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WAA helicopter on the charity's helipad under a rainbow

Our impact | March 2024

Friday, 12 April 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has experienced its busiest ever start to a year, being called to 329 missions in the first three months of 2024.

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Yellow and green helicopter landed at Salisbury District Hospital helipad launch with crew walking towards camera

New helipad launches at Salisbury District Hospital

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has become the first air ambulance to land at Salisbury District Hospital’s newly upgraded helipad.

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2023 Impact Report

Thursday, 04 April 2024

The year 2023 was another busy one for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, not just from an operational point of view with missions, but also in terms of the demands placed on our charity team, who are tasked with achieving the yearly fundraising goal to keep our helicopter flying.

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Visitors at WAA airbase viewing the helicopter taking off

Another sell out Brew with the Crew event with Air Ambulance crew

Wednesday, 03 April 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Easter Brew with the Crew event proved a massive success, with a sell-out crowd in attendance.

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Bradford on Avon businesses work together to support us

Bradford on Avon businesses work together to support us

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

When Hitachi Information Control Systems (based in Bradford on Avon) embarked on raising funds by having a charity raffle for their Christmas party last year, they were bowled over when other local businesses got on board, not just to donate prizes but also adding much needed funds to the pot!

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance's yellow and green BMW critical care car parked at the Royal Crescent in Bath

Our impact | February 2024

Thursday, 21 March 2024

February was another busy month for our aircrew, with a total of 97 missions taking place. This equates to an average of three missions a day, including the additional leap year day.

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Local accountants joining WAA Snowdon Trek

Local accountants joining WAA Snowdon Trek

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

A team of nine from local accountancy firm Gooding Accounts will scale Wales’ highest peak this summer with the aim of raising at least £2,000 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Front view of the WAA helicopter at night with stars in the background

Our impact | January 2024

Monday, 19 February 2024

The charity experienced its busiest January since records began, as our crew were called out to 118 missions across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas.

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An aerial view of the WAA helicopter on a lit helipad at the charity's airbase

Read our latest Lift Off magazine online today

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Take a look at the digital version of our latest Lift Off Magazine to find out more about Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Queen’s words with paramedic Ben make headline news

Queen’s words with paramedic Ben make headline news

Friday, 09 February 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s advanced clinical practitioner Ben Abbott found himself in the media spotlight following his warming conversation with Her Majesty The Queen at the Unique Concert for Wiltshire.

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Upcoming Events
Swindon Town football player kicking ball, with STFC logo

WAA Event

Play on the Pitch

Tuesday 14 May 2024

Lace up your boots for a unique experience of feeling like a professional footballer as you take to the County Ground pitch, home of Swindon Town FC.

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Community

Craft "De-Stash" Sale

Saturday 18 May 2024

Many local crafters are sorting and clearing out unused and unwanted craft materials.

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The exterior of the pub The New Inn at Winterbourne Monkton

Community

48 Hour Walk-a-Thon

Friday 31 May 2024

Join Cody and a team of locals who will be walking non-stop for 48 Hours to raise funds for three fabulous causes!

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An aerial shot of Middlewick House Open Gardens event in 2022.

Community

Middlewick House Open Garden

Saturday 08 June 2024

Our ambassadors Nick and Annette Mason are kindly opening up their garden to the public again to raise money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

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Community

Gooding Accounts Summer Party

Saturday 29 June 2024

Join Gooding Accounts and Kingstons at the Trowbridge Rugby Club as they raise funds for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Rona Steam and Vintage Rally collage of images

Community

Roma Steam & Vintage Rally

Saturday 13 July 2024

Come and enjoy a fun filled family day out, with steam engines and more.

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A photo of people climbing Mount Snowdon as the sun rises

WAA Event

Snowdon Sunrise

Sunday 14 July 2024

Join us for a Sunrise to remember at the top of Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales.

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An adult and two children watching a yellow and green helicopter take off, with a critical care paramedic wearing orange

WAA Event

Brew with the Crew

Tuesday 30 July 2024

Looking for an event during the Summer holidays?

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Fundraiser taking part in a skydive, wearing a Wiltshire Air Ambulance yellow t-shirt

WAA Event

Skydive

Sunday 08 September 2024

Take a leap this year and help Wiltshire Air Ambulance to save lives.

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Middlewick House Open Garden

Visit the beautiful garden of Nick and Annette Mason on 8-9 June.

The family-friendly weekend is back and includes plenty of stalls to browse, with lots of items for sale, including jewellery, plants, candles and art.

Book tickets in advance to save!

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The exterior of Middlewick House, with five sports cars parked on the lawn in front