A matter of life or death The service we provide, saving life at sea, is a completely voluntary one with no State aid.

Over the years, more than 100.000 people have been rescued thanks to the efforts of our lifeboatmen and your continual support.

Contributions from flag days, gifts and legacies, help with the purchase of new self-righting boats.

But with today's delivery price, at least i'130.000, and the ever rising cost of maintenance, we do need more assistance.

For £3.00 a year (minimum subscription) you could support us by joining Shoreline.

This would be help on a regular basis. Help we desperately need to help save more lives.

Please write to The Director. RNLI. West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BHIS IHZ. enclosing either £3.00 for Offshore Membership or £10.00 to be a Member and Governor.

You can of course, just send a straightforward donation. RNLI ['ntirety supported by voluntary contributions..