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Tell me about your Repair Cafe experiences
The Repair Cafe gets mentioned frequently on the Forum - it runs centres where you can take your broken things (electrical appliances, clothing, furniture etc) and get help repairing them. It's free but donations are welcome. 🔨🧵🪡🎨 I'd like to hear from people who have used one. What did you have repaired? Before and after…
Old Style Daily Sunday 24 Sept 2023
Morning all.
Old Style Daily Saturday 23 September 2023
Morning folks. It's a chilly start. BRB
Calling Remoska users!
Today discovered that Aldi had silicone 8" cake 'tins' in their special buys middle aisles I always use these for cooking cakes in the Remoska but more importantly for protecting the rather flimsy Teflon coating inside the base tin when cooking even a roast. I have tried to replace them over the last few years but none…
O/S Daily Friday 22 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, air is feeling cooler, but forecast for a drier day. Dinner last night was fish, hot new potatoes and veg. Tonight I'm not sure, but food shopping this…
O/S Daily Thursday 21 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, air is feeling cooler, but forecast for a drier day. Dinner last night was chicken goujons, jacket potato, cheese and beans and salad. Keep safe and well x…
O/S Daily Wednesday 20 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, air is feeling cooler, rain forecast and hopefully wind has died down it was very windy yesterday. Dinner last night was braised pork steaks, with LO…
O/S Daily Tuesday 19 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, damp underfoot after several heavy downpours yesterday. Dinner last night was omelette, chips and beans/salad. Tonight will be pork steaks cooked in slow…
O/S Daily Monday 18 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, wet underfoot after heavy rain showers on and off during the night. Lunch yesterday was roast chicken, so LO's that will form part of a meal over the coming…
Any Bakers Online?
I have to admit I have a sweet tooth, as my dentist will confirm. Now when I walk into a bakery quite a lot of the goods seem to be made with what I will describe as artificial cream. A quick search of the internet throws up several formulas: your basic buttercream (revolting!), a German and Swish based recipe,I haven't…
emulsifiers, in bread etc
ive heard these are bad for your guts and notice its in a lot of breads and many other things. i wish to try and avoid them and wondered if anyone else does the same? if you do then what breads can i buy which dont have them? and are emulsifiers always listed on ingredients or can they be hidden from view or labelled as…
Weekly Flylady Thread 11th September 2023
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 Sunday 17 September 2023
Off for coffee.
O/S Daily, Saturday 16th September 2023
Good morning, still dark and it's wet here. I'm not sleeping well at the moment, and have been awake for quite a while, so I thought I might as well get up. Don't know what fate has in store for me today, we'll see. Hope everyone is ok, have a good day folks, take care.
O/S Daily Friday 15 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, but dry underfoot. Dinner last night was a cheeky pizza takeaway. Tonight use up from the fridge. I have several things to do so will work my way through…
O/S Daily Thursday 14 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, but dry underfoot, cloudy day forecast, temperature cooler. Dinner last night was gammon, egg, chips/salad. Lo's for dinner tonight. Slightly shorter work…
O/S Daily Wednesday 13 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Getting light, damp underfoot, but temperature feels cooler. Dinner last night was LO roast, new pots, veg, LO yorkshires and gravy. Tonight will be gammon, egg and…
Made my own butter!!
Looking at the yellow sticker stuff in Morrisons and noticed they had several 2l cartons of whipping cream on offer for £1 each, bought one and watched a youtube video on how to make butter, made a hell of a mess but ended up with about 750g of butter which has gone in the freezer.
Kilner Jar Gaskets?
The freezer is now about full with blackberries and apples yet the wind brings more windfalls which need dealing with. In the old days we used Kilner Jars a couple of boxes of which still haven't been thrown out. The problem is I can't use them because I can't find or buy replacement gaskets to ensure a good seal or…
Cheap cloths drying
I hope this is in the right place , sorry if it's not. Two years ago during the winter my old tumble dryer broke down during the winter months and I was forced to dry the clothes indoors on the radiators and on a clothes horse which took a long time and left the clothes smelling awful. I discovered after trying different…

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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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