School Buddy Bench — Hand-Carved Oak, 2–3 Seater

Name: School Buddy Bench — Hand-Carved Oak, 2–3 Seater
Brand: Free Ranging Designs

Free Ranging Designs

£1980

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A hand-carved oak buddy bench for school playgrounds — with “Buddy Bench” carved into the backrest, leaves painted along the seat rail, and your school’s chosen motto or message at the centre. The buddy bench system works because it’s visible. Any child who needs company sits here; other children know to come and ask. It works not because it’s a rule but because it’s a place — and places need to feel right. The painted leaves, the carved lettering, the natural grain and colour of the oak make this bench feel like it belongs to the school rather than arriving from a warehouse. Every version is

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School Buddy Bench — Hand-Carved Oak, 2–3 Seater

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