Category Archive: News

  1. Our Mytholmroyd Practice and a little about the area.

    Valli Opticians Mytholmroyd practice is located within the village’s medical centre. Our resident Optometrist Russell Ramsden, and Manager Kayleigh Felstead are always on hand to help. They are ably assisted by Senior Optical Advisor Tracy Eastwood, and Stacy Moxey our Student Dispensing Optician. So if you need an eye test, new glasses, contact lenses, a repair or just some optical advice, […]

  2. A very busy weekend

    After sitting in what could be described as the oldest traffic jam in Yorkshire, we arrived at the showground gates. The Marshals directed us to the patch of grass which would be our temporary home for the next two days. So with the joys of camping playing tricks with our memories we set about putting […]

  3. Valli Opticians drive home importance of regular eye tests

    This coming weekend Valli Opticians will be driving home the importance of regular eye tests at the annual vintage car rally in Hebden Bridge. Did you know that one in six drivers in the UK would fail a basic eye test, according to figures released by a road safety charity. Research by the Huddersfield-based charity Brake also found that over […]

  4. Summer eye care tips

    Here comes the sun Now that the sunshine has arrived it’s time for all those summer time pursuits such as cycling, swimming, beach sports, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Be careful when spraying bug spray. If bug spray gets fun! But remember to keep your eyes safe during your summer activities and lazy days on […]

  5. Children’s eye tests

    As a parent, many of you may wonder if your child has a vision problem or when they should have their first eye test. At Valli Opticians we know the importance of testing children’s eyesight, because believe it or not 5 to 10 percent of all preschool children and 25 percent of school-aged children have […]

  6. Independant opticians come out on top in a Which survey

    Is it prescription sunglasses for the summer, or replacing your spectacles? if you want to guarantee excellent service and a first class product you should visit your local independent opticians. According to a recent Which report* Independent opticians were the best place to go, to buy glasses Which members who took part in the survey […]

  7. Robin’s fundraising Tour de Valli

    Robin Bennett, manager at the Barbara Watson Eyecare store in Outwood Wakefield, has completed his own Le Tour, cycling around each Valli group branch to raise money for the charity Sight Aid. Robin is still collecting sponsor money but finished the 85-mile round trip around the branches on Friday. He set off from Outwood and […]

  8. Valli Group Joins Le Tour to France

    Valli Group of Opticians managing director Moin Valli is taking part in a European adventure in aid of the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. Moin and Tfive Design’s Andrew McGee are taking part in the Forget Me Not 500, a banger rally which departs on Thursday June 13 and goes through England, Belgium and France […]

  9. Highlighting Eye Care for Dementia Patients

    During Dementia Awareness Week (May 18-24) Valli Opticians is highlighting the importance of eye care for people with the condition. Moin Valli, managing director of the Valli Opticians group which has seven practices in Huddersfield, Calderdale and Wakefield, said it was important that a person’s eyesight was not overlooked when they had health conditions such […]

  10. Valli Opticians’ Latest Drive to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospice

    A firm of opticians is rallying round to support the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice’s latest fundraising drive. Valli Opticians, which has branches in Huddersfield, the Calder Valley and Wakefield, is hosting the Valli 500 on Thursday May 15, an evening of high octane fun for a good cause. Held at the Lewis James prestige […]