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Archives for September 2020

O/S Daily Monday 21 September 2020
O/S Daily Monday 21 September 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 21st September 2020
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…
October 2020 Grocery Challenge
Hi everyone, Welcome to the tenth Grocery Challenge of 2020! If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your September Budget then keep on posting in the September Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased…
O/S Daily Sunday 20 September 2020
O/S Daily Sunday 20 September 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,…
O/S Daily Saturday 19 September 2020
O/S Daily Saturday 19 September 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…
A chicken carcass and a dog
I have a dog and at least 50% of her diet is home cooked. I know that a chicken carcass can be boiled to make basis for soup but wondered if there was anything I could do with it for my dog. I don't give her bones of any sort as she has sensitive-ish stomach. And because of all conflicting advice. Just wondered if there…
Freezing white cabbage.
I have a large amount of white cabbages which I don't want to go to waste. Has anyone had any success with freezing cabbage? I found a recipe for a sweet cabbage pickle that I might try( we don't like Sauerkraut). I often freeze red cabbage but I wondered if white cabbage would go into mush. I have red cabbages and savoy…
Homemade Spray Mop Detergant
Morning everyone, Has anyone got any good recipes for detergent that you use on a spray mop, don't see the point of spending £4 every few weeks to buy some if I already have the ingredients at home. Many thanks
Any hairdressers can advise?
Hoping any hairdressers can advise if salon colours are really superior to box colours? I’ve been using Nice & Easy since lockdown and am happy with the results/grey coverage and the conditioner with it leaves my hair feeling good, but since having a couple of cuts with my hairdresser in past few weeks I feel she is…
O/S Daily Friday 18 September 2020
O/S Daily Friday 18 September 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,…
Making fruit vodka and fruit gin, please help
Hi all, I managed to get a fair bit of waitrose grain vodka and gin half price recently and also some frozen blueberries and mixed berries. I invested in some kilner jars and bought some fresh organic plums and damsons and away I went. Washing and pricking the fruit and filling the cleaned jars. Previously I have made sloe…
O/S Daily Thursday 17 September 2020
O/S Daily Thursday 17 September 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…
Discouraging spiders
It's my least favourite time of year. I am terrified of spiders and between the cat bringing them in through the cat flap, and the ones that magically appear, I am constantly on alert once it gets dark. Had the biggest one yet run across the kitchen floor whilst I was washing up; I dread to think how long it was in the…
Lakeland Professional Washing Up Brushes (pack of 2)
Seeing as how we could get the best part of two years' use out of one of Lakeland's excellent professional washing up brushes, we were miffed to find earlier this year that they seemed to permanently out of stock nowadays. But hurrah! Through the letterbox last week comes the latest Lakeland catalogue, and there they are -…
Green tomatoes
What can I do with them? Not enough for chutney (and besides I have several jars already). They have gone that lighter green colour that means they are thinking about going red, but haven’t got any further than thinking.
O/S Daily Wednesday 16 September 2020
O/S Daily Wednesday 16 September 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…
Old Be-Ro recipe book recipe, Angel Cake
I've just gone to show my son the Angel Cake recipe in the 40th edition recipe book. It's not there. This isn't something I'm imagining from my childhood is it?Does anyone have the recipe please?NB.not the American Agel Food cake. Thank you
O/S Daily Tuesday 15 September 2020
O/S Daily Tuesday 15 September 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…
Selling an old laptop
I have an 8 year old Toshiba Satelllite laptop for saleI tried MusicMagie but they don't deal with laptops I googled and found CASHINYOUR GADGETS.CO.UK who offered me £37 for the device - collected tomorrow ! This appears pretty good - I was expecting £10 or lessI then checked out LAPTOPS DIRECT and was offered £60Whats…
O/S Daily Monday 14 September 2020
O/S Daily Monday 14 September 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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