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Sun and the Moon control Time and Tide, be master TIDEMASTER MOONPHASE Chronometer accuracy * Luminised hands * Automatic Calendar Exact phase of the moon displayed Spring and Neap tides at i glance *Tide bezel* shows daily tides * Guaranteed working depth 150 ft.

* Marine blue diving strap as standard, White Tropic or calf leather look, ebbing safety strap or Velcro land options Blue sharkskin or stainless steel diving bracelet £15 extra rom the best chandlers at Rec. Ret £59.95 or add £3 90 for Registered post from: YACHTING INSTRUMENTS LTD.

ATING DEPARTMENT, MAPPOWDER.

JRMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET DT102EH : 01258 817 662 Fax: 01258 817 829 legistered Trade Mark -Copyright DR YOUR CLUB OR CHARITY RENT-A-RACE IONE • 01932 222638 FOR YOUR BROCHURE ULTIMATE L REPLICAS by BRIAN WILLIAMS One of the world's leading miniature model specialists.

YACHTS OLD SAILING SHIPS LIFEBOATS BARQUES SCHOONERS STEAMSHIPS TRAWLERS & TUGS ETC. THAMES BARGES 'idually commissioned with certificate of A.& S.

CAIMAL.BOAT HOLIDAYS O Finest quality boats • Superb choice of routes from central base • Free brochure with route planner and vacancy chart from: CONCOFORM MARINE THE BOATYARD WEEDON NORTHANTS fel: (01327) 340739 HIGHLAND HOTELBOATHOLIDAYS - Cruise the Great Glen (Inverness - Fort William) aboard DutchMotorVessel'CORRYIir. Full board, luxurious en-suite accommodation, shore excursions in ship's own midi-coach. Special rates for RNLI members. Please send 9x6 S AE or ring: Highland Mini-Cruises, Muirtown Top Lock, Caledonian Canal, Canal Road, Inverness IV3 6NF.

LANCASTER CANAL gateway lo the Lake District and the Dales. Luxury narrowboats for weekly hire or 3 day one-way cruises. Day skipper facility available.

For details tel: ARLEN HIRE BOATS (01772) 769183 Finns; rrom Heathrow: homely guest house only 10 minutes from Heathrow. Easy access to A/ M40, M4, M25. All rooms with colour AA TV, Tea/Coffee facility. j Licensed bar, evening meal.

Parking for holiday period.

Shepiston Lodge, 31 Shepiston Lane, Hayes, Middx UBS 1LJ.

Tel: 0181-573 0266 Fax: 0181-569 2536 Scottish Highlands Inverewe Garden 6 miles Small luxury guesthouse 300 yds from sea.

Non-smoking, traditional and vegetarian home cooking D.B&B £29pp. Cartmel, Aultbea, Wester Ross. Tel (01445) 731375.

S.T.B. 2 Crown Commended CRUISE THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE Aboard our owner operated Hotel Narrowboats on the canals and rivers of England and Wales. Choose from 21 different routes. Enjoy fine food, walking, care and comfort. Single/twin/double en suite cabins. 5/7 nights. Inland Waterway Holiday Cruises, Greenham Lock Cottage, London Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5SN.

Tel: (0831) 110811.

Fax: (01635) 42884 The Yacht Inn South Esplanade St Peter Port Guernsey Tel 01481 720969 Fax 716168 10 Ensuite rooms 1O% discount to RNLI members CRUISE SCOTLAND WILDLIFE, WILDERNESS & WHISKY on a specialised oak boat visiting ST KILDA, 0. HEBS., SKYE, STAFFA, IONA.

Good Food, Good Fun from £330.

Amelia Dalton, Manor Farm, Chaigley, Clitheroe BB7 3LS.

Tel. 0831 121156 Fax. 0161 832 0467 SIDMOUTH SEAFRONT Centrally situated on the level seafront, all rooms en-suite with col. TV and tea/coffee makers. Tasteful home cooking, licensed.

