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SAD PASSING OF ALICK TAYLOR
The FMO was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Alick Taylor, a much-loved and respected member of the FMO and optical community. Alick had contributed to the world of optics for over 60 years, and was recently able to share his wide-ranging expertise at an FMO...
Exciting Changes Ahead
On Thursday 22 October the FMO held their General Members’ Meeting during which Chairman Stuart Burn informed members of the exciting changes ahead to help create a reinvigorated and strengthened FMO from 2021. Current and Honorary Life Members were invited to the...
DISCOUNT FOR FMO MEMBERS – ABDO OPTICAL ASSISTANT COURSE
FMO members are entitled to a 10% discount on ABDO College’s new Optical Assistant course (full price £795). The link to the course is: https://abdocollege.org.uk/course/optical-assistant/ If any colleagues have just started working in optics, or have been in practice...
Vision Aid Overseas’ glasses recycling scheme permanently closed in 2020
In news relevant for FMO members, it has been announced that Vision Aid Overseas has ended its recycling scheme in the UK in the attached statement. VAO have confirmed they will no longer accept used spectacles from the public, optical sector, and community groups....
BOOST FOR FMO MEMBERS BY REFUND OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Today the FMO Board announced a 50% or 100% refund of all of their members 2020 subscriptions. With the recent sale of Optrafair to Media 10 combined with the COVID-19 pandemic the FMO Board feel it is a time to give back to it’s members and so have confirmed that all...
FMO and Media 10 join forces to deliver one major UK industry show following the cancellation of Optrafair 2020
Media 10, organisers of 100% Optical, and the Federation of Manufacturing Opticians have reached an agreement that brings the main optical bodies and the industry together in one major event for 2021 onwards. In addition to this agreement, the FMO, together with...
The Norville Group
The FMO are very saddened to hear the Norville Group have been placed in administration. However, we are hopeful that both the retail division and laboratory division will both be able to rise again in some form. The Norville Group and Frank Norville OBE, in...
Jim Collins, presents Good To Great, LIVE Virtual Workshop | 30 June 2020
FMO is delighted to invite you to Jim Collins – Good To Great, a global live virtual event, streamed live from Colorado at a special discounted rate. Delivered via a new bespoke, fully immersive HD platform; best-selling author and globally revered thought leader, JIM...
FRAME COMPANIES STILL OPEN (Updated June 2020)
Below is a list of frame companies that are currently open despite the ongoing Covid19 situation and able to provide customers with frames and frame supplies. Each company reserves the right to close in accordance with the situation at any time. [ddownload id="2242"...
SURFACING AND GLAZING LABS STILL OPEN (MAY 2020 UPDATE)
Please see below a list of Rx labs that are currently open and able to surface and glaze lenses. Each lab reserves the right to close in accordance with the situation at any time. Updated 28th May...
Grant available for lab technicians in manufacturing optics
Lab technicians working in manufacturing optics may be eligible for a grant from the Optical Workers’ Benevolent Fund. The Chair of the Charity, Janice English, explained that now is the time to support people who are facing difficult times. ‘UK optics is, to many of...
SURFACING AND GLAZING LABS STILL OPEN
Please see below a list of Rx labs that are currently open and able to surface and glaze lenses. Each lab reserves the right to close in accordance with the situation at any time. Updated 28th May...