Diversity events

World AIDS Day
In High Town, Hereford, there will be an information trailer open all day, and at 11.30am a procession to the Cathedral for a short worship of remembrance, which will be led by the Dean. From here people will be encouraged to join a march to All Saints Church where candles may be lit and an opportunity to find out more about the disease from representatives of the local health trusts and charities working with people with HIV/AIDS.

Contact Shelagh Callaghan of the Hereford Diocese on 01432 373310 for more information.

Come along to Hereford's All Saints Church and Leominster Leisure Centre to take part in events and get information on services for disabled people.

Join in the yoga classes, talk to us about Blue Badges, make a Christmas wreath, watch the puppet show, try out reflexology. You can visit an art exhibition by disabled artists in ECHO's new shop in Leominster, and take a workshop in British Sign Language.

Information stands will include Electoral Registration, the Fire Service, Welfare Rights, Shopmobility, Recycling, Aspire, Deaf Direct, You@Home, and Herefordshire Mind.

It's all free, so just drop in. Contact the Council's Corporate Diversity Team on 01432 260216 or diversity@herefordshire.gov.uk for more information.

Carers' Rights Day 2008
Herefordshire Carers' Support is hosting a conference on the new Government strategy, "Carers at the heart of 21st century families and communities".

The event will be held at the Kindle Centre in Hereford, with Eleanor Brazil, Director of Adult Social Care (Herefordshire Council) speaking. There will be a Q&A session and free lunch and refreshments.

Places must be booked by 24 November. Contact Rachel Wilkins on 01432 356068 for more information.

Herefordshire Service User Network
The SUN group is open to all disabled people. It is a welcoming, friendly group, run by disabled people, where people can openly discuss their views and share experiences of living in Herefordshire. Members can exchange ideas and information, and take part in consultations carried out by local organisations such as the Council or the Primary Care Trust.

Meetings are friendly and informal, and lunch is provided. If you have transport difficulties, please enquire. Mileage expenses can be claimed back. Contact Maria Cornell on 01544 387956, or e-mail dweezer@tiscali.co.uk.

NJs Sports Club
A new sports club for young, active people. It is especially accessible to people with a learning disability. Lots of different sports, with specialist coaches available most weeks.

Whitecross Sports College, Three Elms Road, Hereford. £2.50 per session (bring your own drink!). Contact Maggie Percy at Echo on 01568 620307 for more information.