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Old Style Daily Saturday 01 July 2023
Good morning - July already.
Old Style Weight Loss Challenge- 2nd Quarter 2023
Hi All Welcome to the Old Style Weight Loss thread for quarter two 2023 :) Please feel free to start posting your weight loss goals for the next challenge which will run from the 1st April until the 30th June You do not have to submit a loss or gain for the first week as it's our starting week, you can post your first loss…
Quaker. Microwave Porridge
Hi all I have 2 minute rolled oats in the morning. I have 2 of those small packets with milk, Don’t add sugar or any other toppings. Is there a similar supermarket own brand which is just a nice and creamy that will cook in 2 minutes. And cheaper.
O/S Daily Friday 30 June 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 Raining and damp underfoot, some laying water but cooler. Dinner last night was egg, bacon, chips, beans and coleslaw - any thing else in fridge that needed using up.…
I'm making elderflower cordial
The elderflower is out, so a few of us went elderflower picking yesterday evening in the sunshine. Here is some of it, steeping with sugar water, lemon juice and rind, on its way to becoming cordial. I'll keep it in the freezer so it could also be used as sorbet. We'll be attempting fizzy wine with the rest, but previous…
The Garden Fence - proper Old Style support and chat!
As threads are going walkabout I thought I would start the next stage of this off - I will try and do the links later!
O/S Daily Thursday 29 June 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 Raining and damp underfoot, some laying water but cooler. Dinner last night was chicken wrapped in bacon, new potatoes, coleslaw, pork pie. Not sure what we'll be…
O/S Daily Wednesday 28 June 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 Dry underfoot, but cooler. Dinner last night was sausages, potato gratin and mushrooms. Half day at work but going in early. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
Loose covers for sofa
I have a 3-seater and a 2-seater sofa that I need to cover. They are eight years old and in a terrible state as they are faux leather (the first and last time I'll buy faux leather!) However they are really very comfortable. Of course I will have to replace them before too long but in the meantime I might just get loose…
Using up spread / alternative to butter in pastry
We use a lot of butter in our house and with the prices rising I've been looking for lower cost alternatives. I bought some supermarket own brand value type spread, and we aren't keen on it, although do like the spreadable butter type spreads in sandwiches. Would the cheapo oily spread work in short crust pastry? I usually…
Who has had success at making non dairy yogurt?
Who has had success at making non dairy yogurt? I have seen a couple of methods recommended, one using probiotic capsules and one using store bought non dairy yogurt. Anyone?
Lower Salt Breadmaker Dark Rye Bread Recipe
Hi, I love Rye Bread and enjoy the 100% wholemeal dark rye recipe supplied with my Panasonic Breadmaker however I have health issues and really need to keep my salt intake down and the recipes with this breadmaker have far too much salt. Does anyone know if I can just reduce the salt in the recipe without consequence or do…
O/S Daily Tuesday 27 June 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 Dry underfoot, warm again, Wash load in WM will peg out once finished. Dinner last night was LO roast pork, veg, yorkshires, new pots and gravy. Tonight will be…
ninja speedi meals
Where is the best place to find ninja speedi meals? I'm slowly going through the booklet that came with it, looking at ninja test kitchen/the speedi meal planner and also looking on YouTube.
O/S Daily Monday 26 June 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 Dry underfoot, warm again, Wash load in WM will peg out once finished. Lunch yesterday was roast pork, LO's in the fridge plenty to make up another meal. Work will be…
Old Style Daily Sunday 25th June 2023
Good morning, just going to make some coffee. Back soon.
Weekly Flylady Thread 20 June 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…
O/S Daily, Saturday 24th June 2023
Good morning, it's already 20° here, but cloudy - there was heavy rain last night. TA, I hope yesterday went as well as it could, it was a sad day for you. Hold on to the happy memories. Gers, hope the bull has settled down - maybe he was annoyed that the cows were ignoring him! Yesterday was an ok day, we took our friend…
O/S Daily Friday 23 June 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 Dry underfoot, warm again, Wash load in WM will peg out once finished. Dinner last night was all day breakfast. Tonight I'm not sure - going food shopping this morning.…
O/S Daily Thursday 22 June 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 Dry underfoot, warm again, Dinner last night was sausage, LO yorkshires, mash, veg and gravy. Work was ok yesterday will see what today brings. Keep safe and well x…

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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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