Berwick opticians celebrates two decades on the high street as store completes more than 150,000 eye tests
A BERWICK opticians is celebrating its 20th anniversary as it tots up more than 150,000 eye tests since opening.
The Specsavers Berwick-upon-Tweed store opened at its Margygate site in November 2005 and has since served nearly 40,000 customers.
The locally-owned and run store currently has 19 members of staff, with five members starting from day one, including directors Craig Bell, Nick Dawson and Vicky Davidson, as well as Julie Dudgeon and Andrew Zerkee.
Situated less than three miles from the border with Scotland, the team at Specsavers Berwick is uniquely positioned, serving communities in two countries with differing systems and continue to deliver services of the highest standard.
In total, there is 191 years of experience in the workforce and a lot of happy memories, achievements, and community and charity connections along the way.
The store has expanded greatly in two decades, with plans to increase its audiology offering and number of test rooms.
In the lead up to the anniversary on 28th November, Specsavers Berwick will be celebrating with a prize raffle in the store, as well as serving cake and nosecco on the day.
Vicky Davidson, retail director at Specsavers Berwick Upon Tweed, says: ‘We have been here as the current director team for five years, but three of us have been with the store since the beginning.
‘We have seen a lot of changes, including an increased offering to the community in terms of hearcare services, more staff, tests rooms and improved equipment.
‘It’s been a joy to watch our business develop and our local community grow with us – and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for all our staff and customers.’