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The Natter Network

West Barnes · Kingston upon Thames

More Conversation, More Connection, Right Here in West Barnes

Some weeks feel busier than others, and some feel a little quieter than you'd like. If that sounds familiar in West Barnes, 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 West Barnes

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 West Barnes

West Barnes is home to a real mix of close, connected communities, including areas like New Malden, Motspur Park and Coombe, and wherever you're based, The Natter Network makes it easy to find good company close to home.

About West Barnes

West Barnes sits in and around New Malden 6QW, in Kingston upon Thames.

Postcode area: KT3. Members join from every street in West Barnes — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: New Malden, Motspur Park, Coombe, Old Malden.

Senior adults nearby — Capital's Million Seniors

Greater London is home to over 1.1 million residents aged 65+, with demand for friendship and companionship services particularly strong across its outer residential boroughs.

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

A family member helping an older relative in West Barnes 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

What if my first match isn't quite right?

That's completely normal. Just let us know, and we'll happily find you a better fit. There's no obligation to continue with a match that doesn't feel right.

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 West Barnes?

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.

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