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.*«., 1 VICTOR SUMNER • **• 5 JCoLtd 47A Beak Steetloff Regent Stl, London W1R48T Telephone 01-437 7961 & 4792 Telex 24224 Southern Yachts 9 Dilly Lane, Barton-on-Sea, Hants.

Offer 'Yachts for Sale' from 18 to 45' Pan exchange and moorings possible Tel: (0425) 613406 (anytime) Yachts Wanted - Brokerage/Cash/ExchangeSENNEN COVE - CORNWALL A small family Hotel overlooking Cape Cornwall & White Sands Bay. Walks to Lands End. Bar, Games Room or enjoy a relaxing week on our Houseboat on River Fal. Tel: 0736 871275.

DEVONCOURT Holiday Hats Magnificent seafront position with harbour views over Torbay, lifeboat, and breakwater.

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Berryhead Road, Brixham, Devon TQ5 9AB. Telephone , „ . , 080453748 f""f (24 hours) «•• THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romantic and wonderful hospitality HOLNE CHASE Nr. Ashbmton, Devon Pomtdsgate (036 43) 471 AA + RAC" Commendation of B.TJL CRUISING/CANOEING/CAMPING RIVER CHARENTE 2-6 berth cruisers or Canadian scanoes (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 Charante, WanHngton, Banbury, Oxon OX17 ISA (0295 758282).

SAIL ALYSTRA A 3811 Ketch, Sailing the Hebrides 30in skipper Tony (ex MN) and Anya, cook and * zoologist, aboard 'Alystra1, and help 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.

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GILL YACHT CHARTERS Ardfem, by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QN Tel: 08525-257 GATWICK AIRPORT 2 MILES Comfortable accommodation, C.H., W.C., C.T.V. Welcome tray, en suites available Tel: 0293 782421 REGIMENTAL TIES AJso Club, Company, Promotional Ties. Blazer Badges & Buttons, Cuff Links. Hand Painted Heraldic Shields/Car Badges. Medal Mounting, also Miniatures.

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ACTION OPTICS 2 Old Hill, Avening, Nr. Tetbury, Glos GL8 8NR g Nailsworth (045 383) 3738 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS INVEREWE GARDEN 6 MILES Dinner, bed and breakfast £14. Rebx in luxury bungakw in an acre of beautiful garden. 200 yards from sea. Traditional and vegetarian cooking.

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Tel Camworthy Water 402.

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HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND INVEREWE GARDEN 6 MILES Luxury bungalow sleeps 4 with patio windows overlooking the bay (200 yds). Available all year. Full heating, sae Birehburn Holidays, Aultbea, Wester Ross. Tel. 044 582 375 DRAMATIC NORTH CORNISH COAST 5 super cottages in small hamlet with spectacular views between TintagelyBoscastle. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. LINEN SUPPLIED.

Colour TV. Dogs welcome.

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The Summer-weight Trouser Specialists lor Men and Women SHORTS FROM £18.50 TROUSERS FROM £22.95 Also Corduroy, Cav. Twill, Tweeds, etc.

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CORNWALL Tamarside Cottage.

Idyllic surroundings. Sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

g Barnes 0579 50284 TORQUAY TOWER HALL HOTEL Peaceful, spacious tamily hotel, close to beach and entertainments. Our two lounges, bar and sunny garden all enjoy bay views. Home cooking. Be pampered for £98-£119 p.w. B.B. & E.M. Short breaks welcomed. Phone Pat & Ken Newell (0805) 605292 THE YACHT AGENTS IN MALLORCA All types new sail and power craft tax-free Wide selection used craft Caretaking and maintenance Moorings Competitive marine insurance PASEOSARALEGUI, 50 TEL: (71) 530426630223 PUERTO POLLENQA. TELEX: 69018 LIVI E MALLORCA, (SPAIN) FAX: (71) 530362 ITALY-TUSCANY Fully equipped and prepared self catering chalets on Mediterranean from £240 pw for 2-8 persons.

Brochures: DOTEL VERSILIA COUNTRY CLUB. 55040 PIANO MOMMIO. LUCCA. TEL ITALY 584 99166 SARK - CHANNEL ISLANDS LICENSED GUEST HOUSE Family run. Centrally situated nr. La Seigneurie.

Open for B & B all year. Half board except peak season. All rooms H & C, heating, hot drinks, some en-suite. Contact John and Jenny Marsland for tariff and brochure. Sark (0481)832352.

ISLES OF SOLLY MINCARLO GUEST HOUSE Superb position overlooking the harbour at St. Mary's adjacent the Lifeboat Station. Run by the same local family since 1945. All rooms H&C and heating, some with en suite facilities.

Tel: 0720 22513 or write Colin Duncan ALMOST AFLOAT...

or close waterfront Fowey Harbour, South Cornwall. Comfortable holiday cottages, Folruaa steep 2/8. Superb views, exceptionally well-equipped, mooring facilities. £5O/£300 weekly.

Telephone O72 687 582 PORTRAITS-IN-OIL Commission an Original Oil Painting Your loved one, Pet, House, Boat, etc: from photograph. Painting of any subject undertaken.

BRUNETH FINE ART, 50 Hedley Street. Maidstone.

Kent ME14 SAD. Tel: 0622 50534 RNLI PRESENTATION WALL PLAQUES Coloured houseflag in relief on 6'/ "x5V£" varnished shield £13each(+£1.75p&p) Engraved plate with your wording £4 extra Supplied to many crews, stations and branches for those special presentations MARINE CRAFTS West Rock, The Cleave, Kingsand, Nr. Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1NF S (0752 822638).

SPOIL HER With a Special 4 Day Summer Holiday (July and August) at our luxury Country House Hotel, nestling in I I acres of gardens and woodland. £37.50 per person, per day, D.B&B inclusive, plus special free packed lunch daily. Beautiful en suite bedrooms with colour TV, video, telephone and teamaker. Fabulous food (also vegetarian menu). Pets welcome.

Also Serviced Cottage Suites.

AA***RAC, English Tourist Board 4 Crowns, Ashley Courtenay Recommended.

Parkham, Nr Bideford, N. Devon EX39 5PL Telephone (02375) 388 or 711.