@chatbench

The SCLT Chat Bench initiative seeks to reduce loneliness & isolation within the community by utilising public benches for community chatting

[Bart Comeaux @gatorbart3]

Kinda cool seeing Morton and Darnaud having a chat on Braves bench after they pulled him. If it's not Let's go Rays, then Let's go Braves.

[StHWellbeing @StHWellbeing]

Our colleague Lisa, spotted our 'Happy to Chat' bench at Sutton Park, whilst having a walk with her granddaughter.
There are lots of 'Happy to Chat' benches around St Helens, so if you spot one take a pic and tag us in!
Find all our bench locations here: https://t.co/iuK3nU8RoP

[Caroline Berry @1CarolineBerry]

20.10.21 An elderly lady joined my table yesterday & we started chatting. She told me her two children lived away & then she started crying as she told me her daughter had died recently of flu. I took her hand & listened. Some people want to chat. This bench is a lovely idea.

[The Friendly Bench®️ @Friendly_Bench]

Our latest The Friendly Bench in #Burbage #Leicestershire was supported by a @LeicsCountyHall Shire Grant. Could this grant help bring #TheFriendlyBench to your #Leics community? Round 2 of funding is now open, here's more info https://t.co/gV0THgFAGZ

[CGM Group @CGM_Ltd]

Last week saw the unveiling of a ‘Happy to Chat’ bench in our home town of Downham Market.

CGM are pleased to have donated locally produced plants, compost, bulbs and a planter bench for local residents to enjoy.

Photo credit: Lynn News

#cgmgroup #downhammarket #mentalhealth

[StHWellbeing @StHWellbeing]

Another 'Happy to Chat' bench has been installed, this time at Sankey Valley, Blackbrook.
If you go there, or to any of our benches, take a selfie and tag us in! We would love to see you using them.
You can find all our 'Happy to Chat' bench locations at https://t.co/iuK3nUqsNp

[StHWellbeing @StHWellbeing]

This 'Happy to Chat' bench is located in Mesnes Park.🌳
Getting outdoors in nature and connecting with other people is very beneficial to your mental health. So take the opportunity to take a seat and have a chat with others.🗨💚
https://t.co/iuK3nUqsNp

[My Favourite Bench @MyFaveBench]

Well done @HpoolCouncil for making most of the Benches on Seaton Seafront a 'Happy To Chat Bench' 👏👏 it's good to see my home town leading by example 🙏
Well Done #Hartlepool 👍
#pewswithviews #itsgoodtotalk

[Notes from Poland 🇵🇱 @notesfrompoland]

Poland’s first “happy to chat” bench (gaduławka), which encourages strangers to sit and talk with one another, has opened in Kraków.

The initiative is intended to tackle loneliness and rebuild a sense of community as people emerge from the pandemic https://t.co/Wzpns0khLJ

[The Friendly Bench®️ @Friendly_Bench]

It's so uplifting & inspiring to chat with our #TheFriendlyBench Network members & hear what connections they are making, the positive feedback they're receiving & to hear about their planned activities. @brandoninbloom1 have got some very exciting events https://t.co/2yU13BZdXl

[My Favourite Bench @MyFaveBench]

Time for a chat #Bench at #Thirsk Station 👏👏

[Pavilion Gardens @GardensBuxton]

It’s been a tough time for us all recently and sometimes it helps just to chat and shoot the breeze

In our Conservatory, you’ll find the “happy to chat” bench which is just for that reason #Buxton #Derbyshire

[Elmbridge BC @ElmbridgeBC]

Have you seen the Happy to Chat bench on Giggs Hill in #ThamesDitton? We are hoping it will help to tackle loneliness & isolation by encouraging people to connect with others and start a welcomed conversation.

[Paul @paulfuneral]

I have been very pleased with the “happy to chat” bench on Stone High Street, sadly a few think it’s a great place to dump rubbish #mummyanddaddymustbeproud

[Rabbi Alex Goldberg @alexgoldberg_eu]

This is a great project led by @DanJacobs73 who designed the look 👀. It’s a pilot “Happy to Chat” bench @UniOfSurrey. Wonderful working with Jade, Lizzie @alwaysreviewing and Laura on this.

[Brigid Walsh 🌻💙🕊💛 @BrigidWalsh10]

Spectacular sunset taken at 'Happy To Chat Bench' 🤗
#ThePond #Abbeyside

[This is Rammy @thisisrammy]

Happy to chat bench in Nuttall Park. https://t.co/PAqYYaZcdc

[Kate Bowman @KateBow15]

Good to see a Happy to chat bench at Muns Moor Park

[Helen Shields @odhelenhelenod]

Saw this chat bench...this idea might be appreciated around the Trust?

[Bernie Jeffries @berjeffries]

The “Happy to Chat” bench. What a lovely idea from @GalwayCoCo @HealthyGalwayCo #KeepWell