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Glasswells have been awarded the ‘Positive about Disabled People’ symbol.
This is a symbol of confidence for Glasswells and their staff knowing that they are a good employer of disabled people, working together to create a better working environment and an unforgettable shopping experience for Glasswells customers.
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Furnishing children's bedrooms
Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you that kids seem to be born with strong likes and dislikes! Their personal space – their bedroom – is towards the top of the list of their priorities, says Debbie Cram, interior design consultant at Glasswells home furnishings showroom in Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds.
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New building site offers valuable lessons in safety for young children
Since work first began in April on Glasswells new 73,000 sq.ft. showroom on Orwell Retail Park, children at Ranelagh Primary School in Ipswich have been following progress with interest.
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New Glasswells Store is Taking Shape
Glasswells new home furnishings store in Ipswich is well on its way, since the keys where handed over to the builders at the end of March the store is now a third of the way to completion already.
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Glasswells appoints General Manager for new Ipswich store
Andrea Johnston, who has more than two decades of experience in the home furnishings retail trade, has been appointed General Manager for Glasswells’ new Ipswich showroom.
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Glasswells helps local prize-winner to get her book collection in order
Keely Taylor (right) meets with Debbie Cram (left) and Robert Hawkins, sales director of Glasswells, to discuss how she plans to spend the £500 gift voucher she won at the recent ISSBA (Ipswich & Suffolk Small Business Association) Suffolk Business Exhibition.
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On your marks, get set, go
In line with tradition Glasswells took pride in sponsoring the annual local Bury 5 Pacers running race.
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Glasswells’ new £5million Ipswich store on track for December opening
As the huge 35,000 sq.ft. mezzanine floor is installed, Paul Glasswell inspects progress at Glasswells’ new £5million home furnishings store in Ipswich.
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Country or Classic: why fine dining never goes out of style
In an ideal world, we’d all sit around the dining table for hours. Come the weekend, we’d follow the lead of Mediterraneans and while away the hours over lunch.
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Glasswells Extension Work Starts
Due for completion in July this year, the 10,000 sq ft extension will lead to numerous benefits for Glasswells and their customers.
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Glasswells hands over site for building work to begin on massive new Ipswich showroom.
Work is set to begin next month on Glasswells’ massive new 73,000 sq ft, £5 million, furniture showroom on Ipswich’s Orwell Retail Park.
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Glasswells World of Furniture Sponsors Suffolk County Football Association.
Suffolk County Football Association is delighted to announce Glasswells
World of Furniture as sponsor of its increasingly popular website: www.SuffolkFA.com.
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New Ipswich Store Opening this Autumn.
Building and refurbishment works for the new £5 million, 73,000 sq ft home furnishing store in Ipswich are underway, with a planned opening this autumn.
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Two loyal employees put their feet up after over 100 years of combined service at Glasswells.
Bury St Edmunds is proving to be highly attractive to some high profile retailers seeking to set up shop on the outskirts of the town.
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New Stores Looking to Invest in Bury
Fred Raison and Ted Crouch both worked for Glasswells Removals; they have seen many changes over the years as the company has grown, expanded and become a household name across East Anglia.
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Glasswells given green light for massive new store in Ipswich
Glasswells, East Anglia’s largest independent furnishing retailer, has been given the green light for a massive new showroom in Ipswich. Work is scheduled to begin shortly on a £5 million 73,000 sq ft store on Orwell Retail Park.
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Glasswells plans massive new store opening for Ipswich
Glasswells, East Anglia’s largest independent furnishing retailer is set to open a massive new showroom in Ipswich this year, subject to planning permission being granted.
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Gifts Galore from Glasswells
Following their recent and highly popular ice spectacular weekend, Glasswells World of Furniture present their prizes and charity donations.
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Ice Spectacular Success
Ice skating, Santa, Christmas carols, mince pies, brass and silver bands, and all for charity; what more could you wish for in the heart of your local Glasswells World of Furniture?
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Get Your Skates on for Charity
A furniture store is not the usual place you would expect to find an ice rink however, Glasswells World of Furniture in Bury St. Edmunds are holding a Christmas Ice Spectacular this weekend, all for charity.
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Posh Frocks and DJ's at Glasswells
Glasswells World of Furniture in Bury St Edmunds surprised customers with their glitzy glamour last Friday, all for Children in Need.
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Glasswells Goes Pink
Staff at Glasswells World of Furniture in Bury St. Edmunds were tinted pink on Friday, raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Latest Lucky Winners
Our congratulations go to Mr & Mrs Eade, the lucky winners for our win £1,000 competition.
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Glasswells Generosity Blooms as they Celebrate another Special Achievement
Becoming the largest home furnishings store in East Anglia is certainly a triumph to remember and Glasswells World of Furniture in Bury St. Edmunds are celebrating this special occasion.
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Glasswells Palatial
Pulpit
Church goers in the pretty village of Denham near Barrow, Bury
St. Edmunds, have been treated to a brand new pulpit carpet from
Glasswells World of Furniture, adding a touch of newness to the
beautiful historic features that surround them.