C/Htng. 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 barsain break details, please contact: Mrs Helen Popplewell JMarlborougf) fyotrI IZZA JH| 9 • 4 5 ~ r Esplanade Sidmouth Devon EX10 8AR Tel: 01395 513320 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 (01425) 476660 or write 22 Gravel Lane, Ringwood, Hants BH24 1LN 'FOR THOSE IN PERIL' Introducing two unique bronzes created for Members of the RNLI by Military Artist Peter Hicks.

Both illustrate splendidly the character, style of dress and equipment as worn during those early days.

The Coxswain Height 9Y2" (240mm) RNLI circa 1900 Height 15'/2" (395mm) Replicas are now available in cold cast resin bronze. Hand cast and hand finished by a small team of craftsmen resulting in a standard of quality and detail placing them in a class of their own.

PRICE: The Coxswain £65 incl VAT RNLI circa 1900 £90 incl VAT Also a limited edition of 100 each will be produced in traditional Lost Wax Bronze.

Postage and packing to be arranged.

All orders and enquiries direct to: PETER HICKS ASSOCIATES, The Studio, Owls Corner, Martinslade, NrMelksham, Wilts SN12 6RT. Telephone/Facsimile: Devizes (01380) 828382 A donation of 10% will be made to fhe RNLI on each saleEclipse Video Worldwide Video Conversions To and from any VHS world standard using the latest digital equipment.

Have you received or are you sending video tapes abroad? We can offer quality conversions in order that you can play tapes from anywhere in the world or transfer your own tapes to NTSC, SECAM, MESECAM, M-PAL or N-PAL systems.

Most conversions only £15 per tape, discounts on most multiple orders.

(Price includes quality tape, post and packing).

Tel: (01733) 844312 anytime, or send tape & payment to : 455 Herne Road, Ramsey St Marys, Huntingdon, Cambs PE17 1TJ ACTIOWOPTICS The Binocular repair specialists since 1963.

Free estimates and realistic prices. Over 200 s/h & 100 new binoculars in stock. Send 2x1st class stamps for colour brochure ACTION OPTICS, 2 Old Hill, Avening, Telbury,GlosGL88NR.Tel 0145 3833738.

REGIMENTAL TIES Also Club, Company, Promotional Ties, Blazer Badges & Buttons, Cutf Links, Hand Painted Heraldic Shields/Car Badges, Medal Mounting, also miniatures. Regimental Walking Sticks. Send SAE for enquiries.

RADNOR LTD. 39 Thames Street, Windsor, Berks SL4 1 PR. Tel (01753) 863982 Est 1919 Persona! Callers Welcome NAUTICAL BINOCULARS Available with or without integral compass, waterproof, suitable for all marine uses.

ZEISS, FUJINON, STEINER, SWIFT DOCTER OPTIC, BRESSER etc.

For details and Mail order prices, contact: P.O. Box No. 184, Banbury, Oxon, OX169RT.

Telephone: (O1295) 264365 "Boat Owners: WaterBored is offering a brand new service. For more details contact Shirley or Simon on (01883) 343548.

Renovation and repair of all types of meteorological instruments to Met. Office standards • Mercury and aneroid instruments • Approved to service and supply spares for Negretti & Zambra instruments • Charts, pens, ink • Display barographs available, produced in the traditional style W. J. Read 49 Old Vicarage Park, Narborough, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE32 1TH Phone (01760) 337801 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 (01395) 68652 — 24 hours.

Royal National ] _ Lifeboat Institution (Regd. Charity No. 209603) FREE ORBITEL 902 digital Mobile Phone, and Free connection (worth £150!!) for every Supporter of the RNLI For every approved contract £7.50 will go to the RNLI PersonalWorld monthly airtime rental £20.57; call charges 35p/min peak, 15p/min off-peak. BusinessWorld monthly airtime rental £28.00; call charges 25p/min peak, lOp/min off-peak (all plus VAT). FREE delivery to your home/office.

