Specsavers in Poole marked 40 years of serving the community

Specsavers in Poole marked the milestone with fundraising activities, giveaways, and games for customers, all in support of Routes to Roots.

The store team was joined by Dame Mary Perkins, co-founder of Specsavers, who visited as part of the anniversary celebrations.

Emma Gibbs, retail store director, ophthalmic director Sinan Khan and audiology director Amy Nowik at Specsavers Poole, said: "We’ve had a fantastic time celebrating our birthday with the local community here in Poole.

The team at Specsavers Poole, which has nearly 400 years of combined experienced, welcomed Dame Mary Perkins to the store as part of the anniversary recognising four decades of eye and hearing care on the high street. (Image: Tigerbond)

"Welcoming Dame Mary Perkins into store to meet the team has also been a real boost."

Routes to Roots, a homelessness charity supported by the store, has partnered with Specsavers to improve access to eye and hearing care for vulnerable individuals.

Routes to Roots charity manager Ben Sargent said: "We have been delighted to be part of the Specsavers Poole 40th anniversary celebrations and grateful for the fundraising they have carried out to support Routes To Roots.

"We were delighted to show Dame Mary Perkins and the team around the Genesis Centre and share with them the work we do to support people effected by homelessness in Poole."

The store also welcomed players from Poole Town Ladies, a team it proudly supports as part of its commitment to championing local sport and opportunities for women in football.