Colin Simmons Driver Tuition - Scarborough, 18 Coniston Gardens, Scarborough (2026)

My passion is coaching students of all ages & groups to fulfil a life changing skill. Within this I bring challenging fun filled tuition that rewards the student with a practical test pass certificate that enables them to drive safely and confidently wherever and whenever they choose.

07/06/2026

Good evening everybody,
A quick update on the condition and progression for my shoulder injury.
Things are certainly looking up, and as I continue with the physiotherapy I find I’m getting more and more movement in all directions.
Rehabilitation is still going to be a long and drawn out process which rather bizarrely seems to mirror the timing of the impending World Cup and the Kiwis at Cricket.
I also have Nessie the mini Schnauzer to train and ensure that she is safe when out walking.
To this end, you may see me out and about in the car, but I can assure you that it will only be for an hour or so each day.
Lastly, thank you to everyone who has contacted me through the various formats, some even in person, your kind words have meant a lot to me, in fact it was mentioned that I was actually smiling the other day !
Here’s a picture of Nessie helping with the digging!

13/05/2026

It’s Wednesday, the 13th of May and this morning I was able to remove the shoulder abductor harness that I’ve been wearing in 24/7 for six weeks.
Having to sleep sat upright has meant I’ve had a maximum of four hours sleep nightly, then I have spent the rest of the day doing very little. I did try, but using my right hand (I’m a lefty) made easy tasks laborious.
On Friday, I start with the physiotherapy and have an appointment with the consultant on Monday.
I know I’m must manage this correctly as I strive to regain functional (minimum) use in my shoulder. It’s still going to be awhile before I’m back out instructing full-time. I need to ease back in really gently.
To help me with this, we now have Nessie, a white mini Schnauzer (10 weeks old). We travelled to Aberdeen a 700 mile round-trip to pick her up. For me, 6.5 hours stuck in one position in the passenger seat was like a ‘lie in’
Just another couple of weeks and hopefully you should see me out walking with her, give me a wave if you do.
Nessie looked so surprised seeing me with two arms and two hands for the first time. More for her to bite with those sharp teeth.
Now to the bit looks like an award ceremony without the trophies and medals.
Thank you to all the students and parents for making the logistics both financial and organisational easy for me. Your words of support meant quite a lot to me.
Thank you to the people who took time to visit me and send messages.
Thank you to mine and Lesley’s family for their support, especially Chloe, Charlie & Cuppa.
And special thank you to Lesley, well, for everything really.
Thanks Mol.
Now, where did I put those ladders?

03/04/2026

Happy Easter to everyone.
On Wednesday, I had a five hour operation on my left shoulder that involved a bone graft and screws.
Consequently, I am out of action until early September. I should regain functional use of my arm and shoulder.
For the next six weeks, I have to carry under my arm the equivalent of two car headrests for 24hrs, no respite.
I am so lucky that while I was having my operation those close to me were not at the local church praying but at the sunbed shop topping up their tans!
Now it’s probably a good time to reveal the worst kept secret in the world, which is I have been living with Parkinson’s disease for the last three years.
People assume that ‘Parkies’ have shaking arms and limbs.
There are over 40 symptoms and only 50% have the shaking limbs.
I take medication to keep the symptoms under control and it does not affect my life in any way. Anyone who has witnessed me diving. across to the steering wheel, or jumping on the duel control pedals will vouch for that.
So when I’m back, it will be the same miserable faced, slightly irritated,somewhat short tempered, instructor that will be sat in the passenger seat.
But then who knows I might even let you all play the music that you like during the lesson.
Nar, that’s never gonna happen!
Enjoy summer and stay safe, everybody.

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Scarborough
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