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Scrivens director has eye on retirement after 50 year career

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 5 February 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Contact Lens and Professional Services Director, Jeet Saimbi, is retiring at the end of this month (Feb 2025) after an extraordinary 50-and-a-half-year career with the company, 25 years of which she served on the Board of Directors. Having emigrated from Kenya in 1966, Jeet began her career with Scrivens in Read more…
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Top Foods for Better Vision and Night Sight

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 17 January 2025 Read time: 5 minutes

During the winter months it is almost impossible to avoid driving in the dark. Looking after your eye health is not only key to helping you achieve better night vision, but it’s good for your overall wellbeing too. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have over 85 years of experience helping people care for Read more…
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How to Unblock Your Ears: Essential Winter Tips

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Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 13 January 2025 Read time: 4 minutes

As winter viruses sweep across the UK, many of us are experiencing that frustrating sensation of blocked ears, which can be both uncomfortable and concerning. In rare cases, a viral infection like the common cold or flu, especially when left untreated, can result in complications that lead to hearing loss. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Read more…
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All eyes on relaunched Ripley opticians

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

A long-standing customer stepped into the spotlight when he was chosen to officially open a newly relocated opticians in the town. Anthony Spencer performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, which has moved to a new, larger unit on Oxford Street. He received a gift to mark the occasion and in recognition of Read more…
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Frames for party season – your festive eyewear guide

Karanveer Sohal

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

The season of ‘sparkle and shine’ is upon us, and choosing the perfect glasses can elevate your festive look from ordinary to extraordinary. With over 85 years of experience at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we’re excited to share our top 4 festive favourite frames that will add glamour to your party season ensemble. Carolina Read more…
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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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Is your partner really ‘tone deaf’ or is something else going on?

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 30 October 2024 Read time: 3 minutes

Ever asked your other half to take out the rubbish, only to be met with a blank stare? You’re not alone. We recently surveyed our customers about their partners’ ‘selective hearing’, and the results were eye-opening. Men, it turns out, are apparently three times more likely to be ‘tone deaf’ to household requests than women! 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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