Hangar 63 opened to the public yesterday with a ribbon cutting ceremony carried out by their charity ambassador Pam Royle, who delivered a speech alongside interim CEO Joe Garcia. Attendees included supporters, volunteers, corporate partners of the charity, and staff, including the critical care team when they weren’t on a call-out. The coffee house is … Continued
When Dave’s not working shifts on our aircraft and rapid response vehicles, you’ll find him in the Emergency (A&E) Department as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital. We spoke with Dave to learn more about his long and varied career in medicine, which has played a vital … Continued
Gijs Verkerk, 52, from The Hague, in the Netherlands, was taking part in the coast to coast cycle ride, starting in Whitehaven, when the front wheel of his bike got stuck in a hole, causing him to fall over his handlebars and land badly on his arms and chest. Recalling the aftermath, he said: “As … Continued
The ride was organised by Rodney Kellett, who owns several businesses in and around Penrith, including Eden Groundworks, which specialises in building work, paving, drainage, landscape gardening, and roofing. He also owns Eden Security and Training, is a project manager for Welplan at the Old Mansion House in Penrith, and owns Mell Fell Livery Yards … Continued
The ‘Take Flight Raffle’ has been launched to raise vital funds for the air ambulance charity, which relies on public donations to survive. Every £1 ticket bought will support GNAAS’ mission to keep families and communities together by providing life-saving care across the North. The charity, which has a base in Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, and Langwathby, … Continued
Apache Corporation, which has U.K. headquarters in Aberdeen, has donated £50,000 to GNAAS providing a significant contribution to the charity’s fuel costs. This is the largest ever single donation from a corporate supporter, securing Apache’s position as a gold level corporate partner of GNAAS. In recognition of the support, Apache’s logo has been unveiled on … Continued
Graeme Fleming, 39, from Carlisle, who now resides in Cambridgeshire, will be running 13.1 miles wearing the Great North Air Ambulance Service’s (GNAAS) ‘Percy the paramedic’ mascot costume. This is the third time he will be running the half marathon, which takes place on 7 September, and he will be joined by his sister Alex … Continued
Currently GNAAS’ critical care service will continue on the Island until the end of the financial year, with Manx Care funding the service based on a per-mission costing and the charity committing to strengthening its fundraising activities on the Island. It is estimated that the charity needs to raise at least £124,000 per year to … Continued
Drigg Young Farmers Club (Drigg YFC) pulled the replica, which is modelled on the Great North Air Ambulance Service’s (GNAAS) helicopter, from their village to GNAAS’ base in Langwathby, Penrith on 19 and 20 July. Over 80 members, the youngest being 11, along with older advisory members and friends of the club helped out, with … Continued
The family-run business arranged an opening night screening of the highly anticipated film, including refreshments and entertainment, and raised £4,000. This is one of the latest fundraisers organised by the business after they first started supporting GNAAS in 2023. Richard Smith, marketing manager at Porsche Centre South Lakes, said: “Over the years, we’ve proudly supported … Continued
