The Friendly Bench - a powerful community tool building connections and a sense of belonging.

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- Nov 7
- 2 min
Community Welcomes The Friendly Bench at Howdon, Wallsend: A Hub of Well-being and Inclusivity"


- Oct 24
- 2 min
RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals: A Triumph for The Friendly Bench Network


- Oct 13
- 2 min
Building Community Resilience: How The Friendly Bench Sparks Positive Change and Employment Opportun


- Aug 9
- 1 min
Leanne, one of our volunteers, lands a job thanks to The Friendly Bench


- Aug 8
- 2 min
The Friendly BenchⓇ recognised as part of Leicestershire's Friendly Communities Approach


- Jun 12
- 2 min
Our second The Friendly Bench arrives in Cheshire as Northwich Town Council joins our network


- Apr 14
- 2 min
Green Therapy: How Connections with Nature Can Improve Your Mental Health


- Apr 3
- 1 min
The Healing Power of Nature: Why Connecting with Others Outdoors is Vital for Our Well-being


- Mar 9
- 2 min
Inspiring women celebrated at The Friendly Bench in Hillmorton, Rugby


- Feb 6
- 3 min
People, place and purpose – how The Friendly Bench could be a solution.

- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
Feedback Survey


- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
The Friendly Bench has arrived in Kent


- Aug 8, 2022
- 2 min
The Friendly Bench has arrived in Thetford


- Apr 21, 2022
- 2 min
Community is vital to our health and happiness


- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
The Friendly BenchⓇ has arrived in Boston


- Mar 14, 2022
- 4 min
What to do if you are feeling lonely


- Feb 10, 2022
- 2 min
How Placemaking (and The Friendly BenchⓇ) can Positively Impact Communities

- Jan 25, 2022
- 2 min
Connecting with nature is good for you


- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
Journey Home to The Friendly BenchⓇ to raise awareness of bowel cancer