Buddy Benches build new friendships at Melrose Primary School
A primary two pupil has given up some of his summer holidays to fundraise for two new seats at his school where children can sit if they are feeling lonely or want someone to play with.
Scottish Borders Council's unpaid work team set to work to make the Buddy Benches following a chance conversation between Kit Chamberlin and Senior Social Worker Hayley Wilson.
They can now be found in the playground at Melrose Primary ahead of children returning to class tomorrow (Wednesday).
WATCH: Click on the link below to hear from Kit's proud mum Holly...
Councillor Tom Weatherston, SBC’s Executive Member for Social Work and Community Enhancement, said: “This is a great example of the type of project that can enable individuals being supported by our Unpaid Work Service to make reparation to their local communities and I am delighted that Kit and his fellow pupils will soon be able to experience the benefits of their new benches.
“The team is always keen to hear about opportunities that might be suitable for them to support. Examples of the type of work they undertake include the manufacture of items such as picnic tables, planters, benches and items for schools, upkeep and construction of paths and fences, helping community groups with community gardens and allotment sites and assisting with community responses to weather events such as flooding and snow clearing."
To find out more about the unpaid work programme, visit: www.scotborders.gov.uk/unpaidwork