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The Natter Network

The Bowl · Milton Keynes

Matched Conversation for the People You Support in The Bowl

You know the people you support in The Bowl better than almost anyone, including who genuinely lights up with a good conversation. The Natter Network helps give them more of it.

Arrange a Friendly NatterHow it works
  • Verified members, aged 65 and over
  • Your phone number stays private
  • No apps, no computer — just a phone call
  • Two weeks free. Then £14.99/month, or £7.99 with Natter Support
An older person enjoying a friendly telephone call at home in The Bowl

This Is Where The Natter Network Comes In

Matched conversation through The Natter Network gives the person you support something to look forward to between your visits, chosen around what they actually enjoy talking about. The Natter Network matches the person you support with someone based on shared interests, so conversation feels natural and enjoyable from the start.

  • Someone to look forward to talking to each week
  • Matched on what you enjoy, not picked at random
  • Everyone is verified before an introduction is made
Who it's for
An older member relaxing in the garden after a natter

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell Us About the Person You Support

    Share a little about their interests and personality.

  2. 2

    We Make a Thoughtful Match

    We find someone genuinely compatible, arranged around your care visits.

  3. 3

    Conversation Begins

    Regular, matched conversation becomes part of their week.

See how it works in full

Companionship Close to Home in The Bowl

Whether you're covering Oakhill, Shenley Church End or elsewhere in The Bowl, matched conversation through The Natter Network is straightforward to set up nearby.

About The Bowl

The Bowl sits in and around Milton Keynes 8PA, in Milton Keynes.

Postcode area: MK5. Members join from every street in The Bowl — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: Oakhill, Shenley Church End, Hazeley, Shenley Wood, Shenley Lodge.

Senior adults nearby — New City, Ageing

Milton Keynes has a younger than average population but its over-65 cohort is rising fast, now representing around 16% of its 270,000 residents as its new towns age.

An older man in The Bowl laughing during a phone conversation at home

Common questions

How do I suggest The Natter Network to someone I support?

Framing it as 'someone new and interesting to chat with' rather than a service for loneliness tends to land well with people who simply enjoy conversation.

Is it properly vetted?

Yes. Everyone matched through The Natter Network is checked, so you can recommend it with confidence.

How quickly can someone be matched?

It varies, but getting started only takes a few minutes of your time. Share a little about the person and we'll take it from there.

Does this replace social activities they already do?

Not at all. It's designed to add to their week, alongside whatever else they already enjoy.

Can matching take specific interests into account?

Yes. The more we know about what someone enjoys talking about, the better the match.

Membership

Setting up your profile is free. Once your profile and verification are finished, your first two weeks are free — cancel any time. Membership covers your calls, reminders and the checks that keep the Network trustworthy.

Standard

£14.99a month

Less than 50p a day — about the price of a cup of tea.

Natter Support

£7.99a month

If you receive Pension Credit — the very same service, under 27p a day.

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