LANCASTER CANAL gateway to the Lake District and the Dales. Luxury narrow-boats for weekly hire or 3 day one-way cruises. Day skipper facility available. For details tel: ARLEN HIRE BOATS Scottish Highlands Inverewe Garden 6 miles Small luxury guesthouse 300 yds from sea. Non-smoking, traditional and vegetarian home cooking D.BS.B £24.

Cartmel, Aultbea, Wester Ross. Tel JJ0445) 731375.

Take a relaxing break - hire a quality narrowboat from our central Grand Union canal base. Short breaks available.

Ellsworth Tunnel Boats Unit 2L, Mill Wharf, Gayton Road, BUsworth, Northants, NN7 3BN. Tel: (0604) 858868 BUCKS MILLS, Nr. Clovelly. Comfortable cottage in delightful village. Sleeps 4. No pets. Honest 3 mins walk beach & N. Devon coast path. Tel. 0458 50349.

CORNWALL St Mawes. Large flat, sleep 6. Excellent sailing, walking (0392860355).

THE SPECIALISTS IN ALL FORMS OF SEA BURIAL THE BRITANNIA SHIPPING COMPANY FOR BURIAL AT SEA LIMITED Britannia House • Newton Poppleford • Nr. Sidmouth • Devon EX10 OEF.Telephone Colaton Raleigh (0395) 68652 — 24 hours.

BAKER STREET. Comfortable studios all with ensuite bathroom, kitchenette, frig, microwave. CH, TV.

radio. U/ground and buses 3/4 mins. Single from £ 165.

Double from£!95.Reduced monthly. Tel.071-935 8326 CORNWALL Three beautifully furnished cottages on working moorland farm. Sleep 3/4. Perfect peace, lovely views, friendly farm animals.

Trewalla Farm, Minions, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 6ED. Tel 0579 342385 Haven't You Always Wanted A Weather Station? Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Wind Chill, Highs and Lows, Alarms, Rainfall Option, Humidity Option, Computer Interface Option For more information or a free catalogue Phone:0903-731101 Fax:0903-731105 or write ICS Electronics Ltd Unit V Rudford Industrial Estate, Ford, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 OBD original oil paintings from pfiotograpfis i Any subject. 'Details from: Country 'Portraits, 311 ' Vi.acocks Close, Cavendish, SuffolljCOlO fTPA.) SIDMOUTH SEAFRONT Centrally situated on the level seafront, all rooms en-suite with col.

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Parking. Golf, tennis, putting and new pool nearby. Admire the beautiful gardens and lovely beaches in this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

For colour brochure, tariff and bargain break details, please contact: Mrs Helen Popplewell itlarltiorougt) Esplanade. Sidmouth Devon EX10 BAR Tel: 0395513320 Mariner doesn't just promise reliability.

It proves it! If you're considering buying an outboard, whatever the size, you'll have noticed that almost every manufacturer promises greater reliability as an important reason for selecting their engine instead of someone else's! At Mariner, we prefer to deal in proof, not promises. That's why you may be interested to know that after a stringent, lengthy and punishing programme of engine evaluation, the RNLI have chosen Mariner power.

Why? Because the one thing their fleet of inflatable rescue boats must have, above all else, is ultimate engine reliability — and as their test programme proved, Mariner has it: - m L '-1 NORTH CORNISH COAST - comfortable farmhouse B&B. Beaches 1 mile, Truro 8 miles. Discount for Shoreline Members.

Tel: Susan 0209 891076.

CORNWALL, Flushing. Superb pano-, ramie river/country views. Exclusive B&B. All facilities. Ideal situation, all leisure) pursuits. Brochure 0326 374239. j WESTER ROSS Small guest house dose to Tonidon mountains and Loch Maree. Home cookingiuith all rooms en-suite. Non Smoking. D. B&B £24. £25. Hillhaven, Kinlorhewe, Wester Ross IV22 2PA. Tel. 044 584204 SAILING to ST. KII.DA, ISLE OF SKYE, HEBRIDES aboard superbly equipped, modern 6 &: H berth Westerly yachts from our base at Gairlorh.

