SHOPPERS in Chester-le-Street are being invited to a family fun day at a recently-opened opticians.

The celebrations, at the Specsavers store in Front Street, will take place tomorrow.

Children will be entertained with free face-painting and lollies while adults can enjoy a celebratory cake washed down with a glass of bucks fizz.

Director Philip Hall said: "The fun day is to say thank you and also introduce ourselves to the people of Chester-le-Street.

The store, which opened on Tuesday, employs nine staff.