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The Natter Network

The Oval · Leeds

Looking for Someone to Talk To in The Oval?

Some weeks feel busier than others, and some feel a little quieter than you'd like. If that sounds familiar in The Oval, The Natter Network is a warm, simple way to bring more conversation back into your week.

Find Someone to Talk ToHow 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 Oval

This Is Where The Natter Network Comes In

You don't have to be lonely to want more connection. You just have to be human. The Natter Network is built around matching you with someone you'll actually look forward to talking to. The Natter Network matches you with someone compatible for regular conversation, by phone or in person, as often as suits you. There's no script and no pressure, just good company with someone who genuinely wants to be there.

  • 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

What you get from The Natter Network

Company On Your Terms

Regular conversation with someone you're properly matched to, not a stranger on rotation.

Properly Vetted Matches

Company on your own terms: as often, or as little, as suits you.

Something To Look Forward To

Everyone on The Natter Network is vetted, so you can feel at ease from the very first chat.

Companionship Close to Home in The Oval

People across The Oval keep very different routines and interests, including areas like Thorner, Sandhills and Kiddal Lane End. The Natter Network is designed to fit around yours, wherever in the city you happen to be.

About The Oval

The Oval sits in and around London 5SS, in Leeds.

Postcode area: LS14. Members join from every street in The Oval — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: Thorner, Sandhills, Kiddal Lane End, Swarcliffe, Wellington Hill.

Senior adults nearby — Georgian City, Ageing Well

Bath and North East Somerset has one of the highest proportions of over-65s in the South West, with around 20% of its 195,000 residents in retirement age.

Figures are rounded estimates for the wider area around The Oval, based on published population estimates rather than a count of Natter Network members.

A family member helping an older relative in The Oval get set up on the phone

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell Us About You

    Share a little about your interests and the kind of conversation you enjoy.

  2. 2

    We Make a Thoughtful Match

    We match you with someone genuinely compatible, not just anyone with free time.

  3. 3

    Start Talking, Your Way

    Chat by phone or in person, as often as suits you.

See how it works in full

What Makes The Natter Network Different

Every match is a real person, properly vetted, not an algorithm pretending to care. The Natter Network is built around genuine compatibility, not just availability.

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.

Common questions

Can I pause or stop whenever I want?

Yes. There's no pressure to commit to anything. The Natter Network is built around flexibility, not obligation.

Do I have to feel very lonely to use The Natter Network in The Oval?

Not at all. The Natter Network is for anyone who'd enjoy more conversation, whether that's someone feeling quite isolated or simply wanting more regular company in their week.

How does The Natter Network match me with someone to talk to?

We ask a little about your interests and the kind of conversation you enjoy, then match you with someone genuinely compatible, not just anyone with free time.

Is everyone on The Natter Network properly checked?

Yes. Everyone is vetted before being matched, so you can feel comfortable and safe from your very first conversation.

How often would I talk to my match in The Oval?

Entirely up to you. Some people enjoy a weekly call, others prefer more regular contact. The Natter Network fits around your life, not the other way round.

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