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Archives for August 2020

Old Style Daily Thread Monday 31st August
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 31st August 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…
How often do you doze off?
Due to my Hypothyroidism I tend to nod off a lot. It's quite amusing sometimes, one minute I'm reading on my kindle, next minute I'm jolting awake because I've dropped it on myself. I've also fallen asleep holding cups, my phone, my knitting, a potato :D and one other thing that can't be explained on here 😂 I'm not too bad…
Is anyone else less OS in / due to lockdown?
Is anyone else less motivated to be OS due to the lockdown situation? Comparison really is the thief of joy ....... social media posts about people saving hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds or spending so much time with family or developing new hobbies, skills, and interests. I really thought that lockdown would mean…
Old Style Daily Sunday 30 August 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, please do come in, put your feet…
NHS car lease
I am due to renew my lease car in Jan 21 and the lease company that my trust uses say I cannot get a Peugeot e2008 electric car that is £50 less per month and zero emissions, than the one I lease now? They say it's because the value of the car is greater, my wage has increased by £2500 since I took this contract and they…
O/S Daily Saturday 29 August 2020
O/S Daily Saturday 29 August 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,…
Trying to save some electrical items by soldering, where do I start? (mostly in tools)
I have a good soldering iron but its one of things I never got around to learning as when I was about 6 years old I badly burned my hand on a soldering iron and it got infected due to brother leaving one on floor. The main issues I have when I try and solder is I'm mine when its a circuit board but right now I wanted to…
O/S Daily Friday 28 August 2020
O/S Daily Friday 28 August 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,…
Oat recipes for breakfast bars & snacks
hello ive been hearing about overnight oats on several threads, could someone tell me in the simplest way possible how to make this fabled dish, and also if anyone has any simple and easy recipes for hearty filling oaty snacks/breakfast bars for two hungry 5 & 6 year old children with hollow legs! As you can tell, the…
O/S Daily Thursday 27 August 2020
O/S Daily Thursday 27 August 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,…
Handbag updating
Hi, not sure if this is the right forum but I'm looking for any insights on re-covering a peeling faux leather bag. The structure and functionality is still in great shape but the actual covering is peeling and large sections have come off. Its no longer available to buy so I cannot get a replacement and I thought I'd give…
O/S Daily Wednesday 26 August 2020
O/S Daily Wednesday 26 August 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,…
Koh
Anyone on here ever buy and use it? Is it as magical as they say? Mum has bought some and Im not too convinced myself https://uk.koh.com
Best way to do washing as a single person?
I have mild autism so my brain thinks to only use washing machine once per week, rarely is it above that except when I wash bedsheets but even then I try and put in things like underwear and the odd t shirt. The only time I have varied from this plan was when I was in shared accommodation and had bills included so would…
O/S Daily Tuesday 25 August 2020
O/S Daily Tuesday 25 August 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,…
September 2020 Grocery Challenge
Hi everyone, Welcome to the ninth Grocery Challenge of 2020! If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your August Budget then keep on posting in the August Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not…
O/S Daily Monday 24 August 2020
O/S Daily Monday 24 August 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,…
Weekly Flylady Thread 24th August 202
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…
What's the lowest monthly grocery bill you have recently managed to live on as a single person?
I'll be switching to shopping for myself soon, our previous monthly shopping bill was £260 per month (around £65 a month for me and my previous partner) As I plan to save for a deposit for a year, I hope to bring this down to £160 a month (£37 a week) for myself. Maybe cruise the discount yellow label aisle at Tesco around…

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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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