A NEW bench has been provided at the Pershore Bridges Picnic Site just outside Pershore.

Community and environmental charity, Welcome to our Future, who are based in Pershore, obtained funding from The Grimley Charity with the bench installed by Worcestershire County Council Countryside Service.

There is a 5 mile waymarked walk from Pershore Bridges Circular Walk, which starts from the picnic site and a leaflet can be downloaded from the Worcestershire County Council website.

Bill Richardson, of Welcome to our Future, said: "Over the last few years we have provided solid oak benches on several walking trails including the Worcestershire Way and Wychavon Way and we will continue to try and secure funding to provide many more."