Page 16 • The HERALD • 16th November 2023 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS by Simon Chadwick Walbank Opticians, in Holbury, is the only family-owned and completely independent (not associated with a national company) Opticians on the Waterside. But what does that mean for you, the customer? Being independent means there are no restrictions placed upon Walbank Opticians on the services they provide, or with the products they use. Whatever you require from your eyecare or glasses, they can access. It’s common to hear people claim they are passionate about their work, but in the case of owner and Optometrist Twinkle Patel, the evidence is there to see. Her goal is to provide premium eyecare and ensure you look and feel con dent in your glasses. At Walbank Opticians, clients are allocated one hour for the advanced eye examination. ey do not carry out basic 20 or 30 minute eye exams. is additional time has proved revolutionary as Twinkle has been able to detect more eye disease than ever before – and, more importantly, early on – before having a dramatic e ect on the vision. She strongly advocates that your eyewear is an important part of how you look and feel, so ensures Walbank Opticians stock a wide variety of frames in a variety of colours and styles. You can even book a styling consultation, where eyewear stylists will help you nd the glasses that suit your personal style, facial features and colouring. Walbank Opticians also o er hearing tests through The Hearing Care Partnership. e hearing assessments are free while the private hearing aids available are vast and varied. eir expert audiologist will ensure you’re getting the best for your hearing. All-in-all, Walbank Opticians is a very friendly place to visit, with caring, patient sta . If you are looking to ensure that your eyes and ears are fully looked a er, and that your next pair of glasses suit you perfectly – for vision and style – then you know exactly where to come. Please visit: www.walbankopticians. co.uk or use the contact details, opposite. At DeeCee Upholstery we can do more than re-upholster a beloved piece of furniture. We also retail the awardwinning Celebrity range of high quality Rise and Recline mobility chairs. If you’re nding traditional sofas and chairs a struggle to get up from then a Rise and Recline chair will take all that worry away. e user is able to sit in greater comfort, with the added bene t of increased pressure relief and reduced heat build-up, all thanks to the unique Mammoth Medical Grade seating technology. We have a brand new addition – the innovative Cloud Zero li and tilt design – which o ers next-level comfort shaped around the needs of every individual. It’s highly versatile and capable of o ering in nite comfort seating positions. e chairs are available with matching sofas, in a huge selection of quality fabrics and real leather. What’s more, you can see them on display, and try them for yourself, in our Portswood Showroom. Our opening times at DeeCee Upholstery are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Other times by appointment. Please visit our new specialist Rise and Recline website to learn more: www. riseandreclinechairssouthampton.co.uk Your Comfort Is Our Business by Derek Caplen Derek Caplen - Dee Cee Upholstery Twinkle Patel - Walbank Opticians
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