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Optician sees her way to a special award
By Lyndsay - 2 January 2012
A DEESIDE optician who has spent 20 years helping customers see clearly has been given a special award.
Helen Ferguson, 44, of Shotton, has worked at Conlons Opticians in the town for over two decades.
She was presented with a long service award to mark the milestone during the company's recent annual awards ceremony at Shrigley Hall Hotel
near Macclesfield.
Conlons Opticians chairman Mike Barton said: "Helen has proved that her positive attitude and tight controls are a winning formula for success.
"Over the last 20 years she has consistently provided a top level of service to the company and we'd like to thank her for her loyalty, hard work and dedication over the years."
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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.
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Helping Africa's poor to see more clearly
By Lyndsay - 18 November 2010
An Opticians is helping some of the poorest in Africa to see more clearly.
Conlons opticians in Shotton is sennding almost £9,000 worth of new pairs of glasses to Africa in time for Christmas.
For every pair of spectacles customers buy they will receive two free pairs, one of which will be sent to the poorest people in Ghana, and the second the customer will kepp themselves.
Customers will fill in a card with their name and a massage which will go into the case along with the glasses.
'About 2.6 million people in West Africa are blind' - Maijella Walsh
The idea came from Eye Aid Africa, a charity made up of a team of medical and eye care professionals to help eye care in Ghana.
Maijella Walsh, branch manager at Conlons in Shotton, said: "The need for eye care spreads across all generations. Children simply cannot learn if they can't see the blackboard.
"The inability to read close up as we get older is simply corrected with glasses in this country. In Africa access to optical services as well as cost prohibits many from being able to see clearly, if at all.
A group of staff from Conlons' other branches will be travelling to Ghana this month to perform eye tests along with a team of doctors who will be performing cataract operations.
Miss Walsh added: "About 2.6 million people in West Africa are blind but about three quarters could have their sight saved with the right medical help.
"This is the first ever promition of its kind that helps both Conlons and our customers to support their important charity."
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Helping Africa's poorest people to see more clearly
By Lyndsay - 11 November 2010
An opticians is helping some of the poorest people in Africa to see more clearly.
Conlons opticians in Shotton is sending almost £9,000 worth of new pairs of glasses to Africa in time for Christmas.
For every pair of spectacles customers buy they will receive two free pair, one of which will be sent to the poorest people in Ghana, and the second the customer will keep themselves.
Customers will fill in a card with their name and a massage which will go into the case along with the glasses.
The idea came from Eye Aid Africa, a charity made up of a team of medical and eye care professionals to help eyecare in Ghana.
Maijella Walsh, branch manager at Conlons in Shotton, said: "The need for eye care spreads across all generations. Children simply cannot learn if they cant see the blackboard.
"The inability to read close up as we get older is simple corrected with glasses in this country. In Africa access to optical services as well as cost prohibits many from being able to see clearly, if at all."
A group of staff at Conlons' other branches will be travelling to Ghana this month to perform eye tests along with a team of doctors who will be performing cataract operations.
Miss Walsh added: "About 2.6 million people in West Africa are blind but about three quarters could have their sight saved with the right medical help.
"This is the first ever promotion of its kind that helps both Conlons and our customers to support this important charity."
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A fun way to learn about eye care
By Lyndsay - 12 August 2010
Children are seeing clearly thanks to a new scheme.
Shotton-based opticians has teamed up with primary schools to teach children how to look after their eyes.
Pupils from Year Three at Golftyn Primary School have been taking part in the scheme and were visited by an optician who talked to them about how eyes work, both in humans and in animals.
This was followed by a eye themed quiz and a colouring competition.
The winning entry from the school was Abigail Collins who was rewarded with a pair of junior designer sunglasses. Her winning entry has now been framed and displayed in the opticians.
Branch manager Maijella Walsh 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."
For further information on the scheme contact Mary Jane Greenhalgh on 07866 722051 or email
maryjane@greenrowcheshire.co.uk.
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Long service award for Janice Astley
By Lyndsay - 6 May 2010
JANICE Astley from Conlons Opticians in Shotton was overjoyed to receive her 'Long Service Award' for her time and dedication to Conlons Opticians. The award was presented at the companies Annual Awards Ceremony held at the Imperial Hotel in Llandudno by the chairman, Mike Barton.
Conlons chairman Mike Barton comments: "Janice has proved that her positive attitude and tight controls are a winning formula for success. Over the last 15 years she has consistently provided a top level of service to the company and we'd like to thank her for her loyalty, hard work and dedication over the years."
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Long service award for hard-working Stephanie
By Lyndsay - 4 May 2010
A LONG-serving employee has been honoured for her dedication at an optician's.
Stephanie Kerr has clocked up 15 years of service at Conlons Opticians in Shotton and was presented with an award at a company ceremony in Llandudno.
Conlons chairman Mike Barton said: "Stephanie has proved that her positive attitude and tight controls are a winning formula for success. Over the last 15 years, she has consistently provided a top level of service to the company and we'd like to thank her for her loyalty, hard work and dedication over the years."
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Firm Honours Beverly's Service
By Lyndsay - 22 April 2010
Beverly Penlington from Conlon's Opticians in Shotton was honoured with a long service award for her time and dedication to Conlon's Opticians. The award was presented by chairman Mike Barton at the company's annual awards ceremony held at the Imperial Hotel in Llandudno. Mike said: "Beverly has proved that her positive attitude and tight controls are a winning formula for success. Over the last 15 years she has consistently provided a top level of service to the company and we'd like to thank her for her loyalty, hard work and dedication."
Pictured is Beverly being presented with her award by Conlon's chairman Mike Barton.
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Opticians celebrates 127th anniversary
By Lyndsay - 18 February 2010
Chester Evening Leader - 1st February 2010
Staff at an opticians have shown they are focused on their career after totting up 127 years' service between them.
Nine workers at Conlons opticians in Shotton will soon be overtaking the company itself, which is celebrating its own 127th anniversary this year.
Store manager Marie Aspey said: "We all really enjoy working with the local community and are very proud that between us we have worked for Conlons for 127 years.
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