A long-serving plumbers' merchant has expanded its offering in a coastal town.
The mayor of Lowestoft, Sonia Barker, has officially opened a new bathroom showroom at Graham The Plumbers' Merchant.
A special opening event was held at the business based at Unit 1 on the North Quay Industrial Estate in Lowestoft.
Chris Foster, manager of Graham The Plumbers' Merchant, said: "We have been here 20 years providing plumbing and heating supplies and our knowledge and expertise to the local community.
"Now we have a brand new bathroom showroom installed as we offer bathrooms as well.
"The showroom is for open for the general public and trade.
"Customers can see a variety of high end and entry level bathrooms products for every price range.
"They can also take advantage of our free measuring service and get a virtual design of their new bathroom."
Along with the mayor, Cllr Barker, youngsters from Topcats and their carers joined staff at the official opening ceremony.
As a small independent charity, based on Morton Road in Pakefield,
Topcats provides a service for children and young people aged from 0 to 30 with additional and complex needs.
Mr Foster said: "It was fantastic to have the mayor open the showroom officially and we both agreed how great an investment it is in the town."
After Graham The Plumbers' Merchant chose Topcats as its "nominated charity" to benefit from fundraising, Mr Foster said: "During the event we had a raffle to raise funds and in the summer we are doing a charity van wash.
"We picked Topcats as we believe in what they do for the local community and it aligns with our company values.
"The company will also add a percentage on to anything we raise."
On X, formerly Twitter, the mayor of Lowestoft, Sonia Barker, said: "Great hospitality at Graham The Plumbers’ Merchant Lowestoft.
Great hospitality at Graham The Plumbers’ Merchant Lowestoft- I was kindly invited as Lowestoft Mayor to officially open the new showroom alongside youngsters from Topcats with their carers. Thanks to all involved! pic.twitter.com/0ZUHpup2wj
— Sonia Barker (@sunrisesonj) March 14, 2024
"I was kindly invited as Lowestoft Mayor to officially open the new showroom alongside youngsters from Topcats with their carers.
"Thanks to all involved."
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