The Friendship Walk
Sunday 10th September 2006 2.30pm
from the bandstand in Forbury Gardens, Reading
The second Friendship Walk took place on 2nd March 2004 in the context of war against Iraq. Participants tended to use this event as a way of showing their dismay at international events yet focused their attention on a united multi faith community in Reading. Several people referred to this event as being a "peace march" because it seemed to fulfil this particular need at the time.
Although the Friendship Walk has never been a political event, it was extremely hard not to feel political at this time. Our emphasis throughout was however on toleration and the need to find common ground. Once again Reading people showed a commitment to peace which began in their own community.
"It was very enjoyable
because you could see people who you hadn't met before and you felt you
were one with them"
Dori Talbot
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"Don't
walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may
not lead. Walk beside me and just be my friend." Albert Camus |