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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

An orange Kubota tractor and trailer parked on the helipad next to the helicopter. There is a staff member from WAA and Howard & Sons handing over the keys.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance gifted tractor from Howard & Sons

Thursday, 16 September 2021

Wiltshire Air Ambulance have been supported by local firm Howard & Sons, who have gifted a brand-new Kubota tractor to the charity for the next two years.

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance's costs rise to £4m a year

Tuesday, 31 August 2021

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s costs have risen to £4 million a year as the charity emerges from the clinical and financial challenges of the COVID pandemic.

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Five ways to join our GroundCrew

Friday, 04 June 2021

Our volunteers really do make a difference to our charity.

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Mascot sponsor Soft Options photographed alongside two paramedics, a pilot and our two charity bear mascots Wilber and Marsha.

Soft Options Water Softeners to donate to Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Soft Options Water Softeners has donated a full soft water solution to local charity Wiltshire Air Ambulance at its airbase in Semington.

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Two paramedics who are both wearing orange flight suits. They are both sat at a wooden desk with an iPad and paper maps and are plotting a route.

From calling 999 to our paramedics arriving...

Tuesday, 09 July 2019

Have you ever wondered how it is determined which emergency incidents Wiltshire Air Ambulance is sent to?

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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 in Bath during 2023

Monday, 01 January 0001

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s importance to the city of Bath has been shown in the latest statistics released by the lifesaving charity.

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Bath's local air ambulance hit by £500,000 fundraising hike

Monday, 01 January 0001

The yearly cost to provide Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s lifesaving service across Wiltshire and Bath has risen to £4.5 million.

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Middlewick House Open Garden Raffle Prizes

Monday, 01 January 0001

See below for the lucky ticket numbers.

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What's coming up...
Air Ambulance pilot mascot standing with a black Labrador outside the airbase

In the community

Paws for a Cause

Saturday 21 June 2025

Calling all dog lovers, come and join us for the inaugural Paws for a Cause!
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Thursday 03 July 2025

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

Bath Racecourse Charity Day

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Bath Racecourse Charity Day

Wednesday 16 July 2025

An exclusive event for our corporate partners
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!
A group of people lounging in the sun at an air ambulance airbase

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Summer at the Base

Saturday 16 August 2025

Celebrating our 35th Birthday!
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
Valuation Day

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Valuation Day

Saturday 27 September 2025

We're back with another Valuation Day, this time at our airbase!
CycleFest @ Castle Combe

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CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Sunday 05 October 2025

CycleFest returns for 2025! Gear up for a family friendly day of cycling fun.
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Join our birthday challenge!

Join our birthday challenge!

Our 35 for 35 challenge is a chance for individuals, families, companies or teams to complete 35 miles throughout July. 

Join our birthday challenge and celebrate our 35th year of operation 🎉

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