WE are so sad to see the demise of the Whitby Oliver Furniture Company from whom a year ago, we purchased a beautiful three-seater luxury settee in leather, at a sale reduction of £1,000.

It has been admired many times by friends and relatives.

We feel for the manageress Pat, a most knowledgeable lady and her young trainee assistant, who went out of their way to assist us.

Present times are extremely difficult. Good luck to them both, and thanks for excellent service.

F K Bate, Shiptonthorpe, York.