All events

TEMPLAR SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE, COWLEY, OXFORD, UK, 30 November 2007
Gay Oxford;-Oxfords leading LGBT social group and volunteers;-The G.O promotion stall with "THE PUSH" into the Public for world AIDS awareness and fund raising for our selected charity the "The Terrence Higgins Trust" Oxford branch, but also World AIDS, promoting "FAIR TRADE" for Africa and other poverty striken countries, buy one FAIR TRADE good helps poverty and produces another good and equally helps just possibly one person out of six from dieing from hunger and malnutrition and AIDS every 5 seconds of every day. THE STATS, THE FACTS, WE MAKE THE PROMISH, WE WILL KEEP THE PLEDGE, NOT JUST WORLD AIDS DAY, BUT EVERY DAY. WAD leader and G.O Promotions stall.

'The Ocean is Made of Many Drops: individuals successfully fighting HIV in sub-Saharan Africa' Photographs by Nell Freeman
The arches of the Gymnasium building at St Pancras International, 30 November 2007
Photojournalist Nell Freeman has worked across sub-Saharan Africa documenting the lives of ordinary individuals doing extraordinary things in their work of caring for those affected by AIDS and in ending the spread of HIV. This outdoor exhibition will feature their words and images.

A Concert for World AIDS Day
Cadogan Hall, 01 December 2007
On World AIDS Day, internationally acclaimed boys' choir 'The London Oratory School Schola' and a host of star soloists perform two compelling settings of the Requiem. Gareth Valentine's tuneful and evocative Requiem and that of Duruflé are set alongside the first performance of a new commission by Colin Mawby, 'A song of hope'. All proceeds to SOS Children's Villages for children orphaned through AIDS and SURF - The Survivors Fund.

A Service for World AIDS Day
John Pounds Memorial Church, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 01 December 2007
An informal service for everyone. There will be prayers for those living with HIV and AIDS, those who have died, and for their carers, along with some music and a time to light a candle for a loved one and to remember all those we love.

ActionAids Positive Women, Positive Lives
Dray Walk Gallery, E16QL (Off Brick Lane), 29 November 2007
ActionAid celebrates Positive Women in photo exhibition To mark World AIDS Day on December 1 ActionAid has joined forces with Positive Lives to put on a photo exhibition - Positive Women Positive Lives in association with Grazia. The free exhibition is a celebration of women around the world who are taking positive steps to reclaim their lives. It opens to the public on Thursday 29 November until Tuesday 4 December at the Dray Walk Gallery, Old Truman Brewery, off Brick Lane, E1 6QL. Positive Women Positive Lives depicts women living positively whilst being HIV positive. The women in the exhibition are being open about their illness, or campaigning to defend the rights of women in their position; each woman in this exhibition is defining what it is to be positive, rather than letting HIV define her. Fionnuala Murphy, ActionAid said “Women’s faces aren’t what people expect to see as the face of AIDS. We’re challenging people by showing women who have chosen to be positive and who are living their lives. Essentially we’re saying sure, living with the virus has implications for all sorts of things - family, work, social status, relationships, self esteem, partnership. But contrary to most people’s expectations, HIV doesn’t mean you have to give up. We want to show how after the feeling of hopelessness at diagnosis, many women make the decision to take control of their situation and to reclaim themselves.” The images and text from Positive Lives are shown along with text from ActionAId showcasing positive initiatives which enable women with HIV to live positive lives.

AIDS awareness event
Irish pub, Paddington, London, 01 December 2007
AIDS awareness among Mongolian community in the UK.

Bar 19 Campaign For World AIDS Day
Bar 19, 01 December 2007
Staff Will be offering promotions behind the bar on this day. Also we will be wearing the Red Ribbon and fundraising on this day.

Barbara Cook & Friends
London Coliseum , 01 December 2007
World AIDS Day Concert An 80th birthday tribute to Barbara Cook. Joining Barbara on stage will be a host of West End stars including: RUTHIE HENSHALL, MAUREEN LIPMAN, CHARLOTTE PAGE, ELAINE PAIGE, NICHOLAS PARSONS, SIAN PHILIPS, DANIEL EVANS, GREHAM BICKLEY, ANNE REID, SALLY ANNE TRIPLETT & MEMBERS OF THE LONDON GAY MEN’S CHORUS

Benjy's 2000 Launch WAD Event
Club E3, 562A Mile End Road, London, E3 4PM, 02 December 2007
East London’s premier venue, Club E3 are launching a brand new gay night, Benjys 2000. The fantastic and action packed launch night will take place on Sunday 2nd December and will be supporting Positive East, raising money for World AIDS Day. All money raised will go directly into supporting people living with HIV in East London. The launch of Benjys 2000 promises to be a night full of fun and frolics with the appearance of Lonnie Gordon, who will be singing all her hits, along with top strip action and promotional drinks all night! Enjoy promotional cocktails and shooters in the decadent cocktail room, drink tequila from the ice sculptures or shake your sexy stuff on the dance floor. Live DJs and acts all night playing the best in dance and house. Come and join what is sure to be a Sunday night institution! Doors open 6pm, admission £2. Nearest station: Mile End (central, district and Hammersmith & City lines) Tickets in advance or on the door. 020 8980 6427

Beyond the Ribbon
St Johns Church (as part of Waverly Care's Event), 07 December 2007
LGBT Youth FUSION is proud to present our latest contribution to remember those who are living with and have passed from HIV and AIDS, this multi sensory extravanganza is bound to be unmissable and include pre filmed footage, live performance and music.

