The big learner relay has taken place every year since 2013 when it was launched by Lou Walsh, an inspirational driving instructor from the South of England. The idea was to raise money each year for Children In Need and over the last 9 years has raised around £500,000 for the charity. 2023 would see the Big Learner Relay hold it's 10th and final event. There would be no more after this.

Very sadly and suddenly, the event organiser Louise Walsh died of a brain haemorrhage. This shocked the whole UK driving instructor industry massively. So many people looked up to her like she was the Queen of the industry. She helped so many people, learners and instructors through youtube videos in lockdown. This sad news meant the final Big Learner relay couldn't happen.

What does this mean?

Well here in Whitby the Whitby Driving Instructors Association came up with an idea, like many more instructors are doing throughout the country to raise money for Children In Need once again. We took part in a 7-car convoy drive around town, fitted out with spots which pupils had signed and flags attached to the cars. It was a really lovely morning and some even had pupils driving the cars! We raised £500.50p for Children in Need, thank you for your support. Here are some photos of the day.