The After Life bench destroyed earlier this year by vandals has returned to the Arboretum. The bench in the Arboretum was one of 25 benches donated by Netflix as part of a campaign to promote the Ricky Gervais comedy After Life.
The bench, which was installed in the park back in January this year, was meant for anyone who has recently lost someone or who may be struggling with their mental health. But it was soon left in pieces after being smashed up.
The bench gave locals a place to sit and reflect if they are struggling with their mental health. East Midland's based charity, Blokes launched a Just Giving campaign to replace the bench and provide additional funding for Nottinghamshire-wide mental health schemes and initiatives. The money was to be equally split and donated to Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.