Big Red Body Shop Party
The Orangery, Aberystwyth , 15 November 2007
Big Red Bodyshop party for ladies who love cosmetics and want to buy some christmas presents for loved ones. £1.00 Entry and receive a Red Ribbon, or Free entry with a Red Ribbon. Raffle & Tombola on the night.

Body of Hope
Canterbury Cathedral, 01 December 2007
A special service for World AIDS Day, in the crypt of Canterbury Cathedral. With Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, and music & prayers from around the world. In aid of Christian Aid and local HIV work.

Break The Silence on SecondLife
SIDDHI HUM Island, SecondLife, 01 December 2007
SIDDHI HUM Island on Secondlife is proud to host the "Break The Silence" event on World AIDS Day to help create awareness on AIDS and HIV as well as to raise funds for the Trust through the art community on the virtual world of Secondlife. Come see the artwork, and bid on the auction pieces. Or simply enjoy the music streaming live from musicians and DJs from all over the world.

British Red Cross HIV Awareness
Woking Red Cross Centre, Walton Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5DW, 28 November 2007
The Surrey Branch of the British Red Cross are holding a HIV Awareness event, featuring a range of guest speaker and informative materials, to celebrate World AIDS Day and AIDS Awareness Week. If you would like to attend, please contact us.

Building scenarios: planning for a future with HIV and AIDS
London School of Economics, 23 April 2008
This workshop is organised by Scenario Development, in collaboration with LSEAIDS, the multidisciplinary department at the London School of Economics. The workshop is aimed at senior professionals in the private and public sectors and from NGOs. It will guide participants through a methodology of building and using scenarios as well as how to work with existing scenarios. The sessions will be interactive and strengthened by the high-caliber of experienced and skilled participants.

Candlelit Vigil
Mountford Hall, Liverpool University, 01 December 2007
Sahir House World AIDS Day Candlelit Vigil with guest speakers, reading of our remembrance list and a chance to socialise afterwards. This is a free event.

Celebrate, reflect and remember
St.John's Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh, 01 December 2007
Annual World AIDS Day event to celebrate the lives of people living with HIV and to remember those who have died.

Champagne and Chocolat Ball
Prestonfield House, Edinburgh, 01 December 2007
Fundraising Ball to support the work of Waverley Care in Scotland

Ciao Brenda Ciao
Liverpool Unity Theatre, 02 November 2007
A tribute to Brian King. Life mirrors art in the most profound and moving way. Ciao Brenda Ciao is a documentary charting the The Dickie Bird Waltz, a play about a dying comedian. Brian King played the part of John a comic in the last stages of AIDS. Brian also had AIDS and died half way through the run. The film is a tribute not only to Brian but to his friends and family. Not to be missed. BBC award for Best Non Broadcast Documentary.

Club Bliss - World AIDS Day Fundraiser
Club Bliss, Charles Street. Brighton, 01 December 2007
RED & WILD, World AIDS Day Fundraiser. SATURDAY 1st Dec. Guaranteed to be the biggest Party in Brighton with promotional drinks starting at £2 a pint, hundreds of give-away’s and the best music in town, BLISS is a MUST! BLISS held at Charles Street (formally ENVY) has taken the Brighton gay scene by storm. Hosted by the statuesque Billie Lewis, BLISS guarantees a night of carousing and enchantment. DJs playing for you this month include Resident DJ Tony Armstrong (Limelights, GAY, Benjy’s) Lil Alex (Passion, Religion, Charles St. Jakey Roo (BLISS) and Glam Sam (The Fountain). Upstairs you can enjoy the latest tribal and funky house tunes brought to you direct from Ibiza and Miami. While downstairs you can enjoy the best in dance and club anthems. 9pm till 3am, £3 bar £5 Two Floor Special! Top ups available on the night! BLISS is held on the first Saturday of each month at Charles Street. BLISS is taking the Brighton gay scene by storm… be part of it!

COMMUNICATE!
Sillitoe Room @ Waterstones, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham , 30 November 2007
10am-4pm: A display of a piece of writing about HIV translated into several different languages, braille, BSL & artwork & poetry representing HIV images. 4.30-5.30pm: Music performed by local musicians. 5.45-6.45: Fashion show using designs made of condoms! 7pm onwards: A candle lit vigil.

