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WCoSpectacleMakers @spectaclemakers

The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, City Livery Company, founded by Royal Charter 1629 - supporting better vision for all.

Joined July 2015
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WCoSpectacleMakers@spectaclemakers
9 Oct 2024
📍LinkedIn is our main social channel, where you can find updates from the Company, the Spectacle Makers' Charity, and members can connect with other Liverymen, Freemen and Journeymen via our private LinkedIn Community. We're also on Instagram & Facebook.
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Regular #eye #test are so important for children, for their #education, safety and futures. Tune in to HRH Duchess of Edinburgh championing specs wearers everywhere. #WorldSightDay #BetterVisionForAll
IAPB@IAPB1
10 Oct 2024
✨ HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh is reading a special @CBeebiesHQ Bedtime Story for #WorldSightDay! Tune in as she shares Specs for Rex, a fun tale about embracing glasses & taking care of your eyes! Tonight at 6:50 PM BST #LoveYourEyes @RoyalFamily #CBeebiesBedtimeStories
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SeeAbility@SeeAbility
10 Oct 2024
It's #WorldSightDay, we’re focusing on the importance of eye care for all children, especially those in special schools. Our Head of Eye Care, Lisa Donaldson, reflects on the long-awaited NHS rollout of special schools eye care services. seeability.org/news/world-si… #EyeCareForAll

World Sight Day – A chance to focus on special schools eye care

Our Head of Eye Care and Vision, Lisa Donaldson, reflects on news of NHS plans for the long-awaited rollout of the NHS special schools eye care service, and how vital it is for children with learning...

seeability.org
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A great introduction to the new Master Spectacle Maker Mike Harris, thank you @AstonUniversity! #optometry #MDT #BetterVisionForAll #NobodyLeftBehind
Aston University PR@AstonPress
10 Oct 2024
👓|@AstonUniversity alumnus is Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers 👁️Mike Harris studied @AstonOptometry and ran his own practice in Coventry 👑@spectaclemakers received its royal charter in 1629 and supports 'better vision for all' 👉tinyurl.com/dzzjrm9r
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WCSM reinforced a commitment to our affiliated services by signing the #ArmedForcesCovenant. We join many other #Liveries in a pledge to support those in active service, reserves & veterans of HM Armed Forces.
Signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant: Liz Shilling as Master, Air Commodore Sonia Phythian, Wg Cdr Phil Lucas, Maj Phil Jones, Lt Col Daniel Betts, Flt Lt Kris Cottier, Cadets Summer and Isabel and Signaller Ryan Dodson. All are in full military uniform for the signing at Barber Surgeons' Hall.

ALT Signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant: Liz Shilling as Master, Air Commodore Sonia Phythian, Wg Cdr Phil Lucas, Maj Phil Jones, Lt Col Daniel Betts, Flt Lt Kris Cottier, Cadets Summer and Isabel and Signaller Ryan Dodson. All are in full military uniform for the signing at Barber Surgeons' Hall.
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#Orthoptists, #Optometrists, #DOs & #Ophthalmologists - all Spectacle Makers! - discussing #eye #health, the #myopia crisis & children's #education with @citylordmayor & Lady Mayoress at the historic presentation of spectacles during #NationalEyeHealthWeek. #BetterVisionForAll
From L to R: Hayley, Past Master Felicity Harding OBE, Master Spectacle Maker Liz Shilling, The Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Mainelli, The Lady Mayoress Elisabeth Mainelli, Ivan, Past Master Christine Tomkins and Vaishali. Standing in The Lord Mayor's Office, smiling.

