6 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, May 10th, 1979 A NEW-LOOK STORE as • "Cji * • THE ■ HOME FURNISHERS


It’s a furniture and carpet extravaganza


J. W. TASKER AND SON LTD throw open the doors of their new-look store at Queen’s Mill, Queen’s Road, Accrington, to the general public for the first time on Sunday.


FANTASTIC


SUPER STORE


Don’t miss the or MHO ON SUNDAY 13th MAY, Ham ~ 5pm


Our Store in Queen's Road, Accrington, must be the most exciting for miles around now that it has been completely carpeted and redecorated.


In the magnificently displayed 22,000 sq. ft. of Showroom there are the latest designs in upholstery, bedroom and dining room furniture from such famous manufacturers as G-Plan, Ercol, Schreiber, McIntosh and many, many others.


The new Carpet Department has hundreds of Axminster, Wilton and tufted carpets in a choice of patterns and plains in every colour of the rainbow.


As main stockists of most leading brands we are able to offer a much faster delivery than the • majority of our competitors. Everything we sell is at MONEY SAVING DISCOUNT PRICES.


Excellent credit faciltities with no loss of discount are available including our HOMEPLAN- NER LOW INTEREST PERSONAL LOAN SCHEME.


Do come along on Sunday with your family and friends and join us in a celebration drink. Ample Car Parking Space


THE H HOME FURNISHERS True value is always unmistakable.


Queen Mil I, Queens Road, Accrington. Telephone; 36262


L. (TABLES) LTD.


Manufacturers of the highest quality upholstered bed headboards


Congratulate TASKERS on the creation of their *


New Look’ superstore.


Come and see a range of our sumptuously padded headboards.


RECREATING TH E SPLENDOUR OF TUDOR OAK FURNITURE '©lb (flinvm’ E m m Kelvin by MclNTOSH


Subtle lines brought to life by elegant door detail and concealed lighting.


A Comprehensive Selection of Z-Beds always


available from stock ‘new look’ store TASKERS


QUEEN MILL, QUEENS RD., ACCRINGTON


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Enduring quality o f oak


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TASKERS NEW LOOK STORE


Manufacturers of


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YOU CANT TOP TASKERS VALUE


Unbeatable value. That’s what you’ll find in plenty at Taskers. It’s all possible because Taskers are a


member of Floreat A buying group of over 200 independent


furniture retailers whose combined buying power is so great that substantial savings can be passed on to you. Next time you’re in Taskers have a look for


the Floreat name. It’s your guarantee of good value.


Floreat Marketing Group,


16/18 Moorgate Street Rotherham, South Yorkshire. rfToreatYOU SAVE A LOTBECAUSE WE BUY'A LOT.


ALFA


SUSAN BROADLEY Just back from the USA


EMPHASISING the family nature of the busi­ ness —


the tivo Robert Taskers, junior and senior


PACKAGE DEAL Some 5,000 invita­ m m m m


tions have been sent out for the grand open­ ing of this furniture a n d


extravaganza. And a great deal of care­


c a r p e t


ful forethought and plan­ ning have gone into the planning of this new show­ room, designed to present a more attractive setting to accommodate the latest furniture and carpet fash­ ions from various'parts of the world. It is unlikely that even


the oldest residents of Accrington will remember the founding of J. W. Tasker and Son Ltd., but ma n y p e o p l e ma y remember the original shop in Burnley Road, with its large clock in the window, by which many people timed their journey to work. Robert Tasker ju n .,


grandson of the founder, “J. W.” came into business in 1939, straight from school. He managed to carry enough goods in a large suitcase, either by walking or on the bus, to keep the firm going. In fac t, lie and his father, also Robert, took


Advertising feature by Deborah


Cavanagh


every opportunity to build up the business to the heights of success it has reached today.


