Chatty Cafe Scheme -Painting the Town Yellow!
“Chatter & Natter” has come to Syston at Delish, Melton Road. The scheme was launched on Wednesday 26th October at 10am and will be held every Wednesday.
What is Chatty Cafe Scheme?
The ‘Chatter & Natter table’ is a wonderful way of encouraging people to talk to others. The scheme was founded by Alexandra Hoskyn OBE, after a morning sat in a café, where she noticed that no one was talking to each other. She found that by simply putting ‘Chatter & Natter’ signs on tables in cafes it created a space for people to come together and talk.
It’s official! The Chatty Cafe Scheme is reducing loneliness and social isolation by getting people chatting! Coventry University have published their May 2022 initial report and the key findings are that 100% of Chatter & Natter table users said it made them feel less lonely and socially isolated, plus, 97% of venues feel that the Chatter & Natter tables are encouraging community spirit. The Chatty Café Scheme commented that, “The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted those experiencing loneliness and we know that simply having a chat can brighten someone’s day.”
Who can join in?
Anyone… if you are on your own; a couple; with a friend; if you are a carer; parents/grandparents and babies; young people; older people; anyone over the age of 18 years old can attend. If you fancy having a chat, going along to a Chatter & Natter table can be a wonderful way to meet local people within your community. The scheme says, “It is not about making friends, just having good old fashioned human interaction.”
What do I do?
Look for the yellow and black window sticker in the windows of venues in your local area. Participating venues will have a Chatter & Natter table set aside with a yellow table talker sign displayed in the middle. Stay for five minutes while you have your drink or longer if you’re enjoying the conversation!
For more information, please visit their website: https://thechattycafescheme.co.uk/