don't just take our word for it!

We are very proud of the show and the value it gives to attending delegates.

Below is a small sample of testimonials from people who attended the 2008 show.

"I would like to say thank you for the wonderful way you organised the Independents Day 2009 lectures."

Martin Haynes
Optometrist, Shrewsbury

"I just wanted to say a very big thank you for allowing Brian to promote the World Sight Day Challenge as well as giving me a stand. I had the biggest number of sign ups I have ever had so it was very useful event for me to attend. Thanks again for your support."

Louise Walpole
Giving Sight

"Really found this years (my 1st) ID useful. It gave me plenty of motivation and food for thought. Thanks for organising a great day! Looking forward to next year. "

Ed Adkins.
Adkins Opticians Ltd

"I thought it appropriate that I should e-mail and congratulate you on a very successful event yesterday. The speakers were very well received and a credit to the event. From Eyeplan’s perspective we got to see many of our existing Associates (it would seem the event is well supported by Eyeplan Associates) and we generated a healthy number of new leads. We have marked the event down, one again, as being a success. Congratulations once again and we look forward to 2010."

Chris Clemence
Commercial Director
Eyeplan Ltd
Practice Plan for Opticians Ltd

"Congratulations on organising what I think everyone felt was a truly valuable, meaningful and memorable day. It certainly drew a well motivated audience lacking the cynicism that is often apparent elsewhere. I’ve had a number of enquiries already – the challenge will be to turn them into sales opportunities!!"

Martin Russ
Management, staff & practice development
TMR Ltd

“Dear Nick I want to congratulate you on a very successful Independents Day yesterday. From wanting to retire the day before, I have come back wanting to change and improve everything! I'd be very grateful to receive a copy of Rob Stewart's presentation since I have not stopped taking about it since we left the meeting yesterday! Thanks for all your hard work. Kind regards, David”

David Austen Optometrist

“Dear David, I would just like to say ‘thank you’ for Independents Day 2008. It was interesting, enlightening and fun! Kind regards, Sally”

Sally Bates Identity Optical Training

“Dear David Just a note to say how much I enjoyed Independence Day 2008 today – I would be grateful if you could forward me a copy of Rob Stewarts excellent presentation. Regards"

Mohammed Bhojani Optometrist

“Dear David and Nick Just a note to say how much I and my colleagues from Rawlings Opticians enjoyed the meeting today. We thought the lecturers were all excellent, providing us with lots of food for thought.” “it was a great day out and we look forward to attending next year. Kind regards"

Helen Helen Short Rawlings Opticians

“Dear David, Well done another good year. Thank you so much for my VIP invitation for Thursday. It all went very well for both of us, indeed all of us enjoyed it and Sarah is doing a bullet point list for the practice! -- a discussion document for in house training, good for her. Richard and I did yet more equipment upgrades and purchases so your exhibitors will be pleased.Ceratinly more people appeared to be supporting them this year. As for next year in the diary and I will do the paperwork before end of July. Thanks again, Best wishes"

Margaret and Richard Arnold Opticians

“Dear David, I attended the Independents Day last week and thought it was a really useful, entertaining and informative day. A big well done! I was particularly impressed by Rob Stewart and would be very grateful to receive a copy of his presentation. With thanks and kind regards,"

Abigail Holland

“Thoroughly enjoyed the day on Thursday. Please can you send me a copy of Rob Stewart's presentation? Many thanks"

Kim Durden Davis Opticians

“Hi Nick Many thanks for last Thursday! I was so inspired by Rob Stewart that I am now on a customer services crusade!! Have you got Robs email address? I would like a copy of his presentation if possible. Regards"

Tim, Edmonds and Slatter Opticians

“Hi Nick, Just wanted to thank you for a fantastic day, the venue was perfect and couldn’t have asked for a better stand position. We had such great response from the meeting and the delegates had all been very receptive during the discussions with them. Thanks again and look forward to seeing you soon. Kindest regards"

Louise, OPTOMETRYGIVINGSIGHT

“Hi Nick, Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the day at the Motorcycle Museum. Many thanks for you and everyone's efforts in putting on the day. It was mentioned that you would forward a transcript of Rob's speeches. That would be very interesting. Many Thanks"

Mark Davis

“Dear Nick I have filled out the survey and would like to congratulate you for such an interesting and varied programme. I found all speakers of a very high standard and the 6 of my team that attended left brimming with new ideas and approaches. Thanks and best regards"

Richard Richard Rawling FBDO CL Managing Director Rawlings Opticians

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