Our Dedicated Team

Alan qualified as an Optometrist in 1983 from Aston University, he started working for Hepworth and Hall, Pemberton in 1984. Alan then bought his own practice in Up Holland from a Mr Halliwell in 1991. He has only very recently sold this practice to Brian Gleave, his cousin, who is the owner of the group. Alan will continue to work at the practice with slightly reduced hours.

Alan loves to play golf and travel in his spare time.

Racheal completed her masters in science of Optometry at Manchester University. She currently works at Manchester Royal Eye hospital and works for Alan Bowen Optometrist as a Locum Optician.

Outside of work Rachael is a keen runner and also enjoys baking.

Adrian started his career in Optics for Hepworth and Hall Opticians in 1993. He qualified as a Dispensing Optician before also completing his Contact Lens Certificate some years later. Adrian is the General Manager for Hepworth and Hall and undertakes the day to day running of the practices, whilst dispensing quality spectacles. He also hosts specialist clinics for contact lenses, dry eye and has recently obtained his certification in colorimetry.

Outside of work Adrian enjoys supporting the town’s football and rugby teams and gets down to the stadium whenever he can.

Kirsty worked in customer service up until having her 3 sons. Kirsty then worked part time for Alan Bowen Opticians and has continued to do so for the last 2.5 years. Kirsty has recently taken a more full time role and is an Optical advisor and receptionist working with Rachel and Adrian at the UpHolland practice.

Kirsty enjoys days out with her family and looking after her array of furry animals!

Jean worked in accounts before starting a family and then worked for her own family business for many years, gaining lots of customer service experience. She then started to work for Hepworth and Hall in 1997 as a receptionist but over many years her skills have developed and now she also glazes the spectacles in the lab.

In her spare time Jean loves to read, go walking and enjoys cooking with her daughter Clare.

Emma began working for Hepworth and Hall Opticians in 2014 as a Trainee Optical Advisor at our Hindley branch, Barnes Hazel Opticians.

She worked in Hindley for 4 years before taking up the role of Practice Manager at our Atherton store in 2018.

In 2019 she moved to our Pemberton branch and began studying for a Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing at Bradford College.  Emma qualified as a Dispensing Optician in 2022.

Emma loves to bake and whenever possible loves to treat herself to a spa weekend filled with lots of retail therapy too!

Sue has been an Optometrist for over 30 years and has enjoyed seeing the profession develop and grow. Sue is excited to be on board to provide optimum eye health care alongside the rest of the team. She has worked in various local practices and recently she has worked as a locum Optician for our sister practices Hepworth and Hall Opticians and Standish Styling Opticians.

Sue’s full time job is her family, including the ever growing clan of grandchildren!