Sally all set for Silmo

Sally Spurrett

ABDO member, Sally Spurrett, will receive a complimentary trip for two to Silmo Paris after winning the 2021 ABDO Silmo Competition – announced in the August issue of Dispensing Optics.

Sally, who helps her parents to run the family’s independent practice Spurrett Bespoke Opticians in Kendal, Cumbria, said: “Thank you so much ABDO and Silmo. I can’t believe I’ve won something; I’m over the moon.

“I absolutely love Silmo for discovering new niche, unique eyewear and for creating fresh ideas to take back home to practice,” continued Sally. “I haven’t been able to visit for a long time due to study and then Covid-19 – and so after a few very challenging years it is wonderful to have the opportunity to go again.”

Sally has held every job in the family practice – from reception to optical assistant to dispensing optician and now pre-reg optometrist after completing the conversion course at Bradford University.

Sally and her travel companion will enjoy two return economy flights from a UK airport to Paris, two nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at a four-star hotel, and VIP passes to the show.

Silmo Paris takes place from 24 to 27 September at the Paris Nord Villepinte. The 2021 show will match previous editions in terms of content and style, with more than 500 confirmed exhibitors representing every aspect of the industry. More than 50 per cent of registrations so far have been international.

Silmo Paris director, Eric Lenoir, commented: “Figures so far suggest distribution of France-international participation similar to that of 2019 and lead us to believe we’re on track for a global fair.”

Find out more about the upcoming show at www.silmoparis.com