Visitors to the Philosophers Garden in Priory Park N8 will be able to sit and ponder in comfort after the Council confirmed last week that they would install two new benches following pressure from Lynne Featherstone.

The garden was opened two years ago with sculptured seating, including stone toadstools. Unfortunately the sculptures proved to be less than comfortable to sit on and local residents have been asking for benches to be installed. Although the Council made assurances that benches would be put in place, nothing came to fruition. However, following Cllr Featherstone’s intervention the Council has confirmed that the benches are being obtained and will be installed in due course.

Cllr Lynne Featherstone comments:

“The Philosophers Garden is a quiet place to sit and think in peaceful surroundings. It just needs a little more attention. Unfortunately until now it has been very difficult to sit down, as the sculptures are not as comfortable as they look.

“I am pleased the Council has finally agreed to install the benches and I will be making sure that they arrive sooner rather than later so that visitors may contemplate in comfort.”