10/06/09 C.F.C.

The 10th June saw us pay a visit to the 'Merge Centre' based in the C.F.C. church on the Belmont Road. The centre gives young people an opportunity to 'hang out' after school. Facilities include pool tables, table tennis, Tv, internet and gaming facilities. A lot of stuff to amuse most teenagers. However the relative 'peace and tranquality' of the afternoon was soon to be shattered, the Motion Project were in town!!!!! The instruments were unpacked, assembled and brought into action. Before too long the room was jumping with the sound of drums....Great fun. The musical interaction has become a great 'ice-breaker', removing the barriers between the musicians and those attending. A great way to set up a Q&A session which is what happened next. The musicians really enjoy answering questions about their homeland (India, Poland,Zimbabwe and S. Africa), removing myths that may exist. These sessions can bring up many issues, and generally help to create a better understanding about different cultures, and the many reasons why someone from a different country would want to come and live in the province. The session lasted approximately 2 hours, hopefully those who attended found it both informative and fun.