September 25, 2009
More than 200 runners and walkers took part in the first Trickey Warren Trek to raise funds for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Their efforts helped to raise more than £5,000 for the life-saving charity, which relies entirely on fund-raising to meet its costs.
Four different events were held on the day – a 2k family-friendly fun run, 4k individual and team runs, and a 10k course for the more serious runner.
People travelled from all over Somerset, Dorset, and Devon to join in the fun and do their bit to support the air ambulance. (more…)
September 25, 2009
DORSET & Somerset Air Ambulance is flying high after becoming the first charity to feature on Transdev Yellow Buses new flagship Tempo fleet.
The goodwill gesture has been described by air ambulance chiefs as a “fantastic opportunity” to raise the charity’s awareness.
TYB is a keen supporter of Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. Earlier this year it presented a £500 cheque from its innovative Carbon Stoppers campaign to the charity.
The bus company also donates unclaimed mobile phones to the air ambulance for recycling, raising approximately £5 from each phone. (more…)
September 1, 2009
“Somerset and Dorset Freemasons with support from the Freemasons’ Grand Charity recently contributed a further £8000 to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. This donation is part of the £500,000 donated by the Grand Charity to Air Ambulances over the last three years.
Somewhere in England and Wales an air ambulance takes off roughly every ten minutes flying a total of 19,000 missions every year and costing millions of pounds. The money to fund this important work is met entirely by donations from organisations like the Freemasons.
In a joint presentation at the airbase at Henstridge, Richard Merritt, the Provincial Grand Master for Dorset together with Stuart Hadler, Somerset Assistant Provincial Grand Master, stated their delight that Masonic Charity was to be able to continue providing an annual contribution which, together with sizeable contributions from individual Masonic Lodges within the two Provinces, helped support the life-saving work of the Air Ambulance and thanked the Charity and its staff for their ongoing commitment to this vital work.
Nicola Howkins, Director, replied saying that ‘the Air Ambulance was very grateful for the generous donation which helps to ensure that the Air Ambulance continues to fly and save lives’. (more…)
