http://www.conlons.co.ukRSS Feed of all Conlons Blog PostsRSSviaXmlTextWriter v1.0en-gbhttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/08/2010/A-fun-way-to-learn-about-eye-careChildren 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 junThu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/07/2010/Seeing-is-believingMOFFAT 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 thThu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/05/2010/Working-Day--Conlons-Opticians-director-with-vision-for-future 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 untilWed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/05/2010/Emily-Ferguson---Great-Customer-ServiceThu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/05/2010/Seema-s-a-glass-act-at-customer-service FOLLOWING a succession of personal recommendations, a Wigan worker collected a customer service excellence award. Seema Babaladi (pictured) from Conlons Opticians in Wigan collected her customer service excellence award at the company's annual awards ceremony held at the Imperial Hotel in Llandudno. Each year, Conlons receive a huge amount of personal recommendations from their customers about members of staff who provide exceptional levels of service. The award is measured by the number ofTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/05/2010/Long-service-award-for-Janice-Astley 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 Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/05/2010/Award-for-OpticiansA CUMBRIAN opticians' branch has recorded impressive financial results despite the recession. Staff at Conlons in Penrith were honoured for their achievements at the firm's annual awards ceremoney. They received the prize for most impressive turnaround figure, which marks the highest improvement of turnover from last year. It was presented to staff by Conlons chairman Mike Barton. He said: "Our team at Penrith consistently provide a top level of service and I'd like to thank them all for theiWed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/05/2010/Long-service-award-for-hard-working-Stephanie 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 loTue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/05/2010/City-opticians-offering-hearing-testsCONLONS 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 manaTue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/04/2010/Firm-Honours-Beverly-s-Service 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 thankThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/04/2010/128-years---and-growingMon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/03/2010/Harold-Anderson-retired-after-almost-30-years 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 pracTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/03/2010/1000-pairs-of-glasses-help-Vision-Aid-charityTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/03/2010/Conlons-Hearing-CareConlons 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 anFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/03/2010/Sunglasses-head-to-winner-Sophie 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 tWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/03/2010/Conlons-staff-clock-up-centuryFour 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 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Optician-eyes-retirementA cockermouth man has retired after more than 40 years as an optician. Bob Bratton, 65, of Simonscales Lane, has spent the last 10 years as a contact lens optician for Conlons Opticians in Carlisle. He had a retirement lunch at the North Lakes Hotel this month, which was attended by 11 colleagues. My Bratton, who was born in Dumfries and grew up in Durham, qualified as a dispensing optician in 1967 and soon developed an interest in contact lense work, which he began practising in 1972. He haThu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Optician-gives-kids-new-lookA Wigan opticians has stepped in to provide a junoir football team with a brand new kit. Seneley and Garswood Juniors under-eights A and B team look the part in their new maroon kit sponsored by Conlons Opticians in Leigh. The opticians chose to sponsor the young team because their kits were worn and had been handed down from a previous under-eights team. Clare Raynes, branch manager for Conlons in Leigh, said: "We are delighted to have been able to provide the teams with their smart new kit Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Malcolm-sees-a-new-futureOne of Wigan's best known optometrists has retired after 32 years in the profession. Often referred to as Mr Conlon, Malcolm Rubins has worked for Conlons Opticians since 1977. After a brief stint at another firm in Manchester, Malcolm was re-recruited by Conlons in 1983. Malcolm, 69, said: "I have worked for Conlons for more than 30 years and will miss being part of this family business and all my patients too. "But I am looking forward to spending more time outdoors and walking in the hillWed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Pepper-Pig-eye-testWe 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 yoSun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Haribo-Sweets---Nice-touch-or-not-We have recently been including a bag of Haribo within each dispatch of contact lenses for those on direct debit. This is only for a limited period but has been received with very mixed results. We have received much positive feedback with people seeing it as a nice little harmless gesture. On the other hand, it has left others confused with some thinking that perhaps someone accidently dropped some of their lunch into their contacts! Also, they are not great for teeth aFri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Small-is-beautiful-for-opticians-with-explansion-in-his-sightLDP Business - 3rd June 2009Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Conlons-first-blog---a-new-era-Conlons is very proud of its history spanning back over 5 family generations to 1882. Over this time, we have frequently had to reinvent ourselves in the light of the social, economic, legal and technological environment around us. Central to this, and in all environments, Conlons has always maintained that a focus on customer service and always trying to exceed expectations is central to our existence and core-values. This is no exception online. Conlons has had a web-presence since websites beThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Opticians-plays-the-generation-gameRuncorn & Widnes World Series - 13th February 2010 Three generations of a Widnes family celebrated the success of a long established optician this week. Conlons marked its 63rd year in the town by donating more than £1,500 to Widnes charities. Lesley Blackburn, aged 44, of Lindisfarne Court, her mum Marilyn Higginson, aged 63, of Spinney Avenue and her nan Dolly Higginson, aged 82, of Coronation Drive, are their longest serving customers. Dolly, a customer for 63 years, said: "Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Jake-has-a-keen-eye-for-a-pictureNorth West Evening Mail (Series) - 26th November 2009 A budding artist has won a selection of art supplies. Jake Cooke, who goes to Brisbane Park Infants School in Barrow, entered the colouring competition, along with his fellow pupils. The monthly competition is organised by Conlons Opticians, which visit different schools in Barrow to invite them to take part. Jake, 7, coloured in a picture of zoo animals, and has won a selection of art supplies, toys and sunglasses. Eve Miles, corporate Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Branch-Turnaround-PrizeFormby Times Conlons buck trend with award The team at Conlons celebrated a "Branch Turnaround" prize at an awards event. The Formby opticians joined forces with Alice Joyce Opticians last year and is now bucking the credit crunch blues with a healthy turnover. Conlons Managing Director said: "This branch has had an interesting and challenging year with a huge amount of change. They have coped admirably as a newly strengthened team and are really turning on the sales."Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Vicki-sees-long-future-at-opticiansNorth West Evening Mail (Series) - 04th January 2010 An employee of Conlons Opticians in Barrow has been praised for her long service. Vicki Burgess, 31, has received a Long Standing Achievement Award for all her time and dedication to the opticians group. The award was presented at the companies annual awards ceremony held at the Ramada Hotel in Birmingham by Conlons chairman Mike Barton and director of optometry Philip Owen. Conlons Opticians in Barrow has been serving the local community Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Jackie-receives-award-for-dedicationMillom - 21st January 2010 Staff at a Millon opticians are celebrating after one of their members received an award. Jackie Clough, branch manager of Conlons opticians, received a Long Standing Achievement Award for her dedication to the company. The accolade was presented to her at the company's annual awards ceremony in Birmingham by Conlons chairman Mike Barton. Mrs Clough has worked for the company for 15 years, 13 of which at the Wellington Street branch. The grandmother-of-one said: "EThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.conlons.co.uk/blog/post/02/2010/Opticians-celebrates-127th-anniversaryChester 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.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT