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Cornish. TmditionaC Cottages Self-catering cottages on both coasts of Cornwall and orTScilly Send for your FREE brochure today or -phone 01208 872559 LOSTWITUIEL, CORNWALL PL22 OHT 7 day Personal Service 9am-9pm PORT GAVERNE, 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 HELFORD RIVER - ST ANTHONY Super waterside cottages and apartments In beautiful unspoilt setting. Boatng and moorings. Tel. (01326) 231357 Inspirational C rnwaii- p A warm welcome, delightful garden, and sea views over Falmouth Bay greet you on your arrival at "Bosannelh". We offer you the best in hospitality, and cuisine.

Tastefully decorated throughout we are a quality licensed small hotel offering a relaxing holiday or short break with that personal touch thai makes all the difference, all rooms en-suite with full facilities.

For brochure Tel/Fax. (01326) 314649 Ann or Eric, Gyllyngvase Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4DW j s urn M 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 c .ill 101948) 663034 for brochure.

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 ST M AWES Period house sleeps 6, fantastic views. Close to beach, shops and ferry. (01858) 545205 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 - THE HELFORD RIVER BISHOPS QUAY. ROMANTIC WATERFRONT HOUSE - SLEEPS 4-6. C.H. + LOG FIRE.

UNIQUE SITUATION FOR B1RDWATCHINC, WALKING AND BOATING. DINGHIES FOR YOUR USE + SECRET GARDEN.

AVAILABLE ALL YEAR. (01326) 221 297 CORNWALL AT IT'S BEST Gillan Creek-Helford. On private each. Comfortable, well equipped cottages. Sleep 2-9, superb views, ideal all water activities, peaceful walks and glorious scenery.

Open all year. Tel. (U1326) 231244 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.

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 CORNWALL. Coey cottage over looking N.T. clifflands near St. Agnee.

Ideal walking/touring. Dog welcome.

Short breaks (01258) 472352 PLYMOUTH HOE • DEVON AA C J . l RACi IMPERIAL HOTEL • 22 bedrooms mostly en-suite - Nautical Cocktail bar - 20% discount for Shoreline members and friends - Details confact resident proprietor Lt Cdr Alan K Jones AND Retd. Colour brochure and tariff. Plymouth (01752) 227311 NORTH DEVON - ILFRACOMBE 350 YEAR OLD FOUR STOREY FISHERMANS COTTAGE ON HARBOUR. SUPERB VIEWS OVER WATER AND WOODS, 10 YDS FROM BEACH, 4 BEDROOMS, SELF CATERING, GAS C.H.

PARKING. ON COAST PATH IDEALLY SITUATED FOR MAGNIFICENT BEACHES LUNDY AND EXMOOH CHEAP MOORING. TEL (01271) 885768 PLYMOUTH - Superbly appointed accommodation for your complete comfort and relaxation, whether for business or pleasure. Non-smoking, I . I . I ! Listed - Highly Commended.

Telephone Jean Fisher for brochure at Teviot Guest House, 20 North Rd East, Plymouth PI -I 6AS. (01752) 262656 South Devon, beautiful National Trust Area Situated in rural coastal valley one mile from sandy beach.

Award winning luxury bams converted into thirteen holiday cottages, with heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

dinrg room and bar, tennis and croquet.

ideal area for walking, bird watching, horse nding, fishing and all water sports.

Court Barton Ltd, South Huish, Kingsbndge, Devon, TQ7 3EH. Tel; 01548 $61919 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.

ft r colour brochure, tariff and hiirvaiti break detailSt please contact: friarlbot ourrl) tyotrI Esplanade Sidmouth U Devon EX10 8AR Tel: 01395 513320 For the best selection of Sett-Catering Accommodation in Salcombe call SALCOMBE HOLIDAY HOMES 3 Island Square. Island Street.

Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8DP Tel: 01548 843485. Fax 01548 843489 Yorkshire Dales Guest House in Leyburn 'In Iht heart of Yorkshires beautiful Wtnsttydalt En-suite rooms, imaginative home-cooking B&B from £ 18 50 p p Full colour Brochure/Menu Tel/Fax (01969) 623814 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 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. 1O miles from the Purbeck Coast and very central for sightseeing and walks.

Available for holidays and short . breaks. Phone (01929) 471480 .

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 iUALITY COTTAGES WALES KOUND WELSH COAST -Qualili/ Mold near 'Chester' Super hidden cottage - perfect peace, rural setting with views.

Brochure (01606) 871 760 anytime.

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.

LAKE D I S T R I C T Ivy House Hotel ll,mCh, i.i Cumbria LA22 ONS Small family run hotel - sensibly priced.

Contact David ot Jane for brochure: FREEPHONE 0500 - 657876 ARGYLL, ISLE OF LUING.

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

ISLE OF MULL Farm guesthouse (2 Crowns, Commended) 'Taste of Scotland' member. Own inter-Island wildlife cruises. Also Tobermory seafront s/c flat, overlooking harbour and lifeboat from your window. Sleeps 6.