Full Name Date of Birth Tel. No Address Post Code.

No. of years at present address If less than 3 years - give previous address.

To take advantage of this offer, and for full terms and conditions, please complete the above form and return to: Teamwood, PO Box 34, Farnham; Surrey GU9 8LB.

Offer available to UK mainland residents aged 18 years and over L. Offer subject to status and availability Yacht Crew A Cruising/Racing/Delivery/Sea Miles A Amateur and professional crew A Free service to boat owners A Beginners welcome A UK and International Tdephone/Fax: 01489 578319 CREWSEEKERS Hawthorn House, Hawthorn Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7BD WEATHER INSTRUMENTS Barometers, barographs, raingauges.

frost predictors, hygrometers and thermometers. Also an inexpensive range of remote sensing instruments for wind, rain and temperature.

All available by post. Full colour brochure and price list from: Mel-Check, Dept. G.L. Metclteck, PO Box 284, BletcUey, Milton Kernes, MK17 OQD.

Telephone 01296 712354 (24 hours) INTRODUCTION TO YACHTING Try yachting on the Solent.

Skippered cruises all year round on comfortable 35ft sailing cruiser.

SAMARA SAILING (01322) 340531 I Barometers & Barographs Restored by experienced craftsmen incl.

Negretti & Zambra and other famous makes. Collection point Central London.

Russell Scientific Instruments, Rash's Green, Dereham, Norfolk NR19 1JG.

Tel. (01362) 693481 NEW!! TIME & TIDE and ALARMS & STOPWATCH as well TIDEMASTER® NAVIGATOR * Clear analogue display with white hands on black dial.

'• Guaranteed working depth 150 feet * Tidal bezel* constantly monitors tidal state * Digital display hows month, day and date * 24 hour reveille alarm option * Hourly log reading alarm * Navigational 1/100 sec topwatch -j Deckwatch that "freezes" times of sights * Second time zone in 12 or 24 hour format £49.95 inC VAT with proofed leather strap, lack diving or white Tropic options Diving stainless steel bracelet with safety clasp £15 extra From chandlers or add £3.90 for Registered post from: YACHTING INSTRUMENTS LTD, BOATING DEPARTMENT, MAPPOWDER, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET DT10 2EH Tel: 01258 817 662 Fax: 01258 817 829 r __ ® Registered Trade Mark • Copyright CREW CLOTHING A TOP QUALITY GARMENT EMBROIDERED WITH YOUR BOAT NAME PLUS A MOTIF from £16.20 NO MINIMUM ORDER Maritime Motifs TEL. 01 769 574860 FAX. 01 769 572197 CARGO SHIP VOYAGES LTD World wide travel as passengers on cargo ships. Tel: 01473 736265 MEMBERS OFFER PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT OFFER Arun-class, Port St. Mary lifeboat 'The Gough Ritchie" This stunning photograph, by kind permission of RickTomlinson, is now available as a full-colour 18" x 12" photographic enlargement for hanging as a poster or framing. Each picture is securely packed in a stout poster tube and mailed to your door for just £4.95 + 50p p&p, of which £1 goes direct to the RNLI.

.J TO: RNLI Print Offer, PO Box 55, Lytham St. Annes, Blackpool FY8 1UE Please send me prints @ £4.95 each + 50p p&p I enclose a cheque/PO for £ payable to Express Film Service Name Address .PostcodeSCALE MODELS & MARINE ILLUSTRATION RICHARD ADSHEAD SCALESHIPS TiMPlECOMBE, SOMERSET BA8 ONE Builders of fine miniature & large scale models for industry & private collectors for over thirty five years.

Waterline, full-hull or half-hull models of merchant men, fishing vessels, yachts, tugs and auxiliaries built to order.

MARINE ILLUSTRATION: Watercolours or pen sketches from photos.

