HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru (THT Cymru) is calling for people in Swansea and Bridgend to get involved in World AIDS Day (December 1) this year, either by attending an event, making a donation to support local HIV services, or wearing a red ribbon to raise awareness.
World AIDS Day, which has been running every December since 1988, is dedicated to raising awareness of the condition. In the UK alone, around 80,000 people are living with HIV and over 7,500 are diagnosed every year.
The following events are taking place in Swansea and Bridgend for World AIDS Day:
Friday 4 December (8.00pm – late): Cabaret Fundraiser, Champers
To mark World AIDS Day, gay venue Champers (210 High Street, Swansea) will hold a not to be missed evening of music and cabaret from local performer Wendy Kane, along with an exciting line-up of local talent. Proceeds from this event will go to THT Cymru.
Saturday 5 December (7.00pm – 12.00am): Awareness Drive, Bridgend Conservative Club
THT Cymru staff and volunteers will run a special information stand at the Conservative Club (11 Dunraven Place, Bridgend), giving visitors information on HIV and handing out free safer sex packs. There is no fee on the door, but THT Cymru will be running a collection to raise funds for local HIV services.
Friday 11 December (8.00pm – late): Fundraiser, The King’s Arms
Staff and volunteers from THT Cymru will be visiting Swansea night-spot The King’s Arms (26 High Street, Swansea), offering visitors information on HIV and how they can help support HIV services, and giving out free safer sex packs.
Gavin Mooney, Centre Manager for THT Cymru in Swansea, said: “World AIDS Day is one of the most important events in THT Cymru’s calendar. Currently in the UK one in four people with HIV don’t know they have it, so it’s vital that we continue to raise awareness. We hope local people will get involved in some way, either by attending an event, making a donation, or just wearing a red ribbon.”
If you’d like further information on any of the World AIDS Day events going on in Swansea and Bridgend, please contact the THT Cymru Swansea centre on 01792 477 540
