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The Duchess of Cornwall today (Monday 20 July) visited Cornwall Air Ambulance headquarters to officially name the new helicopter. The AW169 helicopter, which went into service on 1 April 2020, is named ‘The Duchess of Cornwall’, after the charity’s patron. At the airbase in Newquay, Her Royal Highness was introduced to the aircrew and a […]
More than 1,000 names have now been added to the underside of the new helicopter. As part of the Heli Heroes campaign, supporters paid a minimum of £100 for their name of choice to be added to the helicopter to help raise money for the New Heli Appeal. It was a hugely popular campaign and […]
Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth hosted a Cornish-themed dinner in London this week to raise money for Cornwall Air Ambulance. The chef, who is an ambassador for the New Heli Appeal, was joined by André Garrett, Executive Chef at Corinthia London, and their awarding-winning teams to create a three-course feast for diners showcasing stunning Cornish produce. […]
More than 600 runners took part in the Cornwall Air Ambulance Runway Runaround on Sunday (3 November). The 10km race around Newquay Airport has so far raised over £34,500 for the New Heli Appeal. Despite the wind and rain, runners turned up in force for the race which set off just after 8am. Sarah Walker, […]
Rick Stein was the guest of honour at a glittering and prestigious exhibition and auction of the work of Sherree Valentine-Daines which took place in London recently. Sherree’s collectors came out in force for the New Heli Appeal fundraiser, which was held at the prestigious Clarendon Art Gallery in Mayfair. Bollinger, Comitti Boats and Ferrari […]
Diners at a lunch hosted by Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi raised an incredible £10,000 on Tuesday 24 September through generous donations and auction bids. The event, held at and supported by the iconic Hotel Tresanton, featured a four-course lunch with local food generously donated by suppliers as well as an auction with prizes including tickets […]
The owner of a major surf and lifestyle store in Cornwall is the latest person to join the Cornwall Air Ambulance team to help bring a next generation helicopter to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Rob Harris, Managing Director & Owner of Ann’s Cottage, has become a New Heli Appeal business ambassador. The voluntary […]
The design of the new Cornwall Air Ambulance helicopter has been unveiled by the charity. Designed in collaboration with the charity, members of the community and marketing agency Wolf Rock, the helicopter will return to its original red colour with yellow chevrons. It incorporates the charity’s proud Cornish identity, with the St Piran’s flag and […]
Hundreds of people attended the first ever Heli Jazz Festival at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery at the beginning of August, raising thousands of pounds for the Cornwall Air Ambulance New Heli Appeal. The festival, organised by Richard and Lesley Bower of The Lostwithiel Jazz Café, featured performances from The Fabulous Dino Baptiste Trio and […]
A father and son have both been airlifted by Cornwall Air Ambulance more than 30 years apart. Tim Hughes was rescued by the crew in 1987, just months after the first ever helicopter emergency medical service started in Cornwall. At the age of 16 he was involved in a water-skiing incident which left him injured […]
With National Cream Tea Day just around the corner, Cornwall Air Ambulance is encouraging supporters to hold their own afternoon tea to raise funds for the charity. The national day, which celebrates scones topped with jam and clotted cream, takes place on Friday 28 June. Supporters are being asked to hold their own Great Cornish […]
Poldark stars Christian Brassington, Heida Reed & Ellise Chappell were the guests of honour at a special Poldark-themed fundraiser for the New Heli Appeal. The trio, who star as Rev Ossie Whitworth, Elizabeth Chynoweth and Morwenna Chynoweth, joined over 100 guests at Trevince Estate for a private reception and costume ball which saw guests dressed […]