The UK is getting sunnier – Official!

The UK is getting sunnier – Official!

  It may not always seem like it but according to the UK’s Met Office the number of sunny days in the UK has been rising since 1977. During the decade 2007-2016 there was the equivalent of 633 sunny days across most UK regions an increase compare to the previous two decades when the number of sunny days were 612 between 1997 and 2006 and 598 between 1987-1996. Last year is still among the years with the highest number of sunny days since 1929.

What does the next couple of months (in the UK) hold in store? Long-range predictions suggest Britain will bask in above-average temperatures towards the end of spring with plenty of sunshine during the countdown to summer. So let’s be optimistic – and keep our sunglasses close at hand!

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Just in! Brand new Evolution Hunter sports safety eyewear

Just in! Brand new Evolution Hunter sports safety eyewear

We have just taken delivery of our new Evolution Hunter range. This is safety eyewear but with sports styling. It's available in four individual colours: Grey, Yellow, Clear and Grey with Blue Mirror. Lenses are Class 1 optical quality with full impact protection...
More new models added!

More new models added!

We have just taken delivery of several new models from both Loubsol and Montana. Loubsol are one of France's best known sunglass manunfacturers specialising in high quality but affordably priced sports eyewear. They can be used for many different  sports...
Why low winter sun can damage eyes

Why low winter sun can damage eyes

If you go for a morning or late afternoon run, Luke Arundel, spokesperson for Optometry Australia, has pointed that whilst it’s important to wear sunglasses any time the sun is out it’s the ‘shoulder periods’ of the day, when the sun...