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Archives for October 2021

Weekly Flylady Thread 1st November 2021
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. - BACK TO BASICS WEEK 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…
O/S Daily Sunday 31st October 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…
O/S Daily Saturday 30 October 2021
O/S Daily Saturday 30 October 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,…
Leftover pumpkin after Halloween - any ideas?
Those of you who'll be carving pumpkins this Halloween - what will you be doing with the insides/leftovers, including the seeds? 🎃
O/S Daily Friday 29 October 2021
O/S Daily Friday 29 October 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,…
Potato based meal ideas?
Hi all, I bought a huge sack of potatoes from L!dl this month and have barely touched them, so I need to think of some cheap, and preferably easy potato based meal ideas for November. Ideally meat free as I 'm veggie as well. So far I have baked potatoes for lunch, potatoes in soups (sweetcorn, leek and potato), Irish…
Whats the best baking dish - Pyrex or ceramic?
Hi guys, I need to buy a baking dish/s for cottage pie, lasagne etc... I had a Jopseh Joseph metal one, but all the non-stick is flaking off. Would you say the glass Pyrex ones are better or ceramic? I dont think Ill buy another metal one again as I presume the non-stick will flake off. I had a ceramic one years ago but it…
O/S Daily Thursday 28 October 2021
O/S Daily Thursday 28 October 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,…
Looking for "The Art of Home Cooking" - Stork recipe book
I need the Christmas Cake recipe please. I've mislaid the book and also my handwritten copy of the recipe.The ingredients are ready and waiting but I can't remember the quantities. I know it's a long shot but I hope MSE folk can help me out. Many thanks.
"no frills" printer recommendations
anyone have a recommendation for a ( cheapish) printer for home, just to print, doesn't need scanner or copier. thank you
O/S Daily Wednesday 27 October 2021
O/S Daily Wednesday 27 October 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…
O/S Daily Tuesday 26 October 2021
O/S Daily Tuesday 26 October 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,…
World Pasta Day: share your MoneySaving pasta recipes
It's World Pasta Day so at MSE Towers we've been thinking about MoneySaving ways to cook with pasta. Last night we didn't have much food in the house and my partner and I were too tired to pop out to the shops so we cooked up some pasta with bacon and a cheese sauce. It wasn't quite a classic carbonara sauce, but it was…
Dishwasher-tarnished metal tray
I have finally switched on to the delights of my dishwasher, which came into its own when cleaning all my kitchenware once the new one was built. Consequently most things have gone in there, and I'm particularly pleased with how sparkly anything stainless steel emerges. I bought a metal cup tray from the chazzer the other…
DMP on hold
Hello everyone, I'm just posting here to make myself feel better about not being able to keep up with my payments. Firstly furlough forced me to reduce them and now after starting back full-time this month, my job looks very iffy. The company gas been hit so hard by Brexit and lost over a third of its income from the EU. I…
O/S Daily Monday 25 October 2021
O/S Daily Monday 25 October 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 25th October 2021
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. - BACK TO BASICS WEEK 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…
O/S Daily Sunday 24 October 2021
O/S Daily Sunday 24 October 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 Saturday 23 October 2021
O/S Daily Saturday 23 October 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,…
November 2021 Grocery Challenge
Hi everyone, Welcome to the eleventh Grocery Challenge of 2021! If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your October Budget then keep on posting in the October Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased…

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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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