RESIDENTS of SW6 were out in full force at the weekend to enjoy the live music, street theatre, children’s workshops and pop-up eateries and market stalls that lined this iconic street.
Organised by Hammersmith and Fulham Borough Council, revellers savoured the party atmosphere at the Summer Festival which has become part of the summer season, helping to revitalise the high street.
Supporting the festivities were members of the Specsavers Fulham team, including optometrists Aliya Latif and Uche Anyaegbu, who gave visitors hints and tips on caring for their sight and hearing, as well as undertaking basic sight tests using a reading chart.
Tote bags, lens sprays, voucher offers and children’s puzzle books were also handed out to families and residents, including raising awareness around myopia in children and suggestions around reducing screen time.
Nimesh Modi, optometrist director at Specsavers Fulham, said: ‘We’ve been part of the local community for over 20 years so it’s important to us that we support these events which bring everyone together.
‘It was a great turnout, with lots of customers and their families coming along to say hello, plus the team enjoyed the live entertainment and party atmosphere. It’s also a great opportunity to meet other local businesses and network with them too.’
Despite the sizzling temperatures visitors enjoyed listening to the Whitney Houston headline tribute act, watching the live street entertainment, browsing at artisan stalls and savouring street food from around the world.
Specsavers Fulham works closely with local GPs who refer patients onto them, particularly as the team offers a Minor Eye Condition Service (MECS) providing enhanced services in eye care such as the management of red eyes and dry eyes, flashes and floaters. Contact lens support is also available.
Specsavers has more than 1,000 stores throughout the UK and is the leading provider of NHS primary care optometry services – testing more than 20 million eyes every year. It also provides more than 40% of NHS community audiology services in England, supporting over 200,000 NHS audiology patients each year.
For those that can’t leave their homes unaccompanied due to disability or illness, Specsavers also offers a Home Visits service covering more than 90% of the UK – with more details available at www.specsavers.co.uk/home-eye-tests.
Anyone wanting to check if their eyesight or hearing is in tip top condition can contact either Specsavers Fulham on 020 7471 0390 or book online at https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/fulham
