A giant wooden garden bench towers over the furniture displays on the Charles Taylor Trading stand (20U20-V21) to punch home the message that the company is the UK’s largest suppliers of benches.

While not for retail sales, the bench makes a dramatic natural prop for garden centres looking to create a touch of retail theatre in their outdoor leisure departments – and six had been sold for that purpose by the time Glee Daily News called on the stand earlier today.

Other news from the brand included the launch of the new Gold Series of benches and chairs which have been tanalised for extra long life and thus  carry an impressive 20-year guarantee. Buyers can take advantage of show offers – for example, the Gold two-seater bench is available from £64.95.

The usual Charles Taylor Bakers Dozen Event – buy 12 and get 13 – offers a useful discount on a range of planters and window boxes.

Information: click here (www.charlestaylortrading.com) or call 01538 361382