Look local: A reliable source

Worcester is a lovely place to live,’ says Zoe Langley, practice manager at Geoffrey Roberts Optometrists.

‘There’s so much history in the town, a brand new restaurant area means there are lots of good places to eat, and Worcester University has expanded hugely in recent years which means there’s lots to do for students and young people.’

Langley’s practice, which is located west of the River Severn in a ‘small, villagey’ area called St Johns, has been in town for more than 40 years since Geoffrey Roberts established it. Two years ago, Roberts sold the practice to colleague Phillip Virdi-Smith who now runs the practice, although Roberts still works there.