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 
A gentle sky… have a good Sunday, Jude. I’ll pop by later xx
That soft pastel glow you get in the east when the sun sets.
Lovely! Just home and waiting for the tennis to start xx
Nothing better than a lovely spot by the waterside at sunset.
I went inside this week
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A more workaday bench from you today Jude. Here’s mine: https://margaret21.com/2025/11/16/39819/
You often find these kinds outside the beach cafés – not my favourite.
Me neither.
A very lonely looking bench Jude. My bench this week is sharing with kangaroos…https://retiredfromgypsylife.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/exploring-brisbane-banksy-exhibition-and-local-gems/
Ah, not the kind of kangaroo I was expecting, but at least these kind won’t steal your sandwich!
I thought the bloke on the bench was posing perfectly. Though looks a little nervous…
Nice sky again. And I’d very happily sit there and watch the swimmers rather than splodge about myself!
There is a heated section, but I’d rather watch too than actually get into the water.
I can almost hear the sea gulls.
There will be plenty around.