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☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Robert Friths Optometrists
📅 Date: 01/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Nicole Dunn
At The Hearing Care Partnership, we work closely with our partners – most commonly opticians, alongside other trusted community organisations – to host a variety of events throughout the year. These events give you the opportunity to learn more about your hearing, speak directly with expert audiologists, and explore our services in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Whether you join us for an Open Day, a friendly Coffee Morning, or a Community Visit, each event is designed to support you in taking positive steps towards better hearing health.
This page is updated regularly as new dates and locations are confirmed.
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Robert Friths Optometrists
📅 Date: 01/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Nicole Dunn
☀️ Event: Community visit
📍Address: Trawden community centre
📅 Date: 02/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Syed Mahmood
☀️ Event: Community Visit
📍Address: Abbotswood Retirement Village
📅 Date: 09/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Alex Andrew
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Holmes Eyecare & Hearing Centre
📅 Date: 11/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Claire Francis
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Andrew Lomas Optometrist
📅 Date: 14/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Qais Khaliq
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: BBR Optometry
📅 Date: 21/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Tom Lewis
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Selbie Opticians
📅 Date: 24/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Qais Khaliq
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: MyDentist
📅 Date: 27/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Haroon Khan
☀️ Event: Coffee Morning
📍Address: Llys Pegasus, retirement village
📅 Date: 27/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Katie Ball
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Bill Opticians
📅 Date: 27/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Michelle Tedder
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Robert Friths
📅 Date: 28/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Lucie Reed
☀️ Event: Community Visit
📍Address: The Potteries Care Home
📅 Date: 28/04/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Matt Whettingsteel
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Edmonds & Slatter Opticians
📅 Date: 07/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Siddhrah Malik
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Morley Market
📅 Date: 12/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Haroon Khan
☀️ Event: Coffee Morning
📍Address: Eastcote Park Retirement Village and Care Home
📅 Date: 15/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Aniqah Vasta
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Forest Style Eyecare Limited
📅 Date: 15/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Alex Andrews
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Mark Darling Opticians
📅 Date: 18/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Qasim Akram
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Gregory & Seeley Optometrists
📅 Date: 18/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Tim Davies
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Robert Frith Optometrists
📅 Date: 19/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Cerys Boardwell & Selina Risebrow
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Bill Opticians Dawlish
📅 Date: 19/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Marie Renton
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Okehampton Eyecare
📅 Date: 20/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Kirsten Ellis
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Stokeld & Stephens Opticians
📅 Date: 26/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Aroosah Hussain
☀️ Event: Open Day
📍Address: Hankinson Opticians
📅 Date: 26/05/2026
⏰ Time: 10:00–14:00
👂 Audiologist: Ryan Pourhana
Each event is led by a qualified hearing care professional and is designed to help you better understand your hearing, feel comfortable asking questions, and build a relationship with the clinicians who care for you – all in a friendly, community-focused environment.
Open Days are usually held within our partner practices and run from 10:00 to 14:00. During an Open Day, you can:
You’re also welcome to enjoy tea, coffee and seasonal snacks throughout the day.
Everyone attending an Open Day will have the chance to enter our prize draw*, with the opportunity to win a monetary voucher for an experience.
Coffee Mornings offer a relaxed, informal way to meet your local hearing care professional. They’re ideal if you’d like general advice, want to ask questions, or are simply curious about your hearing health.
These events may take place in an optician practice or another community setting and are designed to help you feel comfortable, informed, and supported – without any pressure.
Community Visits are held in external venues such as care homes, retirement villages, schools, workplaces, or other community organisations. They allow us to bring hearing care directly to environments where it may be most beneficial.
Depending on the setting, Community Visits may include:
Any specific arrangements for these visits will be clearly listed within the event details.
Attending one of our events gives you the opportunity to:
Every event is designed to help you feel confident, informed and supported on your hearing care journey.
If you have any questions about our events, please get in touch with our team.
In most cases, you don’t need to book in advance. You’re welcome to drop in during the event opening times. However, availability may vary depending on the location, so if you’d like to check in advance, please refer to the event details on this page.
No. Our events are free to attend. They’re designed to give you the opportunity to learn more about your hearing and speak with a hearing care professional in a relaxed, informal setting.
Open Days are more structured and focus on hearing checks and assessments. Coffee Mornings are more informal, giving you the chance to chat, ask questions, and learn more about hearing care in a relaxed, social environment.
Events usually include quick hearing checks rather than full diagnostic tests. If a full hearing assessment is recommended, our team can help you arrange an appointment at a convenient time and location.
Yes, absolutely. You’re welcome to bring a friend, partner, or family member with you. Many people find it helpful to have someone with them when discussing hearing concerns.
Yes. Whether you already wear hearing aids or are simply curious about your hearing, our events are open to everyone. Our clinicians can offer advice, support, and guidance tailored to your needs.
This page is updated regularly with new events. You can also contact us directly if you’d like to know when an event is taking place near you.