Blackpool Scene 2

Stephen: Ah, it’s great to be back here. Do you remember when we used to come here when we were kids?

Ashlie: Yeah, I remember. And I remember that you used to spend all your pocket money on rubbish – he used to buy junk like this!

Stephen: Come on Ash let’s get a photo!

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Stephen: Hey – it says here that Blackpool is the ballroom dancing capital of the world?

Ashlie: Really?

Stephen: It says that people come from all around the world to dance in the Tower Ballroom. Come on. Let’s have a look.

Ashlie: Yeah, let’s have a go!

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Ashlie: Oh, hello there, Shemaine. So why do you think people enjoy ballroom dancing so much?

Shemaine: I think it’s such a sociable thing to do together. It keeps you fit, it keeps you young.

Ashlie: So what kind of people would you get coming to ballroom dancing, then?

Shemaine: It varies. They start from young children – right through to the older people.

Ashlie: So why do you think that Blackpool is the ballroom dancing capital of the world?

Shemaine: Looking at this venue, it’s such a beautiful place. There’s nowhere like it. The floor is fantastic to dance on.

Ashlie: And do you get visitors coming from all over the world?

Shemaine: Yes we do; from Italy, Russia, America…

Ashlie: Well we love dancing, my brother and I.

Shemaine: I think we should start with the waltz.

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Stephen: That was great. I’m starving. Excuse me. Could you recommend a restaurant? Where’s a good place to eat round here?

Ashlie: But Stephen, you promised me fish and chips. We can’t come to Blackpool and not have fish and chips!

Stephen: That’s right Ash. I did, didn’t I? OK - where can I get a great fish and chips?

Girl 1: That’s easy. You go down there. You turn right, across from the Pleasure Beach Hotel.

Girl 2: Yes, that’s the best in town.

Stephen: Ah fantastic. I’m feeling really hungry now – I need to eat!

Ashlie: Me, too. Thank you, girls.

Ashlie: Oh, I don’t believe it – the shop’s closed. That is so unfair. Well, what are we going to do now?

Stephen: Listen, Ash. I really want fish as well. I’m really sorry about that, but I’ve got a good idea.