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My parents were in the habit of purchase dates on things they bought to ensure stock was rotated as best before and use by dates didn't exist then. I use to do the same. As part of a tidy up at the bottom end of my under the stairs cupboard ( the low bit that's very hard to reach into) I have found a 1kg bag of sugar which…
O/S Daily Tuesday 28 March 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 Chilly and blowy start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and…
Anybody wearing aprons when eating ?
Just wondering if there are still people wearing aprons for eating in order to keep stains and spill away from clothes, or is that too old fashioned ? When I was a kid most of us in the village had an apron or tabard at all meals. As an adult I have kept that habit and also made it a rule for all my kids. Today my second…
O/S Daily Monday 27 March 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 Chilly and blowy start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and…
Weekly Flylady Thread 20th March 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 also…
Old Style Daily Sunday 26 March 2023
Good morning folks.
Forever in Blue Jeans
I have lots of pairs of jeans, which I like to wear until I can wear no more, usually because the inner seams have worn away. That still leaves a lot of denim! I could rag it, and I know there are lots of crafts that can be created from it but I'm wondering what I can turn them into that would both last the distance, and…
Old Style Daily Saturday 25 March 2023
Good morning. Coffee time first.
olio
ive just signed up to olio. has anyone any experiences with it? thanks
Old Style Daily Friday 24 March 2023
Good morning folks. I'll BRB.
Old Style Daily Thursday 23 March 2023
Good morning folks. Off for coffee.
Old Style Daily Wednesday 22 March 2023
Good morning folks.
More Charity Shop Bargains for 2018 & beyond!
This is a new thread to take over from this one: What is your charity shop bargain? I will put a linky to this thread onto the old one :) :j [purplesignup][/purplesignup]
Old Style Daily Tuesday 21st March 2023
Good morning - back soon
What's the opposite of "HYGGE" for summer and heat waves and openness? signs of spring?
I prepared for winter with cosy vibes, candles and blankets, holding in warmth and feeling content. now I want to look forward to spring and summer, the breeze, evenings spent out doors and windows open with the scent of flowers . so, I am checking my seed boxes, searching for net curtains in charity shops to put in place…
Old Style Daily Monday 20th March 2023
Good morning - back soon,
Weekly Flylady Thread 13th March 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 also…
Gluten free almond tirimasu cake thingy!
Not sure if this is the place to discuss recipes and baking or not? However, I'm trying to come up with my own twist on a combination of a tirimasu I make (which my wife loves!) and an almond cake, which I wheel out for most birthday cakes as a starting point, as its naturally gluten free, required for my Mum. This is the…
Sunday 19th March 2023
Good morning folks, be back in a minute.
Old Style Daily Saturday 18 March 2023
Morning folks. Off for a coffee before anything else.

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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.
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 Payments 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.
Which NatWest and RBS branches are closing from 2025? Here's the full list – and banking alternatives
NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which are both part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 108 of their bank branches in 2025 and beyond, after the Group announced a further 52 NatWest closures.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
Winter Fuel Payments will be reinstated to all pensioners in England and Wales this winter – but will be clawed back automatically from those earning over £35,000 a year, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis.
Car finance mis-selling update: regulator prepares for compensation scheme – and warns against using claims firms
Payouts for mis-sold car finance could be another step closer as the financial regulator has set out the factors it will consider if it were to introduce an industry-wide redress scheme – though we won't know more about how this will work until after a key Supreme Court decision expected in July. In the meantime, the regulator has warned that you DON'T need to sign up with a claims firm to be included.
Winter Fuel Payments to be extended to pensioners earning £35,000 or less – here's what we know so far
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to all pensioners with incomes of £35,000 or less this winter, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up.
Winter Fuel Payments extension confirmed for this winter – watch Martin Lewis' instant response and his message to the Chancellor
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to more pensioners this winter – though not to everyone – the Chancellor has today confirmed. However, exact details of who will now qualify still remain scant. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis give his instant response, as well as his key message for Rachel Reeves.
Nationwide Fairer Share: Free £100 bonus confirmed for 2025 – here's who will get it
If you bank with Nationwide, you could get a free £100 paid into your account in June or July as part of the building society's 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with it.
Forced onto a prepay energy meter? You may be due money back as 10,000s to be compensated
If you had an energy prepayment meter forcibly installed or your smart meter was remotely switched to prepay mode without your permission, you could be entitled to compensation of up to £1,000 and may even be eligible to have your energy debts written off.

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