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Penistone youngster has eyes on the prize for creative charity competition

Author: Champions 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…
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Community kindness initiative treats Bristol lunch club to a creative afternoon

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 17 July 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

Members of a local lunch club for the over-60s have enjoyed a creative craft session, thanks to a 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 could make a positive Read more…
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Hythe youngster has eyes on the prize for creative charity competition

Author: Champions Date: 17 July 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative eight-year-old from Hythe, Southampton, 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, Dmitriy Safronov won a £50 book voucher and Read more…
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Rugeley audiologist hangs up his audiometer after 45 years with Scrivens

Author: Champions Date: 17 July 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

  A new era is dawning for the Rugeley branch of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, as audiologist Stuart Spencer retires after 10 years at the branch and 45 years with the company. Local customers need not worry, though – the full five-day-a-week hearing clinic Stuart built will continue in his absence. Stuart joined Scrivens Read more…
Rugeley audiologist hangs up his audiometer after 45 years with Scrivens
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Community kindness initiative helps Brownies create remembrance garden

Author: Champions 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…
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Community kindness initiative helps local school transform its library

Author: Champions 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…
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Mayor helps Dorchester’s Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care mark reopening after 16-month fire closure

Karanveer Sohal

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

Following fire and water damage a local optician has reopened its doors marked by a visit from the Mayor of Dorchester, Councillor Andy Canning and his wife, Mayoress Mel Lane, in one of their final engagements before handing over their chains of office to the new Mayor. The fire, which broke out at a neighbouring Read more…
Mayor helps Dorchester’s Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care mark reopening after 16-month fire closure
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Routine eye test saves Alfreton woman’s sight and leads to MS diagnosis

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 May 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

A routine eye test proved to be a life-changing moment for Alfreton resident Hannah Mockler. The 33-year-old keen crocheter and gamer was used to wearing prescription glasses for reading only, but a sudden change in her vision prompted Hannah to seek an eye test at her local Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care. In the lead-up Read more…
Routine eye test saves Alfreton woman’s sight and leads to MS diagnosis
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Erdington couple who fostered 80 children over 22 years honoured by High Street opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 31 March 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

An Erdington married couple who have fostered around 80 children over the past 22 years have had their unwavering kindness recognised with a special community award. Javaid and Samina Iqbal are the latest recipients of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. They were presented with the honour by the company’s Erdington branch team Read more…
Erdington couple who fostered 80 children over 22 years honoured by High Street opticians
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