BELOW IS A SMALL SELECTION OF COMMENTS FROM FORMER PUPILS IN 2009. ALL GENUINE. (ok, I did ask some of them for their input via email). Some names and some text has been omitted to protect the guilty...........
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Thank you, thank you Francis for getting Charlie through her theory and car test on her first attempt. From a nervous, reluctant, teenager to confident driver. We're so proud.... from Debbie in Donington. Jan 2010
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Good job done. Thanks a lot Francis. I doubt I could have done this without your patience and support. Jamie Spalding. Jan 2010
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Dear Mr Hughes, I wish to thank you for your encouragement and support of Charlotte during her driving lessons. As you know, charlotte was rather reluctant and nervous about driving but has come through it smiling, having passed her test with you on her first atempt. Charlotte says that the Pass Plus really made things even more clear. Glad this has added to your pass rate and we are very pleased that we chose your school above the cheap options; I remember you saying "you get what you pay for". We have bought Charlotte a little red Cleo, so look out for her on your travels. Best Wishes. Yours faithfully. Amanda Samuals.... Crowland Jan 2010
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Francis was/is a great Instructor. Unbelievably patient and so understanding even when I was being a mardy cow. He never lost his belief in my ability. Happy birthday Fra............Fee Holbeach Nov 2009
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Thanx Francis for persuading me to go for the pass plus. You were right, I have made a killing with my insurance premium. My only regret is that I didn't find you earlier. My mum said that katie will be having lessons with you soon....... hopes your prices haven't gone up !......................Thanx again. Mel Spalding Nov 2009
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Mr Francis for your work hard in helping me to my of passing test. If my last instructor had you clever and patient I would pass a long time befor . I speaking soon for lesson of pass plus.......cannot wait on motorways to go..can I bring boyfriend for show him how good I am.. ? Edyta. Spalding Oct 2009
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Francis. My mum said she is putting my test pass in the guardian............ is it ok if she mentions you as Spaldings greatest ever instructor? She's sooo proud! Iam sure you wont mind, but thought i'd better ask first. Will you be teaching my sisters in a year or so? They are already excited but they will have to wait. I know your diary is full so we'll have to get in early. See you soon Ellie. Donington Oct 2009
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Cheers Francis for my test success and clean sheet (no faults) My Step dad is sending you a cheque for the Pass Plus. Can I please book it for March? Steve Horbling Feb 2009
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Dear Francis. I'd like to thank you for the hard work and dedication in getting all three of our children Jamie, Steven and Chris through their driving tests and all first time............... minimum fuss and minimum expense; that's what we like...............and I know they've been properly trained ..................the word is all round the office so you should be getting loads more customers soon I hope.... Best Regards Phil and Gary..*********..... Whaplode Sept 2009
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Great instructor F. And a really cool bloke...I passed so quick............... recommend him to anyone. Cheers Will. Kirton Sept 2009
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Francis. Hey. I tell everyone in factory about you teaching me drive. Many Polish people for you to show lessons. Karol Spalding July 2009
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Just a note of thanks Francis for looking after both of our girls through to their tests and Pass Plus. You must have nerves of steel. Hope you enjoyed the wine........ Joseph and Amanda Aug 2009