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Archives for June 2016

Weekly Flylady Thread 20th June 2016
Thank you to Natty for last weeks thread. Do not lose heart if you cannot keep up with everyone else or reading the thread, don't try to reply to everyone and please remember to include something about flying in all your posts. Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated…
I have quite alot of strong flour, but.....
I need self raising right now and I can't get out to the shops! Could I use strong flour with the addition of bicarb/baking powder instead to make a fruit and nut cake> http://familybaking.co.uk/recipes/recipe-collection/apricot,-apple-and-walnut-loaf Would it still work ok? its quite a big cake so wouldn't want to waste…
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OS Daily Sunday 19 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…
Hygiene - Cold wash, No bleach bedding
Hi guys, I've just picked up some cheap Egyptian cotton bedding from Argos. It was cheap so if I destroy it it isn't the end of the world, and I'm not expecting it to be super good quality. I should also point out I'm not hugely paranoid about germs. However, I was surprised that the washing instructions say to cold wash…
Wax on vinyl floor
My daughter lit some purple tea lights in the bathroom. When she blew them out , one splashed on the floor. There are now three big pinky marks on the vinyl. I've tried bleach, scoring powder, steam and scratching with a pin so far, no use. It's not like there is a blob of wax I can pick off, more that the colouring seems…
ideas for using a large food process attachment of a hand blender
Hello :) I have a Braun hand blender, almost identical to this one (except that it's an older model and just 600w) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-Multiquick-MQ-5045-IdentityCollection/dp/B00LPG0MY2/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1466251986&sr=1-2&keywords=braun+aperitive I've had it for years and use it a lot, however I…
O/S Daily Thread for Saturday 18th 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…
Very tarnished fireplace surround
Hi, I think it's brushed steel. Anyhow, I wiped it down with some wipes that worked really well. But, never again. It's become very tarnished. I've tried using the same wipes again and they got some of it off but only a bit ( I rinsed thoroughly this time!). The wipes were citrus based so I guess a bit acidic. Does anyone…
Candy floss machine waste sugar help
Hi I have just bought a candy floss machine a large one, I have followed the instructions but there always seems to be a large crust of sugar builds up around the edge of the pan. (I would expect a little but this seems tons). Has anyone had experience of this and know what i am doing wrong as i must be wasting about 1/2…
Tarnished silver bracelet
I have a one year old Links silver bracelet that all of a sudden has gone very brown and tarnished. :( I'm looking at ways of bringing it back to life but not sure if any will work, and also it's a stretchy bracelet so I'm worried that anything I try may damage the elastic. Does anyone have any tips on what I might be able…
O/S Daily Thread for Friday 17th 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…
Lakeland - The Summer Sale Has Started
Just a quickie to let you know the sale started today - there's some bargains to be had. I've just bought several things I didn't even know I needed :o :D ... a mince breaker-upper thing, a low pressure lid and a reduction spatula amongst other things. The Lakeland catalogue is like really hot !!!!!! for me :p .
O/S Daily Thursday 16 June 2016
O/S Daily Thursday 16 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,…
Any ideas for a protector/cover (anti-bird!) for foil tops of glass milk bottles?!
Hi! Am looking for a protector/cover for the foil top of a milk bottle - an anti-bird device that I can leave out on the doorstep for the milkman to use! As over the past few weeks the milkman's stock of plastic bottles with plastic lids has been replaced by the older style of glass bottles with foil tops/lids. And the…
milk bottle top cover protector
milk bottle top cover protector bird
O/S Daily Wednesday 15 June 2016
O/S Daily Wednesday 15 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,…
Christening buffet - limited time
My daughter will be christened in Sept and we are hiring the church hall next door after. We will have 60-80 people coming and think we will do the food ourselves. Thing is I don't want to run around like crazy prepping food in the morning. Any ideas for a easy to prep buffet?
How to clean tarnished stainless steel cutlery?
I've got some old (but nice!) stainless steel cutlery which is quite tarnished. Is there anything I can use (not some expensive chemical) to get rid of it? TIA :)
O/S Daily Tuesday 14 June 2016
O/S Daily Tuesday 14 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,…

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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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