Beccles independent moves to larger site

Observatory the Opticians has marked its 13th year in Beccles with the official opening of their new larger premises at an old NatWest bank.

The independent has been seeing patients at its new site since January 6 and held a ribbon cutting ceremony with Beccles mayor Andrea Carr on January 31.

Eyewear brands Bevel, William Morris, Charles Stone and Eyespace showcased their collections with Thea Pharmaceuticals’ Paul Claydon and Hoya’s Nicola Taylor hosting information sessions. Kerry Loades, audiologist from the Hearing Care Partnership, also presented hearing services to guests.

Jacqui Sayer, manager at Observatory the Opticians, said: ‘Our new practice is so much bigger than our original one across the square. We are still the same business, but we now have the space to offer a much larger frame range as well as four dispensing areas, so we are no longer tripping over each other.