Mundane News

[Oldhippy]

One of my friends donates hers to needy local charities. Lovely idea I think.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I received a letter about the Fuel Allowance, but I think I have to pay it back.

Assuming you qualify on age, the only restriction I can see is if you have over £35,000 annual income.

 

[Speicher]

One of my friends donates hers to needy local charities. Lovely idea I think.

Some of my Premium Prize money has been donated to the local Community Cupboard. That is similar to a food bank, but take fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy etc, that is close to its sell-by/use-by date. They are pleased to receive money donations so that, for example, they can purchase special baby formulae.

I also donate to Kiva.org which provides interest-free loans, and advice to people worldwide. When the loan starts to be repaid, I get credited with the repayments, to make another loan. Approximate ten per cent of recipients go into default.

 

[Speicher]

Assuming you qualify on age, the only restriction I can see is if you have over £35,000 annual income.

Err no, don't think so. I get a state pension and two smallish private pensions.

 

[Speicher]

Can I hear police sirens?

He just wants someone to talk to.

 

[tom73]

Does anyone have the December Mountain Warehouse & Ultimate Outdoors discount codes, please? 🤔

You still needing one , I can give a 10% blue light card one if that helps ?

 

[tom73]

Err no, don't think so. I get a state pension and two smallish private pensions.

Then it's wrong , I think I read something about letters had been sent out in error.
https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment , has all the information on who can and can't get it

 

[PeteXXX]

You still needing one , I can give a 10% blue light card one if that helps ?

Thanks. I have a few codes now & I guess I'd have to produce a blue flashing card to receive that discount.
👍

 

[PeteXXX]

My understanding of the WFA is that if you have an income over £35k HMRC will bump up your tax code to recoup the £200

 

[tom73]

Thanks. I have a few codes now & I guess I'd have to produce a blue flashing card to receive that discount.
👍

not a problem you'd only need one for in store , but they have online code too.

 

[tom73]

My understanding of the WFA is that if you have an income over £35k HMRC will bump up your tax code to recoup the £200

As they've made a massive mess of it from the start , that's my understanding of what they've now come up with.

 

[rockyroller]

yep, time to break out the heated foot warmer at the office. I love this thing

my model was replaced by this one. this is a US Amazon link but can probably be found in the UK & made by other brands?

Gintao Electric Heated Foot Warmers,22"×20"Auto Shut Off with 3 Temperature Setting

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[biggs682]

Afternoon hot chocolate went down well
What's next

 

[Speicher]

Then it's wrong , I think I read something about letters had been sent out in error.
https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment , has all the information on who can and can't get it

I have just re-read the letter. It says that if I pay tax the allowance will be repaid in the tax I pay. So I presume it will be counted as my income, but not necessarily all clawed back in tax.

 

[Oldhippy]

It has been raining hard for a while now.