Tel/Fax (01688)400264.

Adrioch. Dervaig. Isle of Mull PA75 6QR.

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

TD6 9JD. Brochure: Tel: (OI835) 87077* AiSePortBag n. jersey, (../.

Fainilv-run country inn near St Catherine's Atlantic 21 station and 13th century Mont Orgucil castle. I t rooms all with shower & WC, colour TV & heating. B&B or H/B.

Open March to end of October.

Mrmbtr of Lss Routifrs.

Proprietor: Mrs Ruth Cavey Tel: 01534 852058 Fax: 015S4857887 The Yacht Inn South Esplanade St Peter Port Guernsey Tel 01481 720969 Fax 716168 10 Ensuite rooms 1O% discount to RNLI members LONDON SW1 ELIZABETH HOTEL 37 Eccleston Square, Victoria, London SW1V1PB. Tel: 0171-828 6812 Ideal, central, quiet location overlooking magnificent gardens on fringe of Belgravia.

Comfonable Single Double Twin Family Rooms.

Good ENGLISH BREAKFAST. MODERATE PRICES, EGON RONAY/RAC FREE COLOUR BROCHURE AVAILABLE Sea Songs and Shanties from fuhr rmrn and sailors on cassette & CD.

Said an A5 lit. for our catalogue. Veteran Mail Order, 44 Old Si. Haugnlev. Smimurto. Suffolk 1PI4 3NX CAIMALBOAT HOLIDAYS • Fjnest quality boats • Superb choice of routes from central base • Free brochure with route planner and vacancy chart from: THE BOATYARD WEEDON NORTHANTS (01327)340739 CRUISE THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE Aboard our owner operated Hotel Nattowboats on the canals and livers of England and Wales. Choose ftom 21 different routes. Enjoy tine food, walking.

cateand 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 , LANCASTER CAN At. gnu-way to the Ukr ll..im- Hmj tHr Dale*, l u x u r y lutmiwbuol* fur turrkly hire a 3 day unr-w«) i-misra. Day skipper facility callable Fordrtail. u-l: ARI.KN H1RK BOATS 1(117721 Twill; Kyrenia, North Cyprus.

Village House from £70 pw in Winter to £220 pw in Summer; Excellent weather all year; friendly people; low cost of living; flowers.

Details from (O171) 931 7211 CARGO SHIP VOYAGES LTD World wide travel as passengers on cargo ships. Tel: 01473 736265 Flying from Heathrow? homely guest house only 10 minutes from Heathrow. Easy access to A/ M40, M4, M25. All rooms with colour M TV, Tea/Coffee facility. fa 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 I KIushing Cornwall B&B in former Captain's house. Fine river views. Centre of beautiful village. Passenge ferry to Falmoulh. Tel (01326) 374521 TIME AND TIDE at your fingertips TIDEMASTER1 PILOT • Quartz accuracy • Guaranteed working depth 75tt Clear lumtnised hands and batons • Automatic calendar • Quick set date change • Tide bezel' monitors tidal state • Centre second sweep hand with red tip All this for only £39.95 Inc VAT All the best chandlers Of add € l 50 tot 1st class 'ecotded despatch from YACHTING INSTRUMENTS LIMITED BOATING DEPARTMENT. MAPPOWDER STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET DT10 2EH Tel: 01258817662 Fax 01258 817829 ® Registered Trademark C Copyright TERESA II 1913 ALBERT STRANGE GAFFRIGGEI YAWL, SUBSTANTIALLY RESTORED ANI NOW IN CRUISING CONDITION. NEV YANMAR 12HP ENGINE. A CLASSII CRUSER.

OFFERS OVER £17,500 TEL: (01228) 27615Septimus tothe Rescue A charmingly illustrated, children's story (4-6 years) about a seagull who helped with a lifeboat rescue. It highlights an RNLI approved safety message concerning children and boats.

Available from Carlton House Publications, 56 Esplanade, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1JA Tel (01726) 832678, £2.50 + p&p 35p per copv or from late April from some RNLI outlets.

Best for Design & Value THE ROPE & WEED CUTTER which is So very easy to install.

[Fix. (01*221 727973 MEIftiFE I DINGHY COMPASS £9.95 No maintenance. No wearing parts.

Fully internally gimballed 360° in every direction.

Suilahle for dinghies, sailboards. life-rafts, runabouts and lenders. Mount at any angle.

Height 2". Diameter of base 3".

AiuiiaHejrvm the best chandlers or send uilbil to YACHTING INSTRUMENTS LIMITED Boating Dept., Mappowder, Sturminster Newton. Dorset DI lo 2EH Tel. 012S8 nr *2 - Fax 01 SK HI1U9 ACCESS and 1SA uvkomnl A COLLECT TONER CARTRIDGES FOR CASH mpry toner cartridges lor laser printer and pho ocopiers are being dumped by the millions.

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Tel. Greenman Toner Service Co. Lid.

