Coffer the top range of fundraisers, backed by our famous "never undersold" guarantee. Every item is a proven winner We also design and make the most advanced, yet inexpensive electronic number generating equipment for bingo, raffles and totes Morris Shefras t Sons Ltd 27 Vicarage Road. Croydon. Surrey CR9 4AQ 01-681 2921 Wet: 8812193 n;FREE Please send me your catalogue of fundraisers and bingo equipment Name _ Club Address.

The RNLI reserves the right to refuse or withdraw advertisements at its discretion and does not accept liability for clerical or printer's errors, although every care is taken to avoid mistakes.

Advertisements in THE LIFEBOAT are accepted only on the understanding that the advertisers warrant that the advertisements do not contravene The Trade Descriptions Act 1968, The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and The Business Advertisements (Disclosure) Order 1977 and conform to the British Code of Advertising Practice.

(fr;Gopak FOLDING TABLES + SOLD DIRECT FROM FACTORY * * GENEROUS DISCOUNTS * In need of neat lightweight tables for your fund-raising events... ? We offer you the opportunity to TRY A TABLE on a sale or return basis.

We are confident that you will recognise its superb British design, top quality and real ua/ue/or money. Large choice of sizes and attractive colour tops. Hundreds of thousands used nationwide in Schools, Clubs. Churches, Hospitals. FREE illustrated price-list from Gopak Ltd.

FREEPOST. Dept RNLI. Range Road. Hythe, Kent CT21 5BR - No stamp needed - Altemaf uely. ring 0303 66704 LIFEBOAT CLASSIFIED BR1DGEFIELD HOUSE Situated in the Southern Lake District In the unspoilt Crake Valley, a Country House Hotel with a growing reputation for superb comfort and extraordinarily good traditional English fare. - Brochure from: Bridgefleld House, Spark Bridge.

Diversion, Cumbria.

Tel. 0229 85-239 LAKE DISTRICT Underskiddaw, Near Keswick.

Delightful UMclnllv furnished farm touage with panoramic views aver Dement Valley u Grizedale Pike and Whinlatter Forest.

Two large double bedrooms Electric heating and log fires.

All linen provided- Colour television Pets welcome TEL. 0596 72851 ADVERTISE on these pages and reach 120,000 R.N.L.I. members and their family and friends. The cost is £11 a column centimetre or £10 if four or more insertions are booked.

Contact: Karen Heath, Jackson-Rudd & Associates Ltd., Oldebourne House, 46-47 Chancery Lane, London WC2A1JB.

Tel: 01-405 3611,405 2860 before February 28th for the Spring issue.

CORNWALL Tamarside Cottage.

Idyllic surroundings. Sleeps 4. Pets and children welcome.

S Barnes 0579 50284 BRIXHAM. DEVON Harbour Side Guest House.

Overlooking the lifeboat in Outer Harbour and Breakwater Beach.

But within easy reach of the town HtC all rooms, terms from t? 50 B/B For details please ring Vic or Barb Edwards on (Brixhara) 08045 58899 | THE OLD HALL HOTEL | RUSWARP. WHITBY. 0947-602801 i I Liz G John Ronkin welcome you ro our I I licensed Jacobean Hall bordering rhe N.Y i | Moors and coasrline. ideal for visinng rhe | I mony local RNLI sranons and museums .

| Reductions for RNLI Shorelines CERAMIC PORTRAITS Have your favounte photo glazed onto a decorative plate, ideal gift: send stamp lor coloured brochure Dept. RN 1. l hi,,, l u l l s .

2 Churchill Road.

Gulldford. Surrey GUI 2AX.

BINOCULAR REPAIR SPECIALIST Shoreline Member.

Realistic prices.

High quality. Repairs/cleaning/ re-aligning.

ACTION OPTICS 22 Old Hill, Averting, Mr. Tetbury, Glos GL8 8NR S Nailsworth (0453 38) 3738 STOP BIRD DAMAGE with CROPTECT HUMMING LINE Highly effective because birds DON'T GET USED TO IT! Works through wind action alone: lust stretch and leave.

Ideal for boats or gardens - building too.

100ft reel £3.20 500m roll £10.50 Incl. VAT p.&p. CWO only.

satisfaction guaranteed.

