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Lifelong Hythe Scouting volunteer honoured with Community Hero Award

Karanveer Sohal

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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Community Hero honours for Stapleford community gem

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 27 July 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A Stapleford resident has been recognised for her daily acts of kindness with a special award. Lynda Morton, 71, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. She was presented with the honour by the company’s Stapleford branch team on Derby Road, along with a luxury afternoon tea hamper. A Read more…
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Whitchurch youngster has eyes on the prize for creative charity competition

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 20 July 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative eight-year-old from Whitchurch, Shropshire, is celebrating after winning a charity competition to design the front cover of an exciting adventure book, inspired by journeys, mysterious quests and amazing discoveries in real or magical worlds. In the national competition organised by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, Lincoln Heath won a £50 book voucher and Read more…
Whitchurch youngster has eyes on the prize for creative charity competition
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Penistone youngster has eyes on the prize for creative charity competition

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 20 July 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative 11-year-old from Penistone is celebrating after winning a charity competition to design the front cover of an exciting adventure book, inspired by journeys, mysterious quests and amazing discoveries in real or magical worlds.   In the national competition organised by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, Imogen Johnson won a £50 book voucher and Read more…
Penistone youngster has eyes on the prize for creative charity competition
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Community kindness initiative helps Brownies create remembrance garden

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 July 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A local Brownies group has created a garden of remembrance in loving memory of one of its young leaders, thanks to a special community initiative from Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care. Launched this summer, Scrivens’ Branch Out with Kindness initiative invites community groups across England and Wales to share ideas for how a £100 gift Read more…
Community kindness initiative helps Brownies create remembrance garden
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Community kindness initiative helps local school transform its library

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 30 June 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A local school has been able to fill its refurbished library with new books, thanks to a special community initiative from Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care. Launched this summer, Scrivens’ Branch Out with Kindness initiative invites community groups across England and Wales to share ideas for how a £100 gift could brighten lives in their Read more…
Community kindness initiative helps local school transform its library
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Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Challenges Communities to Turn Up Their World

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 2 March 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is marking World Hearing Day (3rd March) with the launch of its ‘Turn Up Your World’ campaign, encouraging the nation to take a closer look at hearing health and rediscover what they might be missing. With around 1 in 6 people in the UK experiencing age-related hearing loss[1], Scrivens recognises Read more…
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Challenges Communities to Turn Up Their World
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Community food champion honoured by Lymington optician

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 16 February 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A dedicated local volunteer who transforms surplus food into meals for families in need has been recognised for her daily acts of kindness and unwavering community support with a special award. Jane Overall is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. She was presented with the honour by the company’s Read more…
Community food champion honoured by Lymington optician
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Community Hero honours for Fleetwood community gem

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 9 February 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A Fleetwood resident has been recognised for her daily acts of kindness with a special award. Joan Houston, 83, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. She was presented with the honour by the company’s Fleetwood branch team on Lord Street, along with a bouquet of flowers. A loyal Read more…
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