J.A.Hicks Optometrist

17/02/2026

Great new project for North Shields.

Unwanted items are set to be transformed into affordable goods for residents at a new reuse venue featuring retail space, as well as a community-focused repair area.

23/01/2026

Have you had an appointment in the last 12 months or used any other NHS eye care service? Tell us about your experience, good or bad, to help improve services for everyone: bit.ly/HaveYourSayHWN

If you would prefer to speak to someone over the phone call us on 03332 408 468 or text 07413 385275 and a member of our friendly team will call you back.

24/12/2025

25/06/2025

Problems with our phone lines today.
Please ring 07941444725 if you need to contact us.

13/02/2025

Contact lens wearers!
We have been advised that our main supplier is upgrading their system from 25 th February - 3rd March, which may cause a temporary delay in supply.
Please think ahead and let us know if you need to order lenses at the end of the month.

21/12/2024

Clever optical illusion. 🤯

18/12/2024

Bring your stamps to us and we will send them to RNIB.
Also still collecting contact lenses and packaging and old spectacles.
Merry Christmas everyone.

10/12/2024

EDIT. Normal service has been resumed! Phones now working.

Phones still off.
Ring 07941444725 or email catherine@jahicks.co.uk
Thanks!

09/12/2024

Our phones are off. We are working hard to get this sorted.
You can contact us by email on catherine@jahicks.co.uk.
Thanks for your patience.

07/12/2024

John Spence Community High School, along with ‘Ashton's Tuesday Club’ based at the school, has been selected to receive one of the National Trust's 49 'Trees of Hope' saplings from the Sycamore Gap tree. The 49 recipients include schools, community groups, hospitals, and charities from all across the UK.

‘Ashton's Tuesday Club’ was named in honour of Ashton Clothier, a much-loved PE teacher at John Spence, who passed away in 2020 aged just 29, after a short battle with brain cancer. She was known for her dedication to young people with disabilities and created a fun, welcoming space for children with additional needs at the Tuesday Club.

It’s brilliant news that one of the 49 saplings from Sycamore Gap is coming to North Shields to honour Ashton’s memory.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/TreesOfHope

05/12/2024

You'll find some of the region's favourite street food at the market this weekend including; Great North Pizza Co, Chilli Padi, Spud Gun Loaded Fries., Hogs 'n' Chix, GRK Greek Streetfood, Smokey Joes, Coffee Curve and roasted chestnuts.

Some will be offering a festive twist on their usual menus.

There'll also be bars selling mulled wine and festive tipples - Enigma Tap and GIN & TONIA.

Grab a seat in Northumberland Square and enjoy your food and drink while listening to Christmas carols sung by local school choirs.

26/11/2024

Due to a fire at the other end of Nile street the street has beern been cordoned off by the police and we have been advised to close for the day.
We are all safe and expect things to be back to normal tomorrow morning.
Sylvia