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 is truly amazing Jude 😀
My bench is plain by comparison
If you click on the link you’ll find a sound track too.
That soundtrack was interesting thanks
That’s very imaginative! I’ve posted a bench picture also but very ordinary compared to your find.
What an interesting bench. I checked out the link to xylem. Never heard of this before. I’m going back into the past this week Jude. I hope you enjoy the walk around my old garden, it is now just a memory. https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2025/08/24/a-secret-garden/
what an absolutely fascinating bench, Jude!
Indeed. I was looking for the Celtic cross up on Gibbet hill, this was an unexpected find. Have you been to the Punchbowl since they built the A3 tunnel? They have all terrain push wheelchairs to hire, but I’m not sure how far you would get using one.
No, I haven’t been to the punchbowl for probably 40 years so not familiar with the terrain now!
It is certainly artistically impressive, but with no back and arms, it is still only a ‘percher’. 😊
Best wishes, Pete. x
A lovely spot to perch though with views of the Surrey hills.
Definitely! x
Wonderful piece!
Unique. I was very surprised to find this one and what it represented.