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Archives for January 2018

Sticky for Recipes
Used there be a sticky for recipes? I'm looking for a recipe that used to be on here years ago for homemade hobnobs that everyone used to go mad for. Me and my daughters used to make them, but I have lost the recipe.
Didn't know where this should go. Help cleaning radiators.
I have several cats and need to tackle the tops of the radiators where fur has collected. Is there some sort of brush I can buy that goes through each panel , and can knock all the fur to the bottom and out to be hoovered. Also, one/maybe two of the radiators has a grid on it that won't come off, so how would I go about…
Ineffective yeast
Wondering if anyone has experienced this? I buy Allinson easy bake yeast for use in my breadmaker. It's a little tin with an airtight lid however I'm finding (this is the third time it has happened) that once it has been opened it has a really short shelf life. I open d this tin just at the end of November 2017, it has a…
Old Style Daily Thursday 18th January
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…
2 for 1 cinema tickets.
Don't know if this has been advertised before. I have just purchased a cheap insurance which cost me £1.75 from Meerkat comparison site and with it I have got an offer of 2 for 1 cinema tickets for 12 months. Only conditions are can only go anytime on Tuesday and Wednesday. Just check if your cinema is part of the scheme.…
GF baking
I have recently made GF rock cakes and a GF Banana Loaf. Both tasted nice and looked as they should. I have been using Doves Farm GF Self Raising. The only problem was that both things were a bit on the dry side and crumblier than I'd like. The rock cakes were almost biscuity. Neither of the recipies I've used had Xanthan…
O/S Daily Wednesday 17th January 2018
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…
Feeding/watering a group of builders
We are having some work started on our house next week and I expect a small team of builders, plumbers, plasterers etc to be on site for probably 4-6 weeks. Knowing how important it is to keep workmen happy I have bought some cups from the £ shop as well as leaving out plenty of tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits for them to…
Miele vacuum cleaner - hard to push
I've got the C3 cat&dog model. The hard floor brush is great but when using the main ecoteq floorhead, it's a nightmare to push it around, especially on carpet. I've adjusted the settings to the lowest suction but it still just 'sticks' and it takes serious effort to move it. I'm reasonably young and fit so I can't imagine…
Quick question re: pork crackling
I am shortly going to put a pork joint in the slow cooker for dinner but want to do crackling so do I put it all in the slow cooker and take the bit off for crackling later on to put it in the oven or do I do it now before I put it in the slow cooker?
Pressure cooker lid
The lid of my 6ltr Fissler Vitavit Premium fell off the counter onto a stone floor snapping the handle off. A quick Google shows that a new lid is £159.99. Have been told that it's possible to buy just the handle bit but can't seem to find it. Anyone have any ideas? Not having a pressure cooker at this time of year is…
O/S Daily Tuesday 16th January 2018
O/S Daily Tuesday 16th January 2018 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…
Trying a different tactic to grocery shop ?
Hi guys I have decided to try a new tactic to my shopping .. at the minute I do a large shop once a week then top up as and when during the week .. I end up loosing track of what I have spent and end up with loads of stuff I never really needed .. well that has made me think. Today I have placed 2 large meat orders which…
Struggling with food
I am really having a hard time with food at the moment as in sticking toa regime and varying my diet. I live alone and work full time. At the moment this is my diet: Cornflakes for breakfast Herbalife shake for lunch at work Light Alpen bars for morning and afternoon breaks at work Tea consists of: Birds Eye chicken grills…
KonMari 2018 - The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Since there seems to be a few new threads being started in case old ones are accidentally lost, shall I do the same for KonMari? Here's the links to the old threads with thanks to VfM4meplse and greent 2017 2016 2015 'The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up' by Marie Kondo is a home organisation/ decluttering book like no…
O/S Daily Monday 15th January 2018
O/S Daily Monday 15th January 2018 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,…
Weekly Flylady Thread 15th January 2018
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
Sunday Roast
I've never cooked a Sunday roast, but I'd like to. There are four of us but I wondered what is the best cut or joint of meet to buy and roughly what weight? Hopefully I will be buying it from a local butcher.... Any recommendations, tips or cooking instructions would be handy too!? Thanks in advance.
Anyone care to share their menu plans and shopping lists
I have been very haphazard with my shopping in the last year. No real planning. Spending too much money but also time in the supermarket as a result. Came across the Eat not spend site and loved it. But we're mainly veggie and not all the recipes appealed. Plus I needed recipes that would use up the ingredients already in…
Fiscal Fast
Fiscal Fast - Day 1 Every year, I think to myself, yes this year I would like to cut back financially but it's a bit like a diet, after a while bad habits creep in and before you know it..... you know where I'm at! Well this year, my fiscal fast HAS to be until October as 2 of my gorgeous children are getting married and…

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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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