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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Air Ambulances UK 2023 awards

Special recognition for Rob

Monday, 04 December 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance pilot Rob Collingwood, who sadly passed away earlier this year, has posthumously received a Special Recognition award at the Air Ambulances UK Annual Awards of Excellence.

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Grief Awareness Week 2023 – 2-8 December

Saturday, 02 December 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance will always be there to support, aid and comfort families during bereavement and grief.

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Double your donation for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance need your help to fund a flying doctor this Christmas – with donations being doubled between 28 November to 5 December 2023.

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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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Recycle for Wiltshire Air Ambulance scheme closes

Friday, 17 November 2023

As of 1 December 2023, Recycle for Wiltshire Air Ambulance has decided to close its Salisbury hub at the Phoenix Emporium and cease operating.

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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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A Unique Concert for Wiltshire

Monday, 13 November 2023

A Unique Concert for Wiltshire will be held at the historic Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday 8 February 2024 to raise vital funds for key Wiltshire charities.

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Arson attack on charity clothing bank

Friday, 27 October 2023

We are pleased to report that our clothing bank at The Recreation Ground in Marlborough (SN8 4AE) will be restored today after a recent arson attack.

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Meet our newest faces

Thursday, 26 October 2023

Meet Matt Metcalf and David Connor, the two newest members of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance aircrew.

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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

Tuesday 18 February 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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