Dianne Lang Book signing
St. Michael's Church Shefford BEDS SG17 5NA, 01 December 2007
Dianne Lang is a Child Human Rights Activist who works and cares for abandoned, abused, neglected and orphaned children, through AIDS and with AIDS, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Her bold dedication has made her a target of political torture and extreme human rights abuses. She has written the book 'Saving mandela's children'. She is currently in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire and is a powerful and passionate speaker. She will be giving short talks, readings from her book and introducing the tasting of African food

DIGNITY art exhibition launch
Salvation Army Headquarters, 101 Queen Victoria Street, nr Millenium bridge London, 22 November 2007
You are invited to DIGNITY an Art Exhibition, created by clients of Mildmay Hospital living with HIV in London. Launch Night: Thursday 22nd November 6pm -9pm If you are unable to make this, the exhibition will be running from Friday 23rd November until Friday 7th December 8am -4.30 (weekdays only) Admission FREE Organised by Day Care, Mildmay Hospital, Hackney Road, London, E2 7NA Tel: 0207 6136345 Hope you can all make the Launch night, it will be a fun night and we now have a Jazz band to perfectly set the scene! We are being supported by a number of outside artists including Ka McCarthy, Jill Hickman and Paul Ryan - featuring exhibits from their personal collection. Tell all and hope to see you there.

dress down in red day
bailey court sheffield, 30 November 2007
we will be dressing down at work and also wearing jeans for the day and we will try to sell as many ribbons as possible

Dress in Red day
Stowe School, 01 December 2007
All staff and students will dress in red having had presentations on HIV and AIDS awareness the previous evening.

Evening of Hope in Action
St Mary'sChurch Hitcham, Burnham, 02 December 2007
Will be an evening spent exploring God's heart for AIDS sufferers around the world. The worship will be led by New Wine worship leader Ed Pask and the talk will be given by Paul Brigham who is the UK Director of Tearfund (Paul lives in Thame and launched the Tearfund Work A Miracle campaign for HIV and AIDS elimination last year and spent this summer with his 16 year old daughter working with AIDS sufferers in the slums of Mumbai - so he has some great things to say and stories to tell). There will also be a time of creative prayer to encourage people to engage with the issue.

FAME!
PHILHARMONIC HALL, HOPE STREET, LIVERPOOL, L1 9BP, 02 December 2007
You want Fame? Well Fame costs. And right here’s where you start paying… In sweat! That’s right, boys and girls - break out the sweatbands and legwarmers for a rare chance to see the story of the New York City High School of the Performing Arts on the big screen. It’s a little dated now (Doris becomes a liberated woman just by going to see THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW! The kids dance in the streets to FAME!) but it’s charming, and defiantly optimistic, even for its gay and black characters - a rare thing back in 1980. I sing the body electric… This screening is dedicated to the late HIV positive actor Gene Anthony Ray. Collection in aid of Liverpool HIV and AIDS charity Sahir House.

Film Screening
Portobello Library Edinburgh, 11 December 2007
Showing Condom Commandos. 'Inside the Angolan army, soldiers swap their guns for condoms. Army Doctor Andre Chimuco leads his troops to talk frankly about sex.' The film was commissioned by the Angolan NGO ACORD, and will be used widely across Africa and beyond to promote a participatory approach to HIV and AIDS education. “Don’t miss this feel good documentary” The List “Funny…very inspiring" Sunday Herald

Fundraising Weekend
The London Hotel, Southampton, 01 December 2007
Topping & Butch Entertain whilst we raise money for 2 Local groups who assist, help & advise Local people with and Affected by HIV

GaydarRadio Red Ribbon Radiothon
Profile, Frith Street, Soho, 01 December 2007
Sony award-winning GaydarRadio and the station’s London entertainment venue, Profile, have joined forces with the National AIDs Trust to support World AIDS Day. The digital radio station and the Soho bar will become the campaigning hub of both fund and awareness raising on what is billed as the single most important day of the year to drive home the continued threat posed by AIDS and HIV, campaign to end prejudice and boost charity coffers. From 10am on December 1, a line up of special music celebrities and top DJs will broadcast live from Profile in Frith Street during GaydarRadio’s 12 hour red ribbon radiothon. The line up includes: Rugby international star Ben Cohen (from approx 9am); the celebrated singer/songwriters Sam Brown (‘You gotta’ Stop) and Alison Moyet; Bailey (Uninvited) and her pop icon mother Judy Tzuke (Stay with me ‘til dawn); The Freemasons; Rita Campbell; Sheena; jazz vocalist SJ; and the singers Niki Mak; Abigail Bailey and Amanda Wilson. Club Nation with Gary H will also broadcast live from Profile from 6pm until midnight. In the run up to December 1, GaydarRadio has aired a series of special features which highlight how HIV is transmitted and how it can be avoided, together with the real life stories of people who are living with HIV and AIDs.

Gerard Hastings: Pale Parchments Exhibition
Positive East -Stepney Green, 159 Mile End Road, 03 December 2007
Gerard Hastings' Pale Parchments Art Exhibiting will be on show at Positive East in assoication with World AIDS Day on Monday December 3rd.

HIV and AIDS: Young People and Equality
Paisley, 01 December 2007
Oxfam in Scotland, the Scottish Youth Parliament and the Roars Not Whispers project invite you to a special conference on World AIDS Day, looking at the role of young people in addressing the problems of HIV and AIDS. The conference covers local and global issues through workshops, quizzes and new media - as well as inspiring presentations from noted speakers, including Kenya's Nyambura Wambugu.

