Disapproval to Delight? Tutting to Togetherness? Frosty to Friendly?

Poster created with a lot of love by Seth Hunter for buddi bench - April 2026

Here are 3 reasons you must come to my buddi bench bash! '26

You: I find meeting new people hard!

Me: Brilliant! So do I! This is why I launched buddi bench. You are the perfect person to come along to our little gathering. We can all practice saying hi to new people in a relaxed environment. If you really don't want to come, you really should go!

You: I won't know anyone!

Me: After a few minutes you will! Volunteers will be on hand (wearing yellow buddi bench t-shirts) to encourage kind strangers to chat in a gentle, no-pressure way. If you're coming alone so are lots of other people - nothing to fear but fear itself! I'll be there in my distinctive bold green glasses and yellow buddi bench top so come say hi & I'll get you mixing and mingling like a networking diva!

You: It's too far away!

Me: No it's not! Tunbridge Wells is 45 mins from London Bridge by train or car. Similar times from the south coast. Calverley Gardens, the location of our picnic, is just a 3 mins walk from Tunbridge Wells Station. Plus a large municipal car-park next to our picnic venue. Why not make an afternoon of enjoying our Royal Spa Town? - you'll be grateful you made the effort.