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Chippenham Motor Company & MRG helps keep us motoring

Chippenham Motor Company & MRG helps keep us motoring

Friday, 19 July 2024

Chippenham Motor Company and MRG will be helping to keep Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s new critical care car on the road by providing complimentary servicing for the Volvo XC90.

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Aircraft landing at Bath Rec

Drone safety highlighted

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Our air ambulance has been delayed in departing from scene a few times this year due to drones being flown very close to the helicopter.

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance crew and corporate standing in front of yellow and green helicopter and car

HELP Appeal grant aids purchase of new car

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has unveiled its brand-new Critical Care Car, which has been partly funded by a grant from the HELP Appeal.

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Representatives from Backhouse with a pilot and two paramedics

Backhouse chooses us as charity of the year

Friday, 26 April 2024

Backhouse, a Chippenham-based housebuilder, is proud to announce Wiltshire Air Ambulance as its Charity of the Year. This collaboration reflects Backhouse’s dedication to supporting the communities it builds in.

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Bradford on Avon businesses work together to support us

Bradford on Avon businesses work together to support us

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

When Hitachi Information Control Systems (based in Bradford on Avon) embarked on raising funds by having a charity raffle for their Christmas party last year, they were bowled over when other local businesses got on board, not just to donate prizes but also adding much needed funds to the pot!

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Local accountants joining WAA Snowdon Trek

Local accountants joining WAA Snowdon Trek

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

A team of nine from local accountancy firm Gooding Accounts will scale Wales’ highest peak this summer with the aim of raising at least £2,000 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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A photo of Nick and Gaynor Cole posing with bicycles

Local couple flying high for charity

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Nick and Gaynor Cole from Chippenham are aiming to raise over £4,500 this June in aid of Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Grant UK cheque presentation of £20,000

Grant UK donates further £20,000

Monday, 29 January 2024

Grant UK has presented Wiltshire Air Ambulance with a donation of £20,000 to support the lifesaving work the charity provides to the local community with their delivery of critical medical care.

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The yellow and green helicopter landed on the helipad against a blue sky with its front two doors open.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance hit by £500,000 fundraising hike

Monday, 15 January 2024

The yearly cost to provide Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s lifesaving service has risen to £4.5 million.

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A photoshopped photo of two paramedics and a pilot wearing christmas attire

We are here for you this Christmas

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance's pilots, paramedics and doctors will be on shift throughout the Christmas and New Year for those who need their critical care skills most.

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An emotional night at The Barn

An emotional night at The Barn

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

The third annual In Celebration of Life service proved to be a beautiful and emotional evening when it was held on Sunday (26 November) at The Barn, Lowden Garden Centre.

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Two aircrew wearing orange flight suits posing with a yellow and green response car, with a man in a suit and woman in shirt

New car helps us to drive lifesaving excellence

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has unveiled its brand-new Critical Care Car, which has been fully funded by a grant from the HELP Appeal.

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Upcoming Events
Christmas tree with helicopter in the background

WAA Event

Christmas Market Day

Thursday 21 November 2024

Join us for our second Christmas Market. Returning after a successful first year, we will be holding a bigger and better festive themed evening.

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Black and white photo of family comforting each other with their backs to camera.

WAA Event

In Celebration of Life Service

Sunday 01 December 2024

Help keep the memory of your loved one flying at our in memory event.

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A group of runners from the Bath Half marathon, posing with a mascot

WAA Event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 16 March 2025

Race through the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath!

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Fundraiser taking part in a skydive, wearing a Wiltshire Air Ambulance yellow t-shirt

WAA Event

Skydive

Sunday 13 April 2025

Get ready to experience a rush like no other as you take in fantastic views over Salisbury and beyond.

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A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

WAA Event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Monday 20 January 2025

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

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National Puzzle Day

WAA Event

National Puzzle Day

Wednesday 29 January 2025

National Puzzle Day is dedicated to the enjoyment and benefits of puzzles of all kinds. Our team love a jigsaw puzzle and we think many of you will too.

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A pilot talking to a room full of people sat on chairs

WAA Event

Q's with the Crew

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Join us for this opportunity to ask all your burning Q’s to our crew

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2024 Christmas Raffle

Keep our charity in your hearts this Christmas

Our Christmas Raffle is here, giving you the chance to win up to £3,000 in time for Christmas.

Tickets cost £1 each and it takes less than a minute to play online.

Could you be our lucky winner?

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance landed at Royal Crescent, Bath at night, in front of a lit christmas tree