Bench Challenge Anniversary

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.

A rustic bench among the Bluebells at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey (May 2025)

Whilst visiting my daughter in Surrey this month I popped along to the Winkworth Arboretum for a walk in the woods. And was happy to find a few benches worthy of photographing.

A bench carved with oak leaves down by the lake (Rowes Flashe)

And finally this lovely carved bench with views over the Bowl.

The Owl bench

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.

 

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Heyjude

I have lived in the UK for most of my life, but when young I definitely had wanderlust and even ended up living in South Africa for several years which was a wonderful experience. I now look forward to a long and leisurely retirement doing what I like most - gardening, photography, walking and travelling.

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    1. I assume you are referring to the owls? Done using a chainsaw. I like the oak leaves and apparently there is a fox bench which I missed.

  3. Oh, excellent benches with a touch of humour. My own scheduled post will pop up in an hour linked to your last week’s bench. Linking via my phone is beyond me, and that’s all I have here in London.

    1. Ah, yes, it’s not easy on a phone. I can just about manage it now, IF I get the link copied correctly 😂

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  6. A bench in bluebell woods sounds like bliss, Jude, and then those owls! Fantastic, and bathed in sunshine, too. Happy Sunday! xx

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