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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

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Paws charity dog show returns for a fun-filled day of family entertainment

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Dog lovers, families and supporters are invited to enjoy a pawsome day out at the Paws Charity Dog Show, taking place in the beautiful grounds of Rainscombe Park at Oare, near Marlborough.

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Our missions in 2026 so far

Our missions in 2026 so far

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Every mission represents someone whose life changed in an instant. Thanks to your support, we've already responded to 595 emergencies across Wiltshire and Bath in 2026, bringing hospital-level critical care to people when every second mattered.

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Record-breaking Middlewick Open Garden Raises Over £245,000 for Local Charities

Record-breaking Middlewick Open Garden Raises Over £245,000 for Local Charities

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

The 2026 Middlewick House Open Garden event has helped generate a record-breaking total of just over £245,000 for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

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You’re invited to Bath Charity Raceday at Bath Racecourse

You’re invited to Bath Charity Raceday at Bath Racecourse

Friday, 19 June 2026

Join Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity at our Bath Charity Raceday. Enjoy a great day out while supporting your local air ambulance and lifesaving care.

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Malmesbury League of Friends funds lifesaving education for every child in the town

Malmesbury League of Friends funds lifesaving education for every child in the town

Thursday, 11 June 2026

A £45,000 investment will bring Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity's Aware+ programme to schools across Malmesbury and surrounding villages, while further funding supports critical care equipment used by aircrew.

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We're Backing the Call For Safeguarded 24/7 Hospital Helipads

We're Backing the Call For Safeguarded 24/7 Hospital Helipads

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New report highlights the importance of hospital helipad access for patients requiring specialist emergency care. Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is supporting a new national report calling for improved and consistent 24/7 on-site hospital helipad provision across the UK.

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Congratulations to our Spring Raffle winners

Congratulations to our Spring Raffle winners

Monday, 01 June 2026

We're delighted to share our Big Spring Raffle winners for 2026. Thank you to everyone who entered - together, you've raised over £43,500 for our lifesaving work.

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How multidisciplinary training helps emergency services save lives

How multidisciplinary training helps emergency services save lives

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

How do emergency responders prepare for the most complex incidents? Alongside their qualifications and ongoing clinical training, our crew take part in multidisciplinary training each year with colleagues across emergency services.

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Last chance to enter our Big Spring Raffle

Last chance to enter our Big Spring Raffle

Monday, 18 May 2026

Today we're announcing our early bird draw winner! There’s still time to be part of the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Big Spring Raffle, with a top prize of £3,000 waiting to be won. Online entries for the Big Spring Raffle remain open until Friday 29 May 2026, giving supporters one final chance to enter and help keep our crew responding to patients who need us most.

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Charity's Helicopter Fuel Costs More Than Double Due to Middle East Conflict

Charity's Helicopter Fuel Costs More Than Double Due to Middle East Conflict

Friday, 17 April 2026

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has seen the cost of helicopter fuel more than double following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, placing additional pressure on the charity’s finances. 

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Fundraisers Honour Mark Lewis with Special Concert and Charity Cycle Ride

Fundraisers Honour Mark Lewis with Special Concert and Charity Cycle Ride

Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is set to benefit from two heartfelt fundraising events in memory of Mark Lewis, whose life was saved by the charity’s crew 10 years ago following a devastating accident in rural Wiltshire. Now, his family and friends are coming together to honour his memory and give back to the charity that gave them more time with him.

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Your Chance to Win This Spring

Your Chance to Win This Spring

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has launched its Spring Raffle 2026, giving supporters the chance to win incredible prizes while helping to keep our lifesaving service flying. Tickets are just £1 each, and every entry helps fund the critical care we provide by land and air across Wiltshire and Bath.

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What's coming up...
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Our event

Summer at the Base

Saturday 22 August 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day out as Summer at the Base returns on Saturday 22 August, from 12–4pm!
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Take on the CycleFest Challenge!

Take on the CycleFest Challenge!

Gear up for an unforgettable ride through the Wiltshire and Bath countryside before finishing back at the Castle Combe Circuit!

Whether you are riding with friends, a club or taking on your first long-distance challenge, this is your chance to set a goal, enjoy incredible scenery and support our lifesaving work!

Choose from a 40 mile or 65 mile route, before returning to a family fun day at the Castle Combe Circuit.

Riders who choose the discounted entry agree to pledge a minimum of £100 in fundraising, helping support our lifesaving work.

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