Lesley Cree
Director
BSc MCOPTOM Optometrist
Lesley graduated from Manchester University and became a registered Optometrist in 1988. In 2011 Lesley fulfilled her dream of opening her own practice. She has 3 children; Laura, Ben and Olly. She likes to play tennis on her day off and is also a regular skier.Ben Cree
Director
BSc FdSc Dispensing Optician
Ben graduated from the University of Leeds in 2016 where he studied Business Management and has since graduated from Anglia Ruskin University to also become a qualified Dispensing Optician. Since taking on two more practices in Keyworth and Ruddington, Ben now shares his time between all 3 practices. He is an avid forest fan so can often be found at the City Ground at weekends.Ruth Bennett
MSc MCOptom Optometrist
Radcliffe
Ruth graduated from Aston University and qualified as an Optometrist in 1997. Since then she has worked in hospital and community practice in the East Midlands. Ruth is the Deputy Lead Assessor for the College of Optometrists. She has 3 children, plays music and enjoys having a go at running the Nottingham Half Marathon (you will see her near the back!)Steve Bradshaw
BSc MCOPTOM FBDO CL Optometrist
Keyworth / Radcliffe / Ruddington
Steve works across all three practices. He originally qualified as a Dispensing Optician before going on to qualify in Optometry in 2011. He has worked locally for many years, has 3 children and recently became a proud Grandad.Sarah Inchley
BSc MCOPTOM Optometrist
Keyworth / Radcliffe / Ruddington
Sarah graduated from Aston University and qualified as an Optometrist in 1990. She has two sons in their 20s. She enjoys walking and skiing holidays and is a keen baker and sports watcher (having spent many years cheering her sons on the sidelines!)Amanda Findlay
BSc MCOPTOM Optometrist
Keyworth / Ruddington
Amanda graduated as an Optometrist in 1988 and has worked in Optics ever since! Now that the Ruddington and Keyworth practices have merged with Lesley Cree Opticians, Amanda has more time to spend quality time with her family, often going on weekend trips to the countryside with her dog Barni.Hannah Murphy
BSc MCOPTOM Optometrist
Keyworth / Ruddington
Hannah graduated from Bradford university and qualified in 2006. She has worked in a multiple, hospital and children’s clinics and has her paediatric certificate. She enjoys spending time with her 3 young children and when she gets a chance - she loves to sew and create!Niamh Pearce
FBDO Dispensing Optician / Manager
Radcliffe
Niamh graduated from Anglia University in 2000. She has worked in many places including Ireland, Cambridge, London, New Zealand and now Nottingham where she lives with her husband and twin daughters. She enjoys travelling and visiting her family in Ireland.Michelle Tinlin
Manager
Keyworth / Ruddington
Michelle has a wealth of optical experience having worked across the Keyworth and Ruddington practices for 15 years! In her free time when she is not walking her labradoor Izzy and her naughty Beagle pup, Hendra, she loves to get involved in the local community and runs a Slimming World group in West Bridgford and Keyworth.Michele Peach-Fraser
Dispensing Advisor
Radcliffe
Michele works full time at Radcliffe and has worked in Optics for over 20 years! She has a gorgeous son, Noah and enjoys spending time with her family and labrador, Walter. Her husband Stuart is a very talented Graphic Designer and designed our current branding.Sandy Flavill
Dispensing Advisor
Ruddington
Sandy has worked in the Ruddington practice for over 12 years and has built up a fantastic relationship with all of her patients! She also runs the Ruddington Brownie group and loves to be involved in Ruddington community activities.Julie Thurman
Dispensing Advisor
Keyworth / Radcliffe / Ruddington
Julie has worked in an Opticians for over 30 years! She loves spending time with her family, particularly her young 2year old grandaughter who wears her out on a Monday! She enjoys going to Open Air Concerts and walking in the countryside (especially if there’s a tea/cake shop on the way!)Angela Brown
Dispensing Advisor
Radcliffe
Angela has worked in Optics since she was 18 yrs old…a long time (she won’t tell us how long!) and has a passion for fashion and finding the perfect frame to suit. She has 2 gorgeous dogs “Winnie” and “Doris” and she also volunteers at Newstead Abbey doing the flower arranging when she has the time.Sarah Dexter
Receptionist
Radcliffe
