Some of the best ideas in the world are so simple, and what's more they work.

Such an example is the Walk for Friendship being planned later this summer to build on the Interfaith Millennium celebrations held last year.

Simple because it involves groups of people from all kinds of backgrounds and beliefs strolling in harmony around Keighley, visiting each other's places of worship.

It is as one of the organisers, Tim Garthwaite, says a reflection of what happens when people form friendships. You meet someone. The next time you see them a conversation begins, and as this relationship deepens you talk about where you live, your family and even invite them home.

The pattern of the Walk for Friendship will be similar, with people finding out more about their new found friends and maybe even meeting new ones. At the same time their profound differences will be acknowledged and respected.

It all sounds too good to be true, and it will take an element of courage on the part of some to join in the walk.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if this was the start of a new journey down the road to greater understanding? Last year's rally could be the catalyst for Keighley setting another fine example for the rest to follow.

As we consider the tragic events which have unfolded not too far from here, we should be grateful to those involved in setting up this plan.

If you agree with this honest idea, then why not get involved and take the Walk for Friendship?

No pun intended, but it will be a step in the right direction towards ensuring those scenes seen in other parts of the country are not repeated in our midst.