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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Garycopter's world record attempt

Garycopter's world record attempt

Monday, 10 March 2025

Gary MacAlister is looking to break a Guinness World Record for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance in May – dressed as the Charity’s helicopter.

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Steven's Story

Steven's Story

Friday, 31 January 2025

Steven Jefferies, and his wife Geraldine, tell the story of how Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance came to Steven's rescue in May 2024.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance helicopter showing logo and rotor blades

Operational update from our Charity

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Our helicopter needs to undergo maintenance after encountering a number of mechanical issues.

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Hoax calls cost lives

Hoax calls cost lives

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

On Monday 13 January 2025 we were tasked to a ‘stabbing’ incident in Swindon, but it turned out to be a hoax call.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance aircraft with crew stepping in

Need for our charity is greater than ever before

Monday, 06 January 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity undertook a record number of missions during 2024, new statistics have revealed.

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School children practicing CPR on a manekin

Charity delivers emergency awareness training to 11,529 young people

Friday, 03 January 2025

In 2024, the charity delivered emergency awareness training to 11,529 young people, marking a 5.2% increase compared to 2023.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity's new look helicopter on their helipad at night with the lights on

Stay safe this Christmas

Friday, 20 December 2024

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity's pilots, paramedics and doctors will be on shift throughout the Christmas and New Year for those who need their expert care most.

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Yellow and green Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance critical care car at Sarum Avenue Christmas lights in Melksham

Congratulations to our Christmas Raffle winners

Thursday, 19 December 2024

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2024 Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Christmas Raffle.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity's new look helicopter, back at it's airbase in Semington, with four members of the critical care team standing beside it

The return of our helicopter

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Here is Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity’s new-look helicopter.

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What's coming up...
Music Pop Quiz at The Milk Churn

Our event

Music Pop Quiz at The Milk Churn

Tuesday 28 October 2025

Join us for a fun-filled Pop Quiz Night packed with trivia, laughter, and friendly competition.
Bath Half Marathon

Our event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 15 March 2026

Race through the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath in support of your local air ambulance.
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Christmas Carols at Bath & Malmesbury Abbeys

Christmas Carols at Bath & Malmesbury Abbeys

Our ever-popular Christmas Carol Services return this December, with tickets on sale now. Will you join us?

Carols at Malmesbury Abbey: Wednesday 3 December 2025

Carols in the Abbey, Bath: Thursday 11 December 2025

Get in the festive spirit with our upcoming carol services, which will include carols sung by the Choir and the brilliant Chloe Jordan.

We will also have some festive readings from our critical care paramedics and ambassadors.

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