In 1978, when the firm


f irst moved into the Queen’s Mill, the decision was taken to discontinue selling hardware and pot­ tery, and to concentrate on furniture and carpets. The aim of this was to


make Tasker one of the biggest and best furniture dealers in the whole of Lancashire. A p r o g r e s s iv e and


enthusiastic management team has been formed to make sure the best poss­ ible use is made of the improved showroom. Under the chairmanship


of Mr Robert Tasker sen. managing director, it com­ bines the forward-looking outlook and flair of the younger directors, Susan Broad ley and Robert


THE furniture section in the neiv-look showroom at Queen’s Mill, Accrington


Tasker, jun. together with the experience and exper­ tise of three long-serving members of staff, Joan Heap, Brian Redmayne and James Hoyle. Robert Tasker jun. is


the warehousing opera­ tions director and com­ bines an ambition to see Tasker’s right at the top of the retailing tree, together with the necessary “mus­ cle" to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scene. Miss Joan Heap com­


bines the post of managing director’s private secret­ ary with that of accounts office manager. Mr Brian


Redmayne (who, inciden­ tally, started as driver with the firm, and progres­ sed from being a travelling representative to general manager) is in charge of the newly-opened carpet shop in Blackburn Road, Accrington. Mr James Hoyle has


been with the firm most of his working life, and is in charge of the firm's vehi­ cles.


Tasker is very proud of


its carpet-fitting service under the expert and fas­ tidious direction of Mr Harry Ashworth (formerly of Hesketh’s Burnley), who guarantees to do a perfect job every time. Tasker also has a very suc­ cessful shop, in Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, in the old Co-op premises, which is run by Mrs Peggy Heyes.


DISPLAY This is Tasker’s Burnley


showroom, mostly for the display of Schreiber and G- Plan, but with several other furniture makes on view. Visitors will find it a really attractive place to call and see the latest designs in furniture.


Customers who see the


“Floreat" sign of furniture are aware that this is an indication of quality and value.


Tasker’s are members of


this national marketing group, which ensures lower prices for the gen­ eral public through bulk buying.


Many of Tasker’s sup­


pliers have also been deal­ ing with the firm for many years, a dose connection in particular having been with the local upholstery firm C. D. Pierce and Son


Available at


TASKERS “NEW LOOK” STORE


6 1 1 0 3 3 F U R N I T U R E


Manufactured by the Alston Group of Companies


(now E. J. Riley Ltd). Among the many famous


names available with their latest ranges are, G-Plan, Schreiber, Ercol, Stag, Contessa, Alston, Bridgec- raft, Wood Brothers Old Charm, Slumber!and, Silentnight, Buoyant, Rest Assured and Sleepeezee. A G-Plan gallery with


ful ancillary pieces will be set up later this year, together with special dis­ plays by Schreiber and Avalon.


INTEREST A wide range of occa­


sional furniture, pictures and mirrors are also stocked, and these are arranged in attractive room settings to comple­ ment the central pieces. Also included in these attractive purchases, is a new order of standard and table lamps in onyx and solid brass with Sander­ son’s print shades, an item to add the finishing touch to any room.


Tasker believe in giving


expert advice to all their customers. They also believe in keeping up to


date with all the latest designs and tastes in the world of fashionable furni­ ture.


And keeping the com­


pany’s interest at heart in this sphere is Susan Broad- ley, chief administrator and furniture buyer, who has just returned from a three-week trip to the U.S.A. to learn about all the latest furniture fash­ ions.


She went on this trans-


States tour after winning a scholarship through the National Association of Retail Furnishers. Susan has re tu rn ed ful l of enthusiasm and ideas from various stores in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, and she hopes to put these into action in the near future. America has for a long


time been one o f the forerunners in the world of high-fashion furniture, and Susan has had the chance to see la creme de la creme at its best. No doubt she will be giv­


ing Tasker's customers the very best advice she has learnt from her far away travels.


THE NATURAL CHOICE FOR YOUR BEDROOM


FITTED-LOOK BEDROOM FURNITURE ON PERMANENT DISPLAY AT


J. W. TASKER & SON. LTD


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