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Old Style Daily Friday 07 July 2023
Morning all very a very wet Glasgow. Hotel kettle bubbling away.
Old Style Daily Friday 7th July 2023
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Old Style Daily Thursday 6th July 2023
Good morning, just starting off, I'll be back soon.
Reviving a pair of shoes
Does anyone have any recommendations on how to buff up this pair of leather shoes?
Old Style Daily Wednesday 05 July 2023
Good morning. It's already bright with a tinge of pink in the sky.
Cleaning carpets
Does anyone know the best way to clean carpets? We have just moved into a new house where there is carpet in EVERY room - even the shed has fitted carpet! All the carpets really need cleaning and I want to buy a machine to clean them but I am confused. Which is better a steam cleaner a wet and dry cleaner or a carpet…
Cleaning curtains?
Hello old stylers, I'm looking for some tips on cleaning curtains. We were very lucky that when we moved in, the old owners left the curtains. However, I am not at all confident on cleaning wool and velvet curtains!! Only one set is long enough that I'd be happy to risk putting in the washing machine, and it's not a fancy…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 04 July 2023
Morning all. I'm heading out for an early morning swim with a friend. She wants to learn how to breathe properly when doing front crawl. It's a cloudy wet morning so it back on with a jumper. More later. I hope that everyone is well, lovely to read so much yesterday. Happy Tuesday to all.
Old Style Daily Monday 03 July 2023
Morning. I'll be back. 😀
Old Style Daily Sunday 02 July 2023
Morning folks. It's a much brighter start to the day. I'm off for coffee.
Weekly Flylady Thread 26th June 2023
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 task easier and quicker. We…
Cheap Celebration /Birthday Cards
Hi everyone, I'm a long time lurker and am so grateful for all tips I've got along the way. I used get most of our cards for 10 for £1 from the Card Factory but they have recently put their price up to 5 for £1- still prettyreasonable. As I have young ones we have lots of class birthday parties and are part of a large…
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

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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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