HIV and Poverty Report Scotland
Scottish Parliament, 28 November 2007
Launch of a joint report from Waverley Care, Crusaid and HIV Scotland on findings from the Crusaid Hardship Fund in Scotland

IBROX CAN COLLECTION
IBROX FOOTBALL PARK, 01 December 2007
Can collection event at Ibrox Stadium - Glasgow We need another 20 volunteers to help out on the day

It's not what we do it's why we do it!!!!
canon slade school, 30 November 2007
6th form students and staff are being sponsored to come to school as their favourite childrens tv or panto character. We will also be selling red ribbons and having a cake bake sale. Many other events in the pipeline.

LDN Awareness
The Rigg, LSBUSU, Thomas Doyle Street, 07 December 2007
LDN.FM in association with World AIDS Day presents LDN Awareness. Including special guest Ras Kwami, DJs, raffle prizes, CD giveaway, open mic competition, LDN magazine launch.

Le Cabaret
The Old Course Hotel, St Andrews, 20 April 2008
Le Cabaret is a charity fundraising event, organised by a group of female students at the University of St Andrews. This exclusive white tie dinner will incorporate a four part show, dance and a designer showcase. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness and money for the National AIDS Trust and to promote the arts. Le Cabaret will be a young, sexy and daring display of couture meets cabaret.

Live in Truro
Truro Methodist Church, 01 December 2007
Kernow Positive Support (KPS) is a small charity based in Cornwall that supports people living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families and friends. For the occasion of WORLD AIDS DAY, KPS is holding a charity concert 'LIVE IN TRURO'. The concert at the Truro Methodist Church will be an exciting selection of singer/songwriters living in Cornwall: Nicola Clark, Keith Hills, Ia2iago, Kerensa, Skwardya, Steve Pickett and Steve Slimm. The money raised from tickets sales are in aid of Kernow Positive Support.

London Gay Symphony Orchestra World AIDS Day Concert
St John's Waterloo, 25 November 2007
World AIDS Day concert Conducted by Simon Bowler Soloist Martyn Robinson Britten – Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes Finzi – Clarinet concerto op. 31 Bax – Symphony no. 5 in C sharp minor Tickets can be bought in advance here or by calling 07963 853 099. Seating is unreserved. Wheelchairs can always be accommodated. Tickets are also available on the door.

Lyrically Justified
Carpe Diem Leeds, 12 November 2007
An Open Mic showcasing all genres

Lyrically Justified
Carpe Diem, Great George St, Leeds, 19 November 2007
Open Mic showcasing all genres of music

Manchester World AIDS Day Vigil
Sackville Gardens, Gay Village, 01 December 2007
Beobab Dancers beginning in Park Cllr Paul Fairweather hosting with readings,1 minute silence, candles and Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus Reading. (Followed by mince pies and mulled wine in the gay village).

Milo Miles Dance AIDS
Pineapple Dance Studios London, 01 December 2007
A few months ago I decided that this year I wanted to get involved somehow in raising funds and awareness for World AIDS Day. I wanted to produce a show but realised that in order to do something really terrific I'd need more time and as usual some sort of financial backing. My ideas of grandeur quickly faded as time went on and my own work schedule became increasingly hectic. Then at last I realised there is something I can do! Everyone should realise no matter how small their contribution is, that it ALL counts. And so this weekend at Pineapple Dance Studios in London I will be holding a special Dec. 1st World AIDS Day dance class. 50% of my profits will be donated to AIDS Awareness through the National Aids Trust. I've been promoting this for 3 weeks now and have already started getting donations from some of my students. I've also asked Pineapple Studios to donate a studio. Hopefully they will. And so I'm not doing the show I had originally intended. But through promoting this very small event I've spoken to and made either directly or indirectly aware a few more people. Maybe next year I'll be able to stage a larger event!!!

New album release
Sheffield, 01 December 2007
CD4theband will be part of a line-up of musicians getting together for WAD, at 'Hope through the Arts', a free all day event organised by the Department of Music at the University of Sheffield, starting with a march at 11.30 VIEW HOPE THROUGH THE ARTS: http://www.shef.ac.uk/music/newsandevents/2007/kvb151007.html On the day a new Album -The day after- with a clear message of prevention will be released by CD4 as part of the "music for HIV awareness" project. "The Day After" is a new album that express messages of HIV prevention aimed at young people, the day after is a story of a young person going to a party, 'Runaway' tells about the danger of drugs and Lazos Rojos (Red ribbons) is a song in three languages (English, Portughese and Spanish) to remind people of the reality of HIV in the world today. Intercalated between the songs there are simple phrases, containing essential knowledge about HIV prevention, transmission, discrimination and awareness. Made possible by the Community Champions Fund, and supported by The CD4 Community Project, the album is available to institutions, organisations and individuals interested. Please contact us at hivsheffield@btopenworld.com, the album is available at cost + postage but contributions to support the project are welcome. A second album 'Mas Carretera' is aimed to a more adult population as it contains more explicit material aiming to be directly addressing the current heterosexual epidemic but relevant to people from all walks of life. A mix of latin and rock the album which contains Spanish and English songs, is predicted that will have a wide appeal. For more information visit Carlos at the Talent Database: http://www.talentdatabase.com/channels/15-Music/profiles/621501-Carlos-Lopez-G or The Band My Space http://www.myspace.com/carloslopezgandcd4theband

North East Music Promotions Band Aid
The Dog & Parrot, Newcastle, 01 December 2007
Bands will be playing throughout the day to raise money for World AIDS Day.

