Wishing Ginny a wonderful retirement!
It’s with a mix of joy and a touch of sadness that the Barracloughs family bid a fond farewell to our Ginny, described as the heart and soul of our Uckfield store, as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement.
For the past 7½ years, Ginny has been more than just our store manager; she’s been a loyal and valued ambassador for Barracloughs. Her dedication to providing exceptional eye care, coupled with her genuine care for each individual, has made her an integral part of the Uckfield community.
From the moment she joined us, Ginny's passion for optics shone brightly. Possessing an uncanny ability to remember every customer’s name, their prescription history, and often, even details of their lives. Her friendly smile and reassuring presence calmed nervous first-time wearers, and her expertise helped countless individuals see the world more clearly.
Working with Ginny has been an absolute pleasure. She always went above and beyond for both her team and our customers. She’d be the first to admit that technology is not her forte but Ginny always gave it her best and surprised even herself sometimes with those IT skills that were buried deep! Her extensive and impressive optical knowledge was truly invaluable though, and her consistent cheery personality always kept us smiling. We’ll definitely miss her and her skillset - plus Ginny would always take the most in-depth notes at every meeting!
It isn’t just the team who will miss her. Ginny built strong relationships with generations of Uckfield families, some of whom will be reading this very article. Many customers have shared stories of how she helped them choose the perfect frames, patiently explained complex eye conditions, or simply offered a listening ear during a difficult time.
As Ginny begins this new chapter, we wish her nothing but happiness and relaxation. We know she’s looking forward to focusing on her home and spending valuable time with her family, plus a little extra time for golf and sewing! We sincerely hope she enjoys every single minute of her well-earned retirement.
"I've worked in optics for over 42 years, Barracloughs has been the best job I've ever had, and working with the loveliest people."
While we’ll miss Ginny dearly, we’re grateful for her hard work over those years. Her dedication to excellence, her unwavering kindness and her genuine passion for helping others have shaped our Uckfield store into the welcoming and trusted establishment it is today.
