LyndseyApr 212 minCommunity is vital to our health and happinessNo man is an island, Entire of itself; Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main. As John Donne’s poem eloquently states,...
LyndseyApr 42 minThe Friendly BenchⓇ has arrived in BostonWhat a wonderful day we had in Boston, Lincolnshire on 24th March, as the community and sun came out to celebrate the official handover...
LyndseyMar 144 minWhat to do if you are feeling lonelyIf, like most people, you have had periods in your life where you have felt lonely or socially isolated, you know how distressing it can...
LyndseyFeb 102 minHow Placemaking (and The Friendly BenchⓇ) can Positively Impact CommunitiesPlacemaking is defined as turning outdoor areas into calming spaces where a community can come together. Sadly, the pandemic left many of...
LyndseyJan 252 minConnecting with nature is good for youOne positive that the pandemic highlighted to many, was just how important getting outside and connecting with nature was for their...
LyndseyNov 29, 20211 minJourney Home to The Friendly BenchⓇ to raise awareness of bowel cancerWe are regularly blown away and humbled by the incredible community-focussed activities our The Friendly Bench Network™ members undertake...
LyndseyNov 8, 20212 minThe Friendly Bench® – An Escape from LonelinessSadly, isolation is something that affects too many of us, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. Lots of people silently suffer...
LyndseyNov 4, 20213 minThe Friendly BenchⓇ brings RHS success to our Network MembersIt is a huge understatement to express how challenging the last two years have been for us all, however despite that, there have been...
LyndseyOct 4, 20212 minOur first The Friendly BenchⓇ opens in Naval Air Station In the beautiful summer sunshine of July, our southern-most The Friendly BenchⓇ was officially handed over to Royal Naval Family People...
LyndseySep 23, 20212 minOur third The Friendly BenchⓇ opens in LeicestershireA morning of dark skies turned to sunshine for the official handover of our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ in Burbage, Leicestershire on...
LyndseySep 2, 20212 minOyez, oyez, oyez, our second The Friendly BenchⓇ opens in SuffolkA sunny Wednesday 7th July saw the official handover and opening of our second The Friendly Bench in Suffolk, this time to the north of...
LyndseyAug 31, 20212 minFirst The Friendly BenchⓇ in town centre opens in Halesowen On Wednesday 9th June we were delighted to officially handover and celebrate the opening of our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ in Halesowen,...
LyndseyMay 10, 20212 minThe Friendly BenchⓇ arrives in DurhamWe are very pleased to announce that we have recently installed our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ in Durham Working with the brilliant...
LyndseyMay 7, 20212 minThe Friendly BenchⓇ comes to Bury, ManchesterOn 17th March we were very proud to officially handover our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ to the Corrie Gardeners Community Group thanks to...
LyndseyApr 30, 20211 minJason - a tributeIt is beyond painful to share that my husband, best friend and integral part of The Friendly Bench CIC, Jason Young, passed away in March...
LyndseyApr 30, 20211 min... we're unable to take on any further enquiries at this time. Due our current workload we are not taking on any further enquiries until later in the year. We are sorry that we can't help you at this...
LyndseyOct 26, 20203 minCommunity-focussed organisations invited to apply to join The Friendly BenchⓇ networkTHIS IS NOW CLOSED. The Friendly Bench CIC, a social enterprise which tackles loneliness and social isolation, is delighted to invite...
LyndseyOct 26, 20202 minThe Friendly BenchⓇ officially opens in ChesterOn Friday 16th October we were delighted to officially handover and celebrate the opening of our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ in Chester,...
LyndseyOct 2, 20202 minOur latest The Friendly BenchⓇ opens in Hillmorton, RugbyOn 30th September we were very proud to officially handover our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ to the Friends of East Rugby Group (FERG),...
LyndseySep 2, 20201 minThe Friendly BenchⓇ is in the news and on the airwaves...Two new The Friendly Bench get positive feedback and coverage in the media