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...
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Lyndsey
- Sep 2
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Lyndsey
- Aug 17, 2020
- 3 min
Our latest two new The Friendly Bench™ officially open
Two new The Friendly Bench™, which aim to reconnect communities and tackle loneliness, officially open in Rotherham and Suffolk.
Lyndsey
- Jul 3, 2020
- 2 min
Our latest The Friendly Bench™ is installed in Ipswich
We are thrilled to announce that we have completed the installation of our latest The Friendly Bench™ in Ipswich this week.
Lyndsey
- Apr 23, 2020
- 1 min
Join us for our second virtual Afternoon of Tea and Cake
Following the fun time we had at our first Afternoon of Tea And Cake at our 'virtual' The Friendly Bench™, we will be holding our second...
Lyndsey
- Apr 3, 2020
- 1 min
Join us for an afternoon tea and cake at our virtual The Friendly Bench™
We are hosting our first afternoon of tea and cake at our 'virtual' The Friendly Bench™ this Sunday 5th April at 2pm. Pour yourself a cup...
Lyndsey
- Apr 1, 2020
- 2 min
Socially connected whilst physically distant
The Friendly Bench shares ideas to connect people to others, places and nature virtually.
Lyndsey
- Mar 23, 2020
- 1 min
The Friendly Bench CIC - Covid-19 statement
All of our The Friendly Bench Network Members are adhering to the latest Government guidelines. Our installation programme will...
Lyndsey
- Mar 2, 2020
- 1 min
Funding available for further The Friendly Bench™ in Leicestershire
Thanks to Leicestershire County Council, we have funding to support a community group or voluntary organisation in the Leicestershire...
Lyndsey
- Feb 16, 2020
- 1 min
BBC News features The Friendly Bench™
It's been a very exciting time over at The Friendly Bench CIC, a few weeks ago BBC East Midlands visited The Friendly Bench at Bottesford...
Lyndsey
- Jan 17, 2020
- 4 min
The Friendly Bench™ Expands across England to Fight Loneliness in Communities
The Friendly Bench CIC, a social enterprise which tackles loneliness and social isolation, is delighted to announce the expansion of...