The prayers of parishioners at two cold and damp churches have been answered after the Diocese of Exeter agreed to trial re-heatable cushions on the pews.
One hundred cushions are being trialled in Broadclyst and South Tawton’s Anglican churches for three months.
Designed for use by sports fans, the cushions are part of a campaign to cut carbon emissions and look at new heating systems for church buildings.
I felt my seat strangely warmed