ALT From L to R: Hayley, Past Master Felicity Harding OBE, Master Spectacle Maker Liz Shilling, The Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Mainelli, The Lady Mayoress Elisabeth Mainelli, Ivan, Past Master Christine Tomkins and Vaishali. Standing in The Lord Mayor's Office, smiling.
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Dr Vijay Tailor@Vijay_Tailor
25 Sep 2024
What an honour to be made a liverymen of the @spectaclemakers with all the other amazing individual’s. Thanks to Master @gsttOrthoptist for admitting me and raising the profile of Orthoptists. Working towards a #BetterVisionForAll
WCoSpectacleMakers@spectaclemakers
24 Sep 2024
Welcome to our new Liverymen! 3 #Orthoptists, 2 CEO/directors of eyewear providers & an #Ophthalmic #Surgeon - ALL hardworking & dedicated to delivering accessible, affordable #eye #health #care to all. #BetterVisionForAll #NobodyLeftBehind
From L to R: Reade Fahs, Vijay Tailor-Hamblin, Sue Kevan, Liz Shilling wearing Master Spectacle Maker's gown and chain, Vinni Virdee, Greg Richardson and Christopher Bentley. All are smiling and dressed smartly.

ALT From L to R: Reade Fahs, Vijay Tailor-Hamblin, Sue Kevan, Liz Shilling wearing Master Spectacle Maker's gown and chain, Vinni Virdee, Greg Richardson and Christopher Bentley. All are smiling and dressed smartly.

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Eye Health Week@myvisionmatters
24 Sep 2024
Half of all sight loss is avoidable, so it’s vital we're aware of ‘red flags’ that could signal a threat to our vision & know where to seek help to prevent irreversible vision loss. Do you know the warning signs of an eye emergency? tinyurl.com/eye-emergency #EyeWeek #VisionMatters
Picture of a young woman with a look of discomfort and rubbing her eyes. Overlayed on this image are the words “Could You Spot the signs of an eye emergency? The National Eye Health week log is placed in the top right corner.

ALT Picture of a young woman with a look of discomfort and rubbing her eyes. Overlayed on this image are the words “Could You Spot the signs of an eye emergency? The National Eye Health week log is placed in the top right corner.

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Welcome to our new Liverymen! 3 #Orthoptists, 2 CEO/directors of eyewear providers & an #Ophthalmic #Surgeon - ALL hardworking & dedicated to delivering accessible, affordable #eye #health #care to all. #BetterVisionForAll #NobodyLeftBehind
From L to R: Reade Fahs, Vijay Tailor-Hamblin, Sue Kevan, Liz Shilling wearing Master Spectacle Maker's gown and chain, Vinni Virdee, Greg Richardson and Christopher Bentley. All are smiling and dressed smartly.

ALT From L to R: Reade Fahs, Vijay Tailor-Hamblin, Sue Kevan, Liz Shilling wearing Master Spectacle Maker's gown and chain, Vinni Virdee, Greg Richardson and Christopher Bentley. All are smiling and dressed smartly.

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Our next Eye-to-Eye is led by the CEOs of ABDO, Myers La Roche and National Vision. Don't miss this chance to put your questions to leading figures in #optical #business management, spanning many #eye #health disciplines🤝Members can sign up via the website (link in bio).
Text reads: Eye-to-Eye Meet our Corporate Supporters (2), Tues 10 Sept 2024 6.30-7.30pm. Three photos of Alistair Bridge, Reade Fahs and Georgie Myers.

ALT Text reads: Eye-to-Eye Meet our Corporate Supporters (2), Tues 10 Sept 2024 6.30-7.30pm. Three photos of Alistair Bridge, Reade Fahs and Georgie Myers.
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Book now for the Spectacle Makers' Lecture➡️spectaclemakers.com/events/e… delivered by Prof James Fujimoto (@MIT), inventor of OCT & a leading figure in the advancement of this transformative #technology. Open to members & the public, there will be a Q&A and canape reception.
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Join us for our #virtual quiz! ⏰Open to #Liverymen, #Freemen, Journeymen, family & friends, it's a great way to meet members and test your general knowledge! Contact administrator to sign up💌. Try our gentle teaser below - can't promise the questions will be this easy!!
Can you unscramble this anagram? Mask receptacles. The Spectacle Makers' Annual Quiz Tuesday 27 August from 6.30pm. Text on a brown background with a question mark on a post it note.

