October 13, 2009
The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance were recently delighted to receive a magnificent cheque from Wells and Somerset Hospital Support Unit for £9,731.69
The group also made signigicant donation to the Friends of Wells First Responders whom received £7,831.69 and a further £1,800 to the South West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, to be used specifically for the purchase of a defibrillator and training.
We wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone involved with WDHSG and for this donation. (more…)
October 12, 2009
Shepton Mallet Rotary Club is holding a sponsored skittles Marathon on November 30th 2009.
The event, taking place in various pubs (with alleys) in and around Shepton Mallet is hoping to raise significant funds for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Each team needs to raise at least £100 in sponsorship to take part. There are currently 22 teams whom have qualified with more expected to enter. (more…)
October 10, 2009
We are delighted to announce that the Shaftesbury Orchestra will be playing in aid of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance at Port Regis School, Motcombe on Sunday 13th December 2009.
The evening begins at 7.30pm with refreshments available during the interval.
For concert information please call:Â 01258 451079 and speak with Judy Ashwin.
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October 9, 2009
Friends of a dad who tragically died on the M5 clubbed together to raise a generous sum for the air ambulance.
Simon Stabbins, of Winscombe, who died on the motorway earlier this month, was airlifted to Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton with his injured son Ryan, 15, when they were struck on their trike on the way to watch cricket.
A night of fundraising was held for the 49-year-old at the Winscombe Club on Friday and a Bristol City shirt signed by all the players, a barrel of cider from Thatchers and other attractions raised £1,000.
Simon’s brother Micky handed over the cheque to Nick Pearce of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and thanked the many people who had donated so generously in so many ways. (more…)
October 7, 2009
For the second year running, Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club were delighted to be able to hand over a cheque for £5000 to the DASAA at their annual Charter dinner. This event took place at Canford Magna Golf Club on Saturday 7th November and was attended by 100 club members and their guests. The cheque was accepted by Tracy Bartram on behalf of the DASAA who graciously replied on behalf of the assembled guests.
The occasion in fact coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club.
Originally formed as the Wimborne Lions in the days when Ferndown was a village, the name changed to reflect Ferndown’s growth although we extend from Corfe Mullen to Verwood. Like all Lions clubs (80+ in the UK), we are dedicated to raising money to give primarily to local welfare and deserving development needs, though we sometimes contribute more widely through our parent organisation, Lions Clubs International. (more…)
October 6, 2009
HANKS TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF HUTTON SHORT MAT BOWLS FOR RAISING £1,100 – pictured presenting their cheque to Nick Pearce (Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Fundraising Coordinator)
October 6, 2009
Over the last year the Wessex Gold Wings have had a variety of events to raise funds for the Dorset & Somerset Air Amubulance. One such Rally was held at Henstridge Airfield where the Air Ambulance is based, and had more than 100 different types of motor bikes and trikes. They have currently raised over £2000, and presented it to the Crew and the local Fundraising Coordinator Annette Plaistow-Trapaud for West Dorset.
Once again the Wessex Gold Wings will be supporting us in 2010 and are already helping with large events such as the Noel in November.
