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# Apprentice at Lichfield opticians celebrates after achieving distinction
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/apprentice-at-lichfield-opticians-celebrates-after-achieving-distinction/
- Published: 2022-05-02T06:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-04-30T05:14:39.000Z
- Description: A worker at an opticians in Lichfield is celebrating after completing her apprenticeship with a distinction.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

A worker at an opticians in Lichfield is celebrating after completing her apprenticeship with a distinction.

![Abbie Hulme with Ian Davies and Vincent Keaveny at the ceremony](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/l-r-mr-ian-davies-abbie-hulme-and-vincent-keaveny.jpg)

Abbie Hulme with Ian Davies and Vincent Keaveny at the ceremony

Abbie Hulme was invited to the annual presentation ceremony at the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers in London after completing her optical laboratory technician training.

Store director Praful Patel said:

> “We’re so proud of Abbie – she’s worked really hard over the previous two years and her distinction is well deserved.  
>  
> “The whole team is very supportive of our apprentices so seeing the photos from Abbie’s graduation was wonderful.”  
>  
> Praful Patel

The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers is the oldest existing optical body in the world and has been supporting the prevention and treatment of vision impairment since 1629.

Abbie said:

> “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship. I had lots of support from the team in store and I’ve been able to build a strong foundation for my career.  
>  
> “I’ve learnt so much, from manufacturing our lenses to design and development and can’t wait to put my new skills to work in the lab.  
>  
> “I’d like to thank everyone in store for all of their continuous support throughout my apprenticeship.”  
>  
> Abbie Hulme