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.
278 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 = 34 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 = 21 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 = 15 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 = 29 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 = 23 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 = 36 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Mashed Potato
Movie: Sixth Sense
Sport: Football
Car: Ford Anglia
Hobbies: Learning Spanish
AUTO
Adrian Sidorowicz
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 5 Years
Favourite:-
Food: Tomahawk Steak
Movie: Inception
Sport: Kickboxing
Car: Nissan GTR
Hobbies: Kickboxing/Travelling
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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 = 20 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 = 5 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 = 41 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 = 5 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 = 41 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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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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Leon Hassapladakis
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Driving Instructor Experience = 41 Years
Favourite:-
Food: BBQ & Griddle Cooking
Sport: Formula 1
Car: Citroen Picasso C3
Hobbies: Car Restoration & Walking
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Dave Curtis
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor
Favourite:-
Food: Indian
Sport: F1 & Football
Car: MK2 Golf GTI
Hobbies: Walking the Dog
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Mo Basir
