OPTOMETRIST Gill Watson is retiring from the Haine and Smith opticians after a career in optics spanning 40 years.

Having worked mainly in Calne, Trowbridge and Westbury, Gill qualified as an optometrist in 1978 and has grown a very loyal following over her last 16 years with Haine and Smith. Now she is looking forward to spending more time with her family and friends and pursuing her hobbies, which are gardening and travelling.

Partner Gary Walters said: “Gill has been a steadfast and loyal optometrist and will be greatly missed by both her colleagues and patients.”