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Cambrian News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cambrian News
Aberdyfi's 'Slip to The Brit' raises over £2,000 for charity
The annual 'Slip to The Brit' event in Aberdyfi raised £2,110 for the Wales Air Ambulance, with nearly 90 participants walking from Tywyn to Aberdyfi on 3 May, most in fancy dress.
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Transport for Wales worker raises £400 for Air Ambulance
Lucy Martin, 29, signed up for the Newport 10K after the public transport service provider nominated the lifesaving service as its charity partner for 2023/24. This was in memory of her father, Alan Martin, who died in August 2020. Ms Martin said: "I am not a natural runner, but I wanted to challenge myself whilst raising funds for a great cause. "The Wales Air Ambulance means a lot to my family because it came to the aid of my dad." Mr Martin, a lorry driver at Tesco's Distribution Centre in Magor, collapsed at work. Despite the efforts of the Wales Air Ambulance, he passed away. "He was the most amazing father, very caring and funny," Ms Martin added. "He supported us all, through the highs and lows. "My mum was poorly for a few years, and was starting to get better, when we lost him." The Wales Air Ambulance is consultant-led, taking hospital-standard treatments to the patient and, if required, transferring them directly to the most appropriate hospital for their illness or injury. It is delivered via a third-sector and public-sector partnership, and relies on public donations to raise the £11.2 million required every year to maintain the helicopters and rapid response vehicles. Ms Martin said: "We weren't aware of the aftercare team until we lost Dad. "Mum received a phone call a week or two later from a patient liaison nurse. "They talked her through what had happened, explained it all from start to finish and all the interventions that had been provided by the clinicians at the scene. 'That conversation was so important, as it helped so many people have a bit of closure.' Ms Martin helped raise almost £400 after completing the Newport 10K on Sunday, April 14, 2025. She said: 'After going through what we did, I set up a monthly direct debit for Wales Air Ambulance, but I wanted to do more. 'The atmosphere was amazing, and I had such a sense of achievement when I completed it.'
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Wales Online
Half term holiday horror as woman hit by car in seaside town
Half term holiday horror as woman hit by car in seaside town Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened to come forward The collision happened on Castle Street in Beaumaris (Image: Christopher Davies / North Wales Live ) A woman has been seriously injured after being struck by a car in a Welsh seaside down. The collision, involving a car and the woman, happened on Castle Street in Beaumaris on Anglesey on Wednesday morning (May 28). Emergency services including the Wales Air Ambulance, were called he scene shortly after 11.30am. North Wales Police confirmed the woman was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital by ambulance following the collision. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Officers are now appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to contact them. Sergeant Duncan Logan, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We'd like to thank all those who have already spoken to officers at the scene." "We know that Beaumaris was busy today due to the half term holiday, so we are urging anybody who may have witnessed the incident, or anybody who may have been travelling along Castle Street and who may captured anything via their dash cam footage to contact us immediately." The road remained closed while officers made their initial enquiries, reports North Wales Live. Article continues below North Wales Police are keen to hear from anyone with information and encourage them to get in touch through the force's website or by phone on 101, citing the incident number C077209.
Wales Online
25-05-2025
- General
- Wales Online
Man airlifted from Welsh beach by air ambulance
Man airlifted from Welsh beach by air ambulance Coastguard and RNLI were called to help the man Porth yr Ogof beach (Image: Google ) An air ambulance had to land on a Welsh beach to help a man who had broken his arm. The 30-year-old man was airlifted to hospital from the remote beach. Coastguard, RNLI and police officers were all called to respond to the incident at Porth yr Ogof beach near Cemaes Bay on Anglesey on Sunday. The Cemaes Bay Coastguard Search and Rescue Team said they were called out at just before 2pm. The man who had broken his arm was first helped by members of the public before paramedics arrived. Moelfre RNLI, officers from North Wales Police and the coastguard were soon on the scene. A Wales Air Ambulance helicopter landed on the beach and the casualty was airlifted to hospital for treatment. Wales Air Ambulance on beach on Anglesey The Cemaes Bay coastguard said: "Tasked 13.50 to assist a 30 year old male with a broken arm. On arriving on scene casualty was being treated by the paramedics and members of the public. Article continues below "Also in attendance was the North Wales Police, RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat Once the casualty was stable he was extricated by the Welsh Air Ambulance. "We wish the casualty a speedy recovery." They added: "Don't forget, if you see anyone in danger on the coast or at sea, DIAL999 and ask for COASTGUARD." Article continues below Porth yr Ogof beach is on the northern coastline of Anglesey. Find out what's happening near you
Pembrokeshire Herald
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Dog lovers gather in Martletwy to support Wales Air Ambulance
A POPULAR Pembrokeshire dog show is returning this month and will raise vital funds for the Wales Air Ambulance. The Bluestone Charity Terrier, Lurcher, Whippet, and Family Dog Show will take place over the weekend of Friday, May 31 to Saturday, June 1 at The Snooty Fox, Martletwy. The event has drawn strong crowds in previous years and is once again expected to be a lively, family-friendly affair. Organised by Rebecca Woods and her dedicated team of volunteers, the event features a packed schedule of dog classes, stalls, food and drink, a licensed bar, a raffle, and plenty of entertainment for all ages. There's even a large children's play area to keep the youngest visitors entertained. This year's show includes major qualifiers and a wide range of prizes – with £100 for each overall show champion and £50 awards in the family, KC, and Pick and Mix classes. Rebecca Woods, who founded the event, said: 'This is our fourth year running the show and it's always a really enjoyable weekend – not just for the dogs, but for the whole family. This year is especially meaningful to me as I lost my mum at the start of the year. We've been lucky with the weather every time so far, so fingers crossed for sunshine again.' In previous years, the show has raised over £1,200 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital. This year's chosen beneficiary, Wales Air Ambulance, was selected by public vote via the event's Facebook page. The charity provides emergency medical care across Wales, taking hospital-level treatment directly to patients in need. Crews are able to administer anaesthesia, deliver blood transfusions, and perform minor procedures at the scene. As a pan-Wales service, its aircraft and rapid response vehicles serve both rural and urban areas – and rely entirely on public donations to meet their annual £11.2 million funding requirement. Mike May, regional fundraising manager for West Wales, said: 'A huge thank you to the organisers for choosing Wales Air Ambulance to benefit from this year's event. The Bluestone Dog Show is always a fantastic occasion, and fundraisers like this help us continue delivering lifesaving care wherever it's needed. Every pound raised really does make a difference.'
