The time is drawing near for our new fundraising event, Sunday 23rd May “Walking on Water”. We hope this will become an annual event. Thanks to the generosity of Wightlink we have the top deck on their newest ferry, the St Claire, to run this exciting event. The aim is to have fun whilst raising money for the charity, by taking it in turn walking on a treadmill for a return journey from the Isle of Wight to the mainland. See that’s not too hard! Many other things seem to be lining up to add a bit more entertainment on the day: from Vectis Corp of Drums playing a few tunes, one of our volunteers will be amazing people with a bit of illusion and magic, and we have BJ who will be making some balloon art for a small donation (this will also be coming to the charity). I am sure more exciting entertainment will also turn up, so you will not want to get off the ferry!! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, all participants will be receiving a goody bag, which will include an WOW t-shirt as well many more things. So come on and register your interest today. It’s time to stop saying 'that looks interesting' and let us know you want to take part!! See if you can beat the HIOWAA Head Office team. To register, fill in the form below, or call 02380 333377 for more information. See you on the St Claire.
Rosemarie.
Hi Everyone,
Once again Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are on the lookout for new Volunteers.
We have a fantastic group of volunteers, who the Charity rely on to support the fundraising effort and help keep this life saving service flying. However we are now looking to expand this group offering more help to our supporters throughout the county.
We are particularly looking for people who can give talks to groups, help with events, assisting in collecting our collection tins, help in the office, or organise and run fundraising events. The list is endless. If you have a skill that you think can be useful to the charity we want to hear from you. We are especially keen to hear from people in the areas of the New Forest, Basingstoke, Andover, Aldershot, Alton, Fordingbridge, Ringwood, Hayling Island and Farnborough.
In return we offer you full training and support, not to mention the fulfilment of knowing that your help is keeping the helicopter and it’s crew flying. We also organise regular social events so you will have the chance to meet all our other Volunteers, and become part of the HIOWAA family.
Applying to become a volunteer with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is easy. Either visit the ‘other ways to help’ page of our website and fill in our Volunteer form or contact me at the Charity’s head office on 02380 33 33 77.
Kirsty
At the end of January I was delighted to represent the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance in receiving a cheque in the sum of £ 1,800.00 from the Order of the Eastern Star, Cowplain St. Wilfred’s Chapter in Cowplain.
It was a great pleasure to meet and accept the cheque from such a wonderful group of ladies. My sincere thanks.
I would also like to welcome Solutions for Recruitment from Bishops Waltham in Hampshire who have chosen us as their Charity of the Year. Melanie and the ladies there are already planning events supporting us including a around the Isle of Wight bike ride in June and taking part in the Great North Run in September.
We are delighted for their support and look forward to following their success.
Roger
To the residents of Byron Road New Milton Hampshire. On behalf of all the aircrew, pilots and ground staff of the H&IOWAA may I thank you for your generous donation and all your hard work. Without your generosity and that of others we would be unable to keep flying. I am sure the other residents of New Milton benefited from your display and Christmas festivities and added much needed cheer to those for whom Christmas may not always be a time for celebration for whatever reason.
From the air your very colorful display would resemble the various runways of a busy airport and being adjacent to Bournemouth international I am surprised that someone didn’t attempt a landing in Byron Road! Well done to all and thank you.
Martyn K.
The Paris to Hayling Island Bike Ride is now in its 25th year, and over the years it has raised the incredible amount of £1,169,068 for charities large and small.
This marvellous event is now fully booked for 2010 with 200 cyclists, but they do have a waiting list, so if you feel like giving your legs a little bit of exercise whilst supporting HIOWAA at the same time, then please visit http://www.hayling-cycle-ride.org.uk/
If you don’t feel like pedalling but know someone who has already entered, and who doesn’t have a charity to support, we’d be extremely grateful if you could advise them that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance would be extremely grateful for their support!
Many thanks
June
