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Old Style Sunday 21st July
Morning allUp and out early today as we're going to visit Buckingham Palace. Had a nice evening celebrating a 40th birthday last night except, and I know I shouldn't complain, but the air con worked VERY well at the venue and after a nice warm day in the garden I was freezing. I've just been looking for a particular app…
O/S Daily Sunday 21st July 2024
Good morning, just starting off, I'll be back in a bit.
Does anyone here have an ANKARSRUM mixer?
Does anyone here have an Ankarsrum mixer? Do you have any attachments for it? If so, how have you found them?
Remove suncream stain from clothes help
Hi Getting my clothes ready for holiday and notice a lot of my white items have turned off white / yellow due to sunscream i used last year ☹ i dont really want to have to buy new ones as other than the change in colour they are perfectly fine. Is there a product i can buy to make them white again?
Sponge cake problems
Many years ago I made my sponge cakes in my food mixer and they always came out perfect. I then got myself a k mix. Around the same time I got a new oven and could never decide which it was that made my cakes come out nothing like they did in my old food mixer. It's still very hit and miss how my cakes come out. Sometimes…
O/S Daily Saturday 20th July 2024
Good morning, it's another grey start here, but warm. Yesterday was a lovely day, we could do with a few weeks of it, but I doubt that we'll get it. I'm was just reading through yesterday's posts, talk of old parents who won't spend money brought back memories of my own and dh's parents, who were the same. I suppose it was…
O/S Daily Friday 19th July 2024
Good morning, it's a grey start here but dry.. Yesterday was an ok day, I got some washing dry outside. Not much going on today apart from visiting a friend to return a little sewing job that she'd asked me to do. Hi Camelot, nice to see you back, you seem to have been away ages! Glad you had a lovely holiday. Also good to…
Old Style daily 18th July
Morning allLooking to be a bit warmer today which is good.Nothing exciting going on here today except housework oh and a bonus it's my DSs birthday today so he'll probably come round for a takeaway assuming his dentist appointment went Ok yesterday and he's not too sore so no cooking tonight!Nan I hope things start to look…
O/S Daily Thursday 18th July 2024
Good morning, it's a fine start here, yesterday was a lovely warmish day as well. Dil's mum was going to come over, but couldn't make it after all, so we'll reschedule. She wasn't feeling very well. We spent a bit of time tidying outside, Dh cut the hedge, it was starting to look a bit straggly, and I weeded and swept up.…
STERADENT
I suppose Sterradent is perhaps the most well known Denture cleaner, but it is expensive. Is there a more economical brand which does the same thing, better still is there a home made recipe whic I assume would cause far less ? while talking about dentures what's the best way to remove that awful paste from the denture
What product for washing wollens
It's about time I washed a large number of woollen jerseys I have. I know it's a gentle wash and dry flat but I don't know which cleaner to use, What product would you recommend ? Kevin
O/S Daily Wednesday 17th July 2024
Good morning, it's sunny here, a bit chilly, but it'll warm up. I went to the Metro centre yesterday but didn't get what I wanted in Lake*and or M&S! However I did buy some new oven gloves in TK M*xx, so that's something. The cardigan I'd wanted at M&S, they only had one in extra large, but I was able to order my size on…
O/S Daily Tuesday 16th July 2024
Good morning, dull here but dry. Glad you enjoyed your trip to Northumberland Gers. Yesterday was an ok day, had hair done, what a relief, and did a bit of shopping. Today I'm going to the Metrocentre, I want to go the the Lak*land shop there, and the large M&S. Hope everyone has a good day, take care folks.
Oldest product in pantry
What products have you bought that never got around to using? This is my oldest (I think)
Old Style 15th July
Morning allOh well, it wasn't to be although I think the better team won.Lovely day today but apparently we're going to have showers laterI'm going to the cinema today all on my own for the very first time to watch Despicable Me 4 before the school holidays start. I love those filmsApart from that the day is my own.Hope…
Weekly Flylady Thread 15 July 2024
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…
O/S Daily Sunday 14 th July 2024
Good morning, it's raining here, rained all day yesterday and looks set to do the same today. I went to the butchers yesterday, and also to T*sco, I didn't want much. Our high street would normally be busy on a Saturday morning but it wasn't yesterday. Nothing much going on today, but I have a few jobs I need to do. Hope…
O/S Daily Saturday 13th July 2024
Good morning, just starting, back soon
Old Style Daily Friday 12 July 2024
Morning all. The sky is clear just now though it's not forecasted to stay that way for very long. Today I'm off back down to Northumberland for a comedy show and then onto Penrith on Saturday to spend some time with my closest friends. I'll be back on Sunday. I'm hoping for good driving weather. My thoughts are with all…
Old Style Daily Thursday 11 July 2024
Good morning all.

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Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.
'Catastrophic' Council Tax debt collection practices to be investigated by Government – Martin Lewis says move is 'brilliant news'
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
MoneySaver's 'unbelievable' £675 refund from Complete Savings – how to check if you can claim too
MoneySaver Ray secured a £675 refund from Complete Savings after reading our warning about the 'cashback with a catch' site's misleading 'click to claim' ads. And Ray's not the only one, as we've been swamped with similar successes.
Origin broadband customer? You'll soon be moved to Utility Warehouse – here's what you need to know
If you're an Origin broadband and home phone customer, you'll soon be automatically transferred to Utility Warehouse – but your service will continue as before and you should keep paying your bills as normal.
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% – here's what it means for your mortgage and savings
The base rate has been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.
Is now a good time to fix your mortgage or should you wait? Brokers answer as rates continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?
Fixed-rate mortgages continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut – so do brokers think now is a good time to fix?
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further?
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers
How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers… simply dial 1-5-9. Then you know it's legit. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis' video below, which explains it. And please share – the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.

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