PROFILE
Maxim Deluxe
ST THOMAS’ CHURCH
KIDSGROVE
Stacking Chair
200 Maxim Deluxe Chairs installed in August 2008
St Thomas’ Church was built in 1837 in Kidsgrove, a commuter town of about 24,000 people which is situated on the borders of Staffordshire and Cheshire. The Church sits alongside the old St Thomas School which has been converted into Parish meeting rooms – known as The Wade Centre.
St Thomas’ is a reasonably large enthusiastic church, with a membership of about 100 adults and 30 children. They are a church committed to having a biblical ministry and expository preaching. Their aim is to serve one another and the community with many groups for children and young people, mums and tots, and various social and evangelistic events. They also have an unashamedly Christian primary school, and a vibrant nursery. The church aims for the All Age services to be an opening for non-Christians. In 2007 the church suffered a flash flood following torrential rain. As a result it was necessary to carry out extensive repair work which gave the church the opportunity to renovate the building. This included replacing the old pews with more comfortable chairs.
The Rosehill Maxim Deluxe was the ideal choice as it is stylish and provides flexibility with the ability to stack seven high. The church also ordered a solid oak lectern and communion table. Maxim Deluxe Stacking Chair (A161)
“We found working with Rosehill an easy experience. They helpfully provided a number of sample chairs for the whole church to test, and then constructed chairs to our particular requirements. We always found the people we spoke to both helpful and informative. We are delighted with the quality of the chairs and other furniture that we bought.” Rev Iain Baker
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Brooke Court Handforth Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 3ND Tel: 0161 485 1717 Fax: 0161 485 2727 Email: sales@rosehill.co.uk
PROFILE
Churchill Chair
ST. AIDAN’S CHURCH
BILLINGE,WIGAN
11” deep back pad
290 Churchill Chairs installed in Dec 2008
The Church of St Aidan’s was originally built is 1539 in Billinge, Lancashire. Prior to its existence the local people had to travel into the centre of Wigan to attend the Parish Church before they decided that they should have their own place of worship within the village. By 1718 a new chapel had been built which was one of the finest in the area at that time. This chapel had a capacity of 200 at the time when the population of Billinge was only about 900. The church was extended again in 1907. At this time the galleries and the box pews were removed. The seating was replaced with small wooden chairs which have been there up until the church decided to purchase new chairs from Rosehill.
Churchill Chair (A180) shown with 11” Deep Back Pad (H197)
The search for new chairs is always fraught with emotion and Rosehill helped to pave the way with a well laid out brochure which helped to identify the style of chair required. Rosehill then visited with samples chairs which they left for the congregation to try over a period. During this time many opinions were expressed and the decision was narrowed to the Churchill or Churchill Deluxe chair. The smaller Churchill chair was better suited along with the larger back pad from the Deluxe chair for added comfort. Rosehill manufactured the chairs to order with the additional Keyhole Links, Curved Book Boxes and Rubber Foot Ferrules plus the stain repellent Checkers Fabric and the frames stained to blend in with the surroundings. “There were some who doubted whether the Rosehill chairs would look right in our 300 year old Church. However, since they were installed we have had many compliments on both their appearance and their comfort. They greatly enhance the appearance of the church and give it a warmer and more welcoming look.”
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John Boardman, Church Warden
Direct from factory to function
ROSEHILL FURNITURE GROUP
Brooke Court Handforth Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 3ND Tel: 0161 485 1717 Fax: 0161 485 2727 Email: sales@rosehill.co.uk