MAYOR of Warrington Cllr. Mo Hussain has paid tribute to local Driving Instructor Ron Pickard, who is celebrating 60 years of service!
Born in 1943 and teaching since 1966, Ron Pickard has now dedicated 60 years to helping the people of Warrington learn to drive, and he’s still going strong.
Over the decades, Ron has taught more than 8,000 people. He’s taught parents, their children, their grandchildren, and now even their great-grandchildren. That’s not just experience; that’s a legacy.
Ron describes himself as “semi-retired,” but he simply can’t keep away from the job he loves. He still comes out during the week for lessons because he enjoys meeting people and being part of their journey. In fact, he says he can’t go anywhere in Warrington without meeting someone he has taught!
From doctors and solicitors to bin men and police officers, Ron has taught people from every profession and every walk of life. His impact reaches across the whole community.
Paying tribute, Mayor Hussain said: “Ron must surely be one of, if not the longest-serving, driving instructors in the country. Sixty years in any profession is remarkable, but sixty years shaping the confidence and independence of thousands of people is truly extraordinary.
“Many may also remember that Ron once played in a band called “Ron Pickard’s Sounds.” Sadly, the band folded after the other members passed away, and Ron is now the only surviving member,a reflection of a lifetime rich in memories and service.
“Ron Pickard isn’t just a driving instructor; he is part of Warrington’s story.
“Thank you, Ron, for 60 years of dedication.”
