Bottomley Opticians

30/10/2025

I’ll be honest — I’ve been guilty of trying to do too many things at once. A quick email here, a call there, half-thinking about the next job while someone’s talking to me. And in the middle of it all, I’ve sometimes missed the simple joy of what was actually happening.

We all do it. We create these lists — things we must do, tick off, complete — as if life’s some sort of race. But the truth is, the list is infinite. And we aren’t.

It’s easy to get so busy crossing things off that we forget to notice the moment we’re in. The light through the window. The person in front of us. The breath before we answer.

True clarity isn’t just about eyesight.It’s about presence — being fully here instead of half-there. It’s in the moments when you pause long enough to see properly.

That’s something I notice in our styling appointments too. There’s always a moment where everything slows down — the list, the rush, the noise — and it’s just you, the mirror, and the quiet recognition of that’s me. That’s presence. And that’s where clarity really begins.

So maybe the real question isn’t “How clearly can you see?”
It’s “How present do you want to be?”

📍 Bottomley Opticians — Halifax & Lindley👓 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk

29/10/2025

👓 Faces of Bottomleys: Dan
This is Dan — one of our newest clients and an all-round great guy.
Dan works hard and plays harder.

When he’s not busy with work, you’ll usually find him cycling, skiing, or just getting out into the great outdoors. 🌲

Recently, he started to notice he could do with a little extra help seeing things clearly at work — and that’s where we came in.

Dan went for a classic, confident look from the wonderful craftsmanship of Entourage of 7 — a frame that balances sharp lines with a natural, easy wearability.

We’re absolutely chuffed to bits to have introduced him to the brand and to help him see (and look) his best, wherever he’s heading next.

📍 Halifax & Lindley
👓 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk

27/10/2025

“We’ve Been Here a While…”

Fun fact: we’ve been helping Halifax see clearly since 1948. 🤓
(That’s before colour TV, before the internet, and long before anyone said, “Should’ve gone to Specsavers.”)

Three generations later, we’re still here — in the same spirit my grandad Randolph started with: proper care, beautiful eyewear, and conversations over a cup of coffee.

It’s funny how many people still say, “I never knew you were here!”
Well, we are — and we’ve been waiting for you.

📍 Halifax 📞01422 331031 & Lindley 01484 643692
👓 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

24/10/2025

“The Best Thing the High Street Ever Did for Us”

We’ll never knock the high street.
Specsavers, Boots, Vision Express — they did something remarkable: they made eye care mainstream. They reminded people to get checked, to care about their sight, to take their eyes seriously.

We’re grateful for that.

But once you’ve done the sensible thing and had your eyes tested, a new opportunity opens — to go beyond the basics. To look deeper into how your eyes are really doing, and to choose eyewear that reflects the person behind them.

That’s where we live.

In the conversation after your eye exam that begins with coffee, not a clipboard.
In the moment you try on a frame you were introduced to — one you’d never have picked yourself — and say, “That’s me.”

Because when you leave seeing clearly and feeling like your best self, that moment becomes part of your story and ours — a story about how you see the world, and how you see yourself in it.

See if you think we'd be a good fit for you - www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

👓 Bottomley Opticians — Halifax 📞01422 331031
Lindley 📞01484 643692

23/10/2025

🐾 Meet Norman — Our Sponsored Guide Dog Puppy(he's bigger now!)

October is Blindness Awareness Month, so it feels like the perfect time to remind you about Norman, the handsome guide-dog puppy we sponsor. He's featured in our newsletters before now.

Norman’s growing fast and learning everything he needs to know to one day transform someone’s life — giving a blind or partially sighted person freedom, independence, and confidence to carry on with life and explore the world safely.

He’s been mastering everything from bus trips to busy shops, even learning how to find an empty seat (which apparently earned him a round of applause at a local school visit!).

Dogs are incredible aren't they? they give loyalty, comfort, and courage in ways we can barely explain.
(Just don’t tell Tiger I said that… 🐱🤫)

We’re proud to play a small part in helping Norman on his journey and to support the incredible team at Guide Dogs UK, who make such a huge difference every day.

If you’d like to follow Norman’s adventures or learn how to sponsor a puppy yourself:
👉 guidedogs.org.uk/puppy-norman

22/10/2025

“No Frame Racks Here”

Fun fact: there are no frame racks at Bottomleys.
No wandering around wondering what might suit you.

