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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

We're Backing the Call For Safeguarded 24/7 Hospital Helipads

We're Backing the Call For Safeguarded 24/7 Hospital Helipads

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New report highlights the importance of hospital helipad access for patients requiring specialist emergency care. Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is supporting a new national report calling for improved and consistent 24/7 on-site hospital helipad provision across the UK.

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Congratulations to our Spring Raffle winners

Congratulations to our Spring Raffle winners

Monday, 01 June 2026

We're delighted to share our Big Spring Raffle winners for 2026. Thank you to everyone who entered - together, you've raised over £43,500 for our lifesaving work.

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How multidisciplinary training helps emergency services save lives

How multidisciplinary training helps emergency services save lives

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

How do emergency responders prepare for the most complex incidents? Alongside their qualifications and ongoing clinical training, our crew take part in multidisciplinary training each year with colleagues across emergency services.

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Last chance to enter our Big Spring Raffle

Last chance to enter our Big Spring Raffle

Monday, 18 May 2026

Today we're announcing our early bird draw winner! There’s still time to be part of the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Big Spring Raffle, with a top prize of £3,000 waiting to be won. Online entries for the Big Spring Raffle remain open until Friday 29 May 2026, giving supporters one final chance to enter and help keep our crew responding to patients who need us most.

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Charity's Helicopter Fuel Costs More Than Double Due to Middle East Conflict

Charity's Helicopter Fuel Costs More Than Double Due to Middle East Conflict

Friday, 17 April 2026

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has seen the cost of helicopter fuel more than double following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, placing additional pressure on the charity’s finances. 

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Fundraisers Honour Mark Lewis with Special Concert and Charity Cycle Ride

Fundraisers Honour Mark Lewis with Special Concert and Charity Cycle Ride

Wednesday, 08 April 2026

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is set to benefit from two heartfelt fundraising events in memory of Mark Lewis, whose life was saved by the charity’s crew 10 years ago following a devastating accident in rural Wiltshire. Now, his family and friends are coming together to honour his memory and give back to the charity that gave them more time with him.

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Your Chance to Win This Spring

Your Chance to Win This Spring

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has launched its Spring Raffle 2026, giving supporters the chance to win incredible prizes while helping to keep our lifesaving service flying. Tickets are just £1 each, and every entry helps fund the critical care we provide by land and air across Wiltshire and Bath.

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A heartfelt thank you: celebrating our third Thankathon

A heartfelt thank you: celebrating our third Thankathon

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Our Charity team, volunteers and trustees spent the day personally thanking as many supporters as possible. We’re pleased to share that for our third event, we reached an incredible 1,759 people, smashing last year’s total of 1,072.

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Swindon Wildcats Take to the Ice in Support of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Swindon Wildcats Take to the Ice in Support of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Swindon Wildcats will face the Sheffield Steeldogs on Saturday 21 March, 6.30pm, in a thrilling night of ice hockey that also shines a spotlight on Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.

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What's coming up...
Comedy Quiz Night for Air Ambulance Week

Our event

Comedy Quiz Night for Air Ambulance Week

Tuesday 08 September 2026

Join us at the Milk Churn, in Melksham for a fantastic evening with Klaire Alexander’s laugh out loud comedy combo and quiz night. All in aid of raising vital funds during Air Ambulance week. There will be some fantastic prizes up for grabs for the winning team.

Brew with the Crew

Our event

Brew with the Crew

Wednesday 09 September 2026

Come and join us at our popular Brew with the Crew event and celebrate Air Ambulance Week with us.
Paws Charity Dog Show

In the community

Paws Charity Dog Show

Sunday 13 September 2026

Calling all dog lovers, come and join us for the Paws Charity Dog Show!
Paddle for Purpose

Our event

Paddle for Purpose

Saturday 26 September 2026

Take on a brand-new challenge with our exciting Paddle for Purpose event. Set off from Bathampton and complete a 10km out and back route on the Kennet and Avon Canal.

CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Our event

CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Sunday 04 October 2026

CycleFest is back for 2026. Join us for a brilliant day of cycling!
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

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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!

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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