A special sea shanty concert will be held in June to raise money as part of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary celebrations.

After the success of last years event, a concert in 2024  is being organised by the Salisbury, Wilton and District Branch of the RNLI.

It will again include The Navy Larks and All at Sea, two choirs managed by local composer and musical director Kate Edgar.

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The Navy Larks and All at Sea, Wilton June 2023The Navy Larks and All at Sea, Wilton June 2023 (Image: RNLI)

Most of the funds raised will be used to support the lifesaving activities of the Mudeford Lifeboat Station.

The concert is taking place on Friday, June 21 at 7pm in St Mary & St Nicholas Parish Church on West Street, Wilton.

Tickets cost £16 for adults, £8 for under 16’s and are available from Eventbrite at eventbrite.co.uk/e/salisbury, by contacting branch chairman Ray Stedman at rnliwilton@gmail.com, on 07900 493215, or at the door.