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Christmas in Liverpool
By Lyndsay - 8 November 2011
Starting 5th November 2011, Liverpool will be the host to the most magical christmas celebrations ever. Conlons, being a Liverpool based company since 1882, whole-heartedly support this bid.
4 November 2011 - 29 January 2012
Alice in Wonderland at Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock
Alice in Wonderland at Tate Liverpool is the first exhibition of its kind to explore how Lewis Carroll's stories have influenced the visual arts, inspiring generations of artists. The exhibition will provide insight into the creation of the novels and the inspiration they have provided for artists through the decades.
5 November 2011 - 24 December 2011
Christmas Grotto at Rapid, Tickets available from the 3rd Floor
Formerly of Lewis's, this famous grotto is a must for familties seeking a magical momento from Santa.
9 November 2011, 6pm
Christmas Lights Switch On at City Centre
The lights, made by people with varying disabilities, will extend into new parts of the city centre with new effects such as 3D chandeliers and 3D baubles.
9 November 2011 - 24 December 2011
Christmas in the Park at Chavasse Park, Liverpool One
A wide range of festive events are lined up that will enchant and delight the whole family, from Santa's Grotto and a real Ice Rink to the Polar Bar for the grown ups!
24 November 2011 - 22 December 2011, Every Thursday
Christmas at Metquarter
Find your favourite designer names hidden in our Alice inspired Winter Wonderland. FREE ACTIVITIES
24 November 2011 - 22 December 2011
Christmas Market at Lord Street, Church Street, Whitechapel
Travel the world this Christmas with more than 50 of the finest craft and food stalls from across five continents.
24 November 2011 - 17 December 2011, Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The Art Lids Wonderland at Clayton Square
The workshop by Liverpool John Moores University and inspired by the Alice in wonderland exhibition at Tate Liverpool, will offer handy arts and craft tips to those looking to put that special touch into their Christmas preparations. FREE ACTIVITIES
26 November 2011 - 8 January 2012
Winter Wonderland Simulator at Church Street. £3
1 December 2011 - 5 January 2012
The Curious Garden at Williamson Square
Step inside a world of wonder and delight where things are not quite what they seem.
1,8,15 & 22 December 2011
Live Reindeers at Queens Square. FREE
3,10,17 & 24 December 2011
Salvation Army Bands at the Tree at Church Street. FREE
3,4 December 2011
Winter Arts Market at St George's Hall
Taking place in the lead up to Christmas you'll find perfect presents at prices for all pockets including Paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture, textiles, knit wear, clothing, cards, vintage prints and photographs, ceramics, jewellery, glass, handmade beauty products, accessories and much more! - UNDER 16s FREE
3 December 2011 - 21 January 2012
Cinderella, Rock ‘n‘ Roll Panto at Liverpool Playhouse
9 December 2011 - 8 January 2012
Snow White at Royal Court
This timeless story of a beautiful princess in a fairytale land is perfect for children of all ages and the show is packed with local talent.
10 December 2011
Christmas Toy Appeal finale at Clayton Square
The Toy Appeal will be running until Christmas so there is plenty of time to hop on a bus and come into town to donate a toy in St Johns or Clayton Square. FREE ACTIVITIES
Come visit Conlons in Liverpool and indulge yourself in the christmas festivity when we put up christmas decorations.
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Calling all secondary school teachers
By Lyndsay - 19 May 2011
Calling all secondary school teachers (and students taking their GCSE or A’ Level options)Conlons Opticians is now accredited as a “Living Life in a New Dimension” workshop provider with three “ambassadors” trained and ready to deliver the workshop style lessons in secondary schools in your area. The fast-paced workshop uses the principles of 3D as a springboard and students learn about illusions, light and sight in a fun, supportive and engaging environment. They then watch a specially commissioned short 3D film which encourages them to think broadly about their future career options. The content of the workshop is mapped to the key stage 3 and 4 curriculum and each workshop is delivered by an
optometrist or
dispensing optician.
The 45-60 minute workshop is suited to all secondary science students, but is particularly aimed at year 9 and year 11 pupils about to take their GCSE or A’ Level options who will be thinking about their future careers. The high quality study materials include a personal work book and careers advice pack for each student to keep for future reference. Following each workshop interested students will also be able to gain work experience placements at their local Conlons Opticians where they will gain further insight into the various careers available at an opticians. Conlons ambassadors are also available to attend school and sixth form college careers events.
