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Lyndsey
- Apr 4
- 2 min
The Friendly BenchⓇ has arrived in Boston
What a wonderful day we had in Boston, Lincolnshire on 24th March, as the community and sun came out to celebrate the official handover...
Lyndsey
- Mar 14
- 4 min
What to do if you are feeling lonely
If, like most people, you have had periods in your life where you have felt lonely or socially isolated, you know how distressing it can...
Lyndsey
- Feb 10
- 2 min
How Placemaking (and The Friendly BenchⓇ) can Positively Impact Communities
Placemaking is defined as turning outdoor areas into calming spaces where a community can come together. Sadly, the pandemic left many of...
Lyndsey
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Connecting with nature is good for you
One positive that the pandemic highlighted to many, was just how important getting outside and connecting with nature was for their...
Lyndsey
- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
Journey Home to The Friendly BenchⓇ to raise awareness of bowel cancer
We are regularly blown away and humbled by the incredible community-focussed activities our The Friendly Bench Network™ members undertake...
Lyndsey
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
The Friendly Bench® – An Escape from Loneliness
Sadly, isolation is something that affects too many of us, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. Lots of people silently suffer...
Lyndsey
- Nov 4, 2021
- 3 min
The Friendly BenchⓇ brings RHS success to our Network Members
It is a huge understatement to express how challenging the last two years have been for us all, however despite that, there have been...
Lyndsey
- Oct 4, 2021
- 2 min
Our 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...
Lyndsey
- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
Our third The Friendly BenchⓇ opens in Leicestershire
A morning of dark skies turned to sunshine for the official handover of our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ in Burbage, Leicestershire on...
Lyndsey
- Sep 2, 2021
- 2 min
Oyez, oyez, oyez, our second The Friendly BenchⓇ opens in Suffolk
A sunny Wednesday 7th July saw the official handover and opening of our second The Friendly Bench in Suffolk, this time to the north of...
Lyndsey
- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min
First 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,...
Lyndsey
- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
The Friendly BenchⓇ arrives in Durham
We are very pleased to announce that we have recently installed our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ in Durham Working with the brilliant...
Lyndsey
- May 7, 2021
- 2 min
The Friendly BenchⓇ comes to Bury, Manchester
On 17th March we were very proud to officially handover our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ to the Corrie Gardeners Community Group thanks to...
Lyndsey
- Apr 30, 2021
- 1 min
Jason - a tribute
It is beyond painful to share that my husband, best friend and integral part of The Friendly Bench CIC, Jason Young, passed away in March...
Lyndsey
- Apr 30, 2021
- 1 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...
Lyndsey
- Oct 26, 2020
- 3 min
Community-focussed organisations invited to apply to join The Friendly BenchⓇ network
THIS IS NOW CLOSED. The Friendly Bench CIC, a social enterprise which tackles loneliness and social isolation, is delighted to invite...
Lyndsey
- Oct 26, 2020
- 2 min
The Friendly BenchⓇ officially opens in Chester
On Friday 16th October we were delighted to officially handover and celebrate the opening of our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ in Chester,...
Lyndsey
- Oct 2, 2020
- 2 min
Our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ opens in Hillmorton, Rugby
On 30th September we were very proud to officially handover our latest The Friendly BenchⓇ to the Friends of East Rugby Group (FERG),...
Lyndsey
- Sep 2, 2020
- 1 min
The Friendly BenchⓇ is in the news and on the airwaves...
Two new The Friendly Bench get positive feedback and coverage in the media