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Introducing Blackfin

As I may have mentioned in previous emails, we headed down to London earlier this year with the mission of bolstering the frame ranges we have to offer you - keeping the choice fresh and exciting, but also adhering to...

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Day You Were Born

Day You Were Born

On the topic of sight-loss, none of us really know how much our psychological well-being would be affected by a condition such as Macular Degeneration. Although I deal with, and see the effects of sight loss on a regular basis,...

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Before & After

Before & After

Rachel informed me the other day that passers by here on Charles Street had been stopping to take pictures of the shop-front! Although slightly amusing, I was quite pleased that the effort going into making the practice presentable and enjoyable...

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Guide Dog Donation

Guide Dog Donation

Just to update you on our Guide Dog donation that I mentioned in the last newsletter. We donated all proceedings from our Optomap Scan (in depth scan/image of your retina) to the wonderful Guide Dogs for the blind charity. We...

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Face Paint

Face Paint

I've not featured my children in this newsletter for quite some time. Although I tend to talk about sport a lot, in reality, the majority of time away from the practice is spent enjoying/managing the chaos of life with an...

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Broken Specs and a Gold Medal

Broken Specs and a Gold Medal

I wrote the following piece in a recent email: Once a year, I attend an optical conference, to keep up to date with the latest developments in the industry, and to pick the brains of other like-minded practice owners! The...

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Welcome To Wrexham

Welcome To Wrexham

As I’m sure you’re aware, the Disney+ documentary has brought worldwide fame to the football club, the town, and a few local characters! One of whom is none other than a loyal patient and friend of the practice Mr Massey,...

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Lisbon Tapas

Lisbon Tapas

I mentioned earlier that I rarely watch TV. Another rarity since 3 kids came along is a night out!! Before Christmas however, we celebrated a busy year with a night at Lisbon Tapas (Church Street, Wrexham). It was great to...

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Rachel

Congratulations Rachel!

Hopefully you will have seen our happy patients’ images and think how wonderful they all look in new glasses!! Different frame styles and colours suit different faces, and these results do not happen by chance!! Without going into too much...

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GuideDogs

Guide Dog Donation

As most of you are aware, your eye exam here includes Optomap scan (optional upgrade £20 if you are an NHS patient). Without going into too much clinical jargon, it makes your eye health exam significantly more thorough than a...

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