Events: World Aids Day Wed Various venues

Today's events include a candlelit vigil at St Stephen's Church in Bristol, a special evening at the Eclipse, Cornwall's only official gay club, and a red-ribbon balloon release in Weston-super-Mare. The main event in London is a remembrance service in Covent Garden Market, with readings by celebrities.

St Stephen's Church, Bristol (0117-955 1000) 7pm; Eclipse, 16 St Mary St, Truro (07901 591467) 11pm, pounds 2; The Italian Gardens, High Street, Weston- super-Mare (01934 415376) 12.45pm; National Aids Trust's "Celebration of Life", West Piazza, Covent Garden Market, London WC2 (0171-814 6748) 6pm; limited edition DMs, Dr Martens Dept Store, King St, London WC2; "Mandala for Healing", Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, 2nd Floor, 369 Fulham Rd, London SW10 (0181-746 5929) 10am-7pm; NAT (0171-814 6726)