AIR ambulance week will see three major tourist attractions lit brightly to signify the emergency services.

The week is dedicated to spreading awareness and raising money for the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities across the UK.

On September 7 after dusk, Corfe Castle will be lit from top to bottom in yellow and green to symbolise the colours of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Service.

Corfe Castle is over 100,000 years old and one of England’s most notable survivors of the Civil War.  

The castle is owned by National Trust, situated on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.

Adam Evans, visitor operations and experience manager at Corfe Castle said: “Our local communities rely heavily on the emergency response of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

“We are delighted to show our support to their vital service.”

Tracy Bartram, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance communications manager said: “For over 20 years, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has been there for critically ill and injured people when they need us the most.

“The enhanced skills of our team, specialist equipment, and drugs that we carry, along with the speed of our response, can make the difference between life and death.

“The service that we provide for the local community is 95% funded by charitable giving, by people like many of you.

“With every mission costing approximately £3,500 and the number of patients we are trying to reach increasing year on year, we need public support now, more than ever.

"This incredible awareness-generating activity by Corfe Castle and Wellington Monument, supported by the National Trust is a truly wonderful gesture and will certainly increase awareness of our life-saving work.”

Air Ambulance Week 2023 takes place between September 4 – 10.

Clarks Village in Somerset and National Trust-owned Wellington Monument will also be lit in support of the air ambulance service.

Donations of £10 or more can be sent to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance service via the website at www.dsairambulance.org.uk/aaw, mobile by texting DSAA10 to 70085, or by calling 01823 669604.