A FARNHAM optical and hearing care team helped families enjoy one of the town’s biggest community celebrations by handing out hundreds of children’s high-visibility jackets and pairs of earplugs at Farnham Fireworks & Torchlit Procession.
More than 9,000 people attended the annual event, which began with a torchlit walk from the town centre to Farnham Park.
The Specsavers Farnham team, which provides optical services on West Street and hearing care at The Borough, gave out around 300 hi-vis jackets for children and approximately 250 pairs of hearing protection as the procession arrived.
Optometry director Bryony Allen was joined by her partner Richard, alongside store supervisor James Weller and his family, to hand out the items.
The activity followed Bryony’s involvement in the Farnham Lantern Festival, organised by the town council to mark the final evening of Craft Month. She took part with lanterns shaped like an ear and a pair of glasses, attracting attention from people attending the event.
Bryony Allen, optometry director at Specsavers Farnham, says: ‘It was lovely to be part of two such well-supported community events. The atmosphere at the fireworks was fantastic, and we were pleased to give families something useful as they arrived.
‘The lantern festival was great fun too, and it was wonderful to see people recognising our glasses and ear designs.’