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Rufus has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Karanveer Sohal

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

A creative nine-year-old from Leyton has his eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by all things wild and wonderful. Rufus Jennings was presented with a fun model of his design, a panda soft toy, and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Read more…
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Community Hero honours for Halesowen neighbourhood gem

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 3 September 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A Halesowen pensioner has been recognised for her decades of community service and daily acts of kindness with a special award. Shelia Basford, 86, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award, presented by the company’s Halesowen branch team in Cornbow Shopping Centre, along with a luxury afternoon tea hamper. Read more…
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The Importance of Wearing Prescription Sunglasses: A Professional Perspective

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 12 August 2025 Read time: 6 minutes

Author: Kevin Gutsell President of ABDO   Exploring the Many Benefits of Sunglasses for Eye Health and Everyday Comfort​ Sunglasses are far more than a simple accessory; they serve as an essential tool for protecting eye health, increasing day-to-day comfort, and contribute to personal style. Whether navigating a sun-soaked beach, driving on reflective roads, or Read more…
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All eyes are on relaunched Huddersfield opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 11 August 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

A long-standing customer stepped into the spotlight when she was chosen to officially open a newly relocated opticians in Huddersfield. Retired teacher, Christine Whittell, performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, which has moved to a new, larger unit on New Street. She received a bouquet and a voucher to mark the occasion Read more…
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All eyes on former Mayor and Mayoress who relaunch Walthamstow opticians

Karanveer Sohal

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

A Walthamstow opticians looked to a local couple to officially launch its relocated store. Robert, 80, and Wenda Belam, 78, have been customers of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care for 40 years and they were asked to perform the honours at the new unit in 17&Central shopping centre on Selborne Road. The couple received a Read more…
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Heanor five-year-old wins £100 for school library

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 17 July 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative five-year-old from Heanor is celebrating after winning a charity competition to design a book cover with a Community Hero theme, in which she celebrated her class teachers. Isobel Colson-Walters, a reception pupil at Howitt Primary Community School in Heanor, won a £100 book voucher for her school library. She also received a collection Read more…
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Bolton youngster has eyes on the prize for school library

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 14 July 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative seven-year-old from Bolton is celebrating after winning a charity competition to design a book cover with a Community Hero theme, in which she celebrated her class teachers. Harper Henderson-Cause, a year two pupil at Harwood Meadows Primary School in Bolton, won a £100 book voucher for her school library. She also received a collection Read more…
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Salvation Army volunteer receives community hero award after decade of Saturday service

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 14 July 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

A dedicated Winton pensioner who has spent the past 10 years volunteering every Saturday for the Salvation Army has been honoured with a prestigious community award. Diane Harrison, 84, has received Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award for July, recognising her selfless commitment to helping others in her local community. The monthly award Read more…
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Shirley youngster has eyes on the prize for school library

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 14 July 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative seven-year-old from Shirley, Solihull, is celebrating after winning a charity competition to design a book cover with a Community Hero theme, in which he celebrated those in the armed forces. In the national competition organised by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, Cillian won a £100 book voucher for his school library, a collection Read more…
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Scrivens welcomes NHS 10 year health plan’s focus on community-based Optical and Audiology services

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 10 July 2025 Read time: 4 minutes

Revolutionary changes to optical and hearing care access as government prioritises patient choice and self-referral The NHS 10 Year Health Plan promises transformative changes for optical and audiology services, with a particular focus on empowering patients with greater choice and control over their eye and hearing care. Looking after people’ health within a community setting, Read more…
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