A record breaking £33,000 was recently donated to local causes following the success of Camrose Vintage Working Day.
At its annual 38th presentation night, a total of £32,000 was shared among 32 charities, including the Wales Air Ambulance. An additional £1,000 was also allocated for a replacement defibrillator at Pelcomb Cross.
The event, which benefits Pembrokeshire organisations and community groups, has raised almost £300,000 during its 38-year history.
During the presentation night, Chairman Andrew James opened the evening by thanking volunteers, exhibitors, trade stands, sponsors and the local community for their support, calling this year’s show the ‘biggest ever’.
Guests heard from representatives of several charities about the difference the donations make to their work, with many explaining how such contributions allow them to continue delivering essential services to local people.
Representing the Wales Air Ambulance on the evening was volunteer Noel Evans who was delighted to attend the annual presentation night. Since 2009 the Camrose Vintage Working Day has raised to date £9,600 for the lifesaving Charity.
Chairman Andrew James had pictures taken with the presentation cheque and representatives from the charities, which was followed by a delicious buffet supper prepared by members of the organising committee.
During the evening there was also a heartfelt farewell from Shalom House, which is closing after years of providing palliative care, thanking the Camrose Vintage Working Day committee for its long-standing support.
The Wales Air Ambulance is consultant-led, taking hospital-standard treatments to the patient and, if required, transferring them directly to the most appropriate hospital for their illness or injury. It is delivered via a unique third sector and public sector partnership.
The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) supplies highly skilled NHS consultants and critical care practitioners who work on board the Charity’s vehicles.
This advanced critical care includes the ability to administer anaesthesia, deliver blood transfusions and conduct minor operations, all at the scene of an incident.
As a pan-Wales service, its dedicated crews, regardless of where they are based, will travel the length and breadth of the country to deliver emergency critical care.
Mike May, West Wales Regional Fundraising Manager for Wales Air Ambulance said: “A huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in organising or supporting the Camrose Vintage Working Day. For 38 years it has raised nearly £300,000 for local causes and charities, which is incredible. The Wales Air Ambulance is delighted to have been one of the causes to benefit from the fundraising.
“Wales Air Ambulance relies on the generosity of our fundraisers to raise the £13 million every year to keep our helicopters in the air and our rapid response vehicles on the road.
“Thank you to everyone who played a part in raising so much money for so many great causes. Every pound raised for the Wales Air Ambulance really makes a difference and helps save lives across Wales. You’ve all played a part in saving lives across our country.”
The committee expressed its thanks to everyone who helped make the 2025 event such a success and confirmed that the 39th Camrose Vintage Working Day will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Some of the good causes that benefited from the Camrose Vintage Working Day included Blood Bikes Wales, Brain Research UK, Brain Tumour Research, Camrose and Roch Playgroup, Cariad Pet Therapy, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, The DPJ Foundation, Greenacres Rescue, Hope MS Therapy Centre, Paul Sartori Foundation and Adam’s Bucketful of Hope.
