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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Persimmon Homes Wessex hand over a £5,000 cheque to Wiltshire Air Ambulance at Castle Mead School, Trowbridge

Persimmon Homes help fund lifesaving learning

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

A leading local housebuilder has donated £5,000 to Wiltshire Air Ambulance which will be used to support over 1,500 local school children learn vital emergency skills.

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A group of smartly dresses people at the Air Ambulances UK Parliamentary Reception.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance visit Westminster

Thursday, 09 March 2023

Representatives from Wiltshire Air Ambulance visited the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 7 March to participate in the Air Ambulances UK Parliamentary Reception.

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Rob Kevan

New chairman to be appointed in September

Saturday, 18 February 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is delighted to announce that following board elections, Rob Kevan will become our charity’s new chairman in September.

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Yellow and green Wiltshire Air Ambulance helicopter landed in a field with white horse in the background

Read Lift Off 2023 online today

Thursday, 16 February 2023

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

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A person using a laptop to visit the Give as you Live website in a coffee shop

Other ways to donate with Amazon Smile Ending

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The popular Amazon Smile donation scheme will conclude on 20 February.

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Another busy year for our aircrew

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

The year 2022 proved to be another busy one for Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s aircrew, who undertook 1,061 missions across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas.

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The WAA charity shop window with new vinyl sticker.

Charity Shop gets a fresh new look

Thursday, 12 January 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Charity Shop in Devizes is set to re-open on Tuesday 17 January after a much-needed makeover.

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Well done to our 2022 Christmas Raffle winners

Thursday, 22 December 2022

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2022 Christmas Raffle.

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A paramedic who is being handed a delivery box of blood products from a biker wearing a high vis jacket and a helmet.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance increase bloods carried for lifesaving missions

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has increased the number of red blood cell units carried on board its aircraft and critical care cars, meaning the charity can provide a level of care comparable with local hospitals.

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What's coming up...
Bath Half Marathon

Our event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 15 March 2026

Race through the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath in support of your local air ambulance.
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 17 February 2026

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

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.

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Fly across the Bath Half finish line for us!

Fly across the Bath Half finish line for us!

Take on your next challenge in the beautiful city of Bath!

On a fast and flat course, the Bath Half is suitable for all abilities. We ask you to raise a minimum of £250 for our lifesaving Charity.

The Bath Half Marathon is a 'big city' race, starting and finishing in Bath city centre. This course is fast and flat with proven potential to set a new personal best with spectators lining the course to cheer you on every step of the way.

As the official air ambulance Charity for Bath, our yellow and green helicopter can regularly be seen in the skies over the city.

Our airbase in Semington, near Trowbridge, is just four minutes’ flying time to the centre of Bath.

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