Tourist Office Employee Derek: Hello this is Tidborough Tourist Office Derek
speaking. How can I help you?
Clara : Good afternoon. My name's Clara Swift, I'm the secretary of a social
club and we're planning a visit to Tidborough.
Tourist Office Employee Derek : Oh yes
Clara : So, I'd like to ask you some questions, if I may, to help with our plans.
Tourist Office Employee Derek : Of course, we're here to help
Clara : Now we're thinking of staying in the youth hostel, as will be a group and
it's quite cheap.
Tourist Office Employee Derek : Yes and comfortable too.
Clara : But could you tell me how far outside the center, it is?
Tourist Office Employee Derek : Oh it's not too bad. It's only one kilometer
from the station which is very convenient and
two kilometers
from the very
center of town and there's a frequent bus service.
Clara :
That doesn't sound too bad . Actually I've tried phoning them but had
no reply.
Tourist Office Employee Derek : Ah! you can check out everything you need
to know if you go to
www.cheapsday.com
. That's their own site. it's quite new
and you could email them with your requirements directly from it.
Clara : That sounds good thank you. We'll be staying in the third week of
March. Will there be any special events going on then?
Tourist Office Employee Derek : Yes. That includes their 22nd doesn't it?
Good! That's when the street
festival
is held. It's great fun.
Lots going on . It's
held every year.
Clara : Okay
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Tourist Office Employee Derek : And when that's finished, if you've any
energy left, you and your group might enjoy a concert we're