ALT Can you unscramble this anagram? Mask receptacles. The Spectacle Makers' Annual Quiz Tuesday 27 August from 6.30pm. Text on a brown background with a question mark on a post it note.
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Last chance to submit your #research in any area of #vision #scince for the WCSM Bronze Medals! The deadline is next Monday 5 Aug 6pm. The winner will receive £750, an engraved bronze medal & have their research promoted by WCSM🏅 Please share!
WCoSpectacleMakers@spectaclemakers
10 Jun 2024
Applications for the WCSM Bronze Medals for early stage researchers are now open! 📢For published #research in #vision #science & related fields - head to our website (🔗in bio) > research medals to find out more about eligibility and how to apply. Good luck!
Dr Giovanni Montesano & Dr Cristine Martinez-Fernandez de la Camara receiving their awards from the Master Spectacle Maker. They are smartly dressed and smiling.

ALT Dr Giovanni Montesano & Dr Cristine Martinez-Fernandez de la Camara receiving their awards from the Master Spectacle Maker. They are smartly dressed and smiling.
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An #optometrist & 2 family shareholders of #optical practice @HammondDummer carried away the Inter-Livery #Petanque trophy last night after a thrilling final with the @WCFKnitters! Thanks to the Distillers & @LondonPetanque for a great evening. Cask from @CoopersCompany #Livery
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The deadline for WCSM Bronze Medal submissions is 6pm 5th August! Submit your #research in any field of #eye #care (including lab studies and public health research) for a chance to receive £750, a personalised engraved medal & the chance to have your work promoted by WCSM. 🏅
WCoSpectacleMakers@spectaclemakers
21 Jun 2024
🏅Plenty of time to submit your #research for the chance to earn one of two WCSM Bronze Medals & a purse of £750. Applicants must be in the first 7 years of their #doctorate/higher level degree. More info on our website > research medals (link in bio).🏅
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Sculpture in the City@sculpturecity
24 Jul 2024
✨The 13th edition of #SculptureintheCity has arrived! Enjoy the sculptures for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit our website for more information on the artworks and to download a map. sculptureinthecity.org.uk @LacunaProjects @cityoflondon @mtec0
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Congratulations Arsallan Kargar! Newly graduated #Optometrist awarded the WCSM #Optometry prize at the @FBMH_UoM #graduation ceremony for outstanding achievement. 🎉 Supporting the #NextGeneration of #eye care professionals is central to the WCSM mission: #BetterVisionForAll🤝
Arsallan and Liveryman Peter Reeve smiling together at the graduation celebrations. Arsallan is holding his prize certificate and wearing a graduation gown and mortarboard. There are balloons in the background which read: 'congratulations'.

ALT Arsallan and Liveryman Peter Reeve smiling together at the graduation celebrations. Arsallan is holding his prize certificate and wearing a graduation gown and mortarboard. There are balloons in the background which read: 'congratulations'.

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And thank you to Peter Reeve, Liveryman and MD @StepperUK, for representing our #Livery at the celebrations!🎈
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Thanks for the support, the deadline is 6pm on Monday 5 August!
BIOS@BIOS_Orthoptics
15 Jul 2024
Applications are still open for this year's @spectaclemakers Bronze Medals for early-stage researchers! 📆 Deadline: 24 July 2024 Find out more: buff.ly/3xoTk8z
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LizTomlin/ElizabethShilling@gsttOrthoptist
9 Jul 2024
Replying to @MoawiaBinSufyan @theRSAorg
Dear Moawia we are delighted to have you on the #society of @spectaclemakers their special trips and outings enable #liverymen #freemen #journeymen to meet informally in unusual settings. This often leads to great informative discussions! See the #website for details
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