Norma and Eddie Bembridge of Shotley Gate enjoy walking through Ganges Wood.
They often feel the need to have a rest in the peace and quiet of the woodland, and came up with a solution - they have had a bench installed in a lovely clearing in the wood between Link Road and Tudor Close.
The bench, which was installed on April 30, has been gifted to Shotley Parish Council by Norma and Eddie, and bears the inscription - 'Rest a While', You're Closer to God in His Garden'.
Norma said: "We want all to enjoy the beautiful woodland and have a place to sit, relax and reflect in natural surroundings."
Many locals have already heeded the inscription - please form an orderly queue.