The Friendly Bench®️

How fab to see @BBCNews featuring The Friendly Bench™ & our network expansion across the country. Here's the piece, if you'd like to find out more about #TheFriendlyBench & how you can work with us to reconnect your community back to itself, get in touch bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-eng…

@helpandkindness Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it.

@Friendly_Bench I'm sure your amazing project will continue to inspire and uplift people for years and years to come. Sending our good wishes, and admiration for all you have achieved. 💚#HelpAndKindness

With a heavy heart, we announce the closure of The Friendly Bench CIC. Despite our best efforts, we cannot secure the necessary funds to continue our operations. Since 2019, we’ve built a Network of TFB's ... thefriendlybench.co.uk/post/dear-supp… #TheFriendlyBench #connectingcommunities

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 @Friendly_Bench in @CountessPark, please join @MayorChester @nickythompsona1 @MidCheshireCRP @LearnatCZ @TCVMerseyside & @thelandtrust 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 @CountessPark featuring the work of artist @nickythompsona1. @MayorChester Cllr Shelia Little will unveil a special poster by @Friendly_Bench at 1:30 Sun 7th April All are welcome.

Such a beautiful day to be preparing our @Friendly_Bench for the official opening of #CheshiresWonderfulWildlife Art Trail by @MayorChester on Sun 7th April at 1:30pm. All are welcome @MidCheshireCRP @nickythompsona1 @RECORDLRC @CheshireWT @LearnatCZ @TCVMerseyside @thelandtrust

@CountessPark hosts a @Go_CheshireWest #WellbeingWalk at 1pm on Fridays, meeting at @Friendly_Bench. You will be made very welcome if you would like to join this 1 hour walk. @healthywalks @ActiveCheshire @chestertweetsuk @chesterdotcom @SkintChester @ShitChester @wearechester

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

@FriendsCoCCP @CountessPark @nickythompsona1 @MayorChester @merseyforest @RSPBChester @LearnatCZ @ChesterFoE @ChesterSTrees @EcoCommunities_ @cwvolaction @cwvolarts @BluecoatChester @MidCheshireCRP Excited this! Join our fab #TheFriendlyBenchNetwork Members @FriendsCoCCP at The Friendly Bench Chester in @CountessPark on April 7th, 1:30 pm, as they celebrate the county's diverse wildlife with their #CheshiresWonderfulWildife art Trail. Let's connect with nature together.

Date for your diary .. the official opening of the stunning #CheshiresWonderfulWildlife art trail in @CountessPark featuring the work of artist @nickythompsona1 @MayorChester Cllr Shelia Little will unveil a special poster by @Friendly_Bench at 1:30 Sun 7th April All are welcome

Spring is in the air meaning more opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature! Why not head to @CountessPark where @FriendsCoCCP have set up a @Friendly_Bench to encourage social cohesion and connections to nature! thechesterbluecoatcharity.co.uk/friendlybench/

Join @bclibrary1 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. @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 #TheFriendlyBenchNetwork #connectingcommunities #community

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

Neil from @TCVtweets @TCVMerseyside featuring once again, click through and read more, the Chester bench with Morag from @FriendsCoCCP features at the end of the video.