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Braintree Corner · Colchester

Does Your Parent in Braintree Corner Love a Good Chat?

If your mum or dad in Braintree Corner has always loved a good chat, The Natter Network can help make sure they get plenty more of it.

  • 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 Braintree Corner

This Is Where The Natter Network Comes In

Whatever your parent loves talking about, The Natter Network can match them with someone in Braintree Corner who's just as keen to hear about it. From old stories to current events to shared hobbies, your parent's match through The Natter Network is genuinely interested in talking with them, as often as they'd like.

  • 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 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

Companionship Close to Home in Braintree Corner

Whether your parent is closer to Greenstead Green or Little Yeldham, The Natter Network can match them with a great conversation partner in Braintree Corner.

About Braintree Corner

Braintree Corner sits in and around Braintree, in Colchester.

Postcode area: CO9. Members join from every street in Braintree Corner — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: Greenstead Green, Little Yeldham, Cross End, Pebmarsh, Forrey Green.

Senior adults nearby — Home Counties Ageing

Essex is home to over 270,000 residents aged 65+, representing around 19% of its 1.4 million population, with strong demand for friendship and companionship across its towns and villages.

An older man in Braintree Corner laughing during a phone conversation at home

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.

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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