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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

TV's Paul Martin speaking to a crowd from a pulpit

Special host announced for Unique Concert

Friday, 19 January 2024

TV star Paul Martin has been announced as the host of the Unique Concert for Wiltshire, to be held at Salisbury Cathedral next month.

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Dr Jono Holme delivering drugs to a patient in flight

The impact of our work in 2023

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

The year 2023 proved another busy one for the aircrew of Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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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 photo of Middlewick House with sports cars parked outside and visitors taking photos and looking at the cars.

Middlewick returns in June 2024

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

Nick and Annette Mason will be opening up their garden to the public again in 2024 to raise vital funds for two local charities, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

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A critical care doctor in an air ambulance, looking out the window to see a rainbow

Increased demand for our lifesaving work during 2023

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance undertook 1,167 missions across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas in 2023, which represents a 10.6% increase on the previous year.

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Are you our 2023 Christmas Raffle winner?

Friday, 22 December 2023

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2023 Christmas Raffle.

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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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A paramedic wearing an orange flight suit walking towards a yellow and green helicopter

Helicopter suffers laser attack near Trowbridge

Monday, 11 December 2023

On the evening of Sunday 10 December 2023 our Bell 429 helicopter was subjected to a laser attack near to our airbase in Semington.

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A magical night in Bath

A magical night in Bath

Thursday, 07 December 2023

Thank you to everyone who played their part in making our Carols in the Abbey event such a huge success.

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What's coming up...
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Summer Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Thursday 09 July 2026

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

A group of people lounging in the sun at an air ambulance airbase

Our event

Summer at the Base

Saturday 22 August 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day out as Summer at the Base returns on Saturday 22 August, from 12–4pm!
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Race Day

Our event

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Race Day

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Come and join us for a fantastic day of racing and fundraising at Bath Racecourse, where thrilling racing meets a great cause. Enjoy the excitement of the track, soak up the views, and help us raise vital funds for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.
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Take on the CycleFest Challenge!

Take on the CycleFest Challenge!

Gear up for an unforgettable ride through the Wiltshire and Bath countryside before finishing back at the Castle Combe Circuit!

Whether you are riding with friends, a club or taking on your first long-distance challenge, this is your chance to set a goal, enjoy incredible scenery and support our lifesaving work!

Choose from a 40 mile or 65 mile route, before returning to a family fun day at the Castle Combe Circuit.

Riders who choose the discounted entry agree to pledge a minimum of £100 in fundraising, helping support our lifesaving work.

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