Northern Ireland Regional Sexual Health Conference
Radisson SAS Roe Park Resort, Limavady Co. Londonderry , 21 November 2007
21st and 22nd November 2007 - residential As a lead up to World AIDS Day, the event aims to further advance awareness of HIV and sexual health and its promotion by providing information and discussion of topical issues ranging from local to global perspectives. There will be a range of high quality speakers and workshops to attend.

open chapel time to heal
Dagenham, 01 December 2007
Our chapel will be open for a quiet reflective time - if anybody who is affected, knows anyone who is affected, or has lost someone to HIV please feel free to come along and share some time with us or if you want to just come as you are. You may want to bring a picture of someone you have lost to HIV or AIDS and if you need prayer we will be happy to pray with you. No one is here to judge we just want you to feel welcome, especially if you feel the need to grieve.

OutWest's World AIDS Day Gameshow Extravanganza
The Windsor Castle, 152 Bath Road, Hounslow. TW3 3ET, 01 December 2007
A fun filled day in support of World AIDS Day and The Food Chain. Gameshow Marathon, Dinner Date Auction, Charity Head Shave. "HIV: Let’s Get Talking, break the silence about HIV in the UK. Help us get everyone talking about HIV on World AIDS Day, 1 December 2007."

Parliament Square lobby and exhibition
Parliament Sq, London, 29 November 2007
Parliament Sq will become a centrepiece of a day of MP lobbying and public awareness. The main element will a huge red ribbon made of 5700 red carnations in the square - representing the number of people dying of AIDS-related illnesses every day. The event will be opened at 10am with speeches by Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development, Siphiwe Hlophe, founder of Swaziland Positive Living, and Daleep Mukarjee, Director of Christian Aid (on behalf of the Stop AIDS Campaign). Following the opening, MPs will come over from the House of Commons to meet constituents and campaigners from the different agencies of the Stop AIDS Campaign to be lobbied on the scope and content of DfID’s forthcoming AIDS Strategy. They will then get a photo opportunity by the ribbon for use in local media. The event will finish at 3pm. If you want to come please also try to arrange to meet your MP there. We will provide full briefings and info Go to http://www.stopaidscampaign.org.uk/CampaignResources07.asp for resources to use and http://www.stopaidscampaign.org.uk/IfNotNowWhen.asp to see our campaign.

Positively Changing
The Brighton Unitarian, 01 December 2007
To commemorate and celebrate 15 years of caring for the HIV community, this World AIDS Day the Sussex Beacon will bring its message of care and hope into the heart of Brighton. The exhibition, themed Positively Changing, will offer a perspective on: o Why the Beacon started 15 years ago o The changing nature and epidemiology of HIV looking at prevention treatment and living with HIV o The changing demographics of HIV in the local community o How the Sussex Beacon is responding to the changing face of HIV and why its still necessary.

Promise!
Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, 25 November 2007
Multi Faith Service to celebrate World AIDS Day incorporating Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh faiths

Pyjamas at Dawn, Late Night Comedy Show
The Comedy Store, Manchester, 30 November 2007
Don your PJs and get down to The Comedy Store, Deansgate Locks, Manchester for a night of comedy, madness and mayhem. Starring BBC Ideal's Seymour Mace, Barbara Nice (Mrs Merton meets Victoria Wood - Brilliant, says The Times), cheeky scouser Brendan Riley and Toby Hadoke. I predict a riot! All proceeds to Act4Africa, fighting HIV in Africa through education.

Raising Awareness of World AIDS Day in the Grafton Centre Cambridge
The Grafton Centre, Cambridge, 01 December 2007
DHIVERSE volunteers will be holding an information stall in the Grafton Centre in partnership with the Mercury Phoenix Trust. We will also be handing out ribbons and collecting donations in the streets around the centre. As this is World AIDS Day, we will be getting as many people as possible to wear their red ribbons. Come and join us and volunteer, contact redandalive@dhiverse.org.uk

Red & Wild
Manchester, 23 November 2007
Red & Wild is Manchester's World AIDS Day Festival. Returning with a series of events for another 10 days of awareness and fundraising across many venues in the city. Raising funds for The Lesbian & Gay Foundation and The George House Trust.

Screaming Queens Ghost Hunt
Portsmouth, 01 December 2007
WORLD AIDS DAY CELEBRITY CHARITY GHOST HUNT Come and join us for a night of spooky ghost hunting at Portsmouth’s Fort Nelson. Dare you enter the haunted tunnels in search of the ghostly soldiers, or maybe locked in one of our rooms on your own in the Dark with a video camera to record any activity. Special guests for the evening will be David Wells from Living TVs Most Haunted and Screaming Queen Pat Cruise. There will be a Disco, buffet and raffle after the Ghost Hunt back at Hampshire Boulevard. The price includes: Bus from Hampshire Boulevard to Fort Nelson Drink on arrival at the Fort Introduction to Pat and David Tips on Ghost Hunting with Steve and Pat Investigation with David Wells, Pay Cruise and Paul Cissell Return Bus to Hampshire Boulevard Disco, buffet and raffle ( Raffle tickets will be sold leading up to the event and on the night)

