandwomensrunning/?dm_i=1M4V,2DOJN,FV4K6P,8N14B,1 The usual call back etc Claim a free copy of Men's Running or Women's Running Magazine courtesy of Great RunMel C is running in the Bupa Great North Run Men's Running Men's Running is the only running magazine dedicated to men. If you are looking for…
Quidco free £1.50 and £5 credit when you join Bingocams
£1.50 Cashback when you sign up and play the free £5 credit at BingoCams (NO deposit required!) Terms & conditions Cashback is only available to new customers If you qualify for the Free bet cashback offer as well as the deposit and wager offer, your cashback will track as two separate sales in your Quidco Activity. Free…
Copy "Walks from the railway" Devon & Cornwall
Free 32 page booklet of self guided walks from beautiful branch line railways in Devon and Cornwall. Pick up your copy from a First Great Western station or e-mail: [EMAIL="railpart@plymouth.ac.uk"]railpart@plymouth.ac.uk[/EMAIL] and they will send one to you. More info on routes here: http://www.greatscenicrailways.com/
Free £2 voucher to spend at Amazon appstore
Just sharing this…
Four free packs of seeds from The Works
Coupon here You need a members card to do it but they're free, so you could always pop in, pick up a card and register it, then use this coupon?
Free Higgidy Pie send to a friend (FB)
This was on before for Mothers Day and they ran out pretty quick! http://shareapie.higgidy.co.uk/ The boring bit (terms and conditions) By using the 'Share a Pie' app, all participants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by these terms and conditions: This app is only open to residents of the UK. Each 'pie'…
Free download of Perfect Effects 8 Premium Edition
Went to an exhibition and saw this, free photo editing software, download for windows or mac. Not sure if this is already been posted before because I'm new here! Not tried it myself so don't know how good it is though.:j Get it from: ononesoftware.com/tps (Not allowed to post links yet)
free calendars 99p shop Ipswich
Popped into the 99p shop next to poundland today in car st Ipswich and there are big boxes of free calendars at the bottom left of the escalator! Just what I needed as mine is useless. Some pretty scenic ones and his and hers joke ones with lots of space to write.
Free Chocolatey treat for kids @ Smyths toy stores Saturday 19th April
http://www.smythstoys.com/features/Easter/150336.aspx Easter Eggs-Travaganza at Smyths Toys Superstores! The Easter Bunny has paid a visit to Smyths Toys Superstores nationwide with a whole bunch of yummy Easter Eggs up for grabs! Children are invited down to any of our stores nationwide to complete the free Easter Egg…
Gruffalo's 15th Anniversary Celebrations free downloadable birthday picnic pack etc
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/gruffalo#sign_up Gruffalo's 15th anniversary celebrations We're helping to celebrate the Gruffalo's 15th anniversary. Join us for party celebrations and activities throughout the year. GruffaloGruffalo activity trails Take part in our self-led Gruffalo activity trails from 11 April to 11…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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