The Chatty Cafe Scheme

19/12/2025

Chatty Cafe today in the Next Store in St James Retail Park Dover, I have the comfy corner today. Come on down and tell us what Christmas means to you
Happy Christmas from the Chatty Cafe Scheme volunteers in Dover 🌲⛄

12/12/2025

Here again at the Costa Cafe in St James Retail Park Dover, inside Next store.
Chatty Cafe - come and have a natter. 12 noon until 2 pm

09/12/2025

Chatty Cafe Christmas Launch in Costa Cafe in the Next Store in St James Retail Park Dover this morning. Attended by Deputy Lieutenant James Ryeland on behalf of Lady Colgrain the Lord Lieutenant of Kent and the Right Worshipful, the Town Mayor, Councillor Edward Biggs. The emphasis was on trying to help loneliness and isolation.
Volunteers, Graham and Sue spoke highly of the Costa staff who always make them feel welcome.

09/12/2025

All ready for the visit today of the Deputy Lieutenant and Dover Town Mayor , starting at 10.30 am in the Costa Coffee restaurant situated in the Next Store in St James Retail Park Dover.
Pop in to see what we are about.

09/12/2025

Chatty Cafe Scheme special Christmas Launch, Tuesday 9th December 2025 in Costa Cafe in the Next Store in St James Retail Park Dover at 10.30 in the presence of Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, James Ryeland DL and the Dover Town Mayor, Councillor Edward Biggs. Come and find out what we are about.

08/12/2025

Special event tomorrow at the Costa Cafe in the Next Store in St James Retail Park Dover, our Christmas Launch us volunteers, Graham and Sue have set their Chatty Cafe Table times as Monday 11 am to 1 pm and Fridays 12 noon to 2 pm.

Our event starts at 10.30 am and will be attended by a Deputy Lieutenant of Kent and the Dover Town Mayor.

Come along to find out what we are about.

28/11/2025

Bring me your pet photos - these are two of my German Shepherds, Ruby and Nala, back to back asleep after their morning jaunt.

28/11/2025

Come to Costa to have a natter , I'll be there again between 12 noon and 2 pm. Week 15 for me! Doesn't time fly by. If you've been meaning to come down, take the chance - it's always good to talk - Graham

23/11/2025

Costa Coffee St James Retail Park Dover, in Next store. Mondays 11 am to 1 pm and Fridays 12 to 2 pm

Calling all cafés, pubs & community spaces! 📣

Want to make a real difference and boost your business? Join the Chatty Café Scheme! 💛

By simply offering a “Chatter & Natter” table, your venue becomes a warm, welcoming space where loneliness is eased, conversations flow, and community thrives.

✨ Benefits for your business:
💬 Attract new customers who value connection
🌟 Enhance your reputation as a friendly, caring place
📣 Get featured as a Chatty Café venue on our national finder
💛 Support mental wellbeing in your local area
👥 Encourage repeat visits and loyal customers

Let’s turn small chats into big change.
Join the kindness movement today, it’s simple and makes a huge difference.

👉 Learn more at https://thechattycafescheme.co.uk/register/
Or just send us a DM and we will get back to you with any questions you may have!

21/11/2025

Quite busy in the Costa Cafe in the Next store at St James Retail Park, Dover. Good excuse to sit and chat with me, here now 12 to 2 pm

14/11/2025

Don't forget, I will be at the Costa Cafe which is situated in the Next store in the St James Retail Park Dover today from 12 noon until 2 pm.
If the weather is making you feel dreer
Come chat to me, I aim to cheer!
Graham

09/11/2025

Feeling lonely?
Remember you can feel isolated in a City of 8 million people.
You can have lots of friends but at some point may feel alone.
No judgement, no shame, no obligation. no pseudo counselling.
Just chatter and natter.
Come to see me on a Friday or Sue on a Monday.