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The Gissons Inn Relaunch in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust

Event Date: 
31/01/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
The Gissons Inn Kennford

Fancy a great evening out, whilst supporting Devon Air Ambulance Trust too?

Why not pop along to The Gissons Inn in Kennford on 31 January between 8pm to 1am?

Music from local band Basher Tate and free food too - although the new management hope you will show your appreciation by making a donation to the charity in return.

To find out more about The Gissons Inn go to their website

Oh What a Night!

Event Date: 
28/12/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Christow Village Hall

The lull between Christmas and New Year can be a trying time; attempting to be the perfect host and keeping your guests amused, whilst avoiding the looming guilt over the amount of food consumed and drink imbibed over the holidays! Luckily, Christow local Ian Goodwin has noted that this gap in the schedule could be put to much better use and has organised a superb event to fill the social calendar – whilst also raising money for Devon Air Ambulance Trust.

‘Oh What A Night!’ is being hosted at Teign Valley Community Hall in Christow on Saturday 28th December, with party-goers being...

Special Evening of Mediumship

Event Date: 
27/09/2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Spiritualist Church

There will be a special evening of mediumship with mediums Peter Bancroft, Linda Bullock and Clare Corner, taking place at Exeter Spiritualist Church, York Road, Exeter, EX4 6PF raising monies for Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT). Exeter Spiritualist Church has adopted DAAT as its 'Charity of the Month' for September and to coincide with National Air Ambulance Week 2013.

Entry is just £3.50 per person. Tickets available on the door only.

Celebrity support for National Air Ambulance Week 23-29 September

Devon Air Ambulance Trust, as a member of The Association of Air Ambulances, has helped with a short video montage of 17 celebrities and sports personalities, all pledging support for their local Air Ambulance charity.

It has been produced to help promote its charity funded members up to and during National Air Ambulance Week (23-29 September). Caroline Creer, Fundraising Director of Devon Air Ambulance Trust said “We are delighted with the end result of the video montage and grateful to the Association of Air Ambulances for facilitating this for all of the local Air Ambulance...

Devon Air Ambulance Trust to celebrate 21st Birthday at Darts Farm

It's been a busy few months for Devon Air Ambulance Trust, and there's no let up in sight, but they wouldn't have it any other way!

The Devon Air Ambulance on Tour event, taking the new Air Ambulance around the county finished in Paignton on Tuesday 13 August. The Charity is now looking forward to celebrating its 21st birthday in style with a Birthday Weekender on 7 and 8 September at Darts Farm.

Events kick off with BBC Radio Devon's John Govier broadcasing his Saturday morning show live from Darts Farm from 10am to 1pm, with tickets just £4 per person (limited to 350). At...

Devon Air Ambulance Trust 21st Birthday Weekender

Event Date: 
07/09/2013 - 10:00am to 08/09/2013 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Darts Farm near Topsham Exeter

To celebrate our 21st birthday we will be holding our 21st Birthday Weekender at Darts Farm on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September.

During the day there will be a free entry fun day for all of the family including visits from our helicopters (subject to operational duties), an emergency services demonstration, featuring our crew, Devon & Somerset Fire Service and South Western Ambulance Service. There are also events where you can buy tickets to attend over the weekend: Saturday:

10am to 1pm - Be in the audience for BBC Radio Devon's JG's Saturday morning show. Tickets: £...

Seaton Air Ambulance Week launches for its 4th consecutive year

Sunday 28 July sees the start of this year’s Seaton Air Ambulance Week.

The event goes on for eight days with a full and fun-packed programme to be enjoyed by locals and holiday-makers alike with proceeds going to Devon Air Ambulance Trust.

There will be something for all ages including live music on the Esplanade stage, competitions, a dog show, classic car shows, ride outs, children’s fancy dress and lots lots more for families to enjoy on Seaton Seafront and Town Centre.

“Seaton Air Ambulance Week has become a major and well established summer event on the Seaton...

Devon Air Ambulance Trust One Mile Agatha Christie Sea Swim

Event Date: 
15/09/2013 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Broadsands Beach, Paignton

Are you a a keen swimmer? Then we have just the event for you! Come along and have a swim in beautiful surroundings, and raise funds for Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) at the same time. The one mile swim, which takes place on Sunday 15 September 2013, starts and finishes on Broadsands Beach in Paignton. Entry is just £20, although swimmers are asked to raise £30 sponsorship too.

We are also proud to announce that our sponsor this year will once again be The ATASS Group.

You can enter online now at http://www.daat.org/sea-swim-enter-here/ and set up your online sponsorship...

Destination UK VIP Taxis pledge their support for Devon Air Ambulance Trust

Gary Evans was looking for a unique way to support Devon Air Ambulance Trust ( DAAT ) through his VIP taxis business and came up with just the thing! Travelling over 60,000 miles a year, Gary decided to offer the charity the opportunity to brand the outside of his executive vehicle with signage displaying Devon Air Ambulance which is creative and bold. Gary Evans, Owner of Destination UK VIP Travel provides the best in long-distance travel and can carry up to eight passengers. They travel to all of the UK and specialise in airports, seaports, train stations, sport events, concerts,...

Devon Air Ambulances: there whatever the weather

Devon’s Air Ambulances are both on duty as normal today, despite the challenging weather conditions.

Always prepared, Nigel Hare, Operations Manager, working with his team of pilots and paramedics, already had a snow policy in place, ensuring that wherever possible the service would not face any disruption, as effectively it doesn’t suffer from blocked or congested roads.

Nigel said “Our policy has now been in place for a couple of years and I am delighted to say that everything went to plan. Our senior pilot Rob Mackie, who is flying today, lives in Torquay, so took the...

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