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Community kindness initiative helps Brownies create remembrance garden

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 7 July 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A local Brownies group has created a garden of remembrance in loving memory of one of its young leaders, thanks to a special community initiative from Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care. Launched this summer, Scrivens’ Branch Out with Kindness initiative invites community groups across England and Wales to share ideas for how a £100 gift Read more…
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Community kindness initiative helps local school transform its library

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 30 June 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A local school has been able to fill its refurbished library with new books, thanks to a special community initiative from Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care. Launched this summer, Scrivens’ Branch Out with Kindness initiative invites community groups across England and Wales to share ideas for how a £100 gift could brighten lives in their Read more…
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Loyal customer cuts the ribbon as Barton Upon Humber opticians gets a fresh new look

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 21 May 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A Barton Upon Humber opticians has demonstrated its commitment to the high street by investing in its long term future. The former Eyesite opticians on High Street has been acquired by family business Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care and has now fully rebranded. And loyal customer Jean Bedford, 77, was chosen to unveil the new Read more…
Loyal customer cuts the ribbon as Barton Upon Humber opticians gets a fresh new look
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Mayor helps Dorchester’s Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care mark reopening after 16-month fire closure

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 20 May 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

Following fire and water damage a local optician has reopened its doors marked by a visit from the Mayor of Dorchester, Councillor Andy Canning and his wife, Mayoress Mel Lane, in one of their final engagements before handing over their chains of office to the new Mayor. The fire, which broke out at a neighbouring Read more…
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Routine eye test saves Alfreton woman’s sight and leads to MS diagnosis

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 5 May 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

A routine eye test proved to be a life-changing moment for Alfreton resident Hannah Mockler. The 33-year-old keen crocheter and gamer was used to wearing prescription glasses for reading only, but a sudden change in her vision prompted Hannah to seek an eye test at her local Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care. In the lead-up Read more…
Routine eye test saves Alfreton woman’s sight and leads to MS diagnosis
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Erdington couple who fostered 80 children over 22 years honoured by High Street opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 31 March 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

An Erdington married couple who have fostered around 80 children over the past 22 years have had their unwavering kindness recognised with a special community award. Javaid and Samina Iqbal are the latest recipients of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. They were presented with the honour by the company’s Erdington branch team Read more…
Erdington couple who fostered 80 children over 22 years honoured by High Street opticians
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Local pensioner steps into the spotlight to officially open new opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 26 March 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A Waterlooville opticians invited one of its most loyal customers to officially open its newly relocated store. Sandra, 83, who has lived in Waterlooville her whole life and has relied on Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care for her hearing care for many years, cut the ribbon at the larger unit on The Precinct (The Boulevard), Read more…
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Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Challenges Communities to Turn Up Their World

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 2 March 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is marking World Hearing Day (3rd March) with the launch of its ‘Turn Up Your World’ campaign, encouraging the nation to take a closer look at hearing health and rediscover what they might be missing. With around 1 in 6 people in the UK experiencing age-related hearing loss[1], Scrivens recognises Read more…
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Community food champion honoured by Lymington optician

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 16 February 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A dedicated local volunteer who transforms surplus food into meals for families in need has been recognised for her daily acts of kindness and unwavering community support with a special award. Jane Overall is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. She was presented with the honour by the company’s Read more…
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Community Hero honours for Fleetwood community gem

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 9 February 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A Fleetwood resident has been recognised for her daily acts of kindness with a special award. Joan Houston, 83, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. She was presented with the honour by the company’s Fleetwood branch team on Lord Street, along with a bouquet of flowers. A loyal Read more…
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