Ferdinand Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 I am told that this 2010 Vintage English Sparkling wine on 25% offer in Morrisons is a Nyetimber 2010. For which £20 a bottle is a bargain. I have ordered some to try. https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/morrisons-the-best-english-sparkling-brut-vintage-2010-480635011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, Ferdinand said: I am told that this 2010 Vintage English Sparkling wine on 25% offer in Morrisons is a Nyetimber 2010. For which £20 a bottle is a bargain. I have ordered some to try. https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/morrisons-the-best-english-sparkling-brut-vintage-2010-480635011 That makes a £20 bottle of single malt from Morrisons look fantastic value. Why would I pay Whisky price for wine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, ProDave said: That makes a £20 bottle of single malt from Morrisons look fantastic value. Why would I pay Whisky price for wine? Nyetimber is a champagne house (amongst other things, and not allowed to call it champagne) that has been winning awards internationally for a number of years. eg https://nyetimber.com/nyetimber-is-awarded-gold-at-the-champagne-and-sparkling-wine-world-championships-2020/ https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/nyetimber-beats-bollinger-roederer-in-sparkling-competition-60854/ They have 2/3 of a square mile of vineyard, so one of the largest ones in the country. Usual price for this one at Morrisons is £27 per bottle. My bottles arrive tomorrow evening, so I'll be trying some with fish over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 On 20/09/2022 at 21:15, CalvinHobbes said: Scheppach 6.5HP Petrol Compactor £199.99 available again Good value at £299 and glad we bought it. Has now compacted 200m2 of sand floor base, and 150m, several passes, of trench fill. It is narrower than the similar variation at over twice the price elsewhere, but for own use that is fine, and in trenches probably preferable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 12 hours ago, ProDave said: That makes a £20 bottle of single malt from Morrisons look fantastic value. Why would I pay Whisky price for wine? You only ever rent wine, beer and spirits, never own them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 21/09/2022 at 19:18, ProDave said: That makes a £20 bottle of single malt from Morrisons look fantastic value. Why would I pay Whisky price for wine? I have drunk the first bottle with a friend, and a smoked fish platter with an avocado and black pudding salad. It is excellent, and I will be buying a few more whilst the offer is on. Not in *huge* numbers, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Ferdinand said: I have drunk the first bottle with a friend, and a smoked fish platter with an avocado and black pudding salad. It is excellent, and I will be buying a few more whilst the offer is on. Not in *huge* numbers, however. Not having to pay 45% tax anymore must help? 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, Onoff said: Not having to pay 45% tax anymore must help? 😂 Don't forget, "all boats float on a rising tide". except for those anchored to the seafloor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 33 minutes ago, Onoff said: Not having to pay 45% tax anymore must help? 😂 As a tradesman, you would know more about that 🙂 ! The Gordon Brown stealth-shaft special tax rate of 60%+ still exists between approx 100k and 120k of income, iirc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Ferdinand said: As a tradesman, you would know more about that 🙂 ! The Gordon Brown stealth-shaft special tax rate of 60%+ still exists between approx 100k and 120k of income, iirc. The 40% I pay hurts enough! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Onoff said: The 40% I pay hurts enough! You should pay more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldkettle Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Ferdinand said: The Gordon Brown stealth-shaft special tax rate of 60%+ still exists between approx 100k and 120k of income, iirc. I thought it was talented Mr Osborne who we have to thank for this great invention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 17 hours ago, oldkettle said: I thought it was talented Mr Osborne who we have to thank for this great invention? No. It was Chancellor Alistair Darling's 2009 Budget for introduction from April 2010. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_United_Kingdom_budge It means we have a 60% tax rate between £100k and £100k + 2x the personal allowance, as the allowance is tapered out at £1 for every £2 of income over £100k. (Though I had to go and check!). I remember the political cynicism of New Labour as it passed into history. Were i in that tax bracket, that's a good reason for doing charity donations for income over £100k, since the Govt will give £1.50 for every £1 donated. (I think) There was a similar thing with the 50% top rate of tax being announced in 2009 and introduced in 2010, despite the lower top rate having existed throughout their 13 years in power. One way to look at that is a political time bomb to allow Conservatives to be branded as pandering to the rich at some point in the future - you saw the coverage over Kwasi Kwarteng doing just that. (Unfortunately I'm no fan of Krazy Kwarteng either. They should not have walked away from stabilising the housing market and levelling up imo.) F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oldkettle Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Ferdinand said: No. It was Chancellor Alistair Darling's 2009 Budget for introduction from April 2010. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_United_Kingdom_budge Oh damn. I know how it works but didn't realise who introduced it - maybe because Conservatives had a chance to fix it but didn't, at least after 2015. I'd rather Kwarteng changed this than removed the 45% - but then I 'd say so, wouldn't I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldkettle Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Aldi again Jack hammer for £84 delivered? Although not sure whether it's powerful enough - the reviews say it is. https://www.aldi.co.uk/scheppach-jack-hammer/p/811152590094700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilgrim Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Bauker Wall chasers being sold for £40 including delivery https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185422284710 not sure how good they are but it includes 2 blades and a chisels so got to be worth a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayc89 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I've had eBay alerts set up for cheap MVHR and ASHP units for a couple of months now. Sods law as soon as I'm ready to purchase something, there are none available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Appliances Direct: up to 40% discounts on a number of freezers, including upright Miele freezers down from £2000+ to around £1200. Refurbed, but look worthwhile. https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/ct/refurbished/refrigeration/freezers I got my Liebherr as an ex-display one from there for £1400 not £2400, and it has been great. F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudding Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Anybody have any tips on deals or cheap sources for loft insulation. Looking for about 65m2 of loft rolls, 150/200mm thick I guess as I think there's only 100mm in between joists up there right now. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 4 hours ago, pudding said: cheap sources for loft insulation We recently got thd best prices from the local builders' merchant. Use the online sellers for the initial guide costs but beware delivery cost. Never ignore wickes and b&q...always worth a quick check. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 A bit off the wall, but if you are into horses, this sounds like a good offer as it included free parking. Cartmel Racecourse Treat Yourself! If you love your Cartmel racing then why not consider an annual membership with us? You'll benefit from... All nine race days at Cartmel Access to the Members Marquee in the Paddock, where tea and coffee is served with our compliments and you have access to your own bar (sadly, not with our compliments!). There are tables and chairs in here, and the marquee is in a great location beside the Parade Ring. Over 50 reciprocal days at other UK racecourses, where your Cartmel Annual Badge will gain you access for free. Complimentary parking in the exclusive Members area at Cartmel. All for £180.00 per person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markocosic Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Trend air fed mask / powered respirator with ear defenders £189.99 inc VAT on Amazon at the moment: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trend-D2-AIR-PRO-Airshield/dp/B096M7LSM9/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Cracking offer through from B&Q Tradepoint today. Wtf? 🤣 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 It was only valid to 01/01/1800. So you're 223 years late to the party.😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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