This national initiative supported by all the universities and colleges that train opticians and optometrists, as well as their professional bodies, and has recently won the prestigious Innovation in Recruitment Award up against such prestigious competition as Adidas, BT and Royal Bank of Scotland. Teachers and students can find out more at
http://newdimensioninoptics.org and those that are interested in arranging a workshop can email
training@conlons.co.uk with a contact details including email address and phone number, or “contact us” through
www.conlons.co.uk .
Tagged with: eye-care, Kids
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Nahidur eyes up top prize
By Lyndsay - 3 February 2011
Children at primary schools in Tameside learnt a lesson about their eyes.
Staff from Conlons opticians in Ashton visited local primary school to tell youngsters how eyes work in humans and animals.
After learning about the importance of caring for their eyes, the children were invited to enter a drawing competition with the winner, year three pupil Nahidur Rahman of West End primary, picking up the first prize of a pair of designer sunglasses.
Tagged with: eye-care, Kids, Tameside
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Pupil picks up prize for design
By Lyndsay - 11 January 2011
An Optician's has teamed up with primary schools to teach children how to look after their eyes.
Optical advisors from Conlons Optician's in Shotton are visiting schools to talk to children about how eyes work, and how important it is to look after them.
Maijella Walsh, branch manager of the Chester Road West shop said: "Young children are taught many things at school, from internet safety to how to brush their teeth, but many don't know how important it is to look after their eyes and to have regular eye tests.
"If a child has trouble with their eyesight and it is not picked up quickly, it can have a real effect on their progress at school."
Children have the opportunity to answer questions on what they have learned about eyes, and can enter a colouring competition run by the optician's to win some designer sunglasses.
Bethan Martin, six, a year three pupil at Shotton Infant School, received a pair of the designer sunglasses prize after her class took part in the competition.
Tagged with: eye-care, Kids, Shotton
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Young encouraged to care for eyes
By Lyndsay - 8 September 2010
An OPTICIANS in Formby has been teaching youngsters how to look after their eyes.
Optician Alice Joyce at the Halsall Lane Branch teamed up with local primary schools in a pioneering scheme to help children realise the importance of looking after their eyesight.
The scheme involves a qualified optician visiting local primary schools to talk to children about how eyes work in humans and animals and how important it is to look after them.
As part of the initiative the youngsters are quizzed on everything relating to their eyes.
They also have the oppertunity to enter a colouring competition to win some designer sunglasses.
Nicole Clayton, branch manager and
dispensing optician, said: "Young children are taught many things at school, from internet safety to how to brush their teeth.
"But many don't know how important it is to look after their eyes and to have regular eye tests.
"If a child has trouble with their eyesight and it is not picked up quickly, it can have a real effect on their progress at school."
Children from Year Three at Trinity St Peters Primary School on Paradise Lane entered their drawing into the competition.
Winner Sophia Fielding, who is eight years old, received a pair of junior designer sunglasses.
Her winning entry has been framed and displayed in the branch.
She was also presented with a necklace and jewellery box.
Parents are supposed to have their children's eyes checked every two years even if they don't wear glasses.
Conlons Opticians in Formby has also recently launched a new hearing test service and a range of hearing aid products.
Tagged with: eye-care, Formby, Kids
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Seeing is believing
By Lyndsay - 22 July 2010
MOFFAT Nursery children were given a talk on the importance of good eyesight recently.
Staff from Conlon's opticians launched a new programme where they will visit primary schools and educate children using a fun and interactive presentation they have put together about eyes.
Conlon's gives each child a goodie bag and entry form to a colouring-in competition to win a pair of designer sunglasses.
The company also provides information for the parents on recognising any problems early on with their child's eyesight and further literature to help maintain healthy eyes.
Young Indy Swan was the winner of the recent colouring-in competition and received a pair of designer sunglasses.
Alison Fraser, branch manager of conlon's in Dumfries, said: "As a company Conlon's has been in this business for over 128 years and we feel it is important for us to educate children about the importance of good eyesight and how to preserve the health and wellness of their eyes.
"We have made the talk very interactive and fun and the children love it and we enjoy presenting it and spending time with them."
"They are also very excited to get the goodie bags we left with them and we had some great entries to the colouring-in competition so well done to all those who took part!"
Tagged with: Dumfries, eye-care, Kids
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Pepper Pig eye-test
By Peter MB - 21 February 2010
We have recently added a cartoon for children to the kids section within eyecare. It involves Pepper Pig going for an eye-test. Check it out at:
http://www.conlons.co.uk/Peppa_Pig.
Pepper Pig is the lead chacter within a children's show that consists of many different, 5 minute, episodes. It revolves around the life of Peppa, a young girl pig, and her family and friends. It is an excellent cartoon that promotes clear language around everyday topics (such as going to the optician) to young children.
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