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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Our impact | February 2024

Thursday, 21 March 2024

February was another busy month for our aircrew, with a total of 97 missions taking place. This equates to an average of three missions a day, including the additional leap year day.

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Local accountants joining WAA Snowdon Trek

Local accountants joining WAA Snowdon Trek

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

A team of nine from local accountancy firm Gooding Accounts will scale Wales’ highest peak this summer with the aim of raising at least £2,000 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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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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What's coming up...
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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Captain's on Board single cover displaying chief pilot Matt Wilcock in the Wiltshire Air Ambulance cockpit

Join us for a Night with a Pilot

Ever wanted to hear more about the work of our pilots at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance? 

Here is your chance! Join us at Ridgeway Barns for an exclusive dinner event with our chief pilot, Matt Wilcock.

This event offers a unique opportunity to step behind-the-scenes of our lifesaving service, while enjoying exceptional hospitality in a beautiful setting.

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