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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Two critical care paramedics, either side of a critical care doctor, walking towards a yellow and green helicopter

Our impact | August 2024

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

During August, the aircrew attended a total of 106 missions, with doctors on board for 69 of the missions.

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A paramedic wearing an orange flight suit pointing, whilst sitting in a yellow car

Channel 5 show to feature WAA

Thursday, 29 August 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance will take centre stage on a new Channel 5 television programme.

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Auction house to hold Salisbury Valuation Day

Auction house to hold Salisbury Valuation Day

Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance will be teaming up with one of the South West's premier auctioneers of antiques & collector's items, Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd, and charity ambassador Paul Martin to host a Valuation Day in Salisbury next month.

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A pilot stood in front of the WAA helicopter with a suitcase and giant inflatable

2024 Summer Raffle winners announced

Monday, 12 August 2024

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2024 Summer Raffle.

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A yellow and green helicopter taking off from a helipad in blue skies

How you can help us land

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

With Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity being busier than ever before, the chances of you seeing our helicopter and aircrew in action has never been greater.

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A critical care paramedic in flight looking over Wiltshire countryside

Our impact | July 2024

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

During July, the aircrew attended a total of 116 missions, with doctors on board for 100 of the missions.

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A group of 4 women posing for a photo at the top of Mount Snowdon

Snowdon Sunrise success

Friday, 19 July 2024

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Snowdon Sunrise event on 14 July.

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Chippenham Motor Company & MRG helps keep us motoring

Friday, 19 July 2024

Chippenham Motor Company and MRG will be helping to keep Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s new critical care car on the road by providing complimentary servicing for the Volvo XC90.

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Drone safety highlighted

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Our air ambulance has been delayed in departing from scene a few times this year due to drones being flown very close to the helicopter.

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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

Our event

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

Our event

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

Our event

Valuation Day

Saturday 27 September 2025

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

Our event

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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