RUHX

Skydive
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31 | Netheravon, Airfield Camp Netheravon, Netheravon, SP4 9RY
60 seconds. 13,000ft. 125mph. Will you take the leap?
Book your boarding pass for a once in a lifetime experience. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, conquering a fear, or celebrating a milestone, get ready for the thrill of completing a charity tandem skydive for RUHX. Tick off the ultimate bucket list item with #TeamRUHX in support of health, happiness and wellbeing for everyone in Bath and beyond.
We’ve partnered with the friendly team at Netheravon Airfield, the home of the Army Parachute Association. You’ll be jumping over the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, where, if you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of the White Horses on the way down.

On the day, you’ll receive thorough ground-training from a tandem master to prepare you for your fall to earth. Board your plane and when it’s time to jump, you’ll be strapped securely to your tandem instructor before you exit the aircraft at 13,000ft. Experience an exhilarating freefall of over 40 seconds before your instructor deploys the main parachute and together you steer your way back to the drop zone for a gentle, controlled landing.

How to book
There are two fundraising options available. Either way, you’ll get the same support from us!

Option 1 – Minimum sponsorship
£75 registration fee + £415 minimum sponsorship*

Step 1: Contact us to check availability – let us know your preferred date.
Step 2: Once your date is confirmed, we’ll send you a registration form to complete.
Step 3: We’ll book your place and send you everything you need to know about the day.

Option 2 – Self-funding
£245 + no minimum sponsorship target

Step 1: Book your own skydive at https://www.netheravon.com/ (let them know it’s for us to apply the charity discount)
Step 2: Let us know when you are taking the leap by emailing: fundraising@ruhx.org.uk
Step 3: Set up a fundraising page and raise as much as you can for everyone in Bath and beyond.

*This covers the cost of your jump (£245) and ensures a minimum donation of £245 to RUHX. 80% of your sponsorship must be raised by 4 weeks before your jump.

FAQs

What do I get for taking part?

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• Your very own RUHX t-shirt to wear on the day
• All the fundraising materials and support you need along the way
• The pride of doing something extra extraordinary for patients and staff at RUH Bath

Where does my sponsorship go?

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Every penny raised from skydives goes towards life-changing projects at the RUH, such as:
• providing state-of-the-art equipment
• providing facilities for loved ones to be with patients
• transforming hospital wards
• funding life changing research and innovative technologies
• providing mental health first aid training to staff
• arts programmes for children and older people on our wards
With your help, we can make our care extra extraordinary for every patient and support our hospital staff to do what they do best. We couldn’t do it without your exceptional support.

When can I skydive?

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You can choose any available date for your skydive. The Army Parachute Association operates from 8am until dusk on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, and from 12pm until last light on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year.
Exact jump times are given out on the day, based on your arrival time and the weather, so you should prepare for a full day event. You will be given an arrival time nearer to the time of the event.

Can I bring my family and friends to watch me?

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Yes, please bring friends and family on the day to cheer you on! If you do bring children, please note it can be a long day of waiting so please plan accordingly.
Guests must bring photo ID as the site is MOD.

How do I get there?

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Please click here and follow directions to the guardroom where you will check in and be directed to the airfield.

Will my skydive be filmed?

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Make a memory to last a lifetime and get the evidence to go with it! Your skydive can be filmed for an additional £150, which is payable on the day to Netheravon.
Your own personal cameraperson at Netheravon will capture your jump and free-fall, as well as the before and after. We thoroughly recommend it!
Booking in advance is recommended, so please let us know if you would like this to be reserved for you or let Netheravon know directly if self-funding your skydive.

Will I be skydiving on my own?

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You will be partaking in a tandem skydive, meaning you will be with a highly experienced skydiver for the entirety of your jump.

Age and weight limits

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The minimum age for this event is 16 years old (under 18s must have written parental consent), but there is no upper age limit!
The maximum weight limit is 101kg, which equals around 16 stone. This is due to the limitations of the parachuting equipment.
Once registered, we will send you a waiver & medical form that needs to be completed and brought with you on the day.

