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Archives for March 2020

The Home Front meets Covid-19
Hi! I don’t know about you, but I’d like to try and find some sort of positive way of dealing with The Great Shutdown. I hope there are a few people out there who’ll join me. I mentioned it on the Wartime Substitutions thread and was told it might be a runner. If I don’t get a response I’ll know it wasn’t! DS is high risk,…
Old Style Weight Loss 2020 - Part 2
Hi All Welcome to the Old Style Weight Loss thread for quarter two 2020 :) Please feel free to start posting your weight loss goals for the next challenge which will run from the 1st April until the 30th June (14 weeks). You do not have to submit a loss or gain for the first week as it's our starting week, you can post…
O/S Daily Tuesday 31 March 2020
O/S Daily Tuesday 31 March 2020 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,…
Balaclava Knitting pattern please?
Has anyone got a pattern for a balaclava that doesn’t need a circular needle please? Thanks 🙏
O/S Daily Monday 30 March 2020
O/S Daily Monday 30 March 2020 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,…
Sainsburys Smartshop app - can't log-in
I got a Nectar card account. Sainsbury's Online Grocery account both with same email address but different passwords. I've downloaded the Sainsbury's Smartshop to my iphone but cannot login, it constantly tells me my email add or password is incorrect. Tried scanning my nectar card, tried manually inserting details to…
Weekly Flylady Thread 30th March 2020
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. 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…
Old Style Daily thread Sunday 29th March
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…
The be kind to yourself thread
Hi guys In this difficult time I think we all need to be a bit kinder to ourself and others. Staying in is quite difficult I’ve found, when I’m working I really look forward to going home but now I have plenty of time here it’s quite tying, not being able to just go out and about when you want if you. So I’ve decided to…
O/S Daily Saturday 28 March 2020
O/S Daily Saturday 28 March 2020 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,…
Cheap and cheerful recipes wanted please
Hello I am not sure if this is the correct place but i have been looking for a recipes thread and can't seem to find one (it maybe somewhere i just cant seem to see it) I am struggling to find cheap and cheerful recipes as when i look online they all contain about a million ingredients that i don't have hanging around and…
O/S Daily Friday 27 March 2020
O/S Daily Friday 27 March 2020 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,…
Pacific PB-002 Bread Machine - Anyone Got One?
Hi All. I bought this from a charity shop last year & thought now might be a good time to start using it. I thought I'd find a manual online, but no luck, so I had a play with a packet of ready to go bread mix. It hasn't gone well. A quick search online suggested I use cups of water to confirm the size of the pan - 10 cups…
O/S Daily Thursday 26 March 2020
O/S Daily Thursday 26 March 2020 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 Style Daily Wednesday 25th March
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…
Freezing chicken breast
How to freeze chicken breast? I have no freezer bags and kitchen foil Will cling film and putting to normal plastic bags work?
Active dried yeast......where to buy?
Active active dried yeast seems to be as rare as hens teeth at the moment. As a regular bread maker I am having difficulty finding any yeast in any supermarket. Luckily I have flour as that seems to be in short supply too. Amazon is sourcing yeast from China and that won’t arrive until May. Anyone have any ideas where to…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 24th March
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…
Pre packed Pasta 24th March -useable for another few days.
I didn't realise last week that I bought 2nd pre packed Pasta/Tomato+Basil Suace in a tub dated 24th March use by. Today I have finished 1st of 2 24th March tubs -delicious. Though use by date is today -is it safe to eat unopened refrigerated tub over next frew days. I have finished tubs before maybe not as saucy after an…
O/S Daily Monday 23 March 2020
O/S Daily Monday 23 March 2020 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,…

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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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