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Higginshaw · Oldham

Give Your Mum or Dad in Higginshaw Someone Great to Talk To

Some parents just light up with a good conversation. The Natter Network helps make sure your parent in Higginshaw gets that, regularly.

  • 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 Higginshaw

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

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 Higginshaw

Whether your parent is closer to Low Crompton or Holden Fold, The Natter Network can match them with a great conversation partner in Higginshaw.

About Higginshaw

Higginshaw sits in and around Oldham.

Postcode area: OL2. Members join from every street in Higginshaw — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: Low Crompton, Holden Fold, Shaw Edge, Nook, Brownlow.

Senior adults nearby — Pennine Mill Town

Around 17% of Oldham's 230,000 residents are aged 65 or over, with demand for friendship and companionship services spread across its town centre and surrounding residential neighbourhoods.

An older man in Higginshaw laughing during a phone conversation at home

Common questions

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.

What if my parent is shy at first?

That's completely normal, especially with someone new. Matches are chosen to be easy to talk to, and there's no pressure to open up immediately.

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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