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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

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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Funded by the people of Wiltshire + Bath phrase on a helicopter door

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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Garycopter's world record attempt

Garycopter's world record attempt

Monday, 10 March 2025

Gary MacAlister is looking to break a Guinness World Record for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance in May – dressed as the Charity’s helicopter.

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Steven's Story

Steven's Story

Friday, 31 January 2025

Steven Jefferies, and his wife Geraldine, tell the story of how Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance came to Steven's rescue in May 2024.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance helicopter showing logo and rotor blades

Operational update from our Charity

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Our helicopter needs to undergo maintenance after encountering a number of mechanical issues.

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Hoax calls cost lives

Hoax calls cost lives

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

On Monday 13 January 2025 we were tasked to a ‘stabbing’ incident in Swindon, but it turned out to be a hoax call.

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What's coming up...
Chalk Walk

Our event

Chalk Walk

Wednesday 01 April 2026

The Chalk Walk challenge invites you to explore some of the most iconic countryside in Wiltshire, while raising vital funds for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.
Easter Brew with the Crew

Our event

Easter Brew with the Crew

Thursday 02 April 2026

Back by popular demand, join us at our Charity's airbase to enjoy Easter fun and meet our lifesaving pilots, doctors and paramedics.
Middlewick House Open Garden

In the community

Middlewick House Open Garden

Saturday 06 June 2026

Join us for a day of fun and fundraising at the Middlewick House Open Garden 2026 event, organised by The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

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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A person wearing a green raincoat and blue backpack, holding walking poles in the air

Take on the Chalk Walk this April!

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.

Inspired by Wiltshire’s famous chalk figures, the route offers two distances to suit everyone: a main route of 32 miles and a shorter option of 17 miles, perfect for families, friends, colleagues or clubs looking for a shared outdoor challenge. 

Register today