Terms & conditions

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Please click here to read the full terms and conditions.

Walk of Life - your way!
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | You choose!
Do it your way for Royal United Hospitals Bath!
Organise your own walk any time in May. Choose a place, route and distance that works for you, gather your friends and family, and join the Walk of Life – your way!
The Walk of Life is a celebration, for loved ones and for those who cared for them. Whatever your reasons for walking, you’ll be supporting your local hospital to do more for everyone who needs it.
Whether it’s 5km on the 17th or a mile a day in May, however you walk, you won’t be doing it alone.
This is more than just a walk. This is a walk for everyone in Bath, Wiltshire and beyond.
Since it began in 2005, the Walk of Life has raised over £800,000 for RUH Bath, thanks to your support. Now in its 20th year, the Walk of Life has made a real life impact for patients, families, and our extraordinary hospital staff.

How to take part
1. Sign up for free and get your t-shirt in the post
2. Choose your distance, route, and date
3. Set up a JustGiving page

Everyone who raises £100 or more will receive an exclusive Walk of Life medal!

Sign up to do it your way

Date: any day (or several days) in May 2026
Distance: you choose
Location: you choose
Registration fee: free
Try to raise: £100

Click here to join the in person event on Saturday 23 May instead.

FAQs

20 stories for 20 years

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The Walk of Life was started by Vanessa Kyte (Ness) who died on 15th November 2007, seven years after first being diagnosed with breast cancer which developed into secondary lung cancer and brain tumours. Her passion for fundraising sparked her and her sister Nicola to begin the Walk of Life in 2005, and it has developed and grown ever since into the beautiful celebration that it is today with thousands of walkers stepping out for an incredible cause. The Walk of Life remembers Ness with our volunteer run ‘GoodNess’ stops along the way.
Whether you’re walking in memory of a friend or family member, to celebrate yours or your loved one’s recovery at the RUH, or to say thank you to the incredible RUH staff, this is a walk for all lives.
Have you taken part in the Walk of Life before or is this your first walk? Could you share your reasons for walking for our ’20 stories for 20 years’ series? Please get in touch by emailing fundraising@ruhx.org.uk or by filling out our short story form.

What do I get for taking part?

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By taking part in the Walk of Life – your way!, you’ll get:
• An RUHX t-shirt
• A dedication back sign to let everyone know who you’re walking for
• A Walk of Life finishers medal if you raise £100 or more
• All the fundraising materials and support you need
• The pride of helping your local hospital do more

Where does my sponsorship go?

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The funds raised from the Walk of Life will make a real-life impact. Every penny goes towards life-changing projects at the RUH, such as:
• providing state-of-the-art equipment
• providing facilities for loved ones to be with patients
• transforming hospital wards
• funding life changing research and innovative technologies
• providing mental health first aid training to staff
• arts programmes for children and older people on our wards
With your help, we can make our care extra extraordinary for every patient and support our hospital staff to do what they do best. We couldn’t do it without your exceptional support.

Can I take part as a team?

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Yes! The Walk of Life is even more fun when friends and family join you. Fundraising as a team is a great way to raise even more and you can do this together on one fundraising page.
The Walk is an amazing team bonding experience, made even better by the difference you’ll be making to your local community.
The virtual Walk of Life – your way! is free for everyone to enter.

Can I take part in the in person event instead?

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The Walk of Life – your way! is a virtual challenge and entry cannot be transferred to our in person event on Saturday 23 May.
To register for the in person event instead, please click here to sign up and pay the registration fee.

Terms & conditions

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Please read the Terms & Conditions here.

“Every year for the last eleven I have always felt a belonging with all that take part, knowing that you are all walking for the same charity but all have different feelings. It is an amazing feeling to be a part of this fantastic walk.”