SPECIAL SCREENINGS AT VUE ISLINGTON, LONDON
Islington, 01 December 2007
Vue Islington are supporting World AIDS Day on Saturday 1st December by hosting special screenings of Philadelphia and Rent. Tickets cost just £15 for the two films with a donation going to the National AIDS Trust. Philadelphia will start at 9.30 pm followed by a short break and Rent at 11.30 pm. To book tickets, ask a member of staff, call 08712 240 240 or visit myvue.com

Street Fundraising and Awareness Raising in Cambridge
Cambridge City Centre, 16 November 2007
DHIVERSE volunteers will be out on the streets of Cambridge on the 21st November to raise awareness of World AIDS Day and Red and Alive as well as giving out red ribbons and collecting donations to support the work of DHIVERSE in the local community. If you can spare a bit of time and would like to volunteer, come along and join us and let us know on redandalive@dhiverse.org.uk.

SUCK IT! Truro
Bar200, 29 November 2007
The opening event of this monthly soon to be regular is to be Cornwalls only World AIDS Day event. Music, performance, and possibly comedy on the night. Check the diva website for regular updates www.iamadiva.co.uk

Sunday Fundraiser
The London Hotel, Southampton, 02 December 2007
An Evening of Entertainment Hosted By Lola Lasagne. Featuring, Lucinda Lashes, Eva La Diva, Trashville Tennessee, Drag With No Name & Jacquii Cann

TEAMUTAC World AIDS Day Bicycle Ride
Your Town, 01 December 2007
In an attempt to raise awareness to World AIDS Day, join TEAMUTAC (Until There's a Cure) for a 27 mile/km bicycle ride. Please contact us for further information. We are looking for someone to organize this ride in London and other cities

The Normal Heart
The National Museum of Scotland, 01 December 2007
Civil Disobedience present a Waverly Care benefit production of Larry Kramer's play 'The Normal Heart'

The Rainbow Chorus Concert on the theme of Freedom
Brighton, 01 December 2007
The Rainbow Chorus will perform on 1st December 2007 to commemorate World AIDS Day at St. Michael’s & All Souls Church, Brighton. This year the Chorus will be marking the 40th Anniversary since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK, singing songs based on the theme of “Freedom” to be attended by the Mayor of Brighton & Hove. The Chorus will perform a new uplifting repertoire, covering a range of styles from modern protest to gospel and spirituals. These include new arrangements of Chumbawumba’s “Homophobia” and Labi Siffre’s “Something Inside so Strong”. The Rainbow Chorus are also delighted to announce the appearance of special guests, the City of Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, helping to make this an evening to remember. This very special evening will include a Candlelighting Vigil, giving the audience an opportunity to contribute personally with thoughts, reflections and memories of all those affected by HIV and AIDs. All profits from the concert will go to International HIV and AIDS Alliance.

The RED Event
www.theredevent.org, 01 December 2007
Bid to get up close and personal with Lee Mead or Sir Cliff - for just 99p! How do you fancy meeting the West End’s newest and biggest superstar, Lee Mead? Or perhaps you would prefer to share in a piece of history and congratulate Sir Cliff Richard on 50 years in the industry – personally? Well, Saturday 1st December is World AIDS Day and sees the launch of an incredible online auction, The RED Event, which could provide you with just such a life changing experience. The incredible campaign is supported by a remarkable line up of celebrities helping to raise funds for work with HIV+AIDS here in the UK and overseas, the above are just two from over 100 must-have celebrity items you can bid for. Over the next two weeks the charity will release a host of new items each and every day with almost 200 unbelievable lots on offer. There should be something to suit everyone’s pocket especially as you can start the bidding for any of the star items for less than a pound – but the charity hope for much higher closing figures to enable them to further extend their services. Maybe this addictive auction could solve a few Christmas present dilemmas too! Visit www.theredevent.org to take part.

The Red Ribbon Cabaret
53 Degrees, Fylde Road, Preston, 18 January 2008
The annual fundraiser is back- bigger, better and camper than ever! A fabulous evening of dance, song, comedy, and glitter galore raising money for local charities working with those affected by HIV. Featuring a host of acts from the local area, including the infamous drag troupe 'Linda and the Laundrettes', the evening is compered by comedian Jonathon Mayor. Now in it's 13th year, the Red Ribbon Cabaret continues to go from strength to strength, with this years show set to be another triumph!

THE WAY
Newcastle Upon Tyne, 01 December 2007
This will be a small activity and meeting to comemorate the open day of THE WAY organisation group. Everybody are more than welcome to come.

Together in Hope, Faith & Remembrance
St Anne's Soho, 55 Dean Street, 01 December 2007
An opportunity to find a quiet space in which to reflect or pray, light a candle or remember a loved one in the intimate atmosphere of Soho's gay friendly parish church.

