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'Journey in Understanding'

A 'JOURNEY in Understanding' will begin at Belfast's YMCA later this month.

The programme of the same name will promote growth in mutual understanding and cross community awareness between Protestant and Catholic communities.

The 10-week series of group workshops, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, begins on Monday September 27.

City YMCA cross-community co-ordinator David Porter believes the programme is an opportunity for people to meet, develop friendships and awareness of the issues which both divide and unite them.

"It's the start of a journey in which all are committed to grow in respect and acceptance of others in order to live and work together in the city," he said.

The course costs £ 15, or £ 5 for senior citizens, students and the unemployed.

Each series in the Journey of Understanding is limited to a maximum of 16 adults made up of equal numbers from both communities.

Participants will also have the chance to go on a residential weekend.
