This is one of our favourite places to enjoy a cup of tea in Nantwich – do give it a go! Created by two of Nantwich’s biggest foodies, Ginger and Pickles offers incredible homemade food in a cosy, rustic atmosphere. It was started with the aim of providing a tearoom in which people could relax [...]
A few weeks ago I spent my weekend at Optrafair one of the UK’s biggest trade fairs for opticians which took place at the NEC in Birmingham. It’s a good opportunity to look at the most up to date equipment and to look at current trends in frame designs. After some deliberation I decided that [...]
At Jacksons, we decided to do something different to bring in the New Year, embarking on a fundraising mission to raise funds for the Charity Guide Dogs which supports over 351 blind and partially sighted people across Merseyside and Cheshire. We raised the funds by pledging to donate £10 to the Charity for each sight [...]
Have any of you been watching the TV drama Cold Feet? If you have you will remember that the first episode of this series started with a wedding reception in a beautiful hotel. What you may not realise is that the venue for the reception was Chateau Rhianfa, which is a two minute walk from [...]
After surveying more than 6,000 Which? Members to find the best and worst places to buy glasses and get your eyes tested, we can reveal that independent opticians have come out on top yet again. As in previous years, independent Optical Practices have received the highest customer score from members. Best opticians - what makes [...]
Well, we made it through another 365 days. Phew. That’s something to be grateful for. It’s sometimes hard to remember that every day is a good day. But the New Year is a good time to reset the clock, get some perspective and recommit to being good - whatever “good” means to you. The golden [...]
Christmas will soon be upon us and Jacksons is ready! Thanks to Jo and Kate for creating these beautiful Christmas windows.
Over the summer the staff approached me because they felt that they would feel more professional if they wore a uniform. We therefore set out on a journey to find something that would suit all. We finally decided on a French Navy tunic with trousers in which I think they all look really smart, although [...]
The talented Mr Myles Hamilton-Fey will be appearing at the Crewe Lyceum from 13th – 17th November 2018. There are two performances, matinee at 2.30pm and evening at 7.30pm. Myles, son of Joanne who has been part of the Jacksons team for over 30 years, is in year 10 and embarking upon his GCSEs which [...]
Last month I was invited to the OSA Practice of the Year competition which took part at the Radison Blu Edwardian hotel in Manchester's city centre. I was invited because SW & C Jackson Opticians were finalists! This was a fantastic tribute to the Jacksons team as our inclusion as finalists was based on the [...]
