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Respectacle Company takes a team building trip to the Cotswolds

Last month, the Respectacle team headed off to the Cotswolds to embark on some staff training and team building. After the last couple of years of being restricted with what we could and couldn’t do, we thought it would be a good idea to do some training away from the shop. With the addition of some new people joining the team, it felt like the best way to get to know each other better in a relaxed and informal environment. As they say, a change is as good as a rest!

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Astrology Inspired Eyewear: The Best Glasses for Your Star Sign – Part Two

We hope you enjoyed reading part one of our blog about astrology-inspired eyewear, which covered the first six zodiac star signs. In part two, we look at the remaining six signs and pair our choices of eyewear which we think best represents each sign.

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Astrology Inspired Eyewear: The Best Glasses for Your Star Sign – Part One

From the moment we are born, as seldom as we may think of them, star signs are assigned to us all, all through the uncontrollable fate that is the date on which we are born.

How many times have you heard someone say that someone born at the end of March is headstrong and fiery, whilst someone born in early January is practical and dependable? These are often assumptions based on our star signs.

Whether you are a follower of the astrological movements, and the mystical energies which these celestial bodies exude, and how they affect you, or whether you are sceptic, embracing these star signs, and the traits which each embodies, they are a tool in helping us to make the most of ourselves.

So, if you have ever wondered what your star sign could look like in spectacle form, we have done the leg work. It is time to reveal our frame choices based on the twelve star signs.

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Your eyesight and driving rules

Whether you have been driving for many years or are just starting out on the journey, the rules which may affect you are regularly updated. These rules and requirements relate to vehicles and awareness of your surroundings. But these requirements can also apply to your vision and eyesight. Something a lot of motorists seem to overlook.

Opticians and the NHS recommend all drivers have a regular eye examination at least every two years. Whether prescription eyewear is required or not. GOV.UK guidelines also recommend having your eyes tested regularly. And in the interests of safety, accident, and recovery groups – such as the AA and the RAC – also advise motorists to maintain regular eye checks.

As this is a recommendation, drivers don’t have to provide evidence of having regular eye health check-ups. But they could be held liable if they’re in an accident, and it’s thought that poor eye health was a contributing factor.

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