Presentation & commemorative drawings etc.

TELEPHONE: 01963 370548 PLYMOUTH - Superbly appointed accommodation for your complete comfort. Relaxation, whether for business or pleasure. Non-smoking.

Telephone Jean Fisher for brochure at Teviot Guest House, 20 North Rd East, Plymouth PL4 6AS. 01752 262656 FALMOUTH, CORNWALL Port Pendennis Harbour Village.

Luxury waterside apartment in award winning development. Two bedrooms, sleeps 4, also available Autumn.

Overlooking marina, __ . berth available.

I 1 % I I I Tel (01326) 250339 GET WEATHER INFORMATION FIRST HAND! _ jjf « ...i.iiiii!iiiiiiaf Haven't you always wanted a weather station? The Weather Wizard 10 combines all the most requested features into one incredible package! FEATURES INCLUDE; • Inside & Outside Temps • Wind Chill • Optional PC Interface • Wind Speed & Direction • Alarms • Optional Rain Collector • Highs & Lows Actual Size: 130 x 150mm SEND FOR FREE COLOUR CATALOGUE ICS Electronics Ltd Unit V Rudford Industrial Estate FORD • Arundel • West Sussex BN18 OBD Tel: 01903 731101 • Fax: 01903 7311 OS French Breaks 2 days of fabulous golf in St Omer from £120* (home of the 1995 and 1996 French Professional Championships) Offer includes • Return crossing by hovercraft • Day 1-18 holes of golf; snack - baguette and a drink; 3 course evening meal at the golf course • Day 2 - minimum of 18 holes golf • One night's 2 accommodation at A la Grande Ste Catherine or Les Frangins in St Omer • A 1/2 bottle of champagne per person on arrival at the hotel.

Travel by hovercraft between Dover/Calais, depart England a.m., return p.m.

* £120pp car+2 or £110pp car+4. Supplement of £10pp for weekends and bank holidays.

A 'Weekend Escape' £152 for a car and 2 people** Enjoy a weekend away at the superb 3* Hotel Copthorne, midway between Calais and Boulogne and only a few minutes from Cite Europe, the largest shopping centre in Northern France. Depart from Dover, enjoy our airline-style cabin service and within 35 minutes you'll have landed in Calais and be ready to go.

Depart Dover p.m. Friday or Saturday and return before 1300hrs on Sunday or Monday. Prices include return crossing by hovercraft between Dover and Calais and 2 nights' B&B accommodation.

**Or £259 for a car and 4 people.

Prices are based on 2 adults sharing a room.

HOVERSPEED RESERVATIONS 01304-240241 The RNLI receives £5 per booking (Weekend Escape) or £2.50 (St Omer) LONDON SW1 Hi/ELIZABETH HOTEL 37 Eccleston Square, Victoria, London SW1V1PB. Tel: 0171-828 6812 Ideal, central, quiet location overlooking magnificent gardens on fringe of Belgravia.

Comfortable Single/Double/Twin/Family Rooms.

Good ENGLISH BREAKFAST, MODERATE PRICES, EQON RONAY/RAC FREE COLOUR BROCHURE AVAILABLE LAKE D I S T R I C T Ivy House Hotel Howksheod, Cumbria LA22 ONS Small family run hotel - sensibly priced.

Contact David or Jane for brochure: FREEPHONE 0500 - 657876 SARK - CHANNEL ISLANDS LICENSED GUESTHOUSE Family run. Centrally situated nr. La Seigneune.

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

All rooms H & C. heating, hot dnnks, some en-suite. Contact John and Jenny Marsland for tariff and brochure. Sark (01481) 832352.

