As the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, the Baton of Hope Tour is bringing with it a powerful message of hope, support and community action. Julie Jenkins (middle) has been supported by Kath Jenkins and Pat Hughes(Image: Hereford Times)The Baton of Hope, a specially designed baton symbolising the importance of open conversations about suicide, is being carried through the city by volunteers whose lives have been touched by suicide. (Image: Hereford Times)After starting off with a tractor run from Hereford Livestock Market this morning (October 2), the baton tour will end at Hereford Town Hall this afternoon. The Baton of Hope at Edgar Street(Image: Steve Niblett)So far, it has paid visits to Hereford locations including the Edgar Street football stadium and Hereford's Leisure Pool. “This is about more than one day,” said Ben Wilson from Baton of Hope.