Tilly's Bunbury Joins The Chatty Cafe Scheme – Helping People Connect Through Conversation!
- Paula Robinson
- Aug 11, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 28
We’re proud to announce that Tilly’s Bunbury is now part of The Chatty Café Scheme, an initiative that helps tackle loneliness by encouraging people to simply sit and chat.
📅 Join us at the ‘Chatter & Natter’ table launching on Thursday, 28th August 2025!
The Chatty Café Scheme was founded by Alexandra Hoskyn, inspired by a quiet visit to a supermarket café with her young son. Noticing how no one was talking, she had the simple yet powerful idea to place ‘Chatter & Natter’ signs on café tables—creating space for conversation, connection, and community.
A Chatter & Natter table is for everyone, and anyone is welcome to join!
Who Can Join In?
Absolutely anyone! Whether you’re:
On your own
With a friend or partner
A carer with someone you support
A parent or grandparent with a baby
A young person, an older adult—or anywhere in between
It’s a relaxed, welcoming way to meet new people from your local area.
How Does It Work?
Just look for the Chatter & Natter table when you arrive. Grab a seat—stay for five minutes or longer while you enjoy your drink or brunch. You don't have to make lifelong friends—this is all about enjoying a good, old-fashioned chat.
Why It Matters
Research by Coventry University (May 2022) found:
100% of people who used a Chatter & Natter table felt less lonely and isolated
97% of participating venues said the tables encouraged community spirit
As The Chatty Café Scheme puts it:
“The coronavirus pandemic highlighted just how many people experience loneliness—and sometimes, a simple chat can brighten someone’s entire day.”
Come along and be part of something simple yet powerful. A conversation can go a long way!
🗓️Every Thursday
⏰8:30-10:30am
📍Tilly's Bunbury
Your award-winning village café in the heart of Tarporley, Cheshire
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