Our #TheFriendlyBench have received a great response from RHS, even winning a ‘Special Recognition award’.
It’s great to see our project’s potential influence on this year’s Chelsea Flower Show where an RHS garden will encourage ppl to make new connections at a friendship bench

Exciting news! Our story is in 'The Little Book of Sanuk' by Karen Sinotok! Discover how The Friendly Bench is spreading joy in communities across the country. thefriendlybench.co.uk/post/discover-… #TheFriendlyBench #Sanuk #Connectingcommunities #joy

Today at 1.30 at The Friendly Bench®️ in Countess of Chester Country Park, please join Lord Mayor Chester nicky thompson art
MidCheshireCRP Chester Zoo Learning TCV Merseyside & The Land Trust as we celebrate the launch of #CheshiresWonderfulWildlife Art Trail.
Free refreshments and sale of posters at Ranger Cabin

Plant Sale, Refreshments and Scarecrow Event - Saturday May 4th 10am - 2pm

Only 12 days to go to the official opening of the stunning #CheshiresWonderfulWildlife art trail in Countess of Chester Country Park
featuring the work of artist nicky thompson art.
Lord Mayor Chester Cllr Shelia Little will unveil a special poster by The Friendly Bench®️ at 1:30 Sun 7th April
All are welcome.

Such a beautiful day to be preparing our The Friendly Bench®️ for the official opening of #CheshiresWonderfulWildlife Art Trail by Lord Mayor Chester on Sun 7th April at 1:30pm.
All are welcome
MidCheshireCRP nicky thompson art RECORD Cheshire Wildlife Trust Chester Zoo Learning TCV Merseyside The Land Trust

Countess of Chester Country Park hosts a Cheshire West #WellbeingWalk at 1pm on Fridays, meeting at The Friendly Bench®️.
You will be made very welcome if you would like to join this 1 hour walk. Ramblers Walking for Health Active Cheshire #chestertweets chester.com Skint Chester 11 years of Shitchester We Are Chester

Discover how The Friendly Bench Network is building community connections, promoting wellbeing, & empowering local engagement. Read more about the heartwarming initiatives transforming neighbourhoods: thefriendlybench.co.uk/post/building-… #TheFriendlyBench #CommunityEngagement #wellbeing

Spring is in the air meaning more opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature! Why not head to Countess of Chester Country Park where Friends of the Countess of Chester Country Park have set up a The Friendly Bench®️ to encourage social cohesion and connections to nature!

thechesterbluecoatcharity.co.uk/friendlybench/

Date for your diary .. the official opening of the stunning #CheshiresWonderfulWildlife art trail in Countess of Chester Country Park featuring the work of artist nicky thompson art
Lord Mayor Chester Cllr Shelia Little will unveil a special poster by The Friendly Bench®️ at 1:30 Sun 7th April
All are welcome

Join Burbage Com. Library at #TheFriendlyBench Burbage from Mar 8-10 to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay ! Enjoy a powerful display of images showcasing inspiring women who've made a mark. See you there! #IWD2024 #InspiringWomen #Connectingcommunities #inspireinclusion

Come and celebrate International Women’s Day at the Library / Friendly Bench. Coffee morning and display. The Friendly Bench®️
#InternationalWomensDay2024 #Burbage

Yes, we bear the name The Friendly 'Bench', but we are a micro-community space – a place where everyone can feel a sense of ownership. facebook.com/TheFriendlyBen…… #TheFriendlyBench #TheFriendlyBench Network #connectingcommunities #community

Yes, we bear the name The Friendly 'Bench', but we are a micro-community space – a place where everyone can feel a sense of ownership. facebook.com/TheFriendlyBen…… #TheFriendlyBench #TheFriendlyBench Network #connectingcommunities #community

Discover how The Friendly BenchⓇ is promoting wellbeing, reducing social isolation, and strengthening community bonds across the UK #TheFriendlyBench #socialconnections #buildingcommunity #connectingcommunities #TheFriendlyBench Network

Discover how The Friendly BenchⓇ is promoting wellbeing, reducing social isolation, and strengthening community bonds across the UK #TheFriendlyBench #socialconnections #buildingcommunity #connectingcommunities #TheFriendlyBench Network

Neil from The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) TCV Merseyside featuring once again, click through and read more, the Chester bench with Morag from Friends of the Countess of Chester Country Park features at the end of the video.

Chester people .. well worth a listen to see not only your own #TheFriendlyBench in the Countess of Chester Country Park but also others nationwide .. and .. as Morag from Friends of the Countess of Chester Country Park quite rightly says in the video, 'They've made a big difference in a lot of people's lives.'

The Power of Community Connections: Strengthening Neighbourhoods through Collaboration: thefriendlybench.co.uk/post/the-power… #TheFriendlyBench #connectingcommunities #community #collaboration

thefriendlybench.co.uk/post/the-power…