The Bell · Wigan
Give Your Mum or Dad in The Bell Someone Great to Talk To
If your mum or dad in The Bell 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
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. 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
How it works
- 1
Tell Us About Your Parent
Share a little about their interests and what they'd enjoy.
- 2
We Make a Thoughtful Match
We find someone genuinely compatible for them to talk to.
- 3
They Start Talking, On Their Terms
Regular conversation, arranged around their life and yours.
Companionship Close to Home in The Bell
The Bell has plenty of sociable, friendly communities, including areas like Brooklands, Worsley Hall and Far Moor: the perfect backdrop for a parent who loves to talk, with The Natter Network doing the matching.
About The Bell
The Bell sits in and around Cheltenham 1AJ, in Wigan.
Postcode area: WN5. Members join from every street in The Bell — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.
Neighbouring areas we also cover: Brooklands, Worsley Hall, Far Moor, Orrell, Kitt Green.
Senior adults nearby — Pit Town Seniors
Around 19% of Wigan's 330,000 residents are aged 65 or over, with its former mining communities and established residential areas generating steady demand for friendship and companionship services.
Common questions
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.
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.
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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