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.
And I think there is enough red in this one to satisfy Becky’s SimplyRed Squares
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Stunning red Azalea Jude. Here’s mine this week. You’ve maybe sat on this one in the past. https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2025/07/27/this-weeks-outing-staycation-in-brisbane/
Actually I like the bench set back into the slope and making it quite a cosy place to sit.
Hi John, lovely to see you here! Lots of benches in this garden often with a lovely view or near some lovely plants to admire.
I am glad I found you.
Great choice for both Bench and Red combined, Jude.
Best wishes, Pete. x
Thanks Pete, though not quite the substantial armrests you favour.
No, and that iron can be hard on the bum too! x
Not so bad if you don’t linger too long.
oh yes I am very happy
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A gorgeous backdrop of flowers.
They situate the benches well in this garden.
Lovely. And I think I like the squared version better.
Mmm… I did wonder about that, but decided to leave the larger one in as it shows more of the surroundings.