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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

A yellow and green helicopter landed on a green in Swindon, with houses behind

Our impact | May 2024

Tuesday, 11 June 2024

May has set a new record for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, with the aircrew attending a total of 125 missions.

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Hartham Park Estate announces charity partnership

Friday, 31 May 2024

Hartham Park Estate is pleased to announce a new and significant charity partnership with Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Devizes auction house boosts fundraising

Devizes auction house boosts fundraising

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd, The Devizes Auctioneers and Paul Martin have donated £2,000 to Wiltshire Air Ambulance from auction profits made following a Valuation Day in March.

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The Queen Consort unveiling the opening plaque for Wiltshire Air Ambulance's new airbase.

Her Majesty extends Patronage of Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Monday, 20 May 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is delighted to confirm HM Queen Camilla is to continue her patronage of the charity.

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A photo of two paramedics, carrying kit bags, walking through long grass to the helicopter

Our impact | April 2024

Friday, 17 May 2024

April proved to be a busy month for our aircrew, as they responded to a total of 107 missions, equating to an average of three missions every day.

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A group of people, some sitting on sofas, unveiling a new comfortable room

Renovated family room unveiled

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has given the Family Room at its airbase an incredible makeover, with support from Furniture Box and SXW Carpentry.

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A doctor wearing an orange flight suit, crouched and pointing at a WAA green clothing bank

Recycling partners receive prestigious King’s Award

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is proud to be partnered with Recycling Solutions Ltd, who have recently been honours with a King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth.

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The exterior of Middlewick House, with five sports cars parked on the lawn in front

One month to go until Middlewick House Open Garden returns

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Nick and Annette Mason will be opening up their garden to the public again on 8-9 June to raise vital funds for two local charities, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

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Mike Land with the 24hr van pull vehicle parked on the helipad next to the WAA helicopter

Mike Land aims to beat van-pull record

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

A Swindon branding expert, who cheated death when his bungee snapped during a jump, hopes to break the Guinness World Record for pulling a van.

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What's coming up...
A pilot talking to a room full of people sat on chairs

Our event

Q's with the Crew

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Join us for this opportunity to ask all your burning Q’s to our crew
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 11 March 2025

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

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

Our event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 16 March 2025

Last few places remaining!
Puzzle Day

Our event

Puzzle Day

Friday 28 March 2025

Our team love a Jigsaw Puzzle and we think many of you will too.

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

Our 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.

Car Boot Sale

Our event

Car Boot Sale

Saturday 26 April 2025

Join us at our very first fundraising Car Boot Sale on the front lawn at our airbase!
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 20 May 2025

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

Young children sat with a parent on a picnic blanket with toys, overlooking an airbase

Our event

Teddy Bears Picnic

Thursday 31 July 2025

Kickstart the Summer holidays at our Teddy Bears Picnic!
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Our 2025 events calendar is here

We have a range of events for you to get involved with, from Q's with the Crew and Teddy Bear's Picnic to Behind The Scenes Tour and Middlewick House Open Garden.

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