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Survey reveals nearly half of parents and grandparents believe young people have lost the art of listening

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 1 November 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is campaigning to safeguard the art of listening after a survey revealed nearly half of parents and grandparents believe younger generations have become significantly worse listeners, with devices and digital distractions blamed for the decline. The research, commissioned by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care for Hearing Awareness Month, found that 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…
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Eden has a winning eye for wild and wonderful specs

Karanveer Sohal

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

Karanveer Sohal

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…
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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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