Bringing people together

“I don’t consider myself isolated, but I’m looking forward to going to one of these, just to chat to people I don’t normally chat to, and be part of the escape from the ‘glued-to-a-screen’ culture”

Jane Dent, United Kingdom

“The table, well tables, is/are looked after by Pat, one of our great team of volunteers and she has seen the Chatty Table grow significantly over the last year. We started with one small table and we now have 3 large tables as the numbers have grown. People have joined the table and they’ve come back week after week.

Temple Street Methodist Church and Community Centre.

“The Chatty Café table is a saviour for me,” she said. “It’s a non-judgemental embrace. It really is a hug in a mug. It makes you realise how important companionship is. It circles you in warmth.”

Lydia Martin, attendee of a Chatter & Natter table in Brackley.

“For anyone who has lost a loved one, finds themselves living alone, or is new to the area, the Chatty Café Scheme offers a simple way to connect with others,” Jon said. “The hardest part is walking through the door for the first time. After that, people realise there’s no pressure, just a cup of tea and a friendly conversation. Week by week, you see confidence grow and friendships form.

Jon Haslam, Chatty Cafe Volunteer Host

“My volunteers are amazing. It doesn’t require much effort from the team at all – they simply make the drinks while the volunteers take care of the Chatty Table.”

Theresa, Manager at The Falcoln Harvester in Eltham

“After I was widowed I felt lost, I didn’t go out much. I found the Chatty Cafe in Royston. It was a lifeline for me. Everyone was so friendly and put me at ease straight away. I have made friends and we go out together as well. I would recommend anyone to join even if they are not on their own”.

Chatty Cafe attendee

“We’re part of this scheme and our Chatter & Natter table is used daily. You never know what people are going through and a nice chat can mean the world to someone.”

Mooplehog cafe, Okehampton, England

“Although I have lived in Melbown for 13 years I hardly knew anybody. Since joining the Chatty Cafe I have loads of friends and everyone is so welcoming. A few of us meet up during the week and go on trips, it’s great!”

Chatty Cafe attendee

“We joined the Chatty Cafe Scheme and we’re proud to say it’s going really well.”

Moments Cafe & Hub, Plymouth, England

“What a truly wonderful idea, imagine the healing that can occur over a cuppa.”

Hummingbirds Events & Workshops

“After the success of The Chatty Cafe at Morley Library, we’re going to roll it out to 3 of our libraries. We’re looking to expand The Chatty Cafe Scheme across Leeds.”

Leeds City Council, Leeds, England

“You should be very proud – our customers are absolutley loving it. Congratulations!”

The Daisy Cafe, Exeter, England

“The box of goodies is so useful. Thank you, I am so impressed with the Welsh translation too, it is important here! It’s a great help.”

Val Bethell, Cafe Owner, Wales

“We hold a Chatter & Natter table as part of The Chatty Cafe Scheme every Friday. We dedicate this table to those on their own looking for someone to chat to, whether its for five minutes while you drink a brew, or an hour of good conversation.”

Cafe Chaos, Truro, England