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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

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Gear up for CycleFest

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has announced CycleFest, a new family-friendly cycling event aimed at raising vital funds for the charity.

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Our impact | May 2024

Tuesday, 11 June 2024

May has set a new record for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, with the aircrew attending a total of 125 missions.

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Hartham Park Estate announces charity partnership

Friday, 31 May 2024

Hartham Park Estate is pleased to announce a new and significant charity partnership with Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Devizes auction house boosts fundraising

Devizes auction house boosts fundraising

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd, The Devizes Auctioneers and Paul Martin have donated £2,000 to Wiltshire Air Ambulance from auction profits made following a Valuation Day in March.

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The Queen Consort unveiling the opening plaque for Wiltshire Air Ambulance's new airbase.

Her Majesty extends Patronage of Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Monday, 20 May 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is delighted to confirm HM Queen Camilla is to continue her patronage of the charity.

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Our impact | April 2024

Friday, 17 May 2024

April proved to be a busy month for our aircrew, as they responded to a total of 107 missions, equating to an average of three missions every day.

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Renovated family room unveiled

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has given the Family Room at its airbase an incredible makeover, with support from Furniture Box and SXW Carpentry.

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Recycling partners receive prestigious King’s Award

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is proud to be partnered with Recycling Solutions Ltd, who have recently been honours with a King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth.

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One month to go until Middlewick House Open Garden returns

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Nick and Annette Mason will be opening up their garden to the public again on 8-9 June to raise vital funds for two local charities, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

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What's coming up...
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In the community

Paws for a Cause

Saturday 21 June 2025

Calling all dog lovers, come and join us for the inaugural Paws for a Cause!
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Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Thursday 03 July 2025

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

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Our event

Teddy Bears Picnic

Thursday 31 July 2025

Kickstart the Summer holidays at our Teddy Bears Picnic!
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Our event

Summer at the Base

Saturday 16 August 2025

Celebrating our 35th Birthday!
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Our event

Q's with the Crew

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Join us for this opportunity to ask all your burning Q’s to our crew
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Join our birthday challenge!

Join our birthday challenge!

Our 35 for 35 challenge is a chance for individuals, families, companies or teams to complete 35 miles throughout July. 

Join our birthday challenge and celebrate our 35th year of operation 🎉

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