Around the Bend Driving School Around the Bend Driving School - the North East's premier driving school for lessons in a Mini. Around the Bend Driving School operates driving lessons in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Yarm, Hartlepool, Billingham, Sedgefield, Darlington, Richmond, Newton Ayecliffe, Durham, Stanley, South Gateshead and surrounding areas. Prices & Availability Around the Bend aims to be competitive by providing excellent value for money every time. Our superb driving school Mini's are safe, well maintained and easy to drive. All of our instructors are carefully selected to ensure the training we provide is of the highest quality.