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Published: Thursday, 4th September, 2008 17:00

Friendship walk takes route of diversity around town

By Rose Harland

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Reading Interfaith Friendship Walk (left to right), deputy chairman of the group Chris Knollys (Catholic), committee member Paul Kingston (Quaker), committee member Dave Edwards (Hari Krishna), Inferfaith chairman Ejaz Elazi (Muslim), committee member Viv Rimmer (Catholic) and secretary Sarah Griffin (Quaker)

PUT your best foot forward for unity by taking part in this year’s Reading Interfaith Friendship Walk.

The annual event emphasises the continued need for understanding and friendship between people of different faiths and those who have none. Sarah Griffin, secretary of Reading Interfaith Group, said: “It’s all about recognising diversity. It’s about accepting people for what they are and being proud of what they are.

“Knowledge creates understanding. It is a highly effective tool against extremism. The Friendship Walk stresses the importance of inclusion rather than confrontation. For every person who takes part, there are about 50 people who are glad it’s happening.”

The walkers will meet at 2.30pm on Sunday, September 7, at the bandstand in the Forbury Gardens in Reading town centre.

The route will include visiting the Christian Scientists in King’s Road, a Sikh group in Cumberland Road, the Polish Church of the Sacred Heart in Watlington Street, South Street Mosque, Reading Hindu Temple in Whitley Street and the Friends Meeting House in Church Street, where Orthodox Rabbi Zvi Soloman and others will be speaking. The afternoon will end with a bring and share tea. Visit www.readinginterfaith.co.uk

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