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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

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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A heartfelt thank you: celebrating our third Thankathon

A heartfelt thank you: celebrating our third Thankathon

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Our Charity team, volunteers and trustees spent the day personally thanking as many supporters as possible. We’re pleased to share that for our third event, we reached an incredible 1,759 people, smashing last year’s total of 1,072.

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Swindon Wildcats Take to the Ice in Support of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Swindon Wildcats Take to the Ice in Support of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Swindon Wildcats will face the Sheffield Steeldogs on Saturday 21 March, 6.30pm, in a thrilling night of ice hockey that also shines a spotlight on Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.

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Brand New Chalk Walk Challenge Around Wiltshire’s White Horses Launches to Support Local Air Ambulance

Friday, 27 February 2026

Local walkers and supporters are being invited to take part in a brand-new community challenge this April, as our Charity launches the Chalk Walk, a month-long walking challenge taking in some of Wiltshire’s most iconic chalk horse landmarks.

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Announcing our record-breaking air ambulance team taking on Bath Half for charity

Announcing our record-breaking air ambulance team taking on Bath Half for charity

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

As Bath’s official air ambulance, we’re excited to announce that we have officially filled all 60 spaces for the Bath Half Marathon on Sunday 15 March!

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What's coming up...
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Our event

Summer Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Thursday 09 July 2026

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

A group of people lounging in the sun at an air ambulance airbase

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!
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Race Day

Our event

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Race Day

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Come and join us for a fantastic day of racing and fundraising at Bath Racecourse, where thrilling racing meets a great cause. Enjoy the excitement of the track, soak up the views, and help us raise vital funds for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.
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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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