Poole Headquarters and Depot Thursday July 22 Friday July 23 Saturday July 24 10 am—6 pm 10 am—8 pm 10 am—6 pm WHEN THE ENGLISH TOURIST BOARD proclaimed 1982 Maritime England Year it was considered an appropriate occasion to open the RNLI's head office and depot to the public, for the first time in the Institution's history. Before the RNLI moved to Poole, in the mid-seventies, its head office and depot were separated by over 30 miles, so an event of this nature would not have been possible.

What really goes on at head office and depot? How many different items of stores are required for lifeboats? Where is the central operations/information room situated? What is it like on board a modern lifeboat? Visitors to the Open Days will be able to find out the answers to these questions, and many more.

For people entering Poole on the Hamworthy, Wimborne or Parkstone and Bournemouth roads, the map indicates how to reach RNLI headquarters. In addition, AA road signs will mark the routes from the Poole boundary roads. For visitors arriving by train, it is just a five-minute walk to RNLI HQ, and for those arriving by coach at Poole bus station it is a tenminute walk, starting through the Arndale Centre.

What to see Modern lifeboats Features by the Royal Navy and HM Coastguard Models, exhibits and pictures tracing the RNLI's history and development Mock-up after cabin of The Mumbles lifeboat built by the BBC for the TV series 'Ennal's Point' Workshops, stores, offices Films Special events Thursday July 22, 11 am: Opening ceremony by Rear Admiral W. J.

Graham, director RNLI.

Friday Julv 23, 12 noon: Lottery draw by a well-known personality.

Daily: Demonstrations of Atlantic 21 lifeboat launch and recovery.

Games of 'Uccers' (the old navy game of ludo) between teams of lifeboatmen, staff and visiting personalities—in fancy dress.How to find vour wa Other attractions Souvenirs on sale Shoreline membership available Ice-cream and refreshments Facilities for the disabled * Coach parties welcome Admission and car parking free For further details please contact the Public Relations Department, RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole Tel: (0202) 671133 ext 239.

"Advance notice of visits b ' coach parties and groups would be appreciated..