01372748550 Ex-RNLI Solent 49' currently on station and working in South Tenerife with a British crew is now being replaced and is therefore surplus to requirements and to be sold.

Please telephone Norman Goodall on (003422) 730888 during office hours for all details.

B.W./N.R.A. Kr.n'il BOAT SAFETY EXAMINER RNLI - AWCC long-term dedicated supporter.

BRYAN RALPH (O121) 588 2374 MERCHANT SHIPPING RESEARCH A wealth of current and historical information SAE to Maritime Research, PO Box 87, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6ZJ Home Insurance + Burglar Alarm = Maximum Protection 1Club No one NORWICH protects UNION more RNLI Members qualify for one month's free insurance under this special Affinity Group Scheme The Oriole Insurance package provides competitively priced comprehensive home contents and buildings insurance, plus, for just £5 extra per month, a professionally installed, fully guaranteed intruder alarm system, complete with infra-red detectors and surface contacts. In addition, you automatically become a member of Club Insurance, designed to make dealing with domestic emergencies as easy and stress-free as possible.

For more information FREEPHONE 0800 243680 Clavis Insurance Services FREEPOST RM 778 7 Eastern Road, Romford Essex RM1 3BR 1CLAVIS INSURANCE S E R V I C E S WEATHER Computer Datalogger I Prices from only £199 WIND SPEED |A DIRECTION onlv Features (dependent on model) WIND SPEED & DIRECTION ELEGANT MAHOGANY CABINET (choice of light or dark) BAROMETRIC PRESSURE * OUTSIDE TEMPERA TURE HUMIDITY & DEW POINT with MIN & MAX -C&F * COMPUTER INTERFACE RAINFALL SUNSHINE Mrs.

I2-24Vor MAINS Send for colour brochure now to - R&D ELECTRONICS Tel. (01843) 866662 Fax. (01843) 866663 Beaufort House, Percy Ave, Kingsgate Broadstairs, Kent. CT10 3LB I'm vmry w»H connected Really waterproof low voltage connectors.

2 pin — 35 pin, 5mm — lOmm Coax.

Used by RNLI Available from good chandlers.

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Tel (012O2)6677OO »Fax(O12O2)668585 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 2AE 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 CALL OUT £6.99 inc P&P Aimed at a general audience LAUNCH! £5.99 inc P&P For older children LIFEBOATS £5.99 inc P&P For younger children SAVED BY A MOTOR LIFEBOAT £10.00 inc P&P Complete this coupon and post to THE VIDEO FACTORY, GROVE HOUSE, MILBURN ROAD, BOURNEMOUTH BH4 9HJ with cheque made payable to 'RNLI ENTERPRISES LIMITED'.

NAME ADDRESS Lifeboats Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI VIDEOS FOR SALE ..DAYTIME PHONE NO.. JGET WEATHER INFORMATION FIRST HAND! Haven't you always wanted a weather station? The Weather Wizard III 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 SEND FOR FREE COLOUR CATALOGUE ICS Electronics Ltd Unit V Rudford Industrial Estate FORD • Arundel • West Sussex BN18 OBD Tel: O1903 731101 • Fax: O19O3 7311O5 Lighthouses. All you need to know about these unique buildings and their history is contained in Leading Lights .

Get your copy by sending £4.00 to: Haven Lightship (LB), Milford Marina, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3AF Longcase Clocks all in solid hardwood Heirloom? Classical timepiece? Cherished companion? T | Hlcock, Classical Timepieces and Furniture 31 Military Road Royal Harbour Ramsgate KentCT119LC Tel (01843) 589003 FOR YOUR CLUB OR CHARITY RENT-A-RACE PHONE • 01932 222638 FOR YOUR BROCHURE REGIMENTAL TIES Also Club, Company, Promotional Ties. Blazer Badges & Buttons, Cuff 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 Cst 1919 Personal Callers Welcome RNLI First Day and Commemorative Covers for further information contact: Jeffrey Booth, Director, Stamp Searchers Limited, P.O. Box 11, Arundel, W. Sussex BN18 9SS Fax(01903)882210 A SERVICE FOR THOSE WITH RELATIVES AND FRIENDS OVERSEAS If you wish to exchange video tapes with countries 'ho have different TV standards, we offer a rapid onversion service.

of the recording and start at £15 for one hour.

We also transfer cine film, slides and photographs video.

Manor Vision, Morcott, Rutland, LE15 9DG Tel: 01572 747666 , ACTIU'lNTUNICs The Binocular repair specialists since 1963.

Free estimates and realistic prices, Over 200 s/h & 100 new binoculars in stock. Send SAE for price list.

ACTION OPTICS, 2 Old Hill, Averting, Tetbury,GlosGL88NR. Tel 0145 383 3738.

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FREE COLOUR BROCHURE FROM: POSTURE PRODUCTS LTD P.O. BOX 31, EXMOUTH, DEVON EX82YT TEL: (01395) 224455 FAX: (01395) 222515 PETERS & MAY The 'Round The World' Specialists in Shipping, Transporting, