The Federation of Manufacturing Opticians got into the Christmas spirit with more than 100 members and guests meeting in London for its Annual General Meeting and lunch.
FMO chairman John Conway said it was wonderful that the industry could get together and celebrate the best in optics.
'The camaraderie that we share within The FMO is unparalleled,' he said. Nine former FMO Chairmen, who have all fulfilled the two-year elected role are pictured (LtoR): Front row: Barry Dibble, John Conway (present chairman), Chris Eccles. Middle row: Kingsley Sleep, Frank Norville, John Street. Back row: Malcolm Polley, Gerry Biggs, Andrew Actman.
The first ever FMO Roll of Honour Awards were also made to Nigel Castle of Lenstec, Roger Mitchell, formerly of Menrad, and Andrew Yorke of Topcon, for their work in promoting the good of the industry.