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Archives for July 2021

O/S Daily Saturday 31 July 2021
O/S Daily Saturday 31 July 2021 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,…
Best place for new towels
It's time to replace our towels, which are a mis-match of 15 year old hand me downs (those are from Christy) and cheapies. I simply want a nice set of good quality, matching towels in a muted mid or dark blue. Happy to spend up to £200 for 4 hand towels, 4 bath sheets and 4 bath mats. I ordered 'denim' towels from Christy…
O/S Daily Friday 30 July 2021
O/S Daily Friday 30 July 2021 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 Thursday 29 July 2021
O/S Daily Thursday 29 July 2021 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 Wednesday 28 July 2021
O/S Daily Wednesday 28 July 2021 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 Tuesday 27 July 2021
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…
Slow Juicer: Any recommendation?
Was wondering if any one of you using a slow juicer and would you recommend it? Looking around for one and if I'm not wrong 2 Korean brands are available and maybe Philips,?
O/S Daily Monday 26 July 2021
O/S Daily Monday 26 July 2021 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 28th July 2021
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…
George Forman Grill vs 1.5 litre slow cooker
Hi, which would you suggest would be better for me to buy. I live alone and work full time and just want to eat quick but healthy meals.
Cooking silverside beef joint in slow cooker?
I've had a 1.2kg joint of silverside beef in the freezer for a while now and planning to use it when family visit next week for a roast. It's not something I normally buy due to the price (it was marked up as almost £13, but I paid £2.50 with a yellow sticker) so not sure how to cook it. I don't fancy putting the oven on…
MaMade oranges and breadmaker
I’ve discovered jam making in the breadmaker. So much easier! Just wondered if anyone has made marmalade using the MaMade pre-prepared oranges using a breadmaker (mine’s a Panasonic) Did you use the whole tin and same quantities? How long did you set it for?
Old Style Daily Sunday 25 July 2021
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 24 July 2021
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…
Noodle Chicken flavour sachets -ideas to use up please
I have several of these Chicken flavour sachets from cheap packets of noodles -i don't always use the flavouring when cooking them for my toddler son. Has anyone got any ideas of how to use them up? Thanks in advance x
Get milk delivered, worried about it in heat as I sleep late - any ideas on how to keep it chilled?
I get the old fashioned doorstep deliveries, the thing is though it arrives normally around 6am sometimes as early as 5am and I normally even on a good day sleep till around 10am, a few times I have woken up during the night to take milk in, but the past weeks heat has gotten to me and I have often slept 10-12 hours on top…
Films and DVD's blu rays
Aargh, where to post this. Where have all the decent films gone (or am I getting old). I bought 6 films recently, mainly for an actor, spending some £40.00 quid The gentlemen (I liked peaky blinders) but in my opinion this was rubbish Their finest, so boring, switched off after 10 minutes vice, the story was narrated a…
O/S Daily Friday 23 July 2021
O/S Daily Friday 23 July 2021 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 Thursday 22 July 2021
O/S Daily Thursday 22 July 2021 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,…
New and Where to start?
Good Morning Everyone! I've just joined and the amount of information/threads/posts on this forum is quite overwhelming, particularly if like me you are interested in a bit of everything. I thought it may be useful to tell you a bit about myself and then perhaps some lovely people could recommend any threads they think may…

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MSE News

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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