From CROP PROTECTION SYSTEMS, Dept. L, Bldg 1.

Stanmore Estlte, BRIDGNORTH. WV1S SHP.

K 0743 850974.

ISLES OF SCILLY MINCARLO GUEST HOUSE Superb position overlooking the hartxxjr at St Maty s - adjacent the Lifeboat Station Run tv the same local family since 1945 All rooms H&C and heatirg Terms from £1S 75 (plus VAT) daily and BB & EM Tel: 0720 22513 or write Colin Duncan FISHERMEN'S GUERNSEYS from the Channel Islands, in traditional navy and a large range of colours for you and your children.

Save fs on shop prices. Send S.A.E.

for price list to: TOUCHWOOD JUMPERS 4 RINGMER AVENUE, LONDON S V6 5LW HOLIDAY UNDER SAIL Sail in the beautiful Western Islands of Scotland in a skippered 3 foot yacht. All ages welcome. No experience necessary. Good food and company, exploring remote anchorages emphasising comfort and relaxation From £120-£200 a week.

Write: Vivian Finn (LB), 88 Guildstead Road, Liverpool II.

o, Tel: 051-226 4240.

For an expert to unpack/ repack, survey and report on any make of hferaft (Beaufort and Lifeguard approved). Time sensitive replacements and repairs at sensible prices. If you life is worth more than £30 contact.

Norwest Marine Services Ltd., 2 Cotton Street, Liverpool L3 7DY.

Tel. 051-207 2860 5777.

SHANKLIN, l.o.W.

HAZELWOOD HOTEL, CLARENCE ROAD, P037 7BH Our ten-bedroom family-run hotel offers good home cooking and comfort. Situated in a quiet tree-lined road close to all amenities. Children welcome. Senior Citizen reductions. From £70 per week.

Tel: 0983 862824 or write Barbara Tubbs.

BRIXHAM South Devon. Comfortably furnished and fully equipped selfcatering HOLIDAY FLATS, each with colour TV. Superb position beside outer harbour, panoramic views of ceaseless harbour activities and Torbay. Near beach, boat slipway and pool. Children over 4 years welcome. Resident proprietors ensure CLEAN WELL CARED FOR holiday accommodation. Regret no pets. Stamp please for brochures.

Q. A. Smith Harbour Lights.

69 Berry Head Road.

Tel: 08045 4816 ACTIVE INVESTORS Need rooseteaf investment ledgers £12 5-4 f for details to R. D C Passey. The Mill House. Crewe Green CW1 1NW.LIFEBOAT CLASSIFIED FOR PERSONAL SERVICE Contact the Company with nearly forty years' experience in the manufacture of CLUB & COMPANY TIES Quantities from one dozen with printed motif, five dozen with woven motif, striped ties from three dozen. All quotations and sketches are free. Our art department will help. Special quotations for large orders and Export.

Also available-wall plaques, squares, cravats, brooches, hand and machine embroidered badges, key-fobs, etc.

VICTOR SUMNER &CoLtd 47A Beak Steet (off Regent Stl, London W1R4BT Telephone 01437 7961 & 4792 Telex 24224 CRUISING/CANOEING/CAMPING RIVER CHARENTE 2-6 berth cruisers or Canadian canoes (for 2) plus full camping equipment, or 6-berth caravans, for hire on the unspoilt Charente in South West France. Inclusive charge covers hire, travel, insurance for fully equipped cruiser and/or scanoe and camping equipment. Group discounts.

Write or telephone: Holiday Charente, Wardlngton, Banbury, Oxon 0X17 ISA (0295 758282).

ANNOUNCEMENT n THE ROYAL AIR FORCE YACHT I CLUB, HAMBLE is pleased to announce that it is now able to accept I applications for membership from i suitable yachtsmen and ladies, with or without a service background. The | Clubhouse occupies a favourable site on | the Hamble river and incorporates members' lounges, bar, restaurant, and I residential facilities. There is a comprehensive sailing programme (both • racing and cruising) supported by a full I background of social events. Ample car parking and dinghy storage/launching I facilities are available to members.

