Posts from March 2010

Contact lens fitter Harold Anderson of Southport has retired after almost 30 years of working for Conlons Opticians.

Conlons described him as one of the finest opticians in the industry, who over the years has won a number of awards for his achievements and has provided Conlons customers with an excellent and consistent service. Anderson is one of the few members of the Conlons team to have worked in all 18 of its branches and has offered training to many dispensing opticians who are now practising.

Managing director John Welsby said: "My staff are I would like to thank Harold for all his hard work and dedication over the last 27 years."

Conlons has now launched its very own Hearing Care service at Liverpool, Kendal and Millom branches. All remaining branches are taking booking for their start date of the 1st June 2010.

Graham Roberts is our Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser. He has been very pleased with the interest received so far and the levels of care Conlons Hearing Care is already providing.

The professional hearing assessment will show us exactly where your hearing levels are. We’ll discuss the results with customers and take time to answer any questions . In addition, with our Visible Speech Mapping equipment we can actually show you how you’re hearing – live on screen! And, our video otoscope even allows you to see inside your own ear ...if you’d like to.

If you have no hearing loss then we’d recommend you have a check every couple of years as a matter of routine. If the results confirm a problem with your hearing then we’ll discuss all the options with you. We can also carry out a quick and easy demonstration to see whether digital hearing instruments could help.

Conlons Hearing Care is truly independent so we are able to offer the very latest hearing instrument technology from all of the leading manufacturers. Taking into account your hearing loss, lifestyle, particular requirements, and of course budget, we’ll help you choose what’s right for you. Our extensive range includes the smallest, most discreet designs available today right through to complete hearing systems incorporating wireless communication, all with a minimum 2 year manufacturer warranty.

But, selecting the right model, shape and size of instrument to suit your needs is only part of the solution. At Conlons Hearing Care we also place great importance on providing you with a comprehensive after care service. By choosing Conlons Hearing Care you can be assured of the very best service and care there is to offer. Our team of experienced, highly qualified Hearing Aid Audiologists have the expertise and patience to guide you gently through the whole process at your own pace. 

You will also receive the following promise:

• Registered and experienced Hearing Aid Audiologists
• 60 day full money back guarantee on any aids
• Free batteries for 2 years
• Unlimited professional aftercare
• Interest free credit easy payment options
• M&S vouchers for recommending family and friends
• Free hearing checks as required
(recommended every 6 months) 

Congratulations to this week's winner.

The lucky winner of the designer sunglasses from our friends at Conlons opticians is Sophie Broadbent, who correctly spotted the five differences between the two pictures on the Furness Cavaliers junior football team photo.

The differences were:

- The man on the right hand side of the picture.
- The bow in middle in black top has the logo removed from this front of his top.
- The man on the left hand side has stripes removed halfway down the arm on his tracksuit top.
- The football has the arrow shape turned round.
- The boy on the bottom row, second on the left, has a different logo on his football sock.

Could my winner please pop into the Evening Mail office in Barrow between 3.45pm and 4.15pm on Monday to have your picture taken?

Have a great weekend gang.

Four staff members at Conlons in Liverpool are celebrating clocking-up 100 years of service at the practice between them.

Branch manager Simon Moores, dispensing assistant Sue Judic, optometrist Maria Wood and contact lens optician Neil Hannah celebrated their milestone with a party at the store.

Managing director of Conlons, John Welsby, said: "I would like to thank Simon, Neil, Sue and Maria for all their hard work and dedication - they are a very valuable part of the team here. Our staff's loyalty, together with our passion for customer service, are the most important factors in our success."