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.

It all started when Caroline Holmes and Eric Marston, church wardens, were carrying out some of their usual duties of cleaning the church, including the very old pulpit carpet. Eric noticed he was forever emptying the vacuum cleaner and realised it was because the old carpet was so worn it was just slowly being sucked up into the vacuum cleaner. A combination of the pulpit not looking its best and the associated health and safety surrounding a carpet on the stairs of the pulpit, lead him to start looking around for a new carpet supplier and fitter.

It was then Eric happened to notice a promotion from Glasswells offering free fitting with carpets purchased from the home furnishings store. He swiftly got in touch with the carpet department and treated the pulpit to a plush new look whilst retaining the St Mary’s blue colour.

This was not an entirely easy task for the carpet fitting team from Glasswells, not only did they have to cope 54 old hand-made nails to remove the old carpet, they had an awkward octagon shape and irregular stairs to contend with. However, their experience paid off and as a result the new carpet is turning heads during every service.

Rector Peter Macleod-Miller is over the moon and comments, “Our new carpet is perfect in every way, I would like to thank Glasswells for their excellent value for money and professional fitter service. I believe in giving very relaxed and friendly services where we actively encourage children to be involved, often I am joined by the children in the pulpit so at least they will now be comfortable.” Peter adds with a smile, “I would like to confirm that the benefice animals that help out at children’s and family services such as chickens, sheep, donkeys and alpacas, will not be invited onto the carpet…”.