Salisbury supporters dig deep for RNLI

Thursday, 22 February 2024 00:00

Stormy Stan helped members of the Mudeford lifeboat crew and the Collection Crew from the Salisbury, Wilton and District Fundraising Branch of the RNLI to raise funds for the branch’s first collection event of 2024, the 200th anniversary of the founding of RNLI.

Over £400 was raised for the RNLI at Salisbury Football Club’s recent home game against Poole Town Football Club, and the proceeds will be used to support the activities of the Mudeford lifeboat station.

The Chairman of the Branch, Ray Stedman, said, “We are very grateful for the contributions from the home and away supporters and express our gratitude to the directors and staff of the football club for allowing us to hold the collection. The large attendance at the match meant that we raised considerably more than last season.”

This collection was the first of a busy schedule of fundraising events by the Branch in the RNLI’s bi-centenary year.

For further information or to join our team of volunteers, please contact Ray Stedman at rnliwilton@gmail.com , 07900 493215.

More from Local News

New community-backed scheme to improve pedestrian safety in Enford

Wiltshire Council is set to begin work later this month on a new pedestrian improvement scheme in Enford that will make it safer and easier for people to access local bus services and travel on foot.
Changes to parking charges in Wiltshire Council car parks to begin on 1 September

Wiltshire Council is reminding residents, businesses and visitors that changes to parking charges and arrangements across the county will come into effect from 1 September.
International GB Event Rider Opens Yard for Special Open Day

International event rider Kirsty Chabert is inviting the local community behind the scenes at her Team Opposition eventing yard in Landford, Wiltshire, for a special Yard Open Day on Wednesday 26 August, from 11 am–3 pm.
Mayor of Wilton Selects Salisbury Hospice Charity for Mayor's Appeal

Councillor Chris Harrison, Mayor of Wilton, has selected Salisbury Hospice’s “Sponsor a Nurse” campaign as his Mayor’s Appeal charity for this mayoral term.
Salisbury Searching for CCTV Volunteers

As part of Salisbury City Council’s CCTV monitoring service, a dedicated team of volunteer operators monitors the city’s state-of-the-art CCTV and radio system.
Residents Report Strong Smell of Smoke Over Salisbury

Residents in and around Salisbury are reporting a strong smell of smoke this morning (14th August).
PCC calls for balanced approach to police reform

Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson has called for a measured and evidence-led approach to police reform, stressing that any changes must strengthen policing's ability to serve communities, protect the vulnerable and maintain public confidence.
The Hills - and Cathedral - are Alive with The Sound of Music

Audiences will have an opportunity to enjoy Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic film musical The Sound of Music on the big screen in Salisbury Cathedral on Saturday 5 September.