Brian Miles, RNLI Director, was guest of honour at the silver jubilee celebrations of Wilton and District branch. The party was held in July in the grounds of Wilton House and Cdr Miles cut the anniversary cake in front of 160 guests including the Earl of Pembroke and Salisbury MP Robert Key. Music was supplied by the Wilton and District youth band and local businesses donated raffle prizes.

Cdr Miles announced that since his previous visit in 1988 the branch had raised a incredible £50,000 for Institution funds..