1 For further information please apply to the Secretary, I Royal Air Force Yacht Club, I Riverside House, Hamble, Hants.

(Telephone (0703) 452208. i Cottage For peaceful self-catering holidays throughout the year try our fisherman's cottage comfortably furnished for our own use. It sleeps 4, is all-electric, has colour TV, and in winter, night storage heating. No pets.

For brochure, phone (0273) 721543 BATH Self-catering flats in elegant Georgian House. Fully equipped. AA listed. Tel: 066 62 2612.

HEATHFffiLD HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME FOR THE ELDERLY Bovey Tracey, Devon Tel: O626 S326S1 Highly Recommended.

Discount for Readers of THE LIFEBOAT TROUSERS TROUSERS for MEN & WOMEN also KHAKI DRILL, CAVALRY TWILL, HEAVYWEIGHT CORDUROY. PRICES FROM WHIPCORD and TWEED. '™~ES™" Pleosesends.a.e.forPatterns. T 1 Q 50 Men's sizes 3tT-46" waists.

2r-34" inside leg.

Ladies'10.12.14.16.18.20.

Full cm conventional trousers.

Money refunded guarantee. Established 1921.

Personal shoppers by appointment.

Ttleplwnr: Godstont (0883J S43526 AUSTIN & SMITH (Dept. 17), 35 High Street, Bletchingley, Surrey THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romantic and wonderful hospitality HOLME CHASE Ni. Ashburton, Devon Ponndsgate (036 43) 471 AA + RAC1 * Commendation of B.TJl.

FLUSHING, CORNWALL Cornwall. Comfortably furnished quayside holiday cottage, sleeping six in three bedrooms, situated in the centre of this quiet village on beautiful Falmouth harbour.

Views across the water to Greenbank and the Royal Cornwall YC.

Phone Mr A. Bromley, Rlngwood (04254) 6660 or write.

22 Grave! Lane, Ringwood. Hants BH24 1LN.

HEBRIDEAN GIFTS Hebridean Gift Catalogue. Send stamp for fascinating catalogue of unusual high quality gifts to Hebridean Gifts, (L), Orinsay, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.

"NAVIGATION" - The first instructional tape on the subject with technical advice supplied by the RVA and introduced by Robert Knox-Johnston.

" C E L E S T I A L N A V I G A T I O N SIMPLIFIED" - "This excellent video can supplant a whole winter of classes." - Philip Weld.

"AUSSIE ASSAULT" - The definitive programme on the '83 America's Cup.

"VACHTMASTER", Part I - Designed to supplement the classroom course, presented by Sue Richards of the National Sailing Centre.

"LEARN THE RACING RULES", Parts I and II - The perfect way to learn the new 85/88 I.R.Y.U. rules, introduced by David Deilesburgh, a U.S. National Racing Champion and Certified Judge.

"THE WINDS EDGE" - A widely acclaimed video series covering The Start/Downwind/Windward.

Fur lull letdi/s of how to order these and oilier tupeh in our collection send a S.A.E. for AUTUMN '85 CATALOGUE to: BECKMANN HOME VIDEO Dept. LB, P.O. Box 109, Douglas, Isle of Man.

Tel: 0624 72193, TIOTAGEL/BOSCASTLE Five clean comfortable holiday cottages accommodating from 2-8 persons. Situated in a small hamlet overlooking the cliffs and sea. AA listed.

Brochure from: Pauline & Ivan Upright, Halgabron House, Haigabron, Tintagel, N. Cornwall.

Tel: 0840 770667.

RNLI SWEATERS The official RNLI flag motif embroidered in full colour on Scotti: Lambswool Sweaters - Free Branc name. Sizes 36" - 46". Navy, Sky.

Burgundy. Black. Grey, Red, Black.

Cost E16.95 incl. VAT + Post.

21 days delivery.

Contact: • ni E( •1 MOTIFS Portkil Bay. Kitaeggan Ognbarlonsrwe TO: KDcnggn (OU6 M) 2H1 YOUR OWN LIFEBOAT tainted in Oils m Canvas 30" X 20" £40 S.A.E. to: LEE, 9 THE ESPLANADE, WEVMOUTH. DORSET.

DISCOVER SHROPSHIRE The lies family guarantee peace, quid, seclusion in their Country House set in 2 acres Enjoy Ironbridge. Severn Valley. glorious border countryside.

