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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…
Mayor helps Dorchester’s Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care mark reopening after 16-month fire closure
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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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