We do things differently — you sit down with us, we bring the frames to you, and together we find the ones that make you say, “That’s me.”
It’s eyewear done properly — personal, considered, and often with a biscuit or two involved. 🍪☕

👓 Book your private styling consultation: www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk

22/10/2025

Celebrating our 10th year on Facebook ( think it’s longer tbh)Thank you for your continuing support. We could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

21/10/2025

👓 The Craft of Randolph Bottomley
In 1948, my grandad Randolph Bottomley opened his own opticians in Halifax.
He was a qualified optometrist — but that was only part of his story.
Randolph wasn’t just testing eyes; he was building the entire experience from the ground up.

He’d make a frame from scratch, cut lenses by hand, and fit them precisely into place.
Even rimless glasses? He’d drill the holes himself — by hand.
And in those days, every lens was made from glass. Heavy, fragile, unforgiving. One wrong move and it was back to square one.

He had an extraordinary level of patience and precision, but also a wonderful sense of curiosity.
When the workbench was clear and the white coat came off, Randolph would turn showman —
an absolute whizz at card-table magic, entertaining dinner guests with tricks that left them wide-eyed and grinning.

It’s that combination — science, craftsmanship, and a touch of magic — that built the spirit of Bottomleys.
And seventy odd years later, it still runs through everything we do.

📍 Halifax & Lindley
👓 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk

20/10/2025

🤓 The Theo Takeover Continues in Halifax!

If you’ve been thinking, “I really should pop in and try those Theo frames everyone’s talking about…” — good news!

The Theo Takeover is still happening right here in Halifax. 🎉

Every Theo frame in our collection is bold, clever, and beautifully made — but what really makes them special is how they come to life on you.

There are still plenty of chances to sit down, enjoy a proper styling consultation (with coffee, of course ☕), and be shown frames you’d never have picked yourself… but will absolutely love.

This isn’t just another display — it’s a chance to experience what eyewear can really be.

📍 Bottomley Opticians, Halifax
The Old Town Hall, Union Street, Halifax HX1 1PR
📞 01422 331031
🌐 www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
👓 Private styling consultations by appointment
☕ Coffee, conversation, and frames with personality

19/10/2025

👓 Faces of Bottomleys: Paul

Meet Paul — one of those rare gentlemen whose presence is defined by kindness, intelligence, and quiet style.
There’s something refreshing about people who carry themselves with confidence but never feel the need to announce it.

Paul has that gift — and his eyewear reflects it perfectly.
He’s chosen two round-eye frames: a Theo and a Morel.
Both French designed, both distinctive — yet completely different in character.

The Theo brings an artistic, playful energy — a spark that hints at creativity and individuality.
The Morel shows a gentler side: refined, understated, effortlessly elegant.
Together, they capture the balance that so many of us look for — personality with polish.

That’s what we love about styling eyewear.
When it’s done well, it’s not about standing out.
It’s about showing up — as yourself, with quiet confidence.

📍 Halifax & Lindley
👓 Discover your own look: www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk

17/10/2025

Our Biggest Competitor Isn’t Who You Think It Is

It’s amazing how many people say, “I never knew you were here!”
We have to smile — we’ve only been in Halifax since 1948. 🤓

Over the past few months, we’ve welcomed a steady stream of new clients onto our Eye Care Plan — many moving from Specsavers, Boots or Vision Express.
Everyone said a version of the same thing:
they didn’t know there was another way.
Until someone told them.

They weren’t unhappy where they were — they just didn’t realise what was possible when you take the time to sit down, human to human, talk, and really tailor something to them.

That’s when it hit me.
Our biggest competitor isn’t the high street.
It’s unawareness.

We’re not trying to compete on price — that was never the point.
We built Bottomley Opticians around something we’re proud of:
a slower, more thoughtful experience.
One that focuses on craftsmanship, styling, and genuine expertise.
One that focuses on you.

If you’re the kind of person who values quality — who chooses things that work properly, last well, and quietly speak of taste — it makes sense to expect the same from your eyewear.
After all, your glasses are the first thing people see when they look at you.
They should reflect who you are and we love helping people see another way — to eyewear, and to eyecare.
👓 Explore how we might be a good fit for you: www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
📞 Halifax 01422 331031 | Lindley 01484 643692

16/10/2025

Have a great show Phil 😎

Last minute gig alert!!!