Raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society

Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care on Market Street in Shaw

A Shaw opticians has set its sights on raising funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Society with a charity bake and book sale.

Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care on Market Street will hold the event on Friday (25th) to mark Dementia Action Week (May 21-27).

Branch manager Elaine Speight said: “It’s a cause we care about because dementia affects the lives of so many people in our community.

"There is a real need for continued research and support, so any donations will be gratefully received.”

Scrivens is supporting Alzheimer’s Society for a fourth successive year.

It was chosen because of the growing evidence of a link between uncorrected hearing loss and dementia, including Alzheimer’s.

Scrivens Opticians and Hearing Care is a family run business which was established in 1938.

It has 182 stores in England and Wales, with 1,000 employees.

For more information, visit www.scrivens.com