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The New Heli Appeal has had a boost thanks to donations from Cornwall’s biggest charity grotto. In December more than 3,000 children journeyed through the Santa’s Grotto at Trevena Cross Nursery to meet Father Christmas. The event was put on with the support of The Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard and raised over £9,500 which was split […]
Bishop Fleming has chosen to support Cornwall Air Ambulance for the second year in a row. The Truro office of the Top 30 accountancy firm will raise money for the New Heli Appeal as part of its centenary celebrations and will become an official gold partner of the appeal, which aims to bring a new […]
A popular running race in Looe is to help raise vital funds for the Cornwall Air Ambulance New Heli Appeal this February. Taking place on Saturday 23 February, the Looe 10 Miler attracts hundreds of runners from around the South West and beyond, and forms part of the Cornish Grand Prix Series of top races […]
Three celebrity chefs joined forces and cooked up a storm to raise money for Cornwall Air Ambulance New Heli Appeal. Paul Ainsworth, Angela Hartnett and Neil Borthwick cooked up a Michelin starred feast at Rojano’s In The Square in Padstow. The event was sponsored by Enotria wine and Planeta, and BBC Radio Cornwall’s Daphne Skinnard […]
The Barrel at Bude, North Cornwall’s only micropub, celebrated its first birthday by inviting local musicians to make a CD to raise funds for Cornwall Air Ambulance. Musician’s from Bude and the surrounding area were invited to donate their talent for free at the three-day event in June, which culminated in the creation of two […]
Cornwall Air Ambulance is giving visitors the chance to experience what it is like to be a helicopter pilot when it opens its doors to the public on Saturday 8 September. For the first time ever at an Open Day event visitors will be able to have a go at hovering a helicopter using the […]
More than 600 garden lovers flocked to Cornwall Air Ambulance headquarters for the lifesaving charity’s Spring Plant Sale which raised more than £3,700. The annual sale is now a must-see event for green-fingered folk across Cornwall who jump at the chance to buy garden-centre plants at bargain prices. This year proved no exception as a […]
Three new critical care paramedics have joined the crew of Cornwall Air Ambulance to help save lives across the county. Kris Lethbridge, Thomas Hennessy-Jones and Pete Storer became members of the Cornwall Air Ambulance crew after a rigorous selection process, including written exams, emergency scenarios and fitness tests. They take the total number of air […]
A team of cyclists pedaled more than 200 miles, braving wind, rain and steep terrain to complete the Tour de Cornwall and raise more than £9,200 for the county’s air ambulance service. Ten people took on the charity challenge organised by Cornwall Air Ambulance, a charity that carries out more the 700 lifesaving missions each […]
People can fly a Cornwall Air Ambulance mission from their phone, tablet or computer screen thanks to the release of a 360-degree film to coincide with Fund a Flight Week (11 to 17 September). Previously the film has only been available to view through the use of specialised 360 viewers, but the lifesaving charity has […]
Cornwall Air Ambulance wants to turn the county red in a bid to raise money for the lifesaving charity during Fund a Flight Week (11 – 17 September). People are urged to raid their wardrobes and get sponsored to wear red hats, shirts, shorts, skirts, onesies and even wigs to proudly show they are supporting […]
Cornwall Airport Newquay is taking being a good neighbour to new heights by choosing Cornwall Air Ambulance as its charity of the year. Workers at the airport chose to raise money for the lifesaving charity during a staff vote which saw Cornwall Air Ambulance come out on top. Jackie Southon, the charity’s Head of Income […]