Students wear colour red to raise awareness for Aids Day campaign

Events were held across the city to mark World Aids Day.

Pupils from King Edward's School held an awareness day to raise money for an Aids charity.

They were visited by Richard Jackson, from the Terrence Higgins Trust, who spoke about the disease.

The trust campaigns on issues related to Aids and HIV, and aims to reduce the spread of the disease and promote good sexual health.

KES personal, social and health education coordinator Lisa Bowman said: "Every 77 minutes, somebody in the UK is diagnosed with HIV.

"It is crucial that pupils have the latest information about reducing the spread of and misunderstanding about HIV/Aids."

Pupils supported the charity by wearing the campaign colour of red.

They were able to buy red ribbons, with all proceeds going to the trust.

A march through the streets of Bath was held to mark the day.

People carried candles to remember those who had lost their lives through the disease.

A service of remembrance then took place at Living Springs Metropolitan Community Church.

The Rev Kieren Bourne said: "This annual event is an opportunity for our community to remember the lives of our family members, friends and neighbours claimed by HIV/Aids, and to reaffirm our commitment and efforts to be a part of the global response to this pandemic in a sensitive and informed manner."

The event this year fell on the 18th anniversary of the death from Aids- related illness of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.

There are more than 8,000 people living with HIV in the UK, and a quarter of these do not even know they are infected.

World Aids Day aims to remind people of the importance of good sexual health.