http://www.eaaa.org.uk East Anglian Air Ambulance News en-us Copyright 2010, East Anglian Air Ambulance http://www.eaaa.org.uk/resource/graphics/rss.gif http://www.eaaa.org.uk 100 59 East Anglian Air Ambulance News http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=144 We would like to thank the many supporters of the East Anglian Air Ambulance charity who have said they fully endorse our reasons for moving to a system of paying the doctors who work on board our two aircraft rather than relying on volunteers as we have on both helicopters in the past.  We unders... Published: 30/10/2010 12:32:20 By: Clare Philips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=145 The East Anglian Air Ambulance was dismayed to read the press statement issued by Magpas which made many erroneous statements about the EAAA’s work and future direction.  We have detailed below a more accurate view of our aims and strategy and are happy to provide any further information on reque... Published: 30/10/2010 12:37:33 By: Clare Philips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=142 Two supporters of a charity lottery couldn’t believe their luck when they both bought jackpot-winning tickets at the same local shop on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.Woodton Village Store near Bungay has been selling scratchcards for the East Anglian Air Ambulance charity since the lottery game was l... Published: 21/09/2010 17:37:52 By: Clare Phillips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=140 A man who started supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance by holding a one off charity golf day in 2002 has just raised £13,000 at this year’s event at Halesworth Golf Club.  It brings the grand total he has raised for the charity to a staggering £65,000. Gary Slaymaker from Reydon, a conserva... Published: 21/09/2010 17:20:55 By: Clare Phillips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=139 Ken Jackson, a retired entertainer who now lives in Sheringham, has won a competition organised by the East Anglian Air Ambulance to find the region’s best desserts.  Ken’s ‘Madeira surprise’ was given the highest marks by the judges - four leading regional chefs and restaurateurs - includi... Published: 13/09/2010 14:29:48 By: Clare Phillips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=138 Yarmouth racegoers have helped raise over £700 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance thanks to a race day hosted by the Norfolk Racing Club on 5 August.  Regional accountants and business advisers PKF sponsored a special EAAA race during the day and also provided a prize for the best turned out horse.... Published: 13/09/2010 14:18:00 By: Clare Phillips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=137 The East Anglian Air Ambulance charity is warning the public to be vigilant following reports that canvassers purporting to be collecting on its behalf have been knocking on doors in Bedfordshire asking for cash donations. The EAAA, which operates the air ambulance service across Bedfordshire, says... Published: 29/08/2010 16:25:43 By: Clare Phillips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=136 Real ale fans have helped raise £2,000 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance thanks to the West Suffolk branch of CAMRA’s (Campaign for Real Ale) annual beer festival in Bury St Edmunds.The event was held over four days in April at the town’s Corn Exchange and featured around 80 different beers and... Published: 26/08/2010 17:20:45 By: Clare Phillips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=135 The 23rd National Vintage Tractor Road Run, which took place at Easter over a 25 mile route from Tibenham Airfield to Old Buckenham Common and back, has raised £10,000 to support the East Anglian Air Ambulance.The National Run, which moves county each year, was held in Norfolk for the first time thi... Published: 08/08/2010 18:07:02 By: Clare Phillips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=131 June 29 - Little Downham-based charity bikers group, The Big-Hearted Charity Bikers, is inviting keen bike enthusiasts and karters to join them for its annual charity weekend.This year’s event kicks off on Saturday 24 July with a coastal ride to Hunstanton, Cromer and then on to Great Yarmouth whe... Published: 28/06/2010 11:49:29 By: Clare Phillips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=128 Gerry Hermer, founder of Norwich-based Sterling Aviation and a driving force behind the establishment of both the first Norfolk police helicopter and the East Anglian Air Ambulance, is to retire.  To mark the occasion, a special reception was held at Sterling Aviation, during which he was presented... Published: 19/04/2010 08:02:17 By: Clare Phillips http://www.eaaa.org.uk/news.asp?id=129 June 1: Charles Whitfield-King from Ipswich has won a photography competition organised by the East Anglian Air Ambulance as part of its tenth anniversary celebrations.  His photo of a threshing demonstration, taken during a World War Two Weekend at Wantisden, near Woodbridge, in 2009 was the ove... Published: 01/06/2010 23:10:29 By: Clare Phillips