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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Emergency training helps Maxi, 11, save his grandfather

Emergency training helps Maxi, 11, save his grandfather

Thursday, 07 September 2023

The importance of Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Emergency Awareness Training programme has been demonstrated after 11-year-old Maxi Bastable came to the rescue of his choking grandfather.

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Charity supporters enjoy Brew with Air Ambulance crew

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Brew with the Crew event proved a massive success, with a sell-out crowd in attendance to celebrate Air Ambulance Week 2023.

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The exterior of Bath Abbey lit up with Christmas lights and a Christmas tree

Join Wiltshire Air Ambulance for Carols in the Abbey

Friday, 01 September 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance will be hosting a special Carols in the Abbey event leading up to Christmas, supported by Goodman Nash.

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A photo of two women from Barratt David Wilson Homes presenting a cheque

Housebuilder donation helps fuel lifesaving missions

Tuesday, 15 August 2023

A housebuilder committed to making a positive impact in local communities has stepped forward to support Wiltshire Air Ambulance with a significant donation.

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The yellow and green helicopter landed on the helipad against a blue sky.

Are you our 2023 Summer Raffle winner?

Friday, 11 August 2023

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2023 Summer Raffle.

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A photo of the Coombe Castle team by the wiltshire air ambulance aircraft on a sunny day

Coombe Castle celebrate King's Award with us

Thursday, 27 July 2023

The Coombe Castle Team was delighted to visit the Wiltshire Air Ambulance airbase on Friday 21 August for their King's Award ceremony.

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An aerial photo of the Bell-429 helicopter coming in to land at the charity's airbase.

Could you be our next fundraising manager?

Monday, 17 July 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is looking for a new fundraising manager to join the charity.

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A photo of two paramedics, carrying kit bags, walking through long grass to the helicopter

Missions increase in the first half of 2023

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has undertaken 543 missions across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas in the first half of 2023.

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The helicopter flying over Stone Henge with lots of visitors walking around.

We’ve got a new website!

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s official website has a brand-new look for 2023.

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What's coming up...
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Monday 20 January 2025

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

National Puzzle Day

Our event

National Puzzle Day

Wednesday 29 January 2025

National Puzzle Day is dedicated to the enjoyment and benefits of puzzles of all kinds. Our team love a Jigsaw Puzzle and we think many of you will too.

A pilot talking to a room full of people sat on chairs

Our event

Q's with the Crew

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Join us for this opportunity to ask all your burning Q’s to our crew
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 11 March 2025

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

A group of runners from the Bath Half marathon, posing with a mascot

Our event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 16 March 2025

This event is now sold out
Fundraiser taking part in a skydive, wearing a Wiltshire Air Ambulance yellow t-shirt

Our event

Skydive

Sunday 13 April 2025

Get ready to experience a rush like no other as you take in fantastic views over Salisbury and beyond.

Car Boot Sale

Our event

Car Boot Sale

Saturday 26 April 2025

Join us at our very first fundraising Car Boot Sale on the front lawn at our airbase!
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 20 May 2025

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

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Need for our charity is greater than ever

Our vital critical care team undertook a record number of missions during 2024, new statistics have revealed.

Read our 2024 statistics
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance aircraft with crew stepping in