Occupants of a Sandbach housing complex will never forget one of their much-loved residents – thanks to a new bench in his memory.

Residents held a collection following the death of Phil Bradley in April who lived in Lightley Court in Wheelock.

Phil Bradley who sadly passed away in April this year.

The popular man, a double amputee, loved gardening and grew vegetables at the complex, some of which he sold to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Friend and resident, Terry Hughes, decided to organise a collection in his memory to have a bench in the garden named after him.

"He was such a lovely person and would do anything to help anyone," said Terry.

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The plaque in memory of Phil on the new bench.

"He used to look after the garden here and loved growing vegetables. We miss him."

Fellow resident, Terry Edwards said: "He was a real character and a likeable chap.

"The bench means we will never forget him and we will always have a memory of Phil."

Sandbach Nub News wishes residents at Lightley Court many happy hours sitting on the smart new bench.