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.
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Such a beautiful location for a garden bench.
And in one of the prettiest villages too.
That does look a lovely shady spot, Jude. You haven’t done so many garden visits this year? Maybe in the Autumn… Happy Sunday xx
Lots in spring. Not so much during summer. I quite like my own garden then 😊
A good spot in the shade. It does look a little weather worn though.
A bit like me 🤭
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a bench should look inviting and this weather worn and shady I find the the most appealing
It was a very pretty front garden, though I think the stuff growing behind the bench (honeysuckle?) could do with a bit of a prune!
I thought that 😉
Another ‘classic’ bench. (Looks to be in need of a coat of wood stain.) Lavenham is a very picturesque place, it is many years since I have been there.
Best wishes, Pete. x
I quite like wooden benches to fade naturally, and I knew you’d like this one with the arms. It would suit my garden. Lavenham is so pretty. Maybe a location for one of your Wednesday days out?
Yes, 90 minutes by car, so definitely worth a visit.
Best wishes, Pete. x
Nice shady spot for me to melt on.
Been a bit hot up there has it? Very windy here today!
24C right now and it’s nearly 6pm 🥵. Come back normal Scottish summer, all is forgiven!
Super hot here today 95 °F that’s 35 °C in your language. 😉
That looks like a cool place to sit, is it?
Phew! 🥵 You definitely need a shady spot. And yes this one is.
Last for a while. By the time I come up with some Polish benches the series will be finished! Have fun, Jude xx
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Not at all. I am posting benches all year. Hope you will find me some interesting ones in the UK as well as Poland 😊