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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

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 and save a life

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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Missions rise by 25%

Thursday, 11 July 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has experienced its busiest start to a year ever, with a 25% increase in missions in the first half of 2024.

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HELP Appeal grant aids purchase of new car

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has unveiled its brand-new Critical Care Car, which has been partly funded by a grant from the HELP Appeal.

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Boosting sustainability with new airbase solar panels

Boosting sustainability with new airbase solar panels

Thursday, 04 July 2024

Work has commenced at our airbase to install solar panels, which will enable us to be more energy efficient.

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What's coming up...
Christmas Market Day

Our event

Christmas Market Day

Thursday 20 November 2025

Join us for our popular Christmas Market at the airbase.

Bath Half Marathon

Our event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 15 March 2026

Race through the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath in support of your local air ambulance.
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 17 February 2026

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

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Christmas Carols at Bath & Malmesbury Abbeys

Christmas Carols at Bath & Malmesbury Abbeys

Our ever-popular Christmas Carol Services return this December, with tickets on sale now. Will you join us?

Carols at Malmesbury Abbey: Wednesday 3 December 2025

Carols in the Abbey, Bath: Thursday 11 December 2025

Get in the festive spirit with our upcoming carol services, which will include carols sung by the Choir and the brilliant Chloe Jordan.

We will also have some festive readings from our critical care paramedics and ambassadors.

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