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THE SQUARE RIGGER CLUB The Old Farmhouse, 55 Ash Grove Wheathampstead, Herts. England. AL4 8DF Tel/Fax: 01582 832980 Yacht Crew A Cruising/Racing/Delivery/Sea Miles A Amateur and professional crew A Free service to boat owne A Beginners welcome A UK and International TM«phon«/Fu: 014*9 57(319 C R E W S E E K E R S Hawthorn House, Hawthorn Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7BD A SERVICE FOR THOSE WITH RELATIVES AND FRIENDS OVERSEAS If you wish to exchange video tapes with countries who have different TV standards, we offer a rapid version service.

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Insuring your pet could cost just a few pounds each month and as a RNLI supporter you'll be entitled to your first months' insurance absolutely free. Plus, a contribution of 5% will be made to RNLI funds.

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FREEPHONE 0800 282 009 Please quote RNLI Petpl an Royal National " Lifeboat Institution Registered Charity No. 209603CRUISE 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.

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Tel: (0831) _ _ I HOLIDAYS • Finest quality boats • Superb choice of routes from central base • Free brochure with route planner and vacancy chart from: THE BOATYARD WEEDON NORTHANTS (01327)340739 HIGHLAND HOTELBOAT HOLIDAYS Cruise Loch Ness and the Great Glen aboard Dutch Motor Vessel 'CORK Y HI'. Full board, en-suite accommodation, shore excursions in ship's own midi-coach. 5% discount for RNLI members. Please send 9x6 SAE or ring: Loch Ness and Great Glen Cruise Co., Muirtown Top Lock, Caledonian Canal, Canal Road, Inverness IV3 6NF.

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For details tel: ARLEN HIRE BOATS (01772) 769183 Fisherman's Cottage, West Wales.

Beachside location in small village, sleeps 4-6. Excellent for sailing, walking and dolphin watching. Weeks or weekend lets. Tel. (01446) 774014 iUALin COTTAGES "WALES AROUND WELSH COAST. -Quality Cottages", highest residential standards.

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Tel (02348) 837871 ISLE OF MULL Farm guesthouse (2 Crowns, Commended).

'Taste of Scotland' member, dwn inter-island wildlife cruises. Also Tobermory seafront s/c flat, overlooking harbour and lifeboat from your window. Sleeps 6.

Tel/Fax (01688) 400264.

Adrioch. Oervaig, Isle of Mull PA75 6QR.

ALL OVER SCOTLAND. Individual holiday cottages of character. Ecosse Unique Ltd. Lilliesleaf Melrose Rox.

TD« »)D. Brochure; Tel; (OI835) 870779 ARGYLL, ISLE OF LUING.

SELF CATERING COTTAGE SLEEPS 6 SORRY NO PETS. TEL. (01159) 264209.

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 Yorkshire Dales Guest House in Leybum 'In the heart of Yorkshires beautiful Wensieydale' En-suite rooms, imaginative home-cooking B&B from £18.50 p.p Full colour Brochure/Menu Tel/Fax (01969) 623814 L A K E D I S T R I C T Ivy House Hotel Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 OAB Small family run hotel - sensibly priced.

Contact David or Jane for brochure: FREEPHONE 0500 - 657876 LAKE DISTRICT Cottages and apartments hidden in secluded private woodland (Roe-deer, red squirrels), just 1 mile from Windermere. Open all year.

English Tourist Board Commended (3-4 Key) For brochure, Tel. 015 394 44558.

WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA, NORFOLK Two cosy, clean cottages, sleep 4, no pets. Ideal location for birdwatching, walking, unspoilt NorthNorfolk coast. Telephone: 01328 711220 The Yacht Inn South Esplanade St Peter Port Guernsey Tel 01481 720969 Fax 716 10 Ensuite rooms % discount to RNLI mt CORNWALL AT IT'S BEST Gillan Creek - Helford. On private beach. Comfortable, well equipped cottages. Sleep 2-9, superb views, ideal all water activities, peaceful walks and glorious scenery.

Open all year. Tel. (01326) 231244 RNLI & SHAW & CO PROVIDE A SCHEME FOR DONATING THOSE UNWANTED SHARES A simple way for you to support us by sending in UK listed company share certificates, no matter how large or small.

Shaw & Co will sell the shares once they have collected sufficient to make it viable.

Send certificates to John Farnhill, RNLI Share Scheme, RNLI Headquarters, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ and your current address.

SHAW & CO LIMITED A Member of The Meespierson Group of Companies 17 London Road, Southampton, Hants SO15 zAE Tel. (01703) 234134 Fax (01703) 232307 Member of The London Stock Exchange Regulated by the Securities & Futures Authority PRIVATE CLIENT STOCKBROKERS SINCE THE 1920's r HOLIDAY IN DORSET Holiday Cottages In Bere Regis, Dorset. Two self-catering cottages in barn conversion, one 3 bedroomed sleeping up to 8, the other 4 bedroomed, sleeping 1O.

Fully equipped, both with woodburners. Located in beautiful Dorset countryside, 10 miles from the Purbeck Coast and very central for sightseeing and walks.

Available for holidays and short breaks. Phone (O1929) 471480 J Sennen Cove Cornwall Comfortable flat for 4 with panoramic sea views and only 5 minutes walk from sandy beach. Careful pet owners welcome.

Weekly, weekend and mid-week rates available.

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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 FALMOUTH, CORNWALL Port Pendennis Harbour Village.

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

Overlooking marina, berth available.

Tel (01326) 250339 HELFORD RIVER - ST ANTHONY Super waterside cottages and apartments in beautiful unspoilt setting. Boating and moorings. Tel. (01326) 231357 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.

PORTGAVERNE, NORTH CORNWALL Seaside cottage, comfortably furnished, sleeps 8, close to golf and sailing. Weekly, week-end or mid-week lets available.

Pets welcome. Tel (01208) 880254 FALMOUTH - CORNWALL Self catering bungalow sleeps 6, short walk to harbour and town centre, one and a half miles from coast. Pets welcome, open all year. Tel (01277) 654425 Cornish Inu&tionaC Self -catering cottages on both coasts of Cornwall and orTScilly Send tor your FREE brochure today or 'phone 01208 872559 LOSTWITHTBL, CORNWALL PL22 OHT 7 day Personal Service 9am-9pm CORNWALL - THE HELFORD RIVER BISHOPS QUAY. ROMANTIC WATERFRONT HOUSE - SLEEPS 4-6. C.H. + LOG FIRE.

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

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Tel (01326) 372722 SIDMOUTH SEAFRONT Centrally situated on the level seafront, all rooms en-suite with col. TV and tea/coffee makers. Tasteful home cooking, licensed.

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