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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

A panoramic view of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance helipad and airbase featuring the yellow and green Bell-429 helicopter on its helipad.

Phishing incidents: donors urged to stay extra vigilant

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has been made aware of some phishing incidents in recent weeks, with a number of our donors, supporters and volunteers receiving suspicious emails.

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance at first AAUK Fundraising Conference

Friday, 16 June 2023

Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK's air ambulance charities, hosted its first ever Fundraising Conference this week (13 June) at The Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham.

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Middlewick House event breaks fundraising record

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

A record amount of £88,000 has been raised for local charities following the Middlewick Open Gardens event at the Corsham home of Pink Floyd musician Nick Mason and his wife Annette last weekend (June 3-4).

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Pilot Matt Wilcock in cockpit of Wiltshire Air Ambulance's helicopter

Local band supports Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance features on the front cover of a new single from local band A Bottle of Dog.

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Brew with the Crew success!

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Easter Brew with the Crew event such a success in April.

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It's A Knockout comes to our airbase

Thursday, 04 May 2023

It’s A Knockout is coming to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance airbase!

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Free Will advice drop in at our Charity Shop

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Parker Bullen LLP will be offering a free consultancy drop in to discuss will writing and legacies at our Devizes Charity Shop on Thursday 15 June.

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Rob Collingwood 1980-2023

Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is heartbroken to share the news that our much-admired pilot, Rob Collingwood, passed away earlier today (4 April 2023) following a short battle with cancer, aged 42.

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Pup pup and away

Saturday, 01 April 2023

April Fools! Wiltshire Air Ambulance is to make history by becoming the first air ambulance resource to employ a Critical Care Dog to assist at emergencies.

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What's coming up...
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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
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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