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The Natter Network

Barshare · Kilmarnock

Would Your Parent in Barshare Enjoy Someone New to Chat With?

Maybe your parent simply misses having someone to chat with, not because anything's wrong, just because a good conversation is always welcome. The Natter Network can help with exactly that in Barshare.

Find Someone For Your Parent 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 Barshare

This Is Where The Natter Network Comes In

This isn't about a problem to solve. It's about giving your parent something genuinely enjoyable: regular conversation with someone well matched to their interests and personality. The Natter Network matches your parent with someone based on shared interests, so the conversation feels natural and enjoyable from the very first chat.

  • 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 they get from The Natter Network

Matched To Their Interests

Matched around what your parent actually enjoys talking about. Regular conversation to look forward to each week.

Something To Look Forward To

A vetted, friendly match through The Natter Network.

A Lovely Gift Of Conversation

A lovely thing to arrange for someone you love.

Companionship Close to Home in Barshare

Whether your parent is closer to New Cumnock or Skares, The Natter Network can match them with a great conversation partner in Barshare.

About Barshare

Postcode area: KA18. Members join from every street in Barshare — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: New Cumnock, Skares, Dalshalloch, Dalblair, Smallburn.

Senior adults nearby — Ayrshire's Ageing Heart

Around 19% of East Ayrshire's 122,000 residents are aged 65 or over, with rural towns like Cumnock and Maybole having particularly strong demand for friendship and companionship.

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

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

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell Us About Your Parent

    Share a little about their interests and what they'd enjoy.

  2. 2

    We Make a Thoughtful Match

    We find someone genuinely compatible for them to talk to.

  3. 3

    They Start Talking, On Their Terms

    Regular conversation, arranged around their life and yours.

See how it works in full

What Makes The Natter Network Different

Matching is based on what your parent actually enjoys, not a generic box ticking exercise. It's a genuinely thoughtful way to add good conversation to their week.

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 help set up the first conversation?

Yes. Many families like to help get things started, especially for the first chat, and you're welcome to be as involved as suits your parent.

How often would they talk to their match?

As often as your parent would like: some enjoy a weekly chat, others more regularly. It's flexible around their week.

Is this different from just calling them myself more often?

It's meant to complement your calls and visits, giving your parent an additional, regular source of great conversation.

Is everyone matched properly vetted?

Yes. Safety and trust matter to us as much as they do to you, so everyone is checked before being matched.

How do I know what kind of match would suit my parent?

Just tell The Natter Network about their interests and personality when you get in touch. We'll use that to find someone they're genuinely likely to enjoy talking to.

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