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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

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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

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Gavin Smith

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor

Driving Instructor Experience = 5 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 = 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

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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

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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

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Instructor

Favourite:-
Food: BBQ Chops
Sport: Formula 1
Car: Landrover Defender 90
Hobbies: Fitness & Nutrition

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