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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

A drone flying in the blue skies over a green field

How your drone could impact our lifesaving service

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is offering advice to drone owners to avoid unnecessary delays getting to and departing the scene of incidents.

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The Business Club has arrived

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

At the start of June we held the launch of The Business Club at our airbase in Semington.

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Leon in uniform holding the World Irish Dance Champion trophy, with a South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust vehicle

Fundraising party for champion dancing paramedic

Monday, 26 June 2023

A newly-crowned Irish Dance champion, who works as a paramedic in Malmesbury, plans to celebrate his title with a party to raise funds for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Phishing incidents: donors urged to stay extra vigilant

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has been made aware of some phishing incidents in recent weeks, with a number of our donors, supporters and volunteers receiving suspicious emails.

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance at first AAUK Fundraising Conference

Friday, 16 June 2023

Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK's air ambulance charities, hosted its first ever Fundraising Conference this week (13 June) at The Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham.

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Middlewick House event breaks fundraising record

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

A record amount of £88,000 has been raised for local charities following the Middlewick Open Gardens event at the Corsham home of Pink Floyd musician Nick Mason and his wife Annette last weekend (June 3-4).

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Pilot Matt Wilcock in cockpit of Wiltshire Air Ambulance's helicopter

Local band supports Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance features on the front cover of a new single from local band A Bottle of Dog.

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A boy wearing a blue and black jacket, with green glitter face paint, decorating a biscuit

Brew with the Crew success!

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Easter Brew with the Crew event such a success in April.

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Wilber, bear mascot, sliding down an inflatable slide with two women wearing yellow Wiltshire Air Ambulance t-shirts

It's A Knockout comes to our airbase

Thursday, 04 May 2023

It’s A Knockout is coming to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance airbase!

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What's coming up...
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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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Take on the CycleFest Challenge!

Take on the CycleFest Challenge!

Gear up for an unforgettable ride through the Wiltshire and Bath countryside before finishing back at the Castle Combe Circuit!

Whether you are riding with friends, a club or taking on your first long-distance challenge, this is your chance to set a goal, enjoy incredible scenery and support our lifesaving work!

Choose from a 40 mile or 65 mile route, before returning to a family fun day at the Castle Combe Circuit.

Riders who choose the discounted entry agree to pledge a minimum of £100 in fundraising, helping support our lifesaving work.

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