Manston International Airshow says the two major charity partners for its event are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) and Brain Tumour Research.
Both causes will benefit from the profits raised at the show which takes place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August.
Both charities have been selected for their local and national impact and are close to the heart of airshow founder and organiser Bill Giles.
Bill said: “I am delighted to be able to announce our two official charity partners for the Manston International Airshow. In setting up this event I wanted it to not only celebrate the history of aviation at Manston but to help raise awareness of and funds for charities which mean a great deal to me personally and to the aviation community as whole.”
Nick Turrell, Community Fundraising Manager at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), said: “On behalf of everyone at Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in the airshow for selecting us as one of the benefiting charities.
“Every day we respond to an average of nine emergency calls but we can only do that with the support of our local community. It costs £56K a day to operate our lifesaving service and we can only raise this through the generosity of our supporters.”
Brain Tumour Research has particular importance to Bill because a family member is living with a brain tumour, diagnosed just a year ago. Max is currently receiving treatment and documenting his battle online, whilst also fundraising for Brain Tumour Research.
Charlie Allsebrook, community development manager at Brain Tumour Research, said: “Max’s story is a poignant reminder that brain tumours are indiscriminate, they can affect anyone at any age.
“At just 24, Max was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and devastating forms of brain cancer. His determination to keep going, to raise awareness, and to live life with hope is truly inspiring.
“We’re deeply grateful that the Manston International Airshow is supporting Brain Tumour Research and helping to shine a spotlight on this neglected disease. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to them since records began.
“Events like this help fuel our mission to increase investment in research to £35 million a year and to establish seven Centres of Excellence across the UK. With the support of the airshow and the wider community, we move closer to a future where stories like Max’s don’t end in heartbreak, but in hope.”
Air show details
The Muscle Biplane, The Great War Display Team and the OV-10 Bronco from the Bronco Demo Team, as well as RAF Falcons Display Team and flypasts from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Typhoon are confirmed for the show. Further additions to the flying programme are to be announced in the coming weeks.
The two-day family-friendly event will celebrate aviation throughout Manston’s history as an airfield, from its early development during World War One, through its RAF and Cold War years to its more recent commercial and recreational use. Visitors can expect to see a range of civilian display teams, harking back to the Golden Age of Aviation from the 1920s and ‘30s.
The ground-based element of the show will have live arenas showcasing displays covering some 100 years of aviation and transport history. Attractions will include military vehicles and classic cars, along with a variety of exhibitors and food concessions, live music, a funfair and community stalls.
Tickets
Day tickets start at £35.84 for adults aged 17 and over and a family day ticket for two adults and two children aged 5-16 at £91.39. Prices include booking fee. There are also concessions and children under five and registered carers go free.
Tickets include free car parking or use of a free shuttle bus service which will be operating from designated local hubs to help reduce traffic to and from the show.
To buy tickets and for more information about the show and full terms and conditions go to the website: www.manstoninternationalairshow.com
I am just a poor old pensioner.Tickets are very expensive,I will watch from my back garden.
I too am a pensioner born before the National Health Service existed, and am not happy both these worthy causes have to depend on charity! This is the 21st Century, not the 19th! Its time the state took control of these vital causes, and not depend on Lady Bountiful!
Brain Tumour Research funds experiments on animals. While animal testing is still used in brain tumor research, it’s not universally accepted as a reliable method and some argue it’s ineffective and even unethical. Concerns include that animal models don’t accurately reflect human brain tumors, leading to failed drug development and potentially harmful outcomes when translated to humans. Many researchers are actively exploring and advocating for the use of non-animal methods like in vitro (cell-based) and in silico (computational) models to improve research accuracy and reduce reliance on animal testing. If animal experiments worked, the hospitals would be empty and quite clearly they are not. Animal experiments give sick, frightened people false hope and that is wicked. A waste of donations and animals lives.
Make the most of this Airshow folks, it won’t happen when those
dirty cargo planes are flying to and from Manston. Personally I
can’t wait for it to open.