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Community Hero honours for Shirley couple

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 2 December 2024 Read time: 4 minutes

A local couple who have voluntarily given their time for more than 40 years to support and establish local community initiatives have had their remarkable achievements recognised. To celebrate their dedication to the people of Shirley and beyond, Ann and Malcolm Turner – known as ‘Mr and Mrs Shirley’ – are the first joint recipients Read more…
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Scrivens appoints new NHS Hearing Development Director

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 14 November 2024 Read time: 2 minutes

We are pleased to announce that Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care has appointed Steve Witts as our first NHS Hearing Development Manager. This strategic hire aims to build on the company’s NHS hearing services and partnerships, making hearing care even more accessible and tailored to patients’ needs. Steve Witts is an audiology and healthcare service Read more…
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All eyes on Norwich pensioner who launches opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 14 November 2024 Read time: 2 minutes

A Norwich pensioner stepped into the spotlight when she was chosen to officially open a newly relocated opticians in the town. Gloria Brown, 81, performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, which has moved to a new unit on Plumstead Road. She received flowers to mark the occasion and in recognition of her Read more…
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The opening of Tilehurst opticians is a family affair

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 29 October 2024 Read time: 2 minutes

Three generations of the same family stepped into the spotlight to officially open a newly relocated optician branch in Tilehurst. The Bowyers performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, which has moved to a larger, more central unit on School Road. They received a gift to mark the occasion and in recognition of Read more…
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Scarlett has a winning eye for design

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 22 October 2024 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative eight-year-old from Chapel En Le Frith has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by this year’s Summer of sport. Scarlett Devlin was presented with a £50 toyshop voucher and a fun model of her design at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Market Read more…
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Eddie has a winning eye for design

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 16 October 2024 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative six-year-old from Diss has his eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by this year’s Summer of sport. Eddie Elvin, was presented with a £50 toyshop voucher and a fun model of his design at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Mere Street. Youngsters were Read more…
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Good sports at Peterborough opticians delivers charity boost

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 10 September 2024 Read time: 3 minutes

The team at a Peterborough opticians has been racking up the miles to fundraise for Alzheimer’s Society and make a difference to those affected by dementia. Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Westgate took part in a sponsored stationary cycle in the branch, covering more than 150 miles. And dispensing optician Chris Storey, alongside her Read more…
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Scrivens ‘Golden’ trio clock up 150 years’ service

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 22 August 2024 Read time: 3 minutes

Three Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care employees are celebrating ‘Golden’ anniversaries as they each clock up 50 years of loyal service. Half a century ago, Scrivens was a Midlands focused business with just 40 branches, today the company has grown to 168 stores nationwide offering both high street optical and hearing care. Professional services director Read more…
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All eyes on Westbourne pensioner who launches opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 7 August 2024 Read time: 2 minutes

A 101 year old local pensioner stepped into the spotlight when she was chosen to officially open a new look opticians in Westbourne. Kathleen Hardy, who lives in Bournemouth, performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Poole Road, which has enjoyed a make-over. The branch features two new optical and hearing screening Read more…
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Loyal customer launches new look Brandon opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 5 August 2024 Read time: 2 minutes

A Brandon opticians looked to a loyal customer to officially launch its upgraded store that has doubled in size. Loyal customer Sadie Reeve, 51, performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Market Hill which has expanded by taking over the adjacent store. Sadie received flowers to mark the occasion and in recognition Read more…
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