You’ve heard of the Magical Mystery Tour? Well, be sure to book your seat on the whirlwind “Know Your Place?” Mystery Tour which takes to the road this Monday, 16 June, as part of Community Relations Week 2014, a Community Relations Council initiative in which community groups, voluntary organisations and local public bodies programme a weeklong series of events aimed at promoting good relations across towns and cities in Northern Ireland.
The novel cross-community initiative departs from the Waterside’s Shared Future Centre car park in Derry at 9.30am (returning 4.30pm) for a full-day’s excursion taking in various locations across the city and introducing participants to each other’s historical, cultural and community places.
Not only does it promise to be a fantastic day out, day-trippers will also learn about and enhance their understanding of Derry’s diversity and its “shared space.”
“Run to the Crum,” taking place this Tuesday, is a full-day excursion to Belfast, including a tour of the Falls and Shankill areas.
This free cross community trip departs from the Waterside’s Shared Future Centre car park at 9.15am (returning 5.00pm) and provides an illuminating look at our history, diversity and “shared spaces).
Another free cross-community bus trip will transport visitors to the Ulster American Folk Park where they’ll learn about ‘The Effects of Migration” will take place on Wednesday.
Again, the bus will depart from the Waterside’s Shared Future Centre car park at 9.15am, returning at 4.30pm.
A free trip to Fort Dunree in Inishowen, Co Donegal on Thursday will shed a light on participants’ knowledge of theimportant fortification which witnessed the landing of Wolf Tone in 1798 and was engaged in the battle of Jutland and WW1.
The bus departs Shared Future Centre car park at 9.30am and will return at 2.30pm.
Sue Divin, Derry City Council Community Relations Officer said the free bus trips were a “wonderful way” of learning about cultural differences and identity.
She added: “Besides gaining valuable insight into aspects of the history and culture of our varied population, participants can just enjoy the opportunity of meeting new, interesting people in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.”
Contact Michaela Devine to reserve your place on: 028 71 365151 or email: [email protected].
