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Archives for September 2018

Old Style Daily Monday 24th September 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…
Weekly Flylady Thread 24th September 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…
Christmas Cake Boxes
I’m baking four Christmas Cakes this year. One for myself the others as presents. I’m using the Delia Smith recipe. It’s baked in a 20 cm round cake tin To keep it fresh I appreciate I’ll have to keep it well wrapped but I’m wondering what’s the best type of cake tin to use taking presentation into account; one slightly…
Old Style Daily Sunday 23rd September 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…
Using bananas to ripen tomatoes - ethylene
I have boxes and boxes of home grown green tomatoes in the shed and I have just had Lidl's bargain waste not box and amongst the contents are 19 just ripe bananas. I think they will turn quite quickly and I won't be able to use them unless I dehydrate them. I don't want them to rot in the boxes of green tomatoes. Does…
Old Style Daily Saturday 22nd September 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…
Oops, Over-Reached myself! Back on the Thrift!
Put cash aside, ring fenced, for the kids. Then an unexpected big bill looms... I don't want to 'Break the savings' so - here we go again, belt-tightening. Cutting out unnecessary stuff. 1. Eating out/ wine. Decimated. 2. Unnecessary car journeys. 3 next big expenses -the hard ones: holidays, Christmas... Suggestions &…
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Mrs hinch - hinch army
HI ALL, Are there any hinchers out there? Would love to hear about it all? I think she and other cleaning blogs are brilliant :money::T
Old Style Daily Friday 21st Septbember 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…
Heinz "Mayochup"
Hey Guys, Came across this new Heinz sauce on twitter earlier. The new cross between Mayo and Ketchup... "Mayochup". It seems after a twitter poll held by Heinz it will be hitting UK shelves very soon. But it got me thinking, would it not be cheaper to just buy the Ketchup and Mayo separate and mix it up yourself? What do…
Fix my cooker?
I've got a 3 year old cooker that needs a kick most times to get the fan to work. Hubby's had the back off and cleaned it, can't see anything obviously wrong. I don't want to waste money on a new cooker, especially after only 3 years. Has anyone else had this trouble with their fan oven? How did you fix it? TIA
Old Style Daily Thursday 20th September 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…
Jacks
It appears that Tesco’s has launched a rival to Aldi/Lidl called Jacks. Prices etc are very similar. Anyone any thoughts?
Old Style Daily Wednesday 19th September 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…
Where can I buy cotton waist slips?
I'm looking for a cotton or polycotton petticoat (although they don't seem to be called that anymore) I'd prefer to try one on in store. Thanks
Everywhere I look something needs doing
Do you ever get that feeling? The floor needs vaccing, the pot plant's shed its leaves on the window sill, the mother in laws tongues need re-potting, I've got a letter to write, supper to cook and I've no idea what to do with the golden beet I boiled this morning. Cupboards need wiping, the bath needs scrubbing, the…
storing grated cheese in fridge
I normally buy cheese ready grated and just keep it in the bag it comes in an put it in the fridge but this time I took advantage the cheese offer in Lidl at the weekend and I was wondering what the best thing to keep the grated cheese would be. I will keep the cheese in block form in its original wrapping until needed…
Pressure cooker help with rice
Hi, to save a bit of money because i am on LPG for cooking i brought a pressure cooker. So far it cooks most things twice as quick which can only be a good thing. But my rice comes out sticky & stuck together. I use 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice & cook for 3 to 5 mins max & let the cooker self vent for 8-9 mins. But…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 18th September 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…

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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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