Lapford & District Horticultural Society open their gardens on the 28 and 29 of June in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
Twelve unique parish gardens can be viewed including the school and allotments. Nine gardens are located in the village, with three about a mile away.
The floral selections range from petite patio-type gardens, to large displays, all with distinguishing qualities from variable soil to an assortment of flowerage. There will be the opportunity to meet the livestock of some of the gardeners, and plants will be available for purchase. Cream teas,...
Gillian and Mike Sexton from Tipton St John, near Sidmouth are Devon Air Ambulance Trust volunteers. They are also organising an event at the Exeter Golf & Country Club on Saturday 7 June in order to raise additional funds, as their way to say a very personal thank you.
Gillian explains “Our eldest grandson Callum was airlifted by Air Ambulance just hours after his home birth, after developing breathing problems. Thankfully after spending the day in hospital undergoing tests he was given a clean bill of health and allowed back home. It was, nonetheless, a very worrying time for...
Devon’s Air Ambulances recently celebrated becoming truly independent and self-sufficient.
The Charity, through its operating arm Devon Air Ambulance Trading Company Limited, has been awarded their own Air Operators Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), something the Charity have previously relied on other agencies to hold and operate on their behalf.
Nigel Hare, Operations Director of Devon Air Ambulance Trust said “After a rigorous registration process we are proud to announce we have been awarded our own AOC. The CAA only award this to an...
Jack is an experienced paddler, having have taken part in the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race nine times.
This year however he has taken up the challenge with wife Sarah, who is doing the Race for the first time. They are raising money for Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
Jack, owner of Positive Jack, has worked with the senior leadership team of Devon Air Ambulance Trust, specialising in motivational speaking, business and educational development.
The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race is an extreme test of endurance, mental and physical...
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
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...
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.
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...
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...
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: £...
