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Archives for September 2019

Old Style Weight Loss 2019 Part 4
Hi All As we've decided that we'd like a new thread for each part of our 2019 challenge I've started a new one for the 4th quarter. I haven't posted the links to previous challenges either - we're all capable of looking them up by title if we want them. Please feel free to start posting your weight loss goals for the next…
O/S Daily Monday 30 September 2019
O/S Daily Monday 30 September 2019 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 30th September 2019
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…
Boiled Fruit cake
Has anyone got the recipe for the Bero boiled fruit cake, please? I cannot remember the quantities needed. I tried another recipe couple of weeks ago but we all prefer the Bero one
Not Buying It 2019/20 - consumer holiday!
Good afternoon fellow OSers :) Many of you may recall that a few years ago we had a wonderful Not Buying It thread started by the lovely Slowdown. For various reasons I have recently searched out that thread and read it from start to finish. I like to think I'm not much of a consumer, not easily sucked in by the ads, the…
Old Style Daily Sunday 29th September
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…
Old Style Daily Saturday 28th September
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…
Bargain kettle from B&M
Hello everyone, This Prolex kettle is an absolute steal at it's original price of £6.00, but for £4.00 it's even more fantastic. I recently picked up one of their 1.5l slow cookers for only £7.99. https://www.bmstores.co.uk/brands/prolex1/sort/pricelow/items/12 Hope it helps somebody :) Happy frugal weekend, Lizzie
Clean White trainers
Hello everyone Does anyone have any good tips for cleaning white trainers. This in both for the uppers and the rubber trim. I have a pair of pure white ones which are now starting to look grubby. Many thanks.
O/S Daily Friday 27 September 2019
O/S Daily Friday 27 September 2019 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 can I find out if my new house has a TV licence
Hi, I recently bought a house and the previous owner moved temporarily to live with a relative whilst they look for a new project. On the law of averages, they probably had a TV licence, and probably didn't transfer it or cancel it. Is it possible to find out if there is a TV licence. To be fair, I've been here for 1 month…
Baking for the freezer
I am going back to work from maternity leave in a month or so and have been looking at strategies to manage work and home life whilst not increasing the food bill and/or feeding my toddler rubbish food. He is fussy to varying degrees but baked goods usually go down well, I was thinking of stocking the freezer with baked…
Rib stickers for cold weather.
Winter isn't too far away and we will be in the season of cold noses and sneeziness and need far different sustenance than we do in the warmth of summer. What is your favourite 'warm you up' dish on a cold winters day that is both tasty and economical to make? I make masses of soup all year round most of it with whatever…
£63 to feed myself and child in October
Trying to plan in advance and I'm totally lost as to what I need to focus my money on and how to do it. DS is away at my mums for a week at the end of October. I have to do packed lunches for 4 weeks - usually cheese sandwich, fromage frai, apple or orange, soreen banana cake (potentially cheaper to make banana muffins,…
Dying clothes in a washing machine
My OH has several pairs of badly faded by otherwise serviceable dark coloured chino trousers which might gain a new life if I dyed them black or navy in a washing machine but never having tried this before I'm somewhat nervous about the outcome. Can anybody out there who's done this please give a novice some words of…
O/S Daily Thursday 26 September 2019
O/S Daily Thursday 26 September 2019 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…
Jeyes fluid?
Has anyone else noticed that the black liquid jeyes fluid is no longer on the shelves? I'm starting to think I'm crazy! When I ask in any shop they just look at me blankly. For about the last year I've only been able to buy the 'outdoor' green fluid. It smells nothing like the old black one that I loved. I've looked online…
Foraging for fruit and nuts
This year has been a particularly successful one on the foraging front. Our plum and balckberries have been great and we already have a substantial hoard of walnuts shelled. I was just walking back from the shops and found some windfall cobnuts, took them home and they are the size of regular hazelnuts. Do any of you go…
The MSE Bake Off recipe swap 2019 - the Roaring Twenties week, episode five
Hello Forumites! It's Roaring Twenties week on Bake Off! Did you enjoy the episode? Whether you're already a star baker, or a budding one, we want you to share your best Roaring Twenties recipes! Is there a showstopper in your household? How do you make it MoneySaving in a world where it feels SOOO much easier to just grab…
O/S Daily Wednesday 25 September 2019
O/S Daily Wednesday 25 September 2019 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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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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