Salcombe S. Devon Cottage, sleeps 8, 2 mins quayside, own parking. Tel 014428 25055 ISLES OF SCILLY 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. (01720) 422513 or write Colin Duncan ISLE OF MULL A small farm & guest house in lovely countryside, a mile from village and two from coast. Taste of Scotland' member. Interisland wildlife cruises. Write to Jenny Matthew, Adrioch, Dervaig, Isle of Mull, Argyll PA75 6QR. Telephone 01 688 400 264 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 (01326) 372722 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 01579 342385 THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romantic and wonderful hospitality HOLNECHASE Nr. Ashburton, Devon Ponndsgate (0136 43) 471 + RAC" Commendation of B.TJL PLYMOUTH HOE - DEVON AAi C'Nj t Z y RAC IMPERIAL HOTEL - 22 bedrooms mostly en-suite - Nautical Cocktail bar - 20% discount for Shoreline members and friends - Details contact resident proprietor Lt Cdr Alan K. Jones RNR Retd. Colour brochure and tariff. Plymouth (01752) 227311 Heron Cottage, Malpas. Luxury cottage in small village, sleeps 4-5. 70' ownforeshore,overlooking river estuary (SSSI). Excellent for boating/birding/ fishing/walking. Tel: 01872 76518.

ILFRACOMBE, DEVON. House with sea/harbour views. Four bedrooms, sleeps eight. Available all year.

Tel. 01932 857073 For the best selection of ; Self-Catering Accommodation i in Salcombe call ! SALCOMBE HOLIDAY HOMES 3 Island Square, Island Street, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8DP Tel: 01548 843485. Fax 01548 843489 Low, Cornwall: Modern, comfortable flat with pleasonl valley veiws Available all year. Excellent walking area.

Accommodation (or 4. Healed. Rates inclusive of fuel costs.

Eosy parking. Tel: (0196?) 886624.

BUCKS MILLS, Nr. Clovelly. Comfortable cottage in delightful village. Sleeps 4. No pets. Honest 3 mins walk beach & N. Devon coast path. Tel. 01458 850349. _, POLRUAN, CORNWALL- Where the river Fowey meets the sea. Old fisherman's cottage a few paces from the quay.

Sleeps 4. Woodburner. Good pubs. NT walks. Peace & tranquillity. People say 'Good Morning'. Village shops. Reasonable rates. Brochure 01726 870582.

TWO UNIQUE VIDEOS! OBTAIN YOUR COPIES NOW & HELP THE RNLI "LANDS END - The Coastline and its Secret Beauty" 90 mins This beautiful and dramatic coastline has been captured on fllm by our resident camera team - from clirftop - at sea - in the air and even underwater.

Enter the mysterious sea csves - swim with the dolphins - witness dramatic sees - see Longshlps Lighthouse disappear in storm conditions. Visit Inhospitable locations - Wolf Rock, Longshlps, The Brlsons and Sharks Fin etc.

See the seals and me local wildlife - the beauty of the rock formations and the flowers. From beautiful sunrises to awe Inspiring sunsets this video captures the real beauty that is Lands End.

"BOAT'S WANTED" 120 mins The 1995 edition of this acclaimed video contains recent action and an introduction to the additional Inshore Lifeboat.

The video tells the story of me Sennen Cove Lifeboat Station and shows many real life rescues as they happen.

Come on a tour of the lifeboats and meet the crew. See some dramatic seas snd witness slipway launches and numerous sxerclses including helicopter action. The earlier edition of this video has already aold almost 2000 Discovery Films offer these acclaimed videos post free and, via our Lifeboat link we will donate £3 for each video SOld to the RNLI. (C Thousands raised so far) "LANDS END - The Coastline and its Secret Beauty" £13.99 post free "BOAT'S WANTED" £13.99 post free or save £2 - buy the two for £25.98 Send a cheque to Discovery Films PO Box 6 Sennen Cove Penzance Cornwall TR19 7YD Or phone the credit card hotline on 0121 - 327 - 4324 Allow 7 days for deliveryWINDMASTER THE WORLD'S SMALLEST WIND SPEED INDICATOR £29.95 * Robust and shock resistant Undamaged by immersion * Lightweight pocket sized 25 grams (1 oz.) wt., 5.5cm (2'A") diam. * Sensitive accurate readout in Beaufort, m.p.h., knots and metres/sec.