All bedrooms private bathroom, colour TV. telephone Excellent cuisine, super cellar Croquet, fly fishing available.

Recommended 100 Great British Weekends. Best of Britain. American guides. AA * * RAC Old Viunge Hotel, Worftdd. Bridgnnth, Shropshire.

WV155JZ. Ttl. 07464-OT7*.

RNLI WALL PLAQUES. A new high quality handcrafted item with full coloured RNLI houseflag, in relief, on a varnished shield 7" x 8" - £11.00 (P&P £2.25). Many supplied to Crews, Branches and Ladies Guilds for presentations with engraved plates and own wording £2.50 extra.

MARINE CRAFTS West Rock, The Cleave, Kingsand, Mr. Torpoint, Cornwall PL101NF S (0752 822638).

LEATHER DECK SHOES These must be the Best Value in "Top Quality" Shoes.

ONLY £26.50 (OR LESS) INC.

V.A.T., POST AND PACKING.

Choice of Colours and Style.

You save by buying direct from the Importer.

S.A.E. for Illustrated Colour Leaflet.

DON CHILCOTT, Nauticos Ltd., 35 Duckmoor Road, Ashton, Bristol BS3 2DQ.

Tel: 0272 661973 PLEASE MENTION THE LIFEBOAT.

WATERSIDE HOLIDAYS FAL ESTUARY, CORNWALL Peaceful place with 8 COTTAGES (1-3 bed).

JETTY and MOORINGS for your own boat. Or you can use one of our HIRE BOATS (motor or sailing). Also YACHTS for CHARTER, separately or with cottages. Write or ring for brochure PETER AND JILL MYLCHREEST, BAR CREEK, MALPAS, TRURO (0782) 73919.

rChurchwood-i Vklley South Devon Self-Catering Holiday Cabins Quiet country setting close to beach All inclusive price excellent value •Good walking, riding,, sailing,fishing and diving • Easy reach Historic City of Plymouth • Family owned and run with minimum commercialisation, ree brochure: CHURCH WOOD.

WEMBURV. PLYMOUTH.

DEVON PL9 001 Tet (0752) 862382 (24 hrs) SEABIRD CRUISES Introduction to cruising under sail or power in remote Western Isles of Scotland. Scenery, bird watching, history, geology, unique cruising area. Details from Jim Hare, High Minton, Hillside, Cramer, Norfolk NR27 OHY.

WEST COAST of SCOTLAND join Tony (Skipper, ex. MN) andAnya (Cook & zoologist) aboardALYSTRA, a 38fl. Ketch.

Cruise the magnificent waters of the West Coast. Explore uninhabited isles, enjoy quiet anchorages and good food. Learn the basics of cruising, pilotage, navigation, or just take in the scenery. Sail in sheltered waters ideal for the family. Single sailors welcome.

Members of the A.S.Y.C.

GILL YACHT CHARTERS c/o Ardfern Yacht Centre Ardfern by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QN Tel: 08525-257 & 0742-746029 FORTH VEOR MANOR HOTEL AA * * RAC Forth Way, Newquay, Cornwall A 19th Century Manor with magnificent sea views.,Renowned for super cuisine, hospitality and service.

All rooms en suite, col. TV, CH, tea/ coffee facilities. Seasonal Breaks - to May 31st, (excl. Easter) and Sept. 27th to Nov. loth, any 2 days £40, 3 days, £54 D. B&B inclusive.

write/Tel. (0637) 873274 £1.000 Per person per week all found Ibut excluding air fares! for Caribbean cruise aboard famous Swan 57. EARLY 1986 Tel. 0425 72835 for details MINIATURE MODELS OF LIFEBOATS, SAILING VESSELS, YACHTS, AND OTHER MARITIME CRAFT Commissioned by maritime museums, collectors, owners, skippers, RNLI stations and crews. Each subject individually created, by one of the world's leading ship modellers, to provide exceptionally accurate and detailed replicas.

'Exquisite perfection in miniature' - a client. The work includes many RNLI lifeboats for naming ceremonies, retirements and collections.

BRIAN WILLIAMS West Rock, The Cleave, Kingsand, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1NF (Tel: 0752 822638).