Air Ambulance Week 2025 takes place on Monday to Sunday September 8-14, and is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities, and the life-saving work they carry out.
To mark the occasion, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) is collaborating with iconic local landmarks across both counties. On the evening of Monday September 8, Bridport Clock Tower, Christchurch Priory, Corfe Castle, Glastonbury Tor, Weymouth Pavilion and Wookey Hole will all be illuminated yellow and green in support of Air Ambulance Week 2025. 
Among the landmarks, Glastonbury Tor is one of Somerset’s most famous landmarks, rich in history, legend, and spiritual
significance. Visible for miles, it offers breathtaking views across the Somerset Levels, Dorset, Wiltshire and even Wales.
St James Church, Yeovil (picrtured) dates back to around 1420 and stands as a historic and much-loved landmark in Yeovil. Once a simple chapel, it has grown into a vibrant, independent parish church with modern facilities, undergoing significant transformations to serve its ever-growing community and continue its legacy.
Vicar David Keen from St James’ Church saaid: “DSAA does a vital and life-saving work in our communities, in a county where many places are hard to access.
“We’re delighted to be able to support their work, and mark the 25th anniversary, by illuminating St James Yeovil for Air Ambulance Week. Thank you for everything you do, and we pray for God’s blessing on all your crews and volunteers.”
Tracy Bartram, Communications Manager at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, said: “Air Ambulance Week is a key date in our calendar, as it enables us to raise awareness of our work and remind people that every mission we fly is only possible thanks to public support.
“This year we are incredibly fortunate to have the backing of six iconic landmarks and to see them illuminated in our colours is incredibly powerful. They are all instantly recognisable and each one reflects the incredible support of the communities we serve.
“With each mission costing around £3,500, raising awareness is just as important as raising funds, because people can only support us if they understand more about our work and the difference that they donations make.
“This wonderful awareness generating activity will go a long way in enable us to do that. We are so grateful to everyone involved for making this year’s Air Ambulance Week light-ups extra special.”
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