diff --git a/tgbot.py b/tgbot.py
index 6eae305..a05ce7c 100644
--- a/tgbot.py
+++ b/tgbot.py
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ class TelegramBot:
         # Set up the command handlers
         @self.bot.message_handler(commands=["start"])
         def send_welcome(message):
+            self.send_welcome(message)
 
         @self.bot.message_handler(commands=["book"])
         def make_booking(message):
@@ -133,7 +134,8 @@ class TelegramBot:
 
     def send_welcome(self, message):
         self.bot.reply_to(
-            message, "Welcome! Using this bot you can create and cancel X gym slots as well as place them on a watchlist to be booked when available."
+            message,
+            "Welcome! Using this bot you can create and cancel X gym slots as well as place them on a watchlist to be booked when available.",
         )
 
         self.handle_login(message)