27 November 2007
The face of the clock at the Town Hall will be lit up in red to mark World AIDS Day on Saturday 1 December. Eastbourne is joining many other towns across the county by lighting up prominent buildings in red to draw attention to the event.
Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council Councillor David Tutt says, “In lighting the Town Hall clock red, Eastbourne will be joining with other towns and cities throughout the world to raise awareness of the devastating impact of Aids and the need to do more to combat it.”
In the run up to World AIDS Day red ribbons will be available for a small donation from Council reception areas at the Town Hall, and at the customer contact centre in 1 Grove Road.
In the UK, the theme of World AIDS Day 2007 is “Understanding Through Communication.” The campaign aims to highlight the importance of open communication in breaking down the silence around HIV, get people talking about HIV, and thus increase understanding and knowledge of those around them.
The red ribbon is worn as a sign of support for people living with HIV. Wearing a red ribbon for World AIDS Day is a simple and powerful way to challenge the stigma and prejudice surrounding HIV and AIDS that prevents us from tackling HIV in the UK and internationally. The red ribbon has been an international symbol of AIDS awareness since 1991.