* Complete with neck lanyard From the best chandlers or add £1.50 p&p for 1st class recorded despatch from: YACHTING INSTRUMENTS LTD., BOATING DEFT., MAPPOWDER, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2EH.

Tel: 01258 817 662; Fax: 01258 817 829 Access and Visa welcome. » Reg. Trade Mart COLLECT TONER CARTRIDGES FOR CASH Empty toner cartridges for laser printer and photocopiers are being dumped by the millions.

We pay £3 per cartridge to you or other chosen beneficiary.

Our remanufactured toner cartridges offer savings of 50% - fully guaranteed.

Tel. Greenman Toner Service Co. Ltd.

01372 748550 INSURANCE I WEATHER Competitive rates for all types of yachts and motorboats SPECIAL RATES FOR I EX RNLI LIFEBOATS Marknv, Bueks. SL7 2LS.

Tel 01628 890888 (24 hrs) Fax 01628 890636 Housemans FAST FRIENDLY BROKERS WHO CARE Sea Songs and Shanties from fishermen and sailors on cassette & CD.

Send an A5 s.a.e. for our catalogue. Veteran Mai! Order, 44 Old St., Haughley, Slowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3NX The lop value rope and weed cutting disc is now a available in the new "Clamp-on" design. You can n fit one without disturbing vour propeller.

For all shafts up 1o 2 1/2" & 60mm Prices start as low as £50 Full information from: Prop Protector 74 Abingdon Road Maidslone Kent MEI69EE Phone or Fax 01622 727973 AUSTRALIAN SEEDS Gift Packs with five frost tolerant varieties £9.95 + 75p p&p. Unusual gift. Packets from £1.50 + p&p. S.A.E. for list to: N.A.S./L 14, Launcelot Crescent, Cardiff CF4 9AQ Lifeboat RNL| COLLECTABLES Through the media everyone is now more aware of the value of a large number of items which fall under the heading of 'Collectables'.

Over the years the RNLI has raised considerable sums of money through such donations.

Below are items which can be used by the RNLI to raise funds to further its work of saving life at sea.

STAMP ALBUMS - Supporters have donated their collections, raising thousands of pounds each year.

JEWELLERY - Unwanted or broken jewellery, silver antique spoons, and small objet d'art have raised, over the past years, a very creditable sum.

WAR MEDALS & DECORATIONS - There are avid collectors of medals which are particularly valuable if the citation is also included.

COINS Foreign - When returning from abroad, coins and paper currency can collectively be put to very good use.

British - There is also great value in old English/pre decimal coins.

AUTOGRAPHS - These are most collectable and raise good money when sold at auctions etc.

VICTORIAN LACE MAKING BOBBINS & THIMBLES - All highly collectable.

OLD MECHANICAL TOYS, DINKY TOYS, TEDDY BEARS, CHINA DOLLS - These items are in great demand by collectors.

PRE-WAR WATCHES - These, particularly if gold or silver, can raise valuable funds even if they are not in working order.

POSTCARDS & CIGARETTE CARDS - These items are most welcome. The older they are they better although more modern ones are also acceptable.

PHONECARDS - A new hobby has emerged in the collection of the special phonecards being produced and collectors abound. Should you be using these special phonecards then please do consider forwarding them to the RNLI.

PLENTY OF OTHER COLLECTABLES: Antique paperweights ' Meccano • Leather bound books 'Antique copper & brass • Small antique furniture • Porcelain figures.

For more information please contact: Regions department, RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ.

