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Old Style Daily Saturday 18 May 2024
Good morning folks. Everything outside is covered with a thick blanket on fog. Can only hear a cow mooing, can't see it! I'll be back after coffee.
Ninja CREAMi Breeze Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Maker
Posting here as us OSers are the most likely to make HM ice cream. Anyone who has seen the deals to be had on the main site will have seen this one. The reason I am going down the HM route is because I love ice cream but the stuff in the shops is ultra-processed and really is full of rubbish. I would rather get away with a…
Old Style Daily Friday 17 May 2034
Good morning folks. BRB
O/S Daily Thursday 16th May 2024
Good morning, it's just started to rain here, but it's not cold. Hope you had a good journey home yesterday Gers. Sorry to hear you haven't been very well Nanny. No - one is sick of you ! You're among friends here. Feel better soon! Taff I am a great procrastinator and have to be firm with myself. I'm not as bad as I used…
Old Style Daily 16 May 2024 - use other thread
Morning all I'm the early bird but not catching any worms! Have to be in work at 730am to help sort exam papers for the 550+ students taking Maths. TA - enjoy your extended breakGers - hope you got home safely and aren't in too much discomfortTaff - yes I agree about the chores, ran out of time yesterday so they'll have to…
Old Style Daily 15th May
Morning allBoring old housework today and a bit of gardening as the rain has gone and looks like the rest of the week could stay dry.Hope everyone one is well and have a good day all x
O/S Daily Tuesday 14th May 2024
Good morning, it's a fine start, don't know whether it'll stay fine though. Yesterday was lovely, I went out to the Book Club without a coat! Sorry to hear you've had a fall Gers, hope you're feeling better. I'm going to Darlington today, to the hospital for a gastroscopy. I usually go to the hospital at Durham for this,…
Old Style Daily Monday 13 May 2024
Good morning folks. It's rather muggy just now, not sure how it'll turn out. Coffee will help.
O/S Daily Sunday 12th May 2024
Good morning, it's a fine start here. Yesterday was a lovely day, dh spent most of the day outside tidying the garden. I went to the shops, didn't need much though. Nothing much going on today, but it's early yet, we might decide to go somewhere. Glad you're feeling a bit better Ruby. Hope you're enjoying your time away…
Weekly Flylady Thread 6 May 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…
Old Style Daily Saturday 11 May 2024
Good morning. I'm so hot already.
It's getting tough out there. Feeling the pinch?
It suddenly feels that the everyday things in life are getting very expensive...it's costing a small fortune to live a no-frills existence these days. What have you had to think twice about buying / reduce consumption of / or cut out altogether?
Old Style Daily Friday 10 May 2024
Good morning folks. Off to make my first coffee.
O/S Daily 9th May
Morning allAnother very early start to the day. Looks like another lovely one though. @Gers yes I did get my lavender plants, thanks for asking. I also found some poppies growing in one of my baskets, no idea how they got in there lol. Have re-planted them into the garden.Housework today and, hopefully, a nice sit out in…
O/S Daily Wednesday 8th May 2024
Good morning, it's an early start from me, I've been awake for hours. I've had a run of bad nights lately. It's dry, I think the forecast is good. I'm meeting a friend at Do*bies this morning, I'll probably fall asleep on the bus going there. Ruby, sorry to hear you've got Covid, it sounds bad. I've had it twice but was…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 07 May 2024
Good morning folks.
Air fryer
I got this air fryer, and I got a steak pie from M&S (no doubt it is pre-cooked) it is a medium sized pie 500g instuctions say 180 C fan oven 35 mins as you would expect. But there is no air fryer times. I was going to do it in the oven as suggested maybe a bit lower for longer. But I know someone will complain I am not…
Old Style Daily Bank Holiday Monday 06 May 2024
Good morning all. BRB
Weekly Flylady Thread 29th April 2024
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. We often see new flyers (gents welcome!) around this time of year so please don't worry if you feel you cannot keep up. Similarly if your house has been neglected it won't be turned around in a day - but if you stay you will get into some good habits which do help! Happy flying. What…
O/S Daily Sunday 5th May 2024
Good morning, it's a dry and grey start here, doesn't seem cold though. We had a quiet day yesterday, I remembered to take my jacket to be cleaned. Camelot we used to have a dedicated dry cleaners here, but when that closed two of the local shops started to take it, so it's handy. Maybe people don't have as many things…

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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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