Our Benches
Part 1
We are embedding benches throughout the UK as a symbol to encourage to healthy conversations.
Our benches represent more than a practical object to have healthy conservations on. They symbolise the need for social connectedness and belonging, whilst also representing a community initiative.
The majority of our benches will be restored and refurbished through initiatives including community workshops, creative groups and individuals.
Our benches represent part of our project designed to unite people encouraging togetherness and healthy conversations.
Find A Bench
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BenchWorksUK is the name of our bench restoration project.
We are thrilled that a number of community workshop initiatives, including UK Men's Sheds Association are offering their services to restore benches for us.
We would also like to hear from any individuals that would like to be involved in BenchWorksUK.
All Videos
Episode 1. Stuart.
Lockdown was a particularly difficult time for Stuart. He began working from home. His life was completely turned upside down.
Talking can be healing
Talking is an important element of an effective coping strategy and good mental health.
The Bench UK encourages people to talk so the healing process can begin.
We are filming and sharing our conversations with you on YouTube. These are real and unscripted stories.
We are aiming to record 1000 videos. That's a 1000 inspirational stories to influence others.
Talk to us
We invite you to talk to us!
Have you or someone you know been affected by social isolation during Covid-19?
If you would like to feature in a video and share your story, please get in touch.
GETINVOLVED
MEDIA / PR
RESTORATION
PAINTING
FUNDRAISING
PHOTOGRAPHY
Individuals
MARKETING
There so many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We recognise people have a vast array of skills and would love to hear from anyone who would like to be involved in
The Bench UK.
SOUND-TECH
WEB DESIGN
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Partnerships
Norfolk Therapy Room
Location: Norfolk
www.norfolktherapyroom.co.uk
Norfolk Therapy Room are a team of highly experienced Clinical Psychologists and Systemic Family Therapists.
Their team helped us understand the complexity of mental health and the affects of the social isolation.
We are in regular contact with them.
Partner with us
We invite a limited number of businesses, who are aligned with our goals and vision, to work with us to promote healthy conversations.
UK Men's Sheds Association
Credits
Contributors
Derek Crystal
Poet. Derek is an amateur author who has written a number of books available to purchase from Amazon. He kindly offered his poem to us. It is used with his permission.
Cromer Trophies & Engraving Ltd
Suppliers of our bench bronze plaques.
Bench restorers:
Nick, Clive and Sally, Colin
Men's Sheds:
Swaffham, Stalham
Stuart, Vicky, Ian, Sam