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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

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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Brand New Chalk Walk Challenge Around Wiltshire’s White Horses Launches to Support Local Air Ambulance

Friday, 27 February 2026

Local walkers and supporters are being invited to take part in a brand-new community challenge this April, as our Charity launches the Chalk Walk, a month-long walking challenge taking in some of Wiltshire’s most iconic chalk horse landmarks.

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Announcing our record-breaking air ambulance team taking on Bath Half for charity

Announcing our record-breaking air ambulance team taking on Bath Half for charity

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

As Bath’s official air ambulance, we’re excited to announce that we have officially filled all 60 spaces for the Bath Half Marathon on Sunday 15 March!

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HEMS Aviation Under Threat: How Laser and Drone Misuse Risks Lives in Wiltshire and Bath

HEMS Aviation Under Threat: How Laser and Drone Misuse Risks Lives in Wiltshire and Bath

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Our critical care paramedics and doctors are highly trained in critical care and deliver leading edge care in extreme, often life-threatening situations. But our ability to reach patients quickly and safely is increasingly being put at risk by a worrying rise in laser strikes and unauthorised drone activity targeting emergency medical helicopters.

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Our Charity becomes a Resuscitation Council accredited course centre

Our Charity becomes a Resuscitation Council accredited course centre

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

In December 2025, our Charity successfully organised and delivered our first Resuscitation Council UK, Advanced Life Support (ALS) Course. This is a fantastic achievement and one that has taken over 12 months of planning and organisation to attain.

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Flying over the finish line: supporting Bath’s official air ambulance through Bath Half Marathon

Flying over the finish line: supporting Bath’s official air ambulance through Bath Half Marathon

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Whether you’re joining us for Bath Half, or taking on your own fundraising challenge, we caught up with one of our half marathoners, Josh Dolman from Elevate Cloud, to hear his tips and inspiration.

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Our Charity's Missions in 2025

Our Charity's Missions in 2025

Monday, 12 January 2026

From its airbase in Semington, the helicopter and critical care cars responded to an average of three incidents every day, delivering advanced medical care when every second counted. Speed is the Charity’s superpower, with the helicopter able to reach anywhere in Wiltshire and Bath within just 11 minutes.

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Hats off to Hilary for five years of fundraising

Hats off to Hilary for five years of fundraising

Friday, 09 January 2026

Hilary Fleming has worn a different hat every day for the past five years, a joyful challenge that has so far raised £5,000 to support our lifesaving work across Wiltshire and Bath. Support like hers helps us continue to be there for patients when every minute matters.

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What's coming up...
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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!
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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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