Bannock Road Christmas Lights 2024 - for Operation Airbase

Bannock Road Christmas Lights are raising funds for a new airbase for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance for their Operation Airbase appeal.

We have raised thousands for charity over the years, and we hope that our contribution to bringing their airbase closer to the Island this year will make all the difference when saving lives.

Some more info about Operation Airbase can be found here, taken from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance's website.

We are embarking on the biggest leap forward in our charity’s history. Please support our Operation Airbase Appeal to help bring our life-saving service to the centre of our community.

Since our first flight in July 2007, our team of doctors, dispatchers, paramedics and pilots have responded to more than 19,000 emergencies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from our airbase in Thruxton, Andover.

When every second counts, we bring advanced critical care, usually found in a hospital emergency department, to our patients – whether that be beachside, roadside, countryside or bedside – giving them the best chance of survival and recovery.

But when it comes to saving lives, time is critical. And now we have the chance to reduce our response times to the majority of our calls by positioning ourselves in a more central location.

We have received approval to purchase a building near Southampton Airport – which will secure the future of our service and help us reach the people who need us most in the fastest possible time. Now we need your help.

Find out more about Bannock Road Christmas Lights at bannocklights.co.uk