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Award-Winning Penzance Opticians to Host Charity Cake Sale

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 27 January 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

Staff at Bradleys Opticians are celebrating a double achievement with a charity cake sale in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. The Market Jew Street practice has recently been named Branch of the Year for the South West within the Scrivens group and achieved Dementia Friends status for all staff members. Branch manager Mark Hounsell said: “We Read more…
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Branch of the Year opticians unveils new look following makeover

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 13 January 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A Witney opticians has celebrated a double success after being crowned Branch of the Year and completing a major refurbishment to better serve the local community. The Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care team on High Street has transformed their branch with a stylish new look and enhanced facilities, just weeks after triumphing over branches across Read more…
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Scrivens regional manager wins award for 41 years’ service

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 5 December 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

Theresa Richards, regional manager at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, has been awarded the company’s most prestigious honour, the Sasha Georgevic Award, in recognition of her remarkable 41-year career with the business. The award was presented at the Birmingham-based family firm’s Managers Conference, where Theresa was recognised for her exceptional journey from a 17-year-old receptionist Read more…
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Community Hero honours for Westbourne volunteer champion

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 5 December 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A Westbourne volunteer has been recognised for his extraordinary decades of charitable service with a special award. Paul Yates, 61, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. He was presented with the honour by the company’s Westbourne branch team on Poole Road, along with a luxury afternoon tea hamper. Read more…
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Driving and Vision: Improving Safety Behind the Wheel

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 6 November 2025 Read time: 6 minutes

Author: Kevin Gutsell President of ABDO   For many people, driving represents independence and quality of life. It enables mobility, employment, and social connection. However, safe driving depends heavily on vision. As eye care professionals, optometrists are uniquely positioned to educate patients, identify risks, and recommend solutions that preserve and possibly enhance and improve both Read more…
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Esmé has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 15 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative nine-year-old from Bourne End has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Esmé Gumbs was presented with a fun model of her design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Read more…
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Former mayor says opticians saved her sight as new branch opens

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 13 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A former Mayor of Bromyard has cut the ribbon on a newly refurbished opticians – the same branch that saved her eyesight three years ago. Dr Dee Dunne-Thomas was invited to officially reopen Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Broad Street following a major upgrade to the premises. The gesture recognises not only her years Read more…
Former mayor says opticians saved her sight as new branch opens
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Eden has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

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Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 9 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative nine-year-old from Newark has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Eden Ravenlock was presented with a fun model of her design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Read more…
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Noah has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

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Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 8 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative eight-year-old from Hedge End has his eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Noah Aitken was presented with a fun model of his design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Read more…
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All eyes on new team at local opticians who stage charity coffee morning with Town Mayor as guest of honour

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 6 October 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

The new team at a Blandford Forum optician introduced themselves to the community with a charity coffee morning that included a special visit from the Town Mayor. Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care on Market Place hosted the event as their first community initiative since arriving at the branch. The team, led by branch manager Gemma Read more…
All eyes on new team at local opticians who stage charity coffee morning with Town Mayor as guest of honour
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