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Old Style Daily Saturday 17th May
Morning all. A bleary eyed Mehefin as couldn't sleep Looks like another fine day in prospect. Will catch up late Mehefin
Old Style Daily Friday 16 May 2025
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Old Style Daily Thursday 15 May 2025
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April 2025 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the fourth Grocery Challenge of 2025! As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not forgetting that we always recommend that you stay inside your own comfort levels and take things gently one step at a time. Remember that this is not a…
Old Style Daily Wednesday 14 May 2025
Morning all.
Gourmet Hummous - any ideas
Hi Guys Finally managed to crack the homemade hummous and got it just the way I like - thanks to previous hummous threads of course, and a bit of practice, and a lot of eating less than perfect hummous. Now I want to jazz up my plain hummous into something a little more gourmet n yummy - as its soooooo cheap to make I hope…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 13 May 2025
Good morning all. And what a glorious one it is.
OS Daily Monday 12th May
Morning all
Weekly Flylady Thread 5th May 2025
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 11 May 2025
Morning all.
refurbished vax vacuum not working
hi guys just bought myself a reurbished Air Lift 2 Pet Plus 1.5L 950w, it looks like new to be honest, all the hose are unclogged but the suction is very weak, it wouldnt even suck a piece of tissue it is that weak. i have come to te conclusion that it is the motor but how do i fix it? i am even thinking they may have put…
Restoring leather
I have bought an old leather bag but it looks a bit tired. How do you restore leather? Can you buy leather restorer? No eye of newt home remedies please 🙂
Old Style Daily Saturday 10 May 2025
Good morning all.
Old Style Daily Friday 09 May 2025
Morning folks. Today is promising sunshine and warmth.
firelighters
having seen a post were using vacuum fluff as a firelighter reminded me of the way my mothers taught me. i still use this method for every fire i start, though not a coal fire which this method was used on. quite simply take two sheets of newspaper roll diagonally into a long tube, then tie it into a knot (like the first…
Old Style Daily Thursday 08 May 2025
Good morning all. Bright, breezy and fairly chilly here.
Old Style Daily Wednesday 7th May
Morning all Can't sleep-head buzzing with all sorts from last night's meetings. Sun trying to poke it's head out - will see what the day brings. Hugs and spoons Mehefin
No Bake Brownie Bites - need a recipe please
Hi all. I have seen a recipe for "No Bake Brownie Bites" but it didn't give any measurements. Has anyone a tried and tested recipe they could share please
Dried beans ideas?
I have lots of (unflavoured/not in a sauce) tinned and dried beans of different types, plus lots of red lentils and packets of 'country soup mix' sitting in the back of my cupboard. I'm trying to increase my protein and fibre intake while also trying to stick to a budget and use up what I've got, so eating the beans I've…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 06 May 2025
Morning folks - it's rather dull here today.
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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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