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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Front view of the WAA helicopter at night with stars in the background

Our impact | January 2024

Monday, 19 February 2024

The charity experienced its busiest January since records began, as our crew were called out to 118 missions across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas.

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Read our latest Lift Off magazine online today

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Take a look at the digital version of our latest Lift Off Magazine to find out more about Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Queen’s words with paramedic Ben make headline news

Queen’s words with paramedic Ben make headline news

Friday, 09 February 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s advanced clinical practitioner Ben Abbott found himself in the media spotlight following his warming conversation with Her Majesty The Queen at the Unique Concert for Wiltshire.

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Her Majesty The Queen sitting in Salisbury Cathedral

Local charities celebrate their work with stunning concert

Friday, 09 February 2024

Local Wiltshire charities celebrated their work at a musical evening attended by Her Majesty The Queen at Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday 8 February.

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A photo of Nick and Gaynor Cole posing with bicycles

Local couple flying high for charity

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Nick and Gaynor Cole from Chippenham are aiming to raise over £4,500 this June in aid of Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Grant UK cheque presentation of £20,000

Grant UK donates further £20,000

Monday, 29 January 2024

Grant UK has presented Wiltshire Air Ambulance with a donation of £20,000 to support the lifesaving work the charity provides to the local community with their delivery of critical medical care.

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TV's Paul Martin speaking to a crowd from a pulpit

Special host announced for Unique Concert

Friday, 19 January 2024

TV star Paul Martin has been announced as the host of the Unique Concert for Wiltshire, to be held at Salisbury Cathedral next month.

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Dr Jono Holme delivering drugs to a patient in flight

The impact of our work in 2023

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

The year 2023 proved another busy one for the aircrew of Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance hit by £500,000 fundraising hike

Monday, 15 January 2024

The yearly cost to provide Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s lifesaving service has risen to £4.5 million.

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What's coming up...
Middlewick House Open Garden

In the community

Middlewick House Open Garden

Saturday 06 June 2026

Join us for a day of fun and fundraising at the Middlewick House Open Garden 2026 event, organised by The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

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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A photo of Middlewick House with sports cars parked outside and visitors taking photos and looking at the cars.

Middlewick House Open Garden returns!

A great family-friendly weekend!

Our ambassadors Nick and Annette Mason are kindly opening up their garden to the public again to raise money for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

This community event is not to be missed, an opportunity to be wowed at the incredible cars on show, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Middlewick House, friendly farm animals to visit and children's entertainment zone while supporting a great cause - what could be better?

Tickets are by advance booking only this year - don't miss out!

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