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Devon Air Ambulance’s much loved charity shop returns to South Molton this week 

Devon Air Ambulance’s South Molton shop to reopen its doors to local people and visitors this Saturday.

The charity first opened its South Molton shop ahead of the pandemic but was obliged to close to provide the space needed to run its online shopping operation, shopdaat.org .

The online retail operation has since moved across to the new Barnstaple Community Hub &...

Devon Air Ambulance celebrate Air Ambulance week

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are calling for the people of Devon to join them and the nation in celebrating Air Ambulance Week from 4 – 10 September 2023.

This annual campaign, organised by Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), aims to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities.

Air Ambulance Week serves as a reminder of the crucial role that air ambulances...

Devon Air Ambulance treats 5000th patient

A road traffic collision (RTC) that occurred on the A380 at Kingsteignton was attended by the Devon Air Ambulance Exeter aircraft on Wednesday evening 12 July. The RTC involved an adult male motorcyclist who was in collision with a van.

The dual carriageway couldn’t be closed at the point of the helicopter’s arrival as both carriageways are required to be closed for safety reasons,...

Devon Air Ambulance Celebrates Relocation of Okehampton Charity Shop 

Devon Air Ambulance, a local charity dedicated to providing a vital life-saving service, is delighted to announce the successful relocation of its much-loved charity shop in Okehampton to a more spacious and prominent location in town.

The new premises, situated just along the road from their previous shop will officially open its doors at 10am on Friday 28thJuly, marking an exciting...

Devon Air Ambulance’s new shop and Community Hub revitalises North Devon high street

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the new Barnstaple premises on Saturday 15 July.

The setting is not only a unique and innovative charity shop but it is also a vibrant Community Hub for local people to gather as well as to shop. The aim behind DAA’s latest retail venture is to foster a sense of belonging in a space dedicated to local people,...

Devon Air Ambulance provides new Defibrillator for Sidmouth Community

A joint initiative by Devon Air Ambulance (DAA), Sidmouth Masonic Lodge and Sidmouth Town Council has resulted in the recent installation of a new Automated External Defibrillator ‘AED’ at the Masonic Lodge on Sidmouth High Street.

The project came about as Devon Air Ambulance, who have installed AEDs at their shops throughout Devon, struggled to fit a defibrillator for public use...

Local Organisations Unite to Fly into the Future

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) teams up with local business, View It 360 to offer virtual reality tours to the people of Devon.

View It 360 supported DAA in the production of a full 360 degree tour of one of the charities lifesaving helicopters, providing incredible insight and access to the cockpit and other areas which would normally be out of bounds to the public.

This new...

Devon Air Ambulance high street and online shops boasts rich range of Prom dresses for all!

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) may be a familiar sight on the high streets of 19 Devon towns, but the charity’s online presence has been growing since it launched its online shop during lockdown.

The charity has celebrated its recent online refresh by stocking a range of stunning preloved gowns, cocktail dresses and evening wear, ideal for young people eager to get to the other side of...

Be part of the Nation's "Big Help Out" and lend a hand to Devon Air Ambulance

Join the whole nation commemorating the King’s Coronation by taking part in ‘The Big Help Out’ at a Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) charity shop near you!

The Big Help Out offers a chance for everyone to experience volunteering in their local area. On Monday 8th May- Saturday 13thMay the DAA charity shops will be hosting an open week, where they are inviting willing volunteers to come...

Devon Air Ambulance employee and four friends tackle a Pacific row for charities

Five friends from across the UK are counting down the days until they attempt to row 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean in a bid to raise money for four air ambulance charities and an armed forces charity close to their hearts.

Ali Wannell, Andy Warner, Elaine Theaker, Neil Blackeby, Huw Carden and their boat, ‘Voyager’, will tackle severe weather and harsh conditions as they aim...

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