In February, we closed the practice for a day of thinking, training, and planning. Calling it a ‘retreat day’ may have had Rachel and Jo thinking of slippers, bath robes, and pampering. Unfortunately what they got was me with a...
A brief update from our last newsletter, and ‘recycle your glasses’ campaign. We managed to raise £420, which was donated through Samaritan’s Purse. A miniscule drop in the ocean perhaps, but a nice gesture nonetheless, so thank you all for...
Nol yn mis Mehefin, roedd hi’n braf cael mynychu Eisteddfod yr Urdd yn Nimbych. Gwych oedd cael mynediad am ddim, a mwynhau bwrlwm y stondinau a’r cystadlu. Nid oeddwn yn eisteddfodwr brwd pan yn blentyn - cymeryd pob cyfle posib...
We’ve been very pleased with the results of some of our recent dispenses. Whether you prefer classy and subtle, or bright and colourful, we aim to make you look good and feel good in your new glasses. Thank you all...
Am I the only one who checks the weather forecast daily for about 2 weeks before going away on holiday, as though I have some control over the outcome?! We rented a Motor-Home for 3 nights in July, and booked...
A1 Eyewear was formed in 1986 by Mr Gleave, and was then run by Clare Hodkinson from 2001 to 2018. So, after trading over 25 years, I am taking the bold move of a name change!! In the 1980’s, using...
Nobody likes to hear from their optician that there is a problem with their eyesight that needs some correction. To make matters worse, some of the terms used can seem a bit worrying. One of these is astigmatism. So if...
Whether you enjoy wearing your glasses or not, the vast majority of adults (specifically 72% of women, and 66% of men) rely on glasses to give us the best vision but how many times have you been left disappointed at...
