Driving instructors in Oswestry have come together to offer key workers across the NHS, emergency services and all those working during the COVID-19 pandemic free driving lessons.

The lessons are being put forward by the Oswestry & District Driving Instructor Association (ODDIA), which says it has been following the current pandemic and have been 'truly humbled' by the spirit and togetherness that is being shown around Oswestry and the area.

They have decided that one key worker per instructor taking part will be given the chance to have up to 30 hours of free lessons but will still have to pay for all tests.

Gareth Jones, from ODDIA, says the association will be delighted to offer any support.

"Although our roles are non-essential at the moment, we have been discussing ways that we can show our appreciation and give something back to those working selflessly on the frontline of our community," he said.

"So the ODDIA have come together to offer one key worker per instructor up to 30 hours worth of free driving lessons ( theory and practical tests excluded).

"This offer is open to anyone who is a key worker – roles essential to public health and safety – to include: NHS and Healthcare workers; emergency services, education and childcare, key public services, food supply and production, plus delivery and transport.

"It is available to new or current pupils that are learning to drive with us.

Anybody interested in taking up this offer please contact one of the instructors listed below and give them your details including your line of work.

"Each instructor will then randomly choose one lucky person the chance to learn to drive for free.

"When the lucky person is chosen by the instructor they will be contacted and lessons will begin when we are able to get back in the cars and start teaching again.

"It’s our small way of paying something back to those that are going above and beyond in this time of need."

To win your chance of free lessons, please call one of the following:

Stop and Go Driving – Gareth Jones 07531542303

Stop and Go Driving – Catherine Jones 07980191382

Clever Dicks Driving School – Richard Jermy 07885846202

Tinsley LPD – Matt Tinsley 07715406203

A Class School of Motoring – Andy Clark 07946472825

Ian’s Driving School – Ian Ollerenshaw 07855714641

Oswestry Learners – Lee Rogers 07772712338

Claire Vaughan’s School of Motoring – Claire Vaughan 07944854109

Mike’s School of Motoring – Mike Thomas 07765480968

Laura’s School of Driving – Laura Jones 07866703234

Audrey Bowler – 07811558785

AJ Driving School – Alan Jones 07977266492

Zoom Driver Training – Shaun Bowen 07929607559

Neil Kershaw Driving School – Neil Kershaw 07932564507

A Licence To Drive – Maggie Green 07772460909

Paul Ford Driving School – Paul Ford 07708936543

Norms School of Motoring - Phil Picking 07729295844