RON Newman presented Wiltshire Air Ambulance with a cheque for £510, raised by his church, Upper Statton Baptist Church.

This was no ordinary cheque presentation, though, as 80-year-old Ron knew better than most people just how valuable the air ambulance is.

In February he’d taken a wrong turning while riding his bike in Cricklade Road and ended up beneath the wheels of a bus.

The air ambulance crew stabilised his condition and flew him to hospital. Within two weeks Ron was back at home and helping his wife, Ivy, pack Christmas gift boxes for children.