{"product_id":"helping-hands-buddy-bench-carved-oak-quote-bench","title":"Helping Hands Buddy Bench — Carved Oak Quote Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003eA buddy bench is a simple, powerful idea: a place in the playground where a child who feels left out can sit, and others know to come and keep them company. The Helping Hands Buddy Bench was made for a school’s Helping Hands group — started by a pupil so that no child would feel alone — and it’s carved in solid oak to last for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe backrest carries “Helping Hands” in flowing script between two birds in flight, framed by oak leaves and acorns, with rolling hills, ferns and a rising sun carved beneath. Running across the landscape is the quote the school chose: \u003cem\u003e“No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” — Taylor Swift.\u003c\/em\u003e A carved bird perches on top of the back post, and the school crest and name sit quietly on the front leg — there when you look for it, never in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt began from our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skylark-memorial-bench\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSkylark Memorial Bench\u003c\/a\u003e, and that’s how most of our benches start: a design you like, then your words, your symbols and your story. The same bench works beautifully as a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/memorial-benches\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ememorial bench\u003c\/a\u003e, a friendship bench for a community garden, or a tribute to someone who looked out for others. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eorder on invoice or purchase order\u003c\/a\u003e — once ordered, it’s confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved backrest: your title, quote or dedication, with birds, oak leaves, hills and sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved bird perched on the back post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool crest, logo or name carved into the leg on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved armrests, planked seat and shaped rails in solid oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeats three adults or a group of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplied unvarnished as standard, or add three coats of Epifanes yacht varnish (+£50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid hand-built joinery throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-seater bench (as shown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. width 160cm | depth 60cm | height 120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact sizes are confirmed on your drawing before we start — we can make it shorter as a two-seater or longer for a bigger group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us the words that matter — a quote, a name, a group, a school motto — and the things that should be carved around them: birds, animals, a landscape, a logo. We’ll send a drawing for approval, take a 50% deposit, and build. Lead time is typically 4–5 weeks, and we can work to term dates and special occasions. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to begin.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003eunvarnished\u003c\/strong\u003e as standard. Left natural, solid oak weathers outdoors to a soft silvery-grey with \u003cstrong\u003eno maintenance needed\u003c\/strong\u003e. To keep the warm honey tones and crisp carving, choose \u003cstrong\u003evarnished\u003c\/strong\u003e (+£50) and we’ll hand-apply three coats of Epifanes marine yacht varnish — the finish this school chose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Unvarnished","offer_id":57663761645943,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-HH01","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Varnished (+£50)","offer_id":57663761678711,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-HH01","price":2050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/helping-hands-buddy-bench-carved-oak-school-bench.jpg?v=1793531523","url":"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/products\/helping-hands-buddy-bench-carved-oak-quote-bench","provider":"FreeRangeDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}