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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Congratulations to our Summer Raffle winners

Congratulations to our Summer Raffle winners

Monday, 07 September 2026

We're delighted to share our Big Summer Raffle winners for 2026. Thank you to everyone who entered - together, you've raised over £43,000 for our lifesaving work.

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Youngster inspired by Aware+ training takes on parkrun challenge

Youngster inspired by Aware+ training takes on parkrun challenge

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Nine-year-old Harrison has set himself an ambitious fundraising challenge for 2026 after being inspired by Aware+ training delivered at his Trowbridge primary school.

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How Do You Become a Critical Care Paramedic?

How Do You Become a Critical Care Paramedic?

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

How to become a critical care paramedic is one of our most-asked questions on social media. During a recent visit for University of West of England first year paramedic students, it was also a key theme that our specialist critical care paramedic, Louise Cox, covered. Here's Louise's advice.

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Reining success for Charity Race Day for Bath’s Air Ambulance

Reining success for Charity Race Day for Bath’s Air Ambulance

Thursday, 06 August 2026

We recently hosted our second Charity Raceday at Bath Racecourse. With the sun shining and sell-out hospitality suite for our supporters, it was certainly a day to remember. Thanks to our everyone who came along on the day, sponsored the event or bought an incredible prize from the silent auction, we raised over £15,000!

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Five common myths about writing or updating your Will

Five common myths about writing or updating your Will

Monday, 03 August 2026

If you've been meaning to write a Will, or update one you made years ago, you're not alone. It's one of those jobs many of us know we should do, but often put off for another day. Whether it’s life being busy or thinking that it will be confusing and time-consuming, writing or updating a Will is often much simpler than people think. Here are five common myths that may be stopping you from taking that next step.

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Good Journeys: If life knocks you down, stand-up!

Good Journeys: If life knocks you down, stand-up!

Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Our crew are there for people on the worst days of their lives. Despite that, ‘good journeys’ can be found all around us at the Charity. So, it will come as no surprise that previous patient, Klaire Alexander, was invited to share her story on the Good Journeys podcast with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon. Here’s her episode.

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Give your unwanted clothes a new purpose

Give your unwanted clothes a new purpose

Monday, 20 July 2026

Hosting a textile recycling bank is a simple way to support Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance while helping protect the environment by keeping unwanted textiles out of landfill. The funding helps keep our crew on call every day for up to 19 hours, responding to an average of three incidents every day.

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A group of charity workers in front of gazebos

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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What's coming up...
Paws Charity Dog Show

In the community

Paws Charity Dog Show

Sunday 13 September 2026

Calling all dog lovers, come and join us for the Paws Charity Dog Show!
Paddle for Purpose

Our event

Paddle for Purpose

Saturday 26 September 2026

Take on a brand-new challenge with our exciting Paddle for Purpose event. Set off from Bathampton and complete a 10km out and back route on the Kennet and Avon Canal.

CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Our event

CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Sunday 04 October 2026

CycleFest is back for 2026. Join us for a brilliant day of cycling!
The Business Club Networking - October 2026

Our event

The Business Club Networking - October 2026

Wednesday 07 October 2026

Join us for networking with a difference at our airbase! Fraser Normington, our head of fundraising, who will be discussing the "Human side of Business" with special guest speakers, Robin Worrall and Paula Harsley. Rather than focusing purely on profit, our panel will discuss people, purpose and impact as well as relating it to their own industries. 

Firewalk 2026

Our event

Firewalk 2026

Friday 30 October 2026

Join us at our airbase on Friday 30 October 2026 for an unforgettable Firewalk Challenge. Feel the buzz, face your fears, and experience the ultimate adrenaline rush as you walk barefoot across hot embers beneath the autumn night sky - all while supporting our lifesaving work.
Pilot Matt Wilcock in cockpit of Wiltshire Air Ambulance's helicopter

Our event

A Night with a Pilot

Friday 13 November 2026

Supporters are invited to an exclusive dinner event with our chief pilot, Matt Wilcock. Join us for a memorable evening hosted by Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity in partnership with Ridgeway Barns and Wild Fork West Catering.

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Take on the CycleFest Challenge!

Take on the CycleFest Challenge!

Taking place at the iconic Castle Combe Circuit, CycleFest is back for 2026. Join us for a brilliant day of cycling!

From 11am until 4pm, the circuit opens for our Family Fun Day, giving you a rare chance to cycle around the full Castle Combe racetrack with family and friends.

Away from the track, there will be plenty to enjoy, including:

  • Children’s games and activities

  • Cycling skills sessions

  • The chance to meet the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance mascot

  • Delicious food and refreshments

  • The RPM Biketrials display team

However you choose to take part, every pedal helps support our lifesaving missions!