Way back in 2015 – yes that really is ten years ago – I decided to post photos of the numerous benches sitting in my folders. It seemed that I was not alone and suddenly it turned into the Bench Challenge where I set a particular criterion each month and people joined in posting their bench photos. It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of wonderful bloggers through it.
This year I am returning to mark the occasion by posting a bench photo every Sunday. There will not be any particular theme set this year so it’s not really much of a challenge, but if there is anyone out there who still has a bucketful of bench photos and would like to join me, then please do so by adding a link in the comments or a link to my post in yours (a pingback) and I will happily pop along to admire.
TRAVEL WORDS 
That one really suits its surroundings.
Best wishes, Pete. x
I love the style, but it needs a more formal setting than my garden.
It looks lovely. especially if you like to get really close to the plants. (Maybe if you sat there long enough you’d become hidden by the planting!)
Perhaps a little TOO close?
Hehe!
Style, but a tad overgrown..
Yes, definitely needs some of the foliage removed.
😊
Love this Jude. One could while away the hours without a second thought!
It’s in a lovely garden, but maybe this particular bench needs a bit of TLC.
My style of garden Jude wild and rustic, but yes could do with just a little bit of trimming around the bench. Been at son’s place, looking after the cats for our long weekend. Revelled in his garden. I’m doing a bit of a memory trip with your challenge Jude. Here it is https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2025/04/28/bench-challenge-anniversary-2
Oh yes. Isn’t it lovely.