Specsavers in Irvine hosts Gruffalo's Wean event for kids

20 youngsters took part in a storytelling event <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
20 youngsters took part in a storytelling event (Image: Supplied)
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THE team at Specsavers in Irvine brought stories to life for a group of young children during a special event.

Specsavers in Irvine welcomed 20 youngsters for a storytelling of The Gruffalo’s Wean, the Scottish variant of the popular children’s tale.

The free session was hosted by Moxie Creative Kids Events as part of the town’s annual Tidelines Book Festival.

Gordon Simpson, store director at Specsavers Irvine, said: "We were thrilled to host this fantastic event, helping young children find their own passion for story-telling and reading.

"With a plethora of whimsical and wonderful worlds for them to discover, it’s also vital to ensure that our children have everything they need to enjoy reading – so we urge parents to bring their young ones down to Specsavers for their first eye test."

The story was brought to life by actress Claire Gray-Wilson, who is also the director of Moxie Creative.

The store, based in the Rivergate Centre, provided snacks and refreshments during the event and used the opportunity to remind families about the importance of regular eye tests for children.

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