November 30, 2011
Over 500 hashers took part in the Red Dress charity run organized by The Wessex Hash House Harriers earlier this year.
Based upon the old Hare and Hound paper-chase, ‘hashing’ is arguably the largest participation sport in the world. Started in Kuala Lumpur in 1938 it has over 2,000 Chapters all over the world. One tradition of the Hash is to hold a charity run with all participants, men and women, wearing red dresses.
It stems from an unsuspecting girlfriend of an American hasher turning up for a run wearing an expensive red dress instead of the usual rather bizarre and usually politically incorrect T-shirt. It was then decided to mark the occasion with a run whereby all the proceeds are given to charity. (more…)
November 30, 2011
Village Voices Community Choir is delighted to announce the date for their 2nd annual family and friends Christmas Concert.
The Concert will take place on Saturday December 10th at Ston Easton Village Hall at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend as no ticket is required.
A collection will take place during the evening, with the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance one of the beneficiaries. (more…)
November 15, 2011
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has contributed to the success of our two Charity-run events this year.
Earlier in June, we held our first ever Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge and subsequently at the end of September we held our 3rd annual Trickey Warren Trek.
The Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge is a 54 mile cycle which begins in Watchet, Somerset and ends in West Bay, Dorset. The Trickey Warren Trek is an individual and team 4k and 10k running event and a 2k fun run which is held at Culmhead Airfield on the Blackdown Hills in Somerset.
Both events were extremely well attended and together they have generated thousands of pounds for the Charity. (more…)
November 15, 2011
We were delighted to welcome the Bishop of Bath and Wells during a visit to our Henstridge airbase last week.
Rt Revd Peter Price, accompanied by Prebendary Rose Hoskins spent some time with our staff, crew members and a number of our volunteers during their ‘whistle stop’ tour of the rural deaneries.
On arrival, they were met by Bill Sivewright, DSAA Chief Executive Officer who introduced the Bishop to the Crew. The Crew then explained the workings of the helicopter and gave an overview on how the medical equipment on board was used during an emergency flight.
After the practical demonstrations, they received a short presentation highlighting how the DSAA is funded. Bill explained the different fundraising activities that help generate the £1.4 million a year we need to raise to keep flying. (more…)
November 15, 2011
Chapel Gate Sports Club is organizing a Charity Quiz Night which takes place on Friday December 9th at 7pm.
The evening is in aid of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and the cost is £3.00 per person to enter. Teams will consist of four people. Why not come and test your knowledge, have some fun and raise money for a great cause!
The venue address is: Chapel Gate, East Parley, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6BL (near Bournemouth Airport) (more…)
November 15, 2011
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he Mayor of Taunton Deane, Councillor Steve Brooks, is holding a Mayoral Charity Concert, in aid of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and the Friends of Musgrove Park Hospital.
The concert will feature the Rivertones Barbershop Choir and is being held at the Temple Methodist Church in Taunton on Saturday November 26th.
Tickets cost £6.00 (concessions £5.00) and can be purchased via the Mayor’s office on: 01823 356391, via the Tourist Information Centre or on the door.
November 14, 2011
John Griffiths is running the London Marathon in 2012 and has nominated the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance as his charity. Below, John gives an insight into his delight at receiving a place and why he chose us as a beneficiary………
From a very young age my life time ambition has been to run the London Marathon after watching it so often on television. Now after many a story to get there, I’ve secured a place.
I started running as a form of exercise to begin with and then slowly became more serious as my friends and family encouraged me. (more…)
Over 500 hashers took part in the Red Dress charity run organized by The Wessex Hash House Harriers earlier this year.
