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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Chippenham Motor Company & MRG helps keep us motoring

Friday, 19 July 2024

Chippenham Motor Company and MRG will be helping to keep Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s new critical care car on the road by providing complimentary servicing for the Volvo XC90.

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Drone safety highlighted

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Our air ambulance has been delayed in departing from scene a few times this year due to drones being flown very close to the helicopter.

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Missions rise by 25%

Thursday, 11 July 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has experienced its busiest start to a year ever, with a 25% increase in missions in the first half of 2024.

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HELP Appeal grant aids purchase of new car

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has unveiled its brand-new Critical Care Car, which has been partly funded by a grant from the HELP Appeal.

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Boosting sustainability with new airbase solar panels

Boosting sustainability with new airbase solar panels

Thursday, 04 July 2024

Work has commenced at our airbase to install solar panels, which will enable us to be more energy efficient.

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Our impact | June 2024

Wednesday, 03 July 2024

During June, the aircrew attended a total of 120 missions, with doctors on board for 79 of the missions.

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Happy Retirement Jo!

Happy Retirement Jo!

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

We hope you will join us in wishing Jo a very well-deserved retirement.

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Middlewick House event raises record sums

Thursday, 13 June 2024

A record total of over £123,000 has been raised for essential Wiltshire charities from the annual Middlewick House Open Garden event.

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Gear up for CycleFest

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has announced CycleFest, a new family-friendly cycling event aimed at raising vital funds for the charity.

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What's coming up...
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!