A bench in need is a bench indeed
4 GoodGymers made their way 7.8km to help their local community in Stockport.
- Tuesday, 11th of January 2022
- Led by Sian Dobson Hughes
Stockport Rotary Lamp Lighters are looking for a number of volunteers to identify public benches in the Stockport Borough where they could affix a Buddy Bench sign.
A Buddy Bench is a designated bench within a green space where people can sit and encourage communication and conversation with others. It's a great initiative to reduce the effects of loneliness and encourage community cohesion.
On our group run, we set off on foot, (illuminated by headtorches and hi vis gear) to scour and scout the local green spaces in search of benches that could be the perfect locations for people to mingle and chat.
Our aim was to hit (or HIIT) 3 parks near to the centre of Stockport, take photos of any suitable locations and then return to base. The 3 parks: Hollywood (bright lights and city views, just in Stockport not LA) ; Alexandra and Cale Green were our destinations.
We found, we photographed and we conquered the task, all in a respectable 7km.
Report written by Sian Dobson Hughes
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