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Archives for June 2016

Prepping now we are OUT
OK so now we are out of the EU ( or will be shortly) What prepping will you do? What should we do? I'm trying to stay on track, with always having, extra pet & human food, stock of loo rolls. Bottled water. Candles, torches. Cash hidden, money spread over more than bank. Trying my best to buy British. :j
O/S Daily Thread for Friday 24th June
This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
gas boiler condemned, got to use immersion! cheapest way to use it?
Hello everyone, My gas boiler has just been condemned by the housing association, ill be waiting for a repair as it needs parts. I dont need heating as its summer so they dont count it as urgent. So for hot water I will have to use the immersion . Does anyone know the most economical way to use it? I'm desperately trying…
Old sweat stains on mattress - Help!!
My partner sweats rather a lot in bed, and in spite of a mattress protector and another sheet, plus the usual fitted bottom sheet there are large and unsightly stains on the mattress. I am at a loss as to how to deal with this and remove them without damaging the mattress or making it "look" like I've tried to clean them…
OS Daily Thursday 23 June
This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
Fermented Apple Puree - usable?
I was given a large jar of apple puree early winter and just opened it to find it has fermented. It tastes great but probably not right for the tart I'm making and I thought I'd check if it's safe to eat?? I can't find much information online, only how to make it using yeast cultures. Could it be bad bacteria in there?…
recipes
Hi I have been looking for all of the recipes I thought they were on page 1 looking to make Doughnuts I did have recipe but lost it can any body help please xx
Roast gammon steak
I have a gammon steak, which is very thick, It will not cook properly either in the frying pan or under the grill, I was wondering about roasting it in the oven. Any suggestions??
Hay fever
Apologies if you already know this, but I am so pleased and amazed that I want to pass this on . My elder grandson, who is 10, has always suffered terribly with hay fever. The worst thing was his eyes which would get really sore and itchy. I heard last year that local honey is supposed to be good for hay fever so I bought…
O/S Daily Thread for Wednesday 22nd June 2016
This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
Meal planning
I've had some really wonderful advice from this site recently so hope that someone can help me again now. After facing up to my debt, being constantly rejected from job applications and watching the amount of money in my bank decline, I'm feeling a bit lost. I'm trying to keep going but I think it's finally time to admit…
Getting my hoover filter dry?
A few weeks back my hoover failed to work, just didn't pick up and it ended up being the filter was damp despite me letting it dry overnight. What I mean is if I rinse or soak it and shake out the water so at most maybe a few drips in it the actual paper part still feels damp even if left out for a day or two so the…
O/S Maternity Leave
Hi Everyone I'm currently 27 weeks pregnant with our first child & I'll be taking 12 months maternity leave but I'm in a bit of a panic, how can I keep costs down whilst still enjoying my time off with my little one? We will be going from two full time wages down to one, which my husband says will be fine but I'm so used…
Tuesday 21st June OS Daily
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Icing a tray bake
Hi, hope someone can help. I am making a rocky road cake and need to put fondant icing on it. On my chocolate cake I use butter icing before the fondant. What should I use on my tray bake cake to make the icing"stick", please? TIA.
Chazzers - do you budget?
I know many of OSers have to watch the pennies and budget carefully. I'm usually restrained in shops as I don't need more stuff to ...unless it's the chazzer. At which point all bets are off! I still look at the price of individual items and assess whether they are worth it to me, but I don't watch my overall expenditure…
Udon noodles
I had four packs of these free with a newspaper in my local Tesco, with a best before date of 25.6.16 The date does not bother me, have eaten food well past its best before date and still here to tell the tale. I have used one pack for a stir fry, but could do with some other ideas. I quite fancy making a soup, but when I…
3 weeks to pay day....
3 weeks until pay day for me. It's a 5 week month and already my budget is shot to pieces! Not helped by the fact that I was paid around £300 less last month due to job changes and me starting part way through the pay period. But I also had to put 2 new tyres on my car last week, I knew they were low but was hoping they'd…
Green lentil recipes?
I've found a big bag of dried green lentils hiding at the back of the cupboard! Does anyone have any favourite recipes for using them please?
O/S Daily Thread for Monday 20th June
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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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