We have recently appointed Stuart Burdett as our new Head of Professional Services and Training. Having spent almost 35 years working in optics and hearing care, including senior roles at VisionExpress and previously as managing director of OutsideClinic, Stuart brings strong experience and expertise to Scrivens.
A popular dispensing optician who now sees the grandchildren of some of her original customers has celebrated 40 years at our Newquay branch. Deborah McLean was congratulated by colleagues and presented with flowers at Varnals Opticians (Part of the Scrivens group) on East Street and will receive a piano as a gift to recognise her loyal service.
We’d like to thank our amazing customers and staff who helped us raise £20,281 last year for Alzheimer's Society. That brings the total to £85,000 since 2015!
Loyal customers Eric and Sue Hooper were the focus of attention when they were chosen to officially open our new Peterborough branch.
National treasure, Sir David Attenborough, has topped a Scrivens poll to find the nation’s favourite voice.
The much-loved 92-year-old broadcaster beat Hollywood great Morgan Freeman to claim the top spot. In third place was actor and author Stephen Fry, followed by Dame Judi Dench and former 007, Sean Connery.
A popular and well-respected optometrist was given a surprise send-off when he retired from a Newquay opticians after 35 years.
John McLaughlin from Varnals Opticians on East Street, part of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, was presented with a camera and whisky as colleagues paid tribute to his care and dedication to his patients.
A charming photograph of a rabbit and a cat’s unlikely friendship taken by a Poole animal lover has been chosen as the cover shot for our national charity calendar.
Kirsty Godsell was overall winner in the photographic competition to find 12 special images for the Memorable Moments calendar in aid of Alzheimer’s Society.
A Blandford opticians has rolled out the red carpet for its manager, Sandra Way, who is celebrating 30 years at the branch.
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is building on its growing demand for hearing care provision with the creation of a Hearing Professional Services and Training Manager position.
A Broadstone opticians welcomed 16 children from Chernobyl and provided them with vital eye tests and glasses as part of their visit to the area.