Sarah has worked at Lesley Cree's for the last 12 years as a receptionist. She lives in Radcliffe with her husband and three young boys. In her spare time Sarah likes to play tennis and not too long ago ran the London Marathon for the RNIB.Bella Findlay
Optical Assistant
Keyworth / Radcliffe / Ruddington
Bella has been helping her mum, Amanda, in her opticians practice since she was 13 years old! In between her Neuroscience studies at Nottingham University she helps regularly every Saturday and during holidays. She is an expert baker and often treats us to her delicious cakes and Brownies!Sarah-Jayne Renfrey
Receptionist
Keyworth / Radcliffe / Ruddington
Sarah-Jayne recently joined the Lesley Cree Opticians family, she has previously worked in audiology and managed a cosmetic aesthetics clinic. She is an extremely busy mum to her 6 year old daughter.Claire Piraino
Receptionist
Keyworth / Radcliffe / Ruddington
Claire has worked in Optics for over 20 years but only recently joined the Lesley Cree Opticians team. She works across all 3 practices and likes to spend her free time going on long walks in the countryside or cooking her husband's native Italian food.
“ I liked to support the village where possible and I’m so pleased I found Lesley Cree. She is so kind and explains everything perfectly and all her staff are just as lovely with nothing being too much trouble. ”
Juliet Wheatcroft
“ First class service- a pleasure to visit. I will return. Simply the best! ”
Anne L. Baunes
“ It was lovely to be able to have cup of tea, whilst having the opportunity to try out my glasses. It encouraged me to try new glasses and led to me purchasing a pair I would never have chosen previously. Thank you. ”
Ruth Pettit
“ I was really impressed with the whole experience. Mrs Cree was very attentive during the eye test and explained everything thoroughly. The help I received when choosing my frames was absolutely fantastic and there was a huge choice. I am extremely pleased with my new frames and will definitely recommend Mrs Cree too my family […] ”
Jane Kirk
“ The personal service and expertise both from the optometrist and the reception staff was exemplary,and I got a really good outcome with frames and lenses at a great price that probably exceeded my expectations.Thanks ”
Philip Moore
“ I was nervous when I arrived but put at ease straight away. The examination was very thorough and everything was explained clearly.Overall it was a good experience. I always come to Lesley Cree ”
Julia Lord
“ Very efficient and friendly. A pleasure to come to the shop. I would definitely recommend for glasses and contact lenses. ”
Sue Reesby
“ Excellent friendly service and a fantastic range of frames to choose from. I very much appreciated the expert advice I received from everyone who helped me pick out the perfect glasses. I shall have no problem with recommending Lesley Cree Opticians. ”
Joyce Elton
“ The friendly and helpful welcome on arrival, the offer of refreshments, the thorough eye examination and help with choosing glasses all made my appointment a wonderful experience. ”
Jane Graham
“ The lay out and the exceptional range of brands, combined with the best customer service I have ever received, created the perfect experience for an eye examination. ”
“ From entering to leaving the building, it was the most professional and friendly experience I have ever had at any previous opticians. ”
“ I was very impressed with their special offer deals. I required two pairs of glasses and was offered money off on the second pair. Also. I was very impressed with the warm, friendly and welcoming environment, made it feel less of an eye examination but more of a friendly meeting. ”
“ The moment I arrived at Lesley Cree Opticians I felt relaxed and welcomed instantaneously. The service was impeccable and the aftercare was simply wonderful. I love my new glasses!! ”
Samantha Black
“ I genuinely cannot think of any possible way the service I received could have been any better. The atmosphere was first class, the very friendly staff offered expert advice in a relaxed and very informative manner. ”
Graham Hancox
“ The service I received from the staff at Lesley Cree from start to finish was simply fantastic. I will have no problem recommending such a quality service. ”
Naomi Daubrah-Scott
“ Thank you to everyone for looking after my husband and myself. The service delivered by all the staff was outstanding, I would definitely recommend to my family and friends. ”
Sue Barran
“ The service from you all was friendly as well as extremely professional- worth coming from South Africa for 🙂 ”
J. Anthony
