
Instructors
Meet The Team
At Poets Corner we only use highly trained instructors of the highest calibre, who pride themselves in offering a professional, friendly and patient service. This all helps to relax you into enjoying the learning and driving experience.
We have male and female instructors so you can choose who you may feel more comfortable with.

Our Instructors
All our instructors are trained to a very high standard.
256 Years combined experience.
Established since 1989.
Male and female instructors.
All CRB registered & approved.
Steve Barrs – Founder

MANUAL
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 31 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Indian
Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Sport: Football
Car: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Hobbies: Cycling
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Andy Castleman

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 16 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Indian
Movie: Life Of Brian
Sport: Football
Car: VW Camper Van
Hobbies: Playstation
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Lorraine Polledri

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 12 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Italian
Movie: Anything based on a true story
Sport: Kick Boxing
Car: Audi R8
Hobbies: Uncovering my family tree
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Martin Burton

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 25 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Next Meal
Movie: Chariots Of Fire
Sport: Rugby Union
Car: Peugeot 208
Hobbies: Theatre
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Bryan Lewinton

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 20 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Gammon
Movie: Footloose
Sport: No sport whatsoever
Car: Hyundia i800
Hobbies: Fishing
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Chris Desborough

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 38 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Mashed Potato
Movie: Sixth Sense
Sport: Football
Car: Ford Anglia
Hobbies: Learning Spanish
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Gavin Smith

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 2 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Pizza
Movie: Pulp Fiction
Sport: Sailing
Car: BMW
Hobbies: Cycling
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Terry Holland

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Favourite:-
Food: Chinese
Movie: Anything Star Wars
Sport: Football
Car: Lamborghini
Hobbies: S.U.P. ( Stand Up Paddleboarding)
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Eddie Boxford

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 19 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Sea Bass
Movie: The Green Mile
Sport: Football
Car: Range rover
Hobbies: Golf
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Tanya Mulcahy

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 2 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Chilli
Movie: E.T.
Sport: Swimming
Car: Mercedes
Hobbies: Walking with the dog
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Derek Lofts

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 36 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Curry
Movie: Ben Hur
Sport: Football
Car: Aston Martin
Hobbies: Metal Detecting
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Paul Jackson

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 2 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Roast Dinner
Movie: Airplane
Sport: Football
Car: BMW
Hobbies: Golf
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Paul Gherra

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 38 Years
Favourite:-
Food : Italian/Indian
Movie : Clint Eastwood Films
Sport: Badminton/Football/Martial Arts
Car: Range Rover Sport
Hobbies: Painting/Sports
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Sam Whitney-Candy

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 2 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Indian
Movie: Forrest Gump
Sport: Formula 1
Car: Shelby Mustang GT500
Hobbies: History
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Steve Allen

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Favourite:-
Food : Stir Fry
Movie : Fists of Fury
Sport: Football
Car: Mercedes
Hobbies: Golf
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Jen Woollett

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Favourite:-
Food: Roast Dinner
Sport: Watching Rugby
Car: Audi A1
Hobbies: Travelling to new places
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Wayne Chandler

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Favourite:-
Food: Steak & Homemade Chips
Sport: Football
Car: Lamborghini
Hobbies: Football Assistant Manager
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Rupert Oldfield

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Favourite:-
Food: Indian
Sport: Rugby
Car: Landrover Defender 90
Hobbies: Climbing
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Mo Basir
