Swindon housing association residents have been gifted a brand new bench by a decorating firm. 

Novus Property Solutions has carried out redecorations for Soveriegn for ten years and to celebrate it has donated a bench made out of recycled paint cans to Barrington Road, Watchfield. 

The bench, given to Novus by its paint supplier Crown Paints, which has a ‘Can Back scheme’ that allows paint tins to be recycled, was unveiled in a small ceremony attended by residents, Crown Paints, Sovereign and Novus.

One resident said: “Many thanks to Crown, Novus and Sovereign for a most welcomed gift – the bench will be much enjoyed.”

Sovereign's delivery manager Fi Lyne said: “We are very grateful to Novus and Crown for donating this lovely bench for our residents to enjoy.

Novus' senior contracts manager, Dave Larner, added: “This bench donation is one example of the numerous projects we undertake each year, and we hope this improved community area will provide a place for residents to sit down, meet or relax.

The specification technical manager for Crown Paints, Glen Cooper, was proud of the sustainability and wellbeing aspect of their gift. 

“Placing the bench in a communal garden also adds the dimension of wellbeing into the environmental mix. The benches have a lifespan far in excess of a traditional timber product and we hope many people will use it to enjoy being in the fresh air for decades to come," he said.