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Archives for July 2016

Weekly Flylady Thread 1st August 2016
Thank you for stepping into doing last weeks thread Valli at short notice :D It is your responsibility to read the forum rules, please follow them on this thread as Flylady has been here a LONG time and is a fabulous support and resource for lots of us. Welcome to the Weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your…
Meal plans WC 31/07/16
Hi :waves: Just back from our 2 week holiday and we ran everything down before we went. We are going to try to get through this last week until pay day on the odds and ends we have in so the meals will not be Michelin star by any means but we'll manage. Sunday-Chickpea and new potato curry Monday-Meat balls with sweet…
Blackcurrant Jam Help
Good afternoon all, I was wandering if someone could help me understand why the blackcurrant jam which I made this morning has ended up so runny. I have made it before and have never had a problem. I know that blackcurrants have a high level of pectin and today I also used preserving sugar so I'm not sure why it's…
what temp to sterilise jars?
morning all, starting off making some limoncello liqueur today, can you tell me what temperature and for how long I need to "cook" my mason jars to sterilise them please? thx
Sunday 31st July OS Daily
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…
Turkey fillet recipes for 1 or 2 people
Ok so checking the freezer I've managed to collect 5 packets of turkey fillets however not really a fan of turkey so can anyone give me any ideas of meals either for one or two people. The turkey I've got is this…
Saturday 30th July OS daily
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…
Spelt loaf
I'm sorry but I can't find the recipe files and maybe there's a recipe on there which would do, but if not, has anyone got a recipe for spelt bread, either wholemeal/brown or white but spelt only - no ordinary wheat ? I went to a craft fair recently and there was a London baker there selling brilliant brown-looking 100%…
Family trees
I am starting this new thread, as having asked about other peoples experiences. The discussion nearly took over the thread. That was not fair to the others. So, having traced my own family back to the 1700s. Oh I made loads of mistakes, I would like to hear from others. I have a good friend who is a genealogist, so I am a…
Flour Mites
How to get rid of flour mites?
OS Daily FRIDAY 29 July
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…
book title
I was talking to my daughter about reading a book about an elderly lady who lived in a cottage in the Welsh hills or mountains, on her own, with no power or running water and was self sufficient (I think). Do any of you old stylers know the book I'm thinking of and can you tell me the title please?
Made me laugh!
Got a phone call from my friend this morning, asking if I could look in on her dogs a couple of times today. She's off to work, medieval-style; she does medieval cookery at one of our local National Trust properties, all swathed in linen & wool and over an open fire, with a spit. Today she's boiling up bones with…
Homemade soap dish?
I have a fair few bars of soap sitting in a drawer. They haven't been used as we lost our soapdish somewhere during our house move. I've been setting the soap on the side of the sink but it goes gooey too quickly and would like to find an alternative. Does anyone have any ideas for a homemade soap dish that will keep the…
O/S Daily Thursday 28 July 2016
O/S Daily Thursday 28 July 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,…
O/S Daily Wednesday 27 July 2016
O/S Daily Wednesday 27 July 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,…
Elmlea in Victoria Sponge Cake
I was in Iceland earlier and intended to buy double cream to make a Victoria Sponge Cake, to take into work tomorrow. They only had Elmlea double cream alternative. It said it was suitable for whipping so didn't think anything of it. Got it home and made it cake. Cream alternative whipped up really easily with some icing…
O/S Daily Tuesday 26 July 2016
O/S Daily Tuesday 26 July 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,…
How much cheaper is it to bake your own bread??
I normally buy a loaf of bread from Adli for 49p. Its a thick, white, toast bread. Its very nice however, sometimes it a bit hard and for this reason I sometime find myself buy a loaf for 75p. I am thinking about baking my own, I have no bread baking experiance so will be looking to buy a bread maker (and an electric knife…
Knitting help-how to straighten unpicked wool
I want to unpick a cardigan that I knitted just this winter as I have lost weight and it is way too big. It was decent wool so I want to use it again , can anyone advise OS ways of getting the kinks out of it ?

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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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