GOODY bags and birthday cake were handed out to customers as a Halesowen opticians celebrated its 15th anniversary.

Specsavers, which is based in the Cornbow Shopping Centre, marked its milestone with a decorations placed around the store, including a colourful array of balloons and a happy birthday banner.

Shahid Parvez, store director, said: “Announcing the stores 15 year birthday is a great way to involve the local community in our celebrations as this would not have been possible without their continued support.

“It was a fun-filled day where we got to share our success and give something back to the customers we value so much.

“Customers were pleasantly surprised when greeted with a tasty treat from our staff.”

The store’s birthday was not the only cause for celebration, as the store also honoured its staff’s 142 years of long-standing combined service.

Shahid added: “We’re proud to have such a dedicated team who show passion for helping our customers and have stayed with the company throughout new endeavours.

“The staff are at the heart of what we do at Specsavers, so it is thanks to our wonderful team that we have reached this 15 year milestone.”