Tel: (01202) 671133 Fax: (01202) 669680 Reg. Charily No. 209603 H ) l I ( ) K I N ( C'omnuu I Prices from onfy £199 I WIND SPEED & DIRECTION only IMMEDIATE QUOTATIONS & COVER Features (dependent on model) * WIND SPEED & DIRECTION * ELEGANT MAHOGANY CABINET (choice of light or dark) * BAROMETRIC PRESSURE * OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE * HUMIDITY &DEW POINT with MIN & MAX -C&F * COMPUTER INTERFACE * RAINFALL * SUNSHINE Hrs.

* 12-24V or MAINS Send for colour brochure now to - R&D ELECTRONICS Tel. (01843) 866662 11 Fax. (01843) 866663 Beaufort House, Percy Ave, Kingsgate Broadstairs, Kent. CT10 3LB POSTAL BOXES OF CARNATIONS and FREESIAS from GUERNSEY to the UK Guaranteed 1st class (lowers. Access or Visa payment BROUARDS me Florist GUERNSEY k. TEL 01481 39050 Est. 1919 A RESCUE IN A BOTTLE Traditionally crafted ships in bottles - with a difference. Inside each bottle the drama of a Lifeboat going to the aid of a vessel in distress.

Rescue in a Bottle is a series of limited editions of historic rescues. The first two to be offered for sale are 19O8 Duke of Northumberland/ Harold 1949 Hearts of Oak/Maurice Georges Hand made, hand painted, individually crafted. £34.50 each, £65 for the pair.

Send no money. SAE for details and illustrations to: M J F Hand Made Products, Uplands, High Road, Bressingham. Diss. Norfolk IP22 2AT CINQUE PORTS MARINE SERVICES G. HOLMES IENC AMIMARE PROMPT MARINE SURVEYS Tel. 01 304 365138/0585 844653 (mobile) 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.

REPAIR SERVICE - using latest equipment for accurate collimation and speed of service.

FUJINON The professional choice for optical marine equipment - 7X50FMTH-SX - 95% light transmission, flat field. The ultimate marine binocular.

STARSCOPE - image intensifier - compact design, fully waterproof.

Gyro-stabilised binoculars.

High powered observation binoculars.

For expert advice/brochure Tel 01291 689858, Fax 01291 689834 or write to MONK OPTICS, Wye Valley Observatory, The Old School, Brockwelr, Chepstow NP6 7NW Send this beautiful fresh flower Christmas INCL. DELIVERY £250 DONATION to the RNLI from Rying Rowers for every bouquet despatched.

Made up of 10 Red Single Stem and Spray Carnations, enhanced with Gold Eucalyptus and Fern this bouquet is the ideal festive gift and for every bouquet despatched, Flying Flowers will donate £2.50 to the RNLI.

The price includes bouquet wrap, a personalised message card, flower preservative and care guide, and delivery to any UK or Eke address by 1st Class Post in a protective gift box.

To order please complete the order form below and post with payment to The RNLI Bouquet Offer, Hying Flowers, PO Box 473, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 9WE.

Alternatively, telephone our order hotline on 01534 865665 (8.00am - 6.00 pm 7 days a week) - quoting reference RNL/XM95/A to ensure donation is made.

Orders for Christmas must be received by 8th December 1995 and will be despatched the week prior to Christmas. This bouquet is only available for Christmas deliveries.

Registered in Jersey No. 2044. Flying Flowers, Ltd, Retreat Farm, St Lawrence, Jersey, CI.

PRIORITY ORDER FORM PLEASE PRINT Message (max 10 words) RNL/XM95/A My Name _ My Address _ .PostCode.

PLEASE SEND 10 XMR AT £11.99 to: Name Address I enclose my cheque/P.O. for £ payable to Flying Flowers Ltd, or debit my Access/Visa a/c no: .Signature.

-PostCode.

Send your order to: The RNIJ Bouquet Offer, Flying Flowers Lid, PO Box 473, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 9WE.

If necessary please give additional names and addresses on a separate sheet.

Registered in Jersey No. 2044. Flying Flowers Ltd, Retreat Farm, St Lawrence, Jersey C.I..