Posts tagged with "Liverpool"

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.

T.J. Hughes opticians of Liverpool has unfortunately ceased trading (July, 2011). All patient records from T.J. Hughes have now being passed to Conlons Opticians and Hearing Care of Liverpool . If you previously had your eyes tested at TJ Hughes , your record cards now have a new home at our superb modern practice at 11-13 Ranelagh Street where you can continue to receive a top quality eye care service. Conlons in Liverpool has a strong professional team with over 125 years’ experience between them. To book your eye test call 0151 709 4668 today. We look forward to seeing you soon.
 
Conlons Opticians have been serving the North-West since 1882 and are committed to looking after your eyes. We offer a large range of top designer frame ranges including Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Ray Ban and Oakley. Conlons are also experts in contact lenses and hearing care . Experience the Difference at Conlons Opticians.

Click the following link to read more about Conlons Opticians Liverpool .
 
Conlons continues to look to grow its business within existing and new towns within the North-West. Optimark Opticians of Bold Street Liverpool previously became a part of Conlons Opticians at the end of 2010. Also, Direct Optik of Wigan also because a part of Conlons Opticians in April 2011.

Peter , 33, is strategic director at Conlons Opticians, based in Liverpool and with branches throughout the North West. He lives with his wife and two young children in Heswall

6:45 am: The new day is introduced either by alarm or, more often, by one of my children, Oliver, four, or Charlotte, one. I always get tea for my wife and milk for Oliver and Charlotte, while they come to.

7.25 am: After a quick shower, change and bowl of cereal, I am in the car listening to the news and music until I get to our head office on Mount Pleasant, Liverpool. This was our original branch, set up by my great-great- grandfather, in 1882.

8am: I almost invariably find I am beaten in by our managing director, who works tirelessly from morning to night. The dishwasher is unloaded and the coffee is created to ensure the brain engine is turned to "on".

My first jobs are getting up to date with emails and other administrative tasks. We have recently updated our website so I have lots of emails today to deal with relating to this. I open my post and some lovely photos and a thank you note arrive from some friends of Conlons who recently led a pilgrimage to Lourdes – we provided some funding which went towards helping some very ill children be able to go and for the cost of doctors to accompany them. I will speak to the team about putting the pictures on our blog.

9am: Everyone else has arrived in the office, usually they have very smiley faces, although today everyone looks a bit more tired than usual as we have just returned from our two-day annual conference in Llandudno, which was a great success. Each year, we have a gala dinner where there was lots of celebrating as several staff received awards for their staff loyalty and outstanding customer service.

I normally have a meeting at 9.30am and today it is at our meeting rooms here with one of our suppliers, Jimmy Choo, to discuss their up- and-coming ranges.

11am: Meeting with our new hearing aid manager, Graham Roberts, and marketing director Lyndsay Johnson. We are currently launching a range of hearing tests and products, and there is lots to do on the marketing side of this that we discuss.

12:30pm: A quick chicken sandwich with my father, who is chairman of Conlons, and wants to catch up on property matters and the next branch refit we will be working on. I also have a quick walk round the block to get some fresh air.

1.30pm: Meeting with our website team from Lancaster – we have just launched a new blog that we are really pleased with, and there are a few technical issues to be discussed.

3:30pm: Meeting with our branch manager Simon Moores, at our Ranelagh Street branch, Liverpool, to discuss some new designer frames we will be stocking. I also congratulate Simon and three other members of staff – Neill Hannah, Sue Judic and Marie Wood – who are celebrating 100 years of working at the Liverpool branch between them.

5.30pm: I leave for home so I’m back in time for bath and bedtime for Ollie and Lottie – tonight it is Peppa Pig and lots of splashing in the bath.

7.30pm: Dinner with my wife, Rachel – we always try to sit down together at the table to eat. Tonight it is salmon teriyaki and noodles washed down with a beer and some ice-cream for pudding – it’s my favourite and a bit of a treat.

8.30pm: Tonight we are not doing anything, so I will put in an hour or so of work to ensure I’m prepared for the next day. I also like to fit in gym, squash, meet with friends, etc, so regularly do this in the evenings, too.

9:30pm: I relax in front of the TV with Rachel before bed. It’s the election debate, so perhaps not so relaxing.

CONLONS opticians is now offering hearing tests at its Liverpool store.

The 128-year-old firm has appointed Graham Roberts who has worked in the hearing aid industry for a number of years to conduct tests and advise clients at the Ranelagh Street shop.

Is is estimated that one-in-seven people in Liverpool have hearing problems and Mr Roberts said: "I look forward to meeting more of the local community and being able to provide a range of top quality products and testing services."

Branch manager Simon Moores added:"We would like to welcome Graham to our team and are really excited to be able to offer our customers this excellent service."

Founded in 1882 by Bernard Conlon, who opened his first practice in Liverpool's Mount Pleasant where the company still has its head office, the group employs 160 people and turns over about £10m specialising in a range of designer frames such as Prada and Christian Dior.