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Archives for October 2018

O/S Daily Wednesday 31st October 2018
O/S Daily Wednesday 31st October 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…
Freezer shelves for Uni student
Wasn't sure where to put this, but it's a sort of 'make do and mend' question. DS is 18 and just started at Uni. He's in Halls of residence and shares a kitchen with 5 others. In the kitchen there's a fridge freezer but it's only got 1 shelf. The other shelves are missing. This is creating a bit of a problem with freezer…
O/S Daily Tuesday 30th October 2018
O/S Daily Tuesday 30th October 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…
Where to buy your poppy and other things!
URGENT APPEAL ON BEHALF OF THE POPPY APPEAL. Having typed the word "Poppy" into facebooks market place app. I am appalled by the amount of people that are being allowed to sell FAKE POPPY merchandise, some sellers stating that a percentage is going to the RBL, others giving nothing, some even stating that the money is…
Money saving recipes sites
Hello all I'm new and this is my first thread, hope it's on the correct forum! I was hoping someone would be able to tell me about a frugal recipe and blog site from a few years ago, it was by a Scottish lady who was trying to pay off her mortgage in three years but I don't know what it was called. It was recommended to me…
O/S Daily Monday 29th October 2018
O/Style Daily Monday 29th October 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…
How much do you spend on food per month?
Hi all. Just curious how much you'd expect a couple with no children to spend on food a month? I know we spend too much. £200 approx on groceries in our latest credit card bill (where all our grocery shopping goes for simplicity) and this doesn't include that both of us very regularly buy our lunch at work (not included on…
Weekly Flylady Thread 29th October 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…
Disgusting british rip-off culture
Hello I have noticed an extremely disgusting british culture that spans across the whole range of retail and other shop workers, from coffee shops and restaurants to post office and train ticket stations. Workers will rip you off in every instance, by: * 'forgetting' to apply discounts * not informing you about available…
Old Style Daily Sunday 28th October
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…
Buying meat and fish online
I do an online grocery shop monthly but buy meat and fish from the shops. I'm wondering if buying it online would be easier but I'm wary of how fresh it would be. Does anyone buy theirs online?
Banana bread topping, like a coffee shop.
I make banana bread but must admit I get a bit fed up of it. I was out shopping and passed a well known high Street coffee chain, in the window there was a poster, that said perfect partners, which was a coffee and a slice of banana bread. On top of the banana bread there was what looked to be dryer banana chips and…
OS Daily Saturday 27th October
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…
ASDA Improved Recipe Corned Beef
I am pretty partial to corned beef pie and corned beef hash and have been making both, pretty successfully even if I say so myself, about once a month for more than 10 years mainly using ASDA tinned corned beef. However in recent months things have not been going so well. Everything turns out as a splodge. Only today I…
What to do with green tomato glut??
Hi all, I've just returned from holiday to find that my tomato plants have gone absolutely mad and I have a massive amount of both ripe and unripe tomatoes. I've been checking out green tomato recipes but nothing is really grabbing me. I'm going to be roasting the ripe ones and using in sauces and just as is but i really…
O/S Daily Friday 26th October 2018
O/S Daily Friday 26th October 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,…
Old spectacles cases
Our household has accumulated a number of old hard spectacle cases. The opticians wont take them for charity recycling - they only want the actual spectacles. Is there any useful domestic purpose to which they can be put before we dispose of them? (They're the snap open/shut type, not the ones where you just slip the…
Compost Question (please don't open if you're eating your tea)
Hello! I hope this is the right place to post, I'm needing some compost advice please and I thought maybe old stylie is the best place? We have three chickens (hoping to rescue more soon), seven rabbits (all rescue) and as a consequence, lots of poo (!!). I understand you can put rabbit poo straight on the garden but we…
OS Daily Thursday 25th October
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…
O/S Daily Wednesday 24th October 2018
O/S Daily Wednesday 24th October 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…

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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.
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 Payments 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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