The opening of Tilehurst opticians is a family affair

Post on 29th October 2024

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 their many years of custom.

The new store features two private rooms for eye tests, featuring hospital grade OCT scanners and an additional hearing testing room, bringing the total to three. Customers can also choose from an updated range of frames, including a wider selection of the latest designer names.

Branch manager, Rebecca Harbor, said: “We have invested in the new store and wanted to celebrate its upgrade and relocation in a memorable way. The Bowyers are cherished customers who have trusted us with their eyesight and hearing care for many years and were the perfect choice to be our VIPs. It has been a privilege to serve them all these years and see the twins, Elliot and Emelia, grow up so quickly before our eyes.”

The Bowyers have always lived locally and were honoured to be asked to reveal the store’s new look.

Helen Bowyer said: “The entire team at Scrivens is superb and always make me and my family, feel very welcome. We all need to wear prescription glasses and contact lenses, and their service is second to none.  The new branch is fabulous and we were honoured, as well as pleasantly surprised, to be asked to officially open the relocated branch.”

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is a family run business which was established over 85 years ago in 1938. It has 169 high-street stores in towns and cities across England and Wales, with 1,000 employees. For more information, visit www.scrivens.com