Tonker World AIDS Day Party
The eagle 349 kennington lane, 30 November 2007
Charity night at Tonker fridays club to benefit AIDS charities in London

TRIBUTE TO JAMES LYONS: VELVET GOLDMINE
FACT, 88 WOOD STREET, LIVERPOOL, L1 4DQ,, 29 November 2007
On the eve of director Todd Haynes’ new film – the Bob Dylan biopic I'M NOT THERE – Outsiders Liverpool LGBTI Film Festival re-visits his ‘David Bowie biopic’ VELVET GOLDMINE. Best described as CITIZEN KANE meets THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS, it’s a sexy, iconoclastic cinematic experience with a cast that includes Toni Collette, Eddie Izzard, Lindsay Kemp, Brian Molko and David Hoyle. VELVET GOLDMINE was edited by James Lyons, who died in April this year of an AIDS-related illness, to whom this screening is dedicated. Buy your World AIDS Day red ribbons here!

WAD Evensong at Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, 01 December 2007
Annual collaboration between Cara and the Abbey. Please contact us for more details.

WAD Service
The Chapel, Barry Building, 1st Floor, Royal Sussex Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE, 01 December 2007
A service of reflection/remembrance & celebration

What's on YOUR iPod?
The Edge Of The Wedge, Albert Rd, Southsea, 01 December 2007
Treat your iPod to a night out & have the chance to DJ together for 15 minutes. If you want others to hear your selected playlist then this event is for you. All you need to do is bring your iPod on the night, sign up for an allocated time slot (please note that limited spaces will be available), plug in & see the reactions from your fellow punters/DJs! And the serious stuff? Well, this event has been organised to mark World AIDS Day, so come & show your support. The theme is red. Red clothing, dye your hair, paint your face, whatever you like, & help to get people thinking about HIV & AIDS. Red ribbons will be available during the run up to this event & any donations made will go directly to the National AIDS Trust which will be gratefully received. Now for the not so serious stuff, but needs to be said: • Playlists must not last longer than 15 minutes. If they do, you run the risk of your precious set being cut short! • Turn up early to avoid disappointment. • Make sure you are ready at your allocated time slot as we will be running to a VERY tight schedule. • Your iPod is your own responsibility on the night - please take care of it & do not abandon it!

World AIDS Day
Waterloo Bar, 01 December 2007
All day fun day. Fund raising games, karaoke and D.J.

World AIDS Day 2007: Hope through the Arts
Octagon, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, 01 December 2007
Organized by the Department of Music at the University of Sheffield and the NHS Centre for HIV and Sexual Health, this event vibrantly explores the role of arts in responding to and addressing HIV and AIDS. Held at the Octagon centre at the University of Sheffield, the event begins with a march accompanied by music, followed by performances by diverse musical groups, talks by members of charity organizations and others working with HIV and AIDS issues, and a keynote address by Carol Brown, independent curator at the Constitutional Court in South Africa. Also featured will be visual displays and resource tables. This event is free to the public. Please join us!

World AIDS Day afternoon tea week
the tea cosy brighton, 01 October 2007
The tea cosy will be donating 10% of each bill at the Tea Cosy Tea rooms brighton to the World AIDS Day fund.

World AIDS Day Bike Ride
Central London , 01 December 2007
A slow sociable Food Chain benefit ride to the London Gay Mens Chorus concert at St Pancras Church and other delights. Meet 9am Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, or 10am south end of London Bridge. More details on www.southwarkcyclists.org.uk

World AIDS Day choir concert
St. Pancras Church, Euston., 01 December 2007
A choir from London Gay Men's Chorus once again joins forces with The Cara Trust to present this uplifting concert for World AIDS Day. All are welcome. St. Pancras Church, Upper Woburn Place. Opposite Euston station.

World AIDS Day Concert - Barbara Cook & Friends
London Coliseum , 02 December 2007
The concert will also and will celebrate the 80th birthday of Barbara Cook and a host of West End stars will be joining Barbara on stage paying tribute to a spectacular showbiz career. Stars so far confirmed include: Ruthie Henshall, Maureen Lipman, Elaine Paige, Nicholas Parsons, Sian Phillips, Philip Quast, Daniel Evans, Greham Bickley, Sally Anne Triplett and members of the London Gay Men’s Chorus The Director and Choreographer is Bill Deamer and the Musical Director is Gareth Valentine

World AIDS Day Conference
The Long Gallery, Stormont, 01 December 2007
The HIV SUPPORT CENTRE, will be holding an awareness, stamp out stigma conference, in the N.I. Parliament Buildings, at 11.00am on Sat Dec 1st. Guest speaker at the event will be Dr Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer for N.I. For further details/information contact maria@thehivsupportcentre.org.uk

World AIDS Day Gig
Beeston Youth @ Community Centre, 01 December 2007
An evening of rock,rap and solo artists by young people aged 13 - 19yrs

World AIDS Day March and Vigil
Newcastle/Gateshead, 01 December 2007
Meet at top of Grey Street, near the Monument, march to the Sage Gateshead, followed by a musical celebration and vigil in the Sage.

World AIDS Day Screening, 29th November 2007 'Catch a Fire'
The London Stock Exchange, 29 November 2007
Starfish Greathearts Foundation would like to invite you to a special screening of the much-acclaimed film, Catch a Fire at the London Stock Exchange to mark this year's World AIDS Day. The evening will open with a drinks reception and be followed by a brand new short film, 'One by One' produced by Starfish volunteer, Belinda Abbott and sponsored by Virgin Atlantic. This gives a fantastic insight into the work Starfish is doing at grassroots level across South Africa. Places are limited, so please email us to reserve seats for you and your party. We need full names for the purpose of providing a guest list to the LSE to comply with their security requirements. We would love to see you there!

