Part 1: Woodworking Course Enrolment
You will hear a man phoning a community workshop to enrol on a woodworking course.
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Receptionist: Good afternoon, Elmfield Community Workshop, Hannah speaking. How can I help you?
Martin: Oh, hi. I'm calling about the beginners' woodworking course. I saw it advertised a little while ago and I'd like to sign up, if there are still places available.
Receptionist: There are, yes, although not many. The evening group tends to fill up quickly, but at the moment we've still got four spaces left. Can I take a few details from you?
Martin: Sure, go ahead.
Receptionist: Could I have your full name, please?
Martin: It's Martin Fairclough.
Receptionist: And how do you spell your surname?
Martin: F-A-I-R-C-L-O-U-G-H. People usually leave out the G, so it's worth checking.
Receptionist: F-A-I-R-C-L-O-U-G-H. Got it. And what's your address, Martin?
Martin: It's 14 Thornbury Road. That's T-H-O-R-N-B-U-R-Y.
Receptionist: Is that here in Elmfield?
Martin: Yes, on the east side of town, just past the old railway bridge.
Receptionist: Lovely. Right, now about the course itself. You might have seen on the poster that it starts on the fifth of March, but I'm afraid that date has changed, because the instructor is away that week. So the first session will now be on 12 March instead.
Martin: That's fine. In fact, it suits me better, because I'm travelling for work at the beginning of the month.
Receptionist: Good. The course runs for ten weeks, every Tuesday evening from seven until half past nine.
Martin: And how much does it cost? I think the website said two hundred and ten pounds.
Receptionist: That's the standard fee, yes. But if you become a member of the workshop, it comes down to 185 pounds. And membership is free for anyone who lives in the borough, so as you're local, you'd qualify.
Martin: Oh, that's good news. So it's 185 pounds altogether?
Receptionist: That's right, and that includes all the timber and other materials you'll use during the sessions. You won't have to buy anything extra.
Martin: What about tools? Do I need to bring my own?
Receptionist: No, all the tools are provided, and we've got safety goggles and aprons that you can borrow each week. The only thing we do ask is that you bring your own gloves, a pair of thick work gloves. For hygiene reasons we stopped lending those out.
Martin: Gloves, right. I'm sure I've got some in the garage somewhere.
Receptionist: Can I ask how you heard about the course? We're trying to find out which kind of advertising works best.
Martin: Well, a friend of mine mentioned the workshop last year, but to be honest I'd forgotten about it. What actually made me phone was a leaflet I picked up in the library last week.
Receptionist: That's really useful to know, thanks. And can I ask what you're hoping to get out of the course? The instructor likes to have an idea in advance.
Martin: Hmm. My daughter keeps telling me I should turn it into a little business and sell things at the weekend market, but I'm not thinking that far ahead. The thing is, our new house has almost no furniture, so I'd love to be able to make some shelves and maybe a dining table myself rather than buying them.
Receptionist: That's a very common reason, and most people start with a small bookcase, so you'd be in the right place.
Martin: Yes, what's the parking like? I'll probably drive straight from work.
Receptionist: Our own car park is quite small, I'm afraid, and it's kept for staff and disabled drivers. Most of our students leave their cars at the supermarket across the road. It's free after six, and the manager is happy for our students to use it.
Martin: Perfect, that's easy. And do you get anything at the end of the course?
Receptionist: Everyone who attends at least eight of the ten sessions receives a certificate. We used to offer a discount on the intermediate course as well, but that offer finished last year. And people sometimes ask whether they can keep the tools, but unfortunately not.
Martin: Fair enough. So how do I pay? Can I do it over the phone now?
Receptionist: Normally, yes, but our card machine for phone payments isn't working this week. You could pay in cash on the first evening, although we'd really prefer you to pay by bank transfer. I can email you our account details today.
Martin: I'd rather not carry that much cash around, so a bank transfer is fine. I'll do it as soon as I get the email.
Receptionist: Wonderful. I'll send it this afternoon, together with a map and a list of the course dates. We look forward to seeing you on the twelfth, Martin.
Martin: Thanks very much, Hannah. Bye.
