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Snowdon Sunrise success

Friday, 19 July 2024

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Snowdon Sunrise event on 14 July.

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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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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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Missions rise by 25%

Thursday, 11 July 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has experienced its busiest start to a year ever, with a 25% increase in missions in the first half of 2024.

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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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Boosting sustainability with new airbase solar panels

Thursday, 04 July 2024

Work has commenced at our airbase to install solar panels, which will enable us to be more energy efficient.

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Yellow and green helicopter landed at Salisbury District Hospital's new helipad

Our impact | June 2024

Wednesday, 03 July 2024

During June, the aircrew attended a total of 120 missions, with doctors on board for 79 of the missions.

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Happy Retirement Jo!

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

We hope you will join us in wishing Jo a very well-deserved retirement.

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Middlewick House event raises record sums

Thursday, 13 June 2024

A record total of over £123,000 has been raised for essential Wiltshire charities from the annual Middlewick House Open Garden event.

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Upcoming Events

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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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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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WAA Event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 16 March 2025

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

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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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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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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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