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Spain Here We Come
Following the huge success of their regular removals trips
to France and the continued high demand from UK residents
when either relocating or investing in property overseas;
Glasswells Removals are now undertaking regular deliveries
to and from the popular destination of Spain.
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Glasswells Removals Fleet
Expands
Glasswells Removals have expanded the size of their vehicle fleet,
allowing them to service more customers throughout the region
and overseas.
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100 Years Service at Glasswells
Loyal employees at Glasswells take a breather as they celebrate
a combined 100 years of service at the company.
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Glasswells Warehouse Team
is Growing Again
With business booming at their Storage & Distribution Centre
in Kempson Way, Bury St. Emunds, Glasswells have appointed another
member of management to help maintain focus on efficiency and
service.
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Glasswells Win Major Glass Contract
Glasswells storage & distribution division have just won a substantial
contract to store glassware for food giant Premier Foods.
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Glasswells Had a Record Breaking Christmas
Glasswells have experienced the busiest December on record, making
the highest number of customer deliveries they have ever made during
the busy Christmas month.
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Tea & Sugar Success...
Christmas gifts of free tea and sugar were handed out to 417 pensioners
at Glasswells, one of the finale events to their 60th anniversary
celebrations.
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Happy Holidays Courtesy of Glasswells
Glasswells World of Furniture have just made one Cambridge couple’s
day after announcing they are the winners of a luxury weekend away
courtesy of the generosity of the furnishings store.
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A Bunch of Good Sports at Glasswells
There was a sporting theme throughout the Glasswells World of Furniture
store in Bury St. Edmunds last Friday as staff paraded in themed
fancy dress all for Children in Need.
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The Great Tea & Sugar Give Away - November 2006
Back in 1954 Jerry Glasswell started a Christmas distribution of tea
and sugar to pensioners in the area. This continued every year until
1984 as a token of appreciation and thanks to all the people of the
district who had supported the firm over the years.
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Further Expansion at Glasswells - November 2006
Business at Glasswells storage and distribution centre, in Kempson
Way, Bury St. Edmunds, continues to drive forward, and they are making
some very positive enhancements to keep the momentum going.
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Glasswells Win Industry Award for the Third Time - October
2006
Based throughout East Anglia, Glasswells World of Furniture has won
a prestigious industry award for the third year.
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Diamond Day at Glasswells - October 2006
Glasswells World of Furniture saw the finale of their huge win a diamond
competition last Saturday by announcing the lucky winner during a
day of fun and entertainment.
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Stories of Old are Unleashed as Glasswell’s Long
Serving Employees Get Together - July 2006
With a reputation for employing highly loyal staff, Glasswells say
a big thank you to all long serving employees with two special people
in mind.
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Pacers & Glasswells Race Is Open To All... - Jun 2006
The annual St Edmunds Pacers’ race, sponsored by Glasswells World
of Furniture, is set to kick off 2nd June.
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Scratch ‘n’ Save with Glasswells - Jun 2006
During their special Diamond Anniversary celebrations, generosity is
the key at Glasswells, with their latest in-store promotion that
can save customers up to a massive 90% off their purchases.
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A Special Invitation from Glasswells - May
2006
To help celebrate their Diamond Anniversary, Glasswells World of Furniture
in Bury St. Edmunds
are inviting residents of East Anglia who were
married or born on the same day of their first day
of trading to come and join in the fun.
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Glasswells Celebrate 60 Years - Apr 2006
Glasswells World of Furniture, based throughout East Anglia, are celebrating
their Diamond Anniversary and are inviting all to join in the fun.
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Glasswells Win Again... - Jan 2006
Glasswells World of Furniture, based throughout East Anglia, has won
a top industry award in the 2005 AIS (Associated Independent Stores)
ceremony.
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Smooth Moves for Charity at Glasswells -
Nov 2005
There will be fun and frolics at Glasswells this Friday as staff parade
in fancy dress and prepare themselves for a sponsored shave or waxing
all for Children in Need.
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Glasswells Bring Designs to Life - Sep 2005
A Brand new design service is now available from Glasswells' Design
Centre at the flagship store in Bury St. Edmunds.
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Glasswells Slide the Mile for a Good Cause
- Jul 2005
Former champion racehorse trainer, Jenny Pitman, is calling on all
action men and women across Bury St Edmunds to experience the adrenaline
rush of a lifetime this Sunday 17th July, by zip sliding across The
Rowley Mile Racecourse, in aid of the UK’s leading children’s
cancer charity, CLIC Sargent.
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John Clocked up the Miles for Glasswells
- Jun 2005
Having worked for Glasswells for over 40 years, John Cooper has decided
to call it a day and retire.
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Christmas Comes Early for Lindsey - Dec
2004
Lindsey Rutty is celebrating as Christmas comes early after winning
a new kingsize Silentnight bed just days before Christmas.
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