Charity & Community Events - Cornwall Air Ambulance

Charity Dinner at Rick Stein, Porthleven

February 7, 2019 - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Rick Stein, Porthleven - Mt Pleasant Rd, Porthleven, Helston TR13 9JS

Enjoy an evening of delicious dining, with a wonderful three-course meal at Rick Stein, Porthleven, all in aid of Cornwall Air Ambulance.

If you need an excuse for a group get-together, or just fancy a tasty evening out, then this isn’t to be missed. With sharing starters and varying sized tables of between 5 and 8 seats, it’s the perfect chance to spend time with friends or to meet new ones.

Join us for this wonderful 3 course set menu, for £45 per person and enjoy peaceful Porthleven and the comfort of Rick Stein’s seafood restaurant in the winter. Spaces are limited and must be booked before 24th January.

Menu will be confirmed shortly. To book please contact Sarah on 01637 889926 or sarah.mitchell@cornwallairambulancetrust.org. A £10pp deposit will be required to secure your place.

Cornwall Air Ambulance Blue Light Day

February 24, 2019 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, Trevithick Downs, Newquay, TR8 4DY

Cornwall Air Ambulance will be opening its doors for its first ever Blue Light Day on the 24th February 2019.

This unique event will showcase the work of emergency services working across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We are delighted to welcome representatives from Devon & Cornwall Police, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, HM Coastguard, RNLI, Cornwall Blood Bikes, amongst others at the event.

Visitors are set to enjoy a fun day with demonstrations from the emergency services where they’ll have the chance to learn more about the work they do including those who volunteer to keep our community safe.

There will be plenty on offer for everyone including a quiz and colouring competition for the youngsters and a pop up charity shop for the adults to do a touch of shopping plus much more.

There will also be refreshments available.

Entry is free but donations are welcome. Please keep an eye on the Cornwall Air Ambulance Facebook page and website for more information.

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Looe 10 Miler Race

February 23, 2019 - 8:30 am Start and finish at Millpool Car Park, Looe

The Looe 10 Miler is back on Saturday 23rd February and this year the Looe Pioneers Running Club are supporting the New Heli Appeal. At least £2 per entry will be donated to Cornwall Air Ambulance so sign up today for this challenging run and take part knowing you’re helping to save lives in Cornwall.

The Looe 10 Miler is an open event and is also part of the Cornish Grand Prix series. Race entry is £15/£17 (unaffiliated) and you can register by clicking here.

Course Description:An undulating run through West Looe & out onto the coastal road to Talland. A loop around the Killigarth, Porthallow area brings you back down to Talland for the return leg to the finish. It’s the 7th year for this race; sponsors this year include Gibson’s Cornish Ice Cream, Tencreek Holiday Park – others to be announced. This race is part of the Cornish Grand Prix series. We regret that the course is not suitable for wheelchairs. No dogs, pushchairs or walkers.

Registration:The race HQ will be downstairs in The Millpool Centre and registration will be from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Pre-entries must collect their race numbers on the day. The postcode for the Millpool Centre is PL13 2AF. As you enter Looe, please follow the Race Signage for the Millpool Car Park. On the day entries will be available, numbers permitting (see regular updates as limit of 750 approaches).

Parking:There is ample “Pay & Display” parking available in the Millpool Car Park (£2.30 for all day) As usual at races we would recommend that you car share if at all possible

Refreshments:Hot/cold drinks and food will be available to purchase for runners & spectators upstairs in the Millpool Centre

The Race:The start and finish are in the Millpool Car Park. We aim to start at 1.30pm prompt. Please note that marshals are not allowed to stop any traffic. You must obey marshal instructions and take responsibility for your own safety whilst running the course, especially on the public highway. Final decisions have yet to be made about the memento; we have asked for shirt size in the event it is a shirt. All pre-entered runners will receive a memento. Please note that runners must not use any portable device with earphones, headphones or earbuds. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in your disqualification and your time will not be recorded.

The route can be seen at http://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4438024.html

All enquiries regarding entries to Race Director Bryan Maywood
Email: bryanmaywood@gmail.com

Airjam 2019

February 28, 2019 - 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Zafiros, 3 New Bridge Street, Truro, TR1 2AA

Airjam is BACK! Airjam 2019 will be returning to Zafiros in Truro. After a successful event last year, they are bringing it all back to where it began.

A night of music in aid of Cornwall Air Ambulance.

To kick start the line up of bands joining us this year at Airjam, will be Ballerinaband, an alt rock band who will be joined by 2 more bands (which will be released soon).

Keep up to date with all the details by visiting https://www.facebook.com/events/256050548347755/

Charity Quiz Night

March 15, 2019 - 7:00 pm Lanivet Parish Community Centre, PL30 5HG

Charity quiz night in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care and Cornwall Air Ambulance on Friday 15th March from 7pm.

£5 per person (to include light refreshments at half time)

Prizes for top 3 teams (max. 4 persons per team)

To book please contact Dawn on 07496 679845 or email; fellwalker58@icloud.com