Mr Phil Sherlock FBDO

Phil qualified from Bradford & Ilkley College in 1993 and after spending his pre-reg year working for Boots Opticians in Blackpool, Preston and Southport, went on to become the practice manager at the Blackpool branch. In 1997 he joined G R Hardwick as practice manager.

He enjoys the fun and challenge of frame styling, having spent time with House of Colour and also at Silhouette's head office in Linz, Austria  looking at how face shapes and colour can affect frame choice. He has trained with Rodenstock to become a B.I.G. Vision Ambassador and holds accreditation from HOYA to fit MiYOSMART lenses.

In his spare time, he can be found playing in brass bands all over the Fylde coast, a hobby he has enjoyed for almost 50 years!

Mrs Julia Anderson FBDO

Julia joined the practice in 2006 after leaving college as a receptionist / clinical assistant. Following the departure of one of our Dispensing Opticians to Canada in 2008, she was offered the opportunity take a 3 year course in Ophthalmic Dispensing and has since worked through the level 6 GNVQ diploma to qualify as a Dispensing Optician.

Julia has grown up with Optics and has been key to the growth of the practice in recent years. She is very competent with frame styling and has helped to co-ordinate several successful Silhouette styling events over the last few years.

In 2012, she completed the Preston Guild Marathon raising money for both Trinity Hospice & Dementia UK.

Miss Izzi Hodgin

Izzi is the newest member of the team having joined the practice in 2024 after completing her A-levels at Blackpool Sixth form. She is currently studying through ABDO college as our Apprentice Dispensing Optician and should be qualified following a 3 year study period.

In her spare time she is probably off somewhere else being cool and awesome. She also enjoys hikes in the lake district and posting online!