RESIDENTS are being asked to take part in Redditch's very first Faiths Together walk.

The event will be open to people of all faiths and none, with the hope that people meet with and understand and learn about the various faith groups and religions in Redditch.

The walk will start at St Stephen’s Church before a precession sets off to the mosque in Jinnah road and then the Ridgeway where the Sikh community meet and worship.

Councillor Bill Hartnett, leader of Redditch Council, said: "We believe the Redditch community has more that unites us than can ever divide us.

"We want to give this opportunity to learn, understand and celebrate different faiths so that we can be united through our diversity.

"The aim is for it to become an annual event in Redditch attending and learning about different faith centres each time."

The move follows a Unity through Diversity conference held in the town last October by Redditch One World Link.

The aim is give an opportunity for all Redditch faith groups to get to know and understand each other better.

Cllr Hartnett added: "This idea was planned last year long before the tragic events in Pakistan and France. We think it is more important than ever to hold this event now and we hope it will be supported by as many people as possible."

The Faiths Together walk will take place on April 26.

For more information, contact Cllr Hartnett at Redditch Town Hall.