World AIDS Day Service
St Seiriol’s Church, Penmaenmawr, North Wales, 02 December 2007
Tyddyn Bach Trust is holding their annual World AIDS Day Service. This year the service will be held on Sunday 2nd December, at St Seiriol’s Church, Penmaenmawr, at 3.00 pm. I should also like to issue a warm invitation to you, to join us at Noddfa after the service, and enjoy some refreshments and musical entertainment with us. It would give an opportunity to meet the staff and team of volunteers, and to find out more about the work of Tyddyn Bach and the services it hopes to develop in the future

World AIDS Day Service
St John's, Princes Street, Edinburgh, 01 December 2007
An opportunity to relect, remember and celebtrate the lives of those living with HIV and those we have lost.

World AIDS Day Service
The Senedd, Cardiff Bay, 01 December 2007
Christian Aid and Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru present a national World AIDS Day service for Wales at the magnificent Senedd building, the home of the Welsh Assembly Government. Following the World AIDS Day theme of leadership, guest speakers will include Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas and Fatima Koshokova from Christian Aid partner Rainbow from Kyrgyzstan.

World AIDS Day service
Westgate Unitarian Church, Wakefield, 02 December 2007
The Church marks World AIDS Day each year. This service will be suitable for all ages. Unitarianism is non creedal and welcomes everyone of all faiths, or none.

World AIDS Day Service of Remembrance & Healing
St Catherine's Church, Bristol Road, Birmingham, 01 December 2007
This is a multi-faith event - everyone is welcome! Whether you've lost someone to HIV, you are HIV positive or you just want to show solitarity with those who suffer and have died through HIV, you're ALL welcome to join us to remember and pray for healing.

World AIDS Day Service of Remembrance & Healing
St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham, 01 December 2007
An ecumenical service of prayer, remembering all who have died as a result of HIV and AIDS and who continue to die at an incredible rate in the developing world. Also praying for healing for those who are sick, those who grieve... ALL ARE WELCOME! Irrespective of race, creed or sexual orientation.

World AIDS Day Service of Remembrance and Celebration
The Michaelhouse Centre, Cambridge, 02 December 2007
All are welcome to our service of remembrance for those who have died of HIV and AIDS and celebration for the lives of those who are living with the virus. The service will have music and readings and will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies, please do come along.

World AIDS Day Stand
Concourse area, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff., 07 November 2008
We will be running a stall to raise awarness in preparation for World AIDS Day. Red Ribbons, Condoms and Information will be given out to all passing through the Concourse area that day. Any money collected will go towards our local trust fund to help local people living with HIV and AIDS

World AIDS Day Talent Show
Long Road Sixth Form College, 05 December 2007
College students are doing a talent show to raise awareness of AIDS.

World AIDS Day Vigil
The Carriageworkd, Millenium Square, Leeds, 01 December 2007
A time to remember and support people living with HIV in our region. A celebration of life - with drumming, music, dancing and speaches. Everyone welcome.

World AIDS Day Vigil
Ferens Art Gallery, Hull, 01 December 2007
There will be a Vigil held at the above location on the 1st December. This will be a time for people to remember and celebrate people they have lost through HIV and AIDS and to support those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

World AIDS Day Walk and Lunch
The Brunswick Centre, 01 December 2007
We will meet at the Brunswick Centre, The Resource Centre, Hall street, Halifax, West Yorkshire at 11 am to go for a walk. Afterwards food will be provided from 1pm onwards at the Old Shears Pub, Lee Bridge, Dean Clough Industrial Park, Halifax. Everyone welcome, but please ring 07732 271747 to let us know that you will be attending so that we can make appropriate arrangements for catering.

World AIDS Gala
Ctiy College Norwich Drama centre, 01 December 2007
The Performing Arts students at City College Norwich will be hosting a Charity Gala Event to raise money for HIV and AIDS. The evening will comprise of buffet, floor show, charity auction and aims to raise awareness and money for the AIDS plight both here and abroad.

World AIDS Mass
The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption & St. Gregory, Warwick Street, Soho, London W1B 5NB, 02 December 2007
Catholics for AIDS Prevention & Support (CAPS) joins with the Soho Masses Pastoral Council and the Church of the Assumption for a Mass to mark World AIDS Day 2007. Refreshments follow the Mass

Writers Rhythms 2007
the MANSION HOUSE, 44 Cannon Street, London EC4 6JJ, 01 December 2007
Writers Rhythms 2007 is a literary and charitable affair to mark World AIDS Day - 1st of December. Let's mingle while listening to performance poets and vocalists express passionate words. The event will raise money for the UK charity, National AIDS Trust the developement of the "No More Shame" Initiative, against stigma, fear and rejection experienced by HIV positive people.

Young People Stand Up
Montgomery Hall, 58 Kennington Oval, SE11 5SW, 30 November 2007
Conflict Resolution and Homophobic bullying specialists from Lambeth give young people tips on how to stand up for themselves and address issues such as homophobic bullying and other stigmatisation. Open mic event led by and featuring young people and then Party!

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