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Loyal customer launches Penzance opticians branch

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 8 July 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Our Penzance branch chose a loyal customer of 55 years to officially launch the recent relocation. Ann Nankervis, aged 72, who lives locally, performed the honours and was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a gift voucher as a thank you. The grandmother of five, who has lost her sight in one eye said: “I have always Read more…
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5 alternative ways to prevent hearing loss

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 July 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

There are a number of reasons people suffer from hearing loss, such as old age, exposure to loud noises and even some illnesses or head injuries can be the cause. However, there are numerous ways which may help to prevent hearing loss – aside from only listening to quiet music or wearing ear protectors – Read more…
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Protecting your eyes – staying safe in the sun

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 July 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

During the summer months, we head over to warmer climates in the search for soaring sunshine, also in the hope that it’s not as shy as it is here in the UK. Although vitamin D may be good for our bones, we mustn’t forget the damaging impact the sun’s UV rays can have on our Read more…
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Loyal customer launches Colchester opticians branch

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 April 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

A Colchester opticians chose a loyal customer of 18 years to officially launch its new branch. Dawn Brightwell, a retired organiser for Age Concern, performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Sir Isaacs Walk and was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a gift voucher as a thank you. “It was Read more…
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Lying about your eye health is a bit short sighted

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 25 May 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

The truth is out there, but not always when having sight tests it seems. A recent survey has found that more than half of people questioned lied about their eye health and the standard of their vision to an optician. When it came to being less than honest, 44% said it was because they wanted Read more…
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It’s ready, steady, bake for Dementia Awareness Week!

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 16 May 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Tasty treats are in store at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care branches this week as employees get behind Dementia Awareness Week (15-21 May). Colleagues have been busy baking and will offer their tempting cakes and biscuits in return for donations for Alzheimer’s Society, Scrivens’ principal charity for 2016. It’s a fun way to raise funds Read more…
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Top tips to look after your sight

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 11 May 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

In an age of information overload we all have to sift out what’s relevant and what’s not. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care we believe advice on how to look after your sight is important and worth more than a cursory glance. But we’ll keep it brief and simply recommend that you take the messages Read more…
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Stigma of hearing loss is breaking down

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 27 April 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

The stigma associated with hearing loss seems to finally be breaking down as more people than ever are willing to have their hearing checked. Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care surveyed 600 people over the age of 45 and 55% said they would welcome having hearing check-ups.  However, despite the positive news, there still remains a Read more…
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Celebrations Crown Jean’s 90th birthday

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 21 April 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

A great-grandmother who shares her 90th birthday with the Queen and once celebrated with her at Buckingham Palace received a surprise gift to mark the milestone. Jean Barrett, who lives at Cherwood House Care Centre, Bicester, was presented with a £250 voucher and a bouquet of flowers from Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care in Sheep Street where she Read more…
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William Crowns 90th birthday with special gift

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 20 April 2016 Read time: 1 minute

A loyal customer who shares his 90th birthday with the Queen was royally treated by a Norwich opticians at a special presentation. William Willimott received a £250 voucher and his wife Gwen a bouquet of flowers at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Plumstead Road to celebrate the milestone. Branch manager Kevin Hall said: “We think it’s a Read more…
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