Pinders Opticians, which has five practices in Mansfield, Warsop, Ollerton and Southwell, said a happy retirement to optometrist Geoff Rybicki, who has worked at the company for 43 years.

The team marked Geoff’s retirement at Capo Lounge, Mansfield, where he was given a trophy.

Geoff started working at Pinders in 1975 and has cared for the eyes of hundreds of local people, in some cases looking after three generations of the same family.

Clinical director and head optometrist Hannah Shooter, who has worked for Pinders for more than 15 years, said: “Geoff will be very much missed and we wish him all the best.

“We have invested in some great eye testing technology this year and are embracing the latest developments in eye care and eyewear as well as changes to our team.”