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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

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Easing congestion at Middlewick House Open Garden

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

New traffic arrangements will be put in place to ease queues for Middlewick House Open Garden.

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Celebrate 35 years of lifesaving service with our Big Birthday Raffle!

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

To celebrate 35 years of our lifesaving service, we're thrilled to launch our Big Birthday Raffle, offering supporters the chance to win fantastic prizes while supporting our lifesaving mission.

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Garycopter breaks the world record

Garycopter breaks the world record

Monday, 12 May 2025

Gary MacAlister has successfully broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest male to complete a half marathon dressed as a three-dimensional aircraft.

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Bike Bath supporting our Charity

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Bike Bath 2025, the largest independently run cycle event in the region, is returning to its spiritual home at the Bath Rec on 15th June.

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Awareness of safety after aborted landing

Awareness of safety after aborted landing

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has released a step-by-step guide to the community after having to abort a landing in Swindon recently.

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Saddling up with Bath Racecourse

Saddling up with Bath Racecourse

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with Bath Racecourse.

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Farewell to pilot Rob

Farewell to pilot Rob

Monday, 17 March 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity waves goodbye to long-standing line pilot Rob Backus this month (March 2025).

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Yearly cost for our lifesaving work surpasses £5m

Friday, 14 March 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity needs to raise over £5 million a year to keep up with the rising costs associated with delivering their lifesaving service.

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Pilot training enhanced with state-of-the-art Bell 429 simulator

Pilot training enhanced with state-of-the-art Bell 429 simulator

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

HeliSpeed agrees with Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity to provide their pilots with access to the state-of-the-art Bell 429 FNPT II MCC simulator training.

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What's coming up...
Valuation Day

Our event

Valuation Day

Saturday 27 September 2025

We're back with another Valuation Day, this time at our airbase!
CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Our event

CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Sunday 05 October 2025

CycleFest returns for 2025! Gear up for a family friendly day of cycling fun.
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Christmas Carols at Bath & Malmesbury Abbeys

Christmas Carols at Bath & Malmesbury Abbeys

Our ever-popular Christmas Carol Services return this December, with tickets on sale now. Will you join us?

Carols at Malmesbury Abbey: Wednesday 3 December 2025

Carols in the Abbey, Bath: Thursday 11 December 2025

Get in the festive spirit with our upcoming carol services, which will include carols sung by the Choir and the brilliant Chloe Jordan.

We will also have some festive readings from our critical care paramedics and ambassadors.

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