THE new chief executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is coming to Salisbury to speak about his plans for the future of the RNLI.

Newly appointed Peter Sparkes will make an appearance at the Red Lion Hotel on Milford Street on Thursday, March 13, at 6.15pm as part of a joint event with the Blue Peter Yacht Club.

“Following the highly successful RNLI 200th anniversary events in 2024, Peter will tell us how he hopes the organisation will develop as it enters its third century,” a Salisbury, Wilton and District RNLI fundraising branch spokesperson said.

The event will start with the short annual general meeting of the fundraising branch and will last about an hour.

“This is one of Peter’s first talks directly to a local fundraising branch and we are very privileged that he is coming to Salisbury,” a spokesperson added.

“This event is open to the general public as well as existing supporters of RNLI.

“It will be helpful for planning purposes if intending visitors could inform the branch chair, Ray Stedman, raystedman@btinternet.com, 07900 493215 by March 6.”