Sam's sofa is so good
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SAM'S latest sofa gives the people of Wick a place to take a seat and rest their weary feet.
This new arrival at Sams Furniture is made from a solid piece of wood and has been donated to the town as a thank-you for "continuous support".
It was put in place outside the High Street shop last week and already has been the subject of much admiration with around 1000 likes on the store's Facebook page.
More than 150 social media comments have been made about this new feature which is proving to be a popular focal point and has been widely photographed as everyone tries it out.
Business owner Sam Salim explained: "Local councillors were asking retailers to find quirky ways to make the town more appealing.
"The sofa has gained a tremendous response on Facebook – it is kind of overwhelming. The town has been good to me and this is a thank-you."
He added: "I have seen tourists taking a seat on it and having their pictures taken. It is brilliant."
While enjoying a takeaway coffee on the new seat on Monday morning, Sam's friend Meinrad Waldkirch, originally from Switzerland, said it was a good addition to the town, although it wasn't quite as comfortable as a pocket-sprung sofa.
