The RSA, has, over a number of years been advocating the establishment of local "Fellows" groups, to encourage activity that meets the needs of local communities. In the autumn of 2011, a series of meetings were held in Banbury for Fellows in the North Oxfordshire area. After some discussions a small group of Fellows felt that they wanted to get involved in "some kind of project" that would have a benefit for the local community. A number of us felt that education could be a possible area, we all felt that we had skills and experience in industry that could complement the teaching in local schools.

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Your skills can always help! If you want to get involved in helping young people understand the world outside school, either by working with classes within a school or one-to-one mentoring, we would love to hear from you.

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Peter is a supply chain and IT professional with over 35 years of experience in the consumer goods industry at both a national and international level. He now runs his own consultancy business supporting industry standards bodies and cross business collaboration. Jon is a Chartered Engineer, who worked in the utilities industry for 35 years culminating in Board positions for two significant subsidiary businesses of National Grid.

Jo B.

Apr 13, 2022

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Mark has been supporting young people with developing their driving skills for many years and I would highly recommend him. Great whatever the starting point is and across ability range. Always reliable and students always seem to enjoy their lessons.

Lucy Mitchell

Sep 01, 2021

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I had a driving experience with Mark on the 28th August. It was brilliant. He was very patient and was a good teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson! It set me up well for my first on road lesson when I start them.

Christopher Eyles

Jun 11, 2021

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Our son had his first U17 off road driving experience yesterday and loved it! At only aged 13 it's great that they can take part in doing something like this to build confidence and awareness for when they are older. We will be getting him booked in for some more. Thanks Mark

Sarah Bennet

Jun 10, 2020

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Such a great teacher! Really calms you down especially before your test and gives great advice, would highly recommend was done helpful!

Karen

May 16, 2020

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My two boys aged 14 and 12 really enjoyed their lessons with Mark, they came away beaming! Both want to do it again. Brilliant experience they will never forget!

Melanie Commons

May 01, 2020

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Mark is wonderful driving instructor - very patient and calm. He has successfully taught both of my children. They in turn have recommended him to their friends! What a great testimonial!

Sean Conybear

Jan 04, 2020

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My son Aaron Conybear (14) absolutely loved the experience and said he would love to do it again. Thanks very much Mark. I cannot recommend Driving Ambition enough 5 stars.

Josh

Dec 30, 2019

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It was a great experience that genuinely helped me so much. You also could not ask for a nicer driving instructor, hands down best school I have been to.

Kim O'Neill

Nov 08, 2019

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Excellent communication and my 16 year old son had a great 2 hour lesson. Learned so much in the time

Steve Day

Jun 17, 2018

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Took two teenage sons for some driving practice on a day pass. One has a few lessons under his belt the other has never been behind the wheel before. This was the perfect place. Quiet and enough space for a novice to get to grips with the basics of clutch, brake and gears. Some of the road surface is slightly cratered, but not problematic at learner speeds.

There is also a cafe but we didn't go in, too busy driving. Highly recommended if you want to practice driving skills without the stress of other road users. Also a lovely bonding day with my boys.