I spent some time at Tony Hughes' outfit (Wiltshire Microlight School) near Yatesbury. Its just West of Marlborough on the M4.
Yes, its a bit of a slog but its worth it.
Tony is a decent guy, very enthusiastic. He teaches well (I'm very critical when it comes to instructors) and is fairly strict when it comes to standards. He won't tolerate sloppiness. His school made me a better pilot for sure. He owns his airfield and has top notch machinery. He can also sell you or help you buy second hand machinery with his extensive technical knowledge.
The facilities are also comfortable and well organised. The clubhouse is good and well stocked with food and drink. Definitely a cut above the other schools I've experienced.
Funny that as I trained with Tony Hughes (aka Thug) and know many who have too and all would disagree with you as he is the biggest con man going. If assaulting students, taking parts of students aircraft and dragging out training (to make you a better pilot) for as long as possible make him a decent guy then I'm sure his x dressing adds to this too. If his wood work teaching skills give him the extensive technical knowledge you think he has then I suggest you seek another opinion. As for buying an aircraft from him, I got the tee shirt alone with others and you find that they are over priced ex school a/c that he has left in the sun for the last year needing new sails a few years down the road.