Part 1

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This is the Arts Festival Box Office. There is no one here to take your call, but do

not hang up, as further information follows. The Festival begins on the 12th of May

and continues to the 28th. There are things happening in several parts of the town

itself, and

outside it. At the Theatre Royal, there will be a series of concerts, starting with jazz

singer Elaine Delmar on the 12th of May. George Melly brings his own special kind of

jazz and fun to the theatre on the 13th of May. On Thursday the 19th of May, there is

the opera Faust. For

classical music fans, the Brodsky String Quartet appear on the 23rd of May. There are

also concerts at the Corn Exchange. For people who prefer dance music, we have the

London All Stars Steel Band on Sunday the 15th of May. On Thursday the 19th of May

we welcome

back the Viennese Gala Orchestra, who are regular performers at the Festival. Finally,

also at the Corn Exchange, there will be a series of jazz concerts each Friday at 1

o’clock. During these lunch-time concerts a bar will be open for the sale of wine and

we are offering free soft drinks. Sandwiches will also be on sale. Light meals can be

bought in the restaurant afterwards. There are various other musical performances in

the cathedral, and poetry readings in one of the town’s churches. The Film Society has

arranged to show a film of Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni at the theatre. Our

programme has full details. Ickworth House, just outside the town, is joining in the

Festival as usual. There is a guided walk around Ickworth Park on Sunday the 15th,

which will last about two and a half hours. Also, on the 19th of May, we have a special

concert of piano music, given by Oliver Davies in the beautiful Ickworth Library. The

price of tickets includes coffee and biscuits and you are advised to book early, as this

is always especially popular. For more information, send for our Festival programme

or visit the Box Office from 10.00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, or 12.00 to 8

p.m. on Saturdays. Bookings can be made in person (cash, cheque

or credit card), by post (cheques only), or by telephone (credit cards only). We also

accept credit card bookings by fax, on 0284 706035. For these bookings, you must

use our booking form. Thank you for calling.

Part 2.

Organiser: If you're studying English, the Language Study Fair that’s being held

this month will certainly interest you. The show is taking place between the 17th and

19th of March at the National Education Centre. It aims to answer all your questions

about self-study (that’s studying by yourself), whatever your level. The Language

Study Fair provides a perfect opportunity for you to see, compare and get advice on

everything that’s available to help you improve the way you study. Over 350 leading

producers of educational materials will be present. Come along to this, and you won’t

waste your money in the future on materials that are out-of- date, or books that you

just don’t need. We’ve got lots of different things for you to see and hear. There will

be stands showing different types of self-study textbooks and talks by educational

speakers on the best ways to study by yourself. You’ll be able to see the latest

furniture available for people who study at home. We’re sure you’ll also enjoy

watching people using the latest computer programs, which can make studying

English alone so much easier. This is your chance to make good decisions about what

you buy. You can attend the fair between nine-thirty and five on Thursday and Friday,

and from nine-thirty to four on Saturday. Tickets cost £5 each, or £3 if you’re a full-

time student. All tickets can be booked by ringing the ticket hotline. The number is

984 7711. Parking can be really difficult around the National Education Centre.

However, an all-day space can be booked for only £2.50 per vehicle. So, we look

forward to seeing you there!

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