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Yellow and green Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance critical care car at Sarum Avenue Christmas lights in Melksham

Community events this autumn and winter for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

This autumn and winter, you can support your local air ambulance by attending some fantastic events organised by communities across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas.

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Free lifesaving training coming to Malmesbury this October

Free lifesaving training coming to Malmesbury this October

Wednesday, 07 October 2026

People in Malmesbury will have the chance to learn lifesaving skills for free this October, with two community training sessions taking place at Malmesbury Town Hall.

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The crew behind the care: an interview with Goughs Solicitors and Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

The crew behind the care: an interview with Goughs Solicitors and Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

In 2026, Goughs Solicitors named Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity as their Charity of the Year. Inspired to share behind-the-scenes with a wider audience, marketing executive, Ollie James, interviewed our specialist critical care paramedic, Craig Wilkins, and pilot Simon Gough here at the airbase.

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Behind-the-scenes at an emergency services significant incident training day

Behind-the-scenes at an emergency services significant incident training day

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

As part of our commitment to train for major and significant incidents, we recently organised and hosted our second multi-agency training day at Severn Park Fire and Rescue Training Centre in Bristol. Take a look behind-the-scenes of the day with us.

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Elevate Cloud puts The Business Club centre stage with Melksham Town FC sponsorship

Elevate Cloud puts The Business Club centre stage with Melksham Town FC sponsorship

Monday, 21 September 2026

The Business Club has received a new platform in the heart of the local community, thanks to valued supporter and Club member, Elevate Cloud.

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Volunteers give more than 3,200 hours to support local air ambulance charity

Volunteers give more than 3,200 hours to support local air ambulance charity

Thursday, 17 September 2026

Volunteer hours at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity have risen by 31% year on year from January to September, as the Charity calls for more people across Wiltshire and Bath to join its growing volunteer team.

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Congratulations to our Summer Raffle winners

Congratulations to our Summer Raffle winners

Monday, 07 September 2026

We're delighted to share our Big Summer Raffle winners for 2026. Thank you to everyone who entered - together, you've raised over £43,000 for our lifesaving work.

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Youngster inspired by Aware+ training takes on parkrun challenge

Youngster inspired by Aware+ training takes on parkrun challenge

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Nine-year-old Harrison has set himself an ambitious fundraising challenge for 2026 after being inspired by Aware+ training delivered at his Trowbridge primary school.

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How Do You Become a Critical Care Paramedic?

How Do You Become a Critical Care Paramedic?

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

How to become a critical care paramedic is one of our most-asked questions on social media. During a recent visit for University of West of England first year paramedic students, it was also a key theme that our specialist critical care paramedic, Louise Cox, covered. Here's Louise's advice.

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Reining success for Charity Race Day for Bath’s Air Ambulance

Reining success for Charity Race Day for Bath’s Air Ambulance

Thursday, 06 August 2026

We recently hosted our second Charity Raceday at Bath Racecourse. With the sun shining and sell-out hospitality suite for our supporters, it was certainly a day to remember. Thanks to our everyone who came along on the day, sponsored the event or bought an incredible prize from the silent auction, we raised over £15,000!

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Five common myths about writing or updating your Will

Five common myths about writing or updating your Will

Monday, 03 August 2026

If you've been meaning to write a Will, or update one you made years ago, you're not alone. It's one of those jobs many of us know we should do, but often put off for another day. Whether it’s life being busy or thinking that it will be confusing and time-consuming, writing or updating a Will is often much simpler than people think. Here are five common myths that may be stopping you from taking that next step.

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Good Journeys: If life knocks you down, stand-up!

Good Journeys: If life knocks you down, stand-up!

Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Our crew are there for people on the worst days of their lives. Despite that, ‘good journeys’ can be found all around us at the Charity. So, it will come as no surprise that previous patient, Klaire Alexander, was invited to share her story on the Good Journeys podcast with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon. Here’s her episode.

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What's coming up...
Pilot Matt Wilcock in cockpit of Wiltshire Air Ambulance's helicopter

Our event

A Night with a Pilot

Friday 13 November 2026

Supporters are invited to an exclusive dinner event with our chief pilot, Matt Wilcock. Join us for a memorable evening hosted by Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity in partnership with Ridgeway Barns and Wild Fork West Catering.

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Captain's on Board single cover displaying chief pilot Matt Wilcock in the Wiltshire Air Ambulance cockpit

Join us for a Night with a Pilot

Ever wanted to hear more about the work of our pilots at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance? 

Here is your chance! Join us at Ridgeway Barns for an exclusive dinner event with our chief pilot, Matt Wilcock.

This event offers a unique opportunity to step behind-the-scenes of our lifesaving service, while enjoying exceptional hospitality in a beautiful setting.

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