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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This is lovely! I’d love to sit on that bench with you. I might not need a coat on mine, but I’d need a few cushions. Sending hugs, Jude xx
https://stillrestlessjo.com/2025/11/30/a-bench-in-the-shadows/
A lovely muted shot. You’ll (rightly) get cross when you see mine: https://margaret21.com/2025/11/30/too-late-to-take-a-seat/
Lovely soft pictures. Very tranquil.
That looks such a peaceful spot with a lovely view to sooth the soul – wish it was near here!
South Devon is tempting.
A hard seat, but worth it for the view.
Best wishes, Pete. x
Great view. South Devon is lovely. You should try it some time.
I made a lot of trips there in the past. Brixham, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Totnes, Teignmouth, Dawlish. When I was with my first wife we had friends who lived in Newton Abbot, and stayed with them frequently. We would sometimes go down from London for a long weeked, and also usually for a week every summer for five years or more. x
You know it well then. You should take Julie there.
We now have friends in Exeter, and have visited them from London when we lived in Camden Town. So she has seen quite a lot of it. x
I like that very much. So restful.
It’s a nice spot to relax in the garden.