Lesson of my life
Something I have been completely unable to adhere to but would save me hundreds, nay, thousands of pounds:

Do not drink alcohol. Ever. So you think you like one or two here or there. Well soon that turns into 4 or 5 and then 8 or 9. Before you know it you're spending hundreds of quid a weekend straight from your measly wage. Do not drink alcohol.

Also Martins money tips is quite good. I recommend thoroughly.
( whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Tue 5 Aug 2008, 11:37, 5 replies)

Martin's tips seconded
Recent ones include two for one vouchers at Pizza express and the like.

in case it's not clear - sign up at Moneysavingexpert.com
( Fireflier La la la la, not listening on, Tue 5 Aug 2008, 12:03, closed)

I completely agree
I don't drink alcohol.. I dislike it, quite simply.

And when I hear about other people spending £50 on a night out just for drinks - or even more - then I am always thankful for the fact that I don't like it, and can therefore put the money to more productive use.
(EuroSong I love horse meat: best of all the animals, Tue 5 Aug 2008, 12:56, closed)

^^^^^
like crack.
( browser still relating boring anecdotes into a void on, Tue 5 Aug 2008, 12:57, closed)

I don't drink either (because I don't like to).
I do play WoW, though, but at least I can easily justify the cost (£9 a month) as that's at least what most other people spend on booze.
( Bob Todd whee, Tue 5 Aug 2008, 14:30, closed)

Can only agree.
I'm a wine fan. I reckon I spend about £2000 a year on the stuff. I'm the only person in my household who drinks it.

Fuuuuuuck.
(Captain Skippy pooed in a bag and left it on your doorstep, Tue 5 Aug 2008, 17:48, closed)