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UV protection for Children

Posted on August 1st, 2014

Summer is in full swing and this year we have enjoyed a few weeks of some lovely, warm and bright weather in Knutsford and Wilmslow. The parks have been full, the streets have been busy and everyone is slapping on the sunscreen. Whilst a large proportion of people recognise the importance of protecting skin from
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Quintessentially British design…

Posted on July 26th, 2014

One of our favourite niche products at Knutsford is C.W Dixey & Sons. We found this quintessentially English brand on an eyewear blog a couple of years ago and after a conversation with Simon Palmer (Owner,) we knew they were the perfect frames and company to introduce to our patients in Cheshire. Established in 1777,
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RHS Flower show results are in….

Posted on July 26th, 2014

We are really pleased to announce that our Knutsford practice won a DISTINCTION award from the RHS Judges who visited the town on Tuesday of RHS week. We were thrilled to meet the judge when they came to award us and want to say a BIG thank you to the team at Black Rose Florists
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RHS is around the corner!

Posted on July 18th, 2014

Knutsford is buzzing with excitment about the RHS Tatton arriving next week and stage one of our display is complete – the windows are bold and bright – featuring Cutler & Gross in both and we just have to wait two more days for the arrival of our floral display by award winning florists ‘The
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RHS Tatton….. plans finalised!

Posted on July 9th, 2014

July is a big month in Knutsford as we welcome the RHS Flower Show and thousands of people flock to the gorgeous Tatton Park to visit an array of amazing display gardens.  Last year the Knutsford retailers and businesses really got behind the show and our town featured loads of fantastic floral displays – ours
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Cutler & Gross SS14 collection

Posted on July 9th, 2014

  Cutler & Gross is a firm favourite at our Knutsford branch. We love the style, the quality and the quirkiness of this quintessentially British brand. The SS14 collection this year is amazing, colourful and fun…. Say hello to the ‘English garden party collection.” “Inspired by classic British outdoor pursuits and the warm natural hues
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Complimentary Upgrade to TRANSITIONS

Posted on July 9th, 2014

We are pleased to announce that between June, July and August 2014 we will be offering a free upgrade to Transitions lenses (light reacting lenses) throughout the NIKON lens range! Transitions lenses are fast acting photo chromatic lenses which give you protection from glare and block UV. Transitions lenses continuously adapt to changing light –
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Internet versus Real life ordering!

Posted on July 8th, 2014

It is often wrongly assumed that ordering contact lenses through the internet is the cheapest way to wear lenses…. However, once the cost of regular check-ups, un-scheduled checks and internet restrictions are factored in – it can often end up being the same price or only marginally cheaper, making it more cost effective and convenient to
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