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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...
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!