“ A very efficient and friendly service. Would happily recommend it to my friends ”
Linda McGill
“ In modern shopping you can often be treated as a number, it is refreshing to be finally treated as a person. An excellent service ”
Dave Dunlop
“ A fantastic to the point service, that provided good old-fashioned customer service. Struggling to think how the experienced could have been improved! ”
D Winter
“ Overall, an excellent service that was recommended by a friend. The practice has a relaxed atmosphere and professional staff giving great advice under Lesley Cree’s outstanding personal leadership. ”
Bill Whitaker
“ Excellent standard of care delivered by Lesley Cree Opticians. The service provided was professional yet very friendly. Would happily recommend to friends. Thank You. ”
C M Gallagher
“ Went to Lesley Cree following a recommendation having worn glasses for over 15 years and I’ve never had such a service. The staff and everything to do with the process was brilliant. ”
J J Lorris
“ This was my first visit to Lesley Cree Opticians and its best eye test I have ever had. Very good in all aspects and thoroughly overjoyed with my experience. ”
“ My son has ADHD and struggles to sit still for long periods. Lesley’s standard of care during his eye assessment was quite simply amazing. She was extremely patient and empathetic to his needs. Thank you. ”
Tracey Marshall
“ This was my first visit to Lesley Cree Opticians after being recommended to use their services on a number of occasions. The overall environment was very pleasant with extremely helpful staff and my eye examination test was efficient and thorough. I love my new glasses. ”
Susan Gadd
“ On entering the opticians, I was very nervous, but was immediately put at ease by Lesley and her friendly staff. My eye examination was painless and conducted in a thorough manner. The glasses I chose as a result of my tests are brilliant. Thank you to all the team. ”
Jenny Miller
“ This was my first visit to the practice having been intrigued by it when passing by. The service I received was excellent and the management and staff made me feel like a VIP. Please don’t change in any way! ”
D Fraser
“ Three generations of us go to Lesley. Her thorough checks spotted an issue with my mother’s eyes which had been previously been undetected. There’s always a friendly welcome, a tasty chocolate and great service from everyone in the shop. ”
Mark Shardlow
“ Every time I visit, I am greeted with a warm welcome from everyone at the practice. I have always received the very best service and would happily recommend to anyone in search of a great opticians. ”
Victor Kalantar
“ I had a scan of my eyes during my eye examination and the new technology is quite simply amazing! Lesley explained exactly what the scan showed and what she was looking for, seeing the back of my eye in so much detail for the first time was so interesting! Would highly recommend to anyone ”
Samantha Howells
“ Recently moved to the area and decided to go to Lesley Cree Opticians because of the time and effort they seem to put into their window display! I can honestly say the care and attention I received from all the staff was superb. Will not go anywhere else now. ”
Michael Stockdale
“ Lesley Cree is a really fantastic optician with friendly and welcoming staff. Lesley and her team are excellent with children and my children love getting their eyes tested. They all really know their stuff and would highly recommend to family and friends. ”
Sarah Brimblecombe
“ I received a much better service than that provided by my previous high street opticians. My appointment was so much more in depth and thorough while the choice of frames was like being in a sweetie shop! Everything about my visit was exceptional. ”
Sophie Lewis
“ I am beyond grateful to Lesley for her experience and attention to detail as she identified a retinal tear with her new scanning machine. Lesley contacted the hospital and sent them a report, I had laser surgery a few hours later that day. Without undergoing the scan I wouldn’t have gone to hospital and had […] ”
Julie Iliffe
“ I just wanted to thank you for your kindness in checking my eye scan and re-doing it, and rewriting my prescription. This along with the visual fields I did, and the pressure tests you did this morning, has completely set me up for future appointments. It is so nice and such a relief to feel […] ”
Jonathon Gibson
“ I have an ongoing relationship with Lesley Cree Opticians. They ensure my eyesight received regular attention as I grow older. ”