Inspired by a similar project in the town of Penarth, a new RNLI ‘friendship bench’ can now be found at the junction of The Ridgeway and Westfield Road, right outside Saundersfoot Methodist Church.

The bench, which had been broken and out of use for some time, was repaired and painted by one of the village’s ‘paint angels’.

Decorated in the stunning blue and orange colours of the RNLI, it is an acknowledgement to both the 200 year anniversary of this fantastic charity as well as to raise the important issue of tackling loneliness and boosting mental health.

There really is no need to feel lonely in this fabulous village so, please enjoy a sit down and a chat if you’re passing by!