Single berths available on ] week cruises departing 14lh & 21st May '(14. Professional skippers, quality meals. No sailing experience required.

Bareboat/Skippered available April- Get. For full information pack contact Flora & Doug M orrison, Catnusfearna, Gairloch, Rossshire IV21 2BX. Tel/Fax 0445-2163.

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Please add VAT at 17.5% Contact Marion Bardsley RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH151 HZ I before 31 May lor the Summer issue. I OUTBOARDS &mmt*m *»* HP! Si&$s*i#R ' V& The R.N.L.I.is completely financed by voluntary contributions.

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or close waterfront, Fowey Harbour, South Cornwall. Comfortable holiday cottages, Polruan, sleep 2/8. Superb views, exceptionally well-equipped, mooring facilities. £50/£350 weekly.

Telephone (0726) 870582 PLYMOUTH HOE - DEVON AA * RAC IMPERIAL HOTEL - 22 bedrooms mostly en-suite-Nautical Cocktail bar-Discount for Shoreline members and friends - Details contact resident proprietor Lt Cdr Alan K.

Jones RNR Retd. Colour brochure and tariff.

Plymouth (0752) 227311 FRANCE - Loin- Valli-y. • lovi-ly cU-lac lied Mom- cottages ideal for 2/3 with swimming pool. Bargains April/May.

Tel 010 33 47946332. ' ANDALUCIA - Comfortable village house.

Sun terrace. TV. Coast half hour. Mountains.

Countryside. Nature reserve. Reasonable rates (0553) 886084 evenings.

Restronguet, Nr Falmouth Peaceful, picturesque waters' edge hamlet.

Comfortable houses, sleep 4/8 (two bathrooms). Own gardens, quay, slip and beach. Boating facilities. Near Pandora Inn Restaurant. Open all year. Dogs allowed.

Peter Watson, Restronguet, Falmouth.

Tel (0326) 372722 Salcombe S. Devon Cottage, sleeps 8, 2 mins quayside, own parking. Tel 04428 25055.

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: Inverewe Gdns 8 mis Coastal village. Dinner B/B in country cottage. All home cooking. Also available 2 luxury s/c cottages STB. 5 crown Highly Commended. Both in peaceful private location. Open all year. Tel 0445 731425. Mrs Macdonald, Old Smiddy, Laide, Ross-shire.

SARK - CHANNEL ISLANDS LICENSED GUESTHOUSE Family run. Centrally situated nr. La Seigneurie.

Open all year. B&B or half board. Own produce.

AH rooms H & C. heating, hot drinks, some en-suite. Contact" tariff and brochure.

:t John and jenny Marsland for ire Sard(0481)831351.

TOBERMORY ISLE OF MULL X i i i i r a u t c f i t . Mr & Mrs J A Henderson, 'Callicvol', 8 Stongarbh, Tobermory PA75 6PP. Tel 0688 2396.

DISCOVER BR1TA1NS WATERWAYS - IN STYLE Probably the finest Hotel Boats on Britains Inland Waterways. Join 'Brackley & Ellesmere' for a holiday to remember. Fine food, good company, single, twin and double cabins, ensuite facilities available. Rushbrooke Narrow Boats, 21 Bibbey Street, Rode Heath, Stokeon- Trent ST7 3RR. Tel: 0836 636167 osannrtl) A Place for all Reasons Superb position overlooking Falmoulh Kay and beach. All rooms en-suite with colour 'IV. complimentary coffee/ tea. hair driers, radio and real sea riews. Family managed by ex-lifeboat crew member and b(}ss who personally prepare, cook and seri'e your meals from a choice of menu at breakfast and dinner. Join our growing clientele ojRXU supporters, Krochureon request.

Ann or Eric on 0326 314649.

GyUyngvase Hill, Falmouth, South Cornwall TR11 4DW. , FALMOUTH, CORNWALL Port Pendennis Harbour Village Luxury waterside apartment in awardwinning development. Two bedrooms, sleeps 4, also available autumn.

Overlooking marina, berth available.

Telephone (0326) 250339 CARGO SHIP VOYAGES LTD World wide travel as passengers on cargo ships. Tel: 0473 736265 Chcirehwood Wake Up ( to Nature! x Beautiful wooded valley holiday cabins.

• Unspoilt coastal conservation area • Close to beach • Quiet and comfortable • Fully equipped - cent, heating/col TV etc • Private patio & barbeque • Shop & launderette """ ~"*" Free colour brochure : Dept L.B., Churchwobd, Wembury Bay, Near Plymouth, Devon PL9 ODZ.

Telephone (0752) 862382 (24hr) WEST DORSET- '/batched collages on beach. Seai'ieic flat, children, dogs icelcome.

Also winter breaks. Tel 0308 425600 THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romamic and wonderful hospitality HOLNE CHASE Nr. Ashburton, Devon Poundsgate (036 43) 471 AA + RAC" Commendation of B.TJL BEAULIEU - NEW FOREST: Pretty lakeside cottage to rent. Sleeps 4/7. Summer/winter breaks, log fire. £150-£300 p.w. (0252) 712046 ISLE OF MULL A small farm & guest house in lovely countryside, a mile from village and two from coast. Taste of Scotland' member. Interisland day cruises. Write to Jenny Matthew, Adrioch, Dervaig, Isle of Mull, Argyll PA75 6QR. Telephone (06884) 264.

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[proprietor: Mrs Ruth Cavey Tel: 0534 - 852058 Heron Cottage, Malpas. Luxury cottage in small village, sleeps 4-5. 70' own foreshore, overlooking river estuary (SSSI). Excellent for boating/birding/ fishing/walking. Tel: 0872 76518.

( WHITEHILLS - Holiday caravan overlooking Moray Firth. Sleeps 6, k Tel. 0261 861474 I VICTORIA GUEST HOUSE, ST PETER PORT,GUERNSEY.(10mins walk from [quay). Ring 0481 - 713007 for brochure.

FLUSHING, 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, Ringwood (0425) 476660 or write 22 Gravel Lane, Ringwood, Hants BH24 1LN The Yacht Inn South Esplanade St Peter Port Guernsey Tel 0481 720969 Fax 716168 10 Ensuite rooms 10% discount to RNLI members BINOCULARS We are the UK's leading supplier of MARINE BINOCULARS. Over 20 different types of 7x50 available, with or without compass. Extensive range of general purpose binoculars also available.

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All available by post. Full colour brochure and price list from: Mct-Chcck, Dept. A.L.. PO Box 284, BletcJUey.

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West Rock, The Cleave, Kingsand, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 INF Tel: (0752) 822638 STOP DUMPING - START SAVING THINK GREEN Empty toner cartridges and OPC drums from computer laser printers are being thrown away in many offices near you! We pay £2 for used cartridges and drums to you, the RNLI or other chosen charity.

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FALMOUTH (0326) 40911 Cornwall. Tamarside cottage. Idyllic surroundings. Sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

« Barnes (0579) 50284 COME AND HAVE A FLUTTER at the p NEWMARKET COUNTRYSIDE RACE DAY 5 on Saturday, 21 May 1994 $ Application forms can be obtained from: RNLI Eastern Region, Spooners Lane, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5EZ.

Reduced rate tickets in advance. Ring Henrietta Micklem on 0638 665021.

NEWMARKET COUNTRYSIDE RACE DAY - Saturday 21 May 1994 Please send me application forms.

Name: Address: Please return this slip to: RNLI Eastern Region, Spooners Lane, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5EZ. Tel. 0473 822837.