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Heulwen has a winning eye for out-of-this-world specs

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 16 October 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative 11-year-old has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by the wonders of outer space. Heulwen Chambers was presented with a fun model of her design, a space rocket soft toy and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Halesowen Read more…
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Ava has a winning eye for out-of-this-world specs

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 14 October 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative 10-year-old has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by the wonders of outer space. Ava Moffat was presented with a fun model of her design, a space rocket soft toy and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Chingford Read more…
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Eva has a winning eye for out-of-this-world specs

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 8 October 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative eight-year-old has her eyes on the prize after winning a competition to design a pair of glasses inspired by the wonders of outer space. Eva Holmes-Gobeyn was presented with a fun model of her design, a space rocket soft toy and a £50 toy shop voucher at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Wolverhampton Read more…
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Why does my vision feel worse when I’m tired?

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 8 October 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

If you’re wondering why your vision feels worse when you’re tired, you’re far from alone. Whether it’s hours spent reading, working on a screen, or simply focusing on close-up tasks, tired eyes are one of the most common complaints we hear – and thankfully, most ways to relieve tired eyes are simple and easy to Read more…
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How to improve eye health in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s: what changes?

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 5 October 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

Your eyesight doesn’t stay the same throughout your life – and that’s completely normal. From your 30s through to your 60s, small changes happen gradually and knowing what to expect can make it much easier to spot when something needs a closer look. Understanding how to improve eye health at each stage of life helps Read more…
How to improve eye health in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s: what changes?
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What are eye floaters and when should they be checked?

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 30 September 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we’ve more than 85 years of experience. We’re here to talk you through them. That said, a sudden change in your floaters, or new symptoms appearing alongside them, can sometimes be a sign of something that needs urgent attention. If floaters are new, appear suddenly or change, call your Read more…
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Community kindness initiative helps Bishop Auckland families thrive at local hub

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 17 September 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A Bishop Auckland community project is set to benefit from a special initiative from Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, supporting local families through its Family & Youth Hub.   Launched this year, Scrivens’ Branch Out with Kindness initiative invites community groups across England and Wales to share ideas for how a £100 gift could brighten Read more…
Community kindness initiative helps Bishop Auckland families thrive at local hub
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Kentish Town customer given VIP treatment to open new look opticians

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Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 19 August 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A loyal customer was given VIP treatment when he was invited to officially open a new look opticians and hearing care store in Kentish Town. Abraham Seyrum-Zerefu, 63, has lived locally for over 25 years and has trusted Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Kentish Town Road, with his family’s eye care for the past Read more…
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Lifelong Hythe Scouting volunteer honoured with Community Hero Award

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Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 10 August 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A lifelong Hythe Scouting volunteer whose dedication has helped generations of young people has been recognised with a special community award. Andy Warwick, Group Lead Volunteer at 3rd Dibden Purlieu Scout Group based near Hythe, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award for his inspirational leadership, compassion and commitment Read more…
Lifelong Hythe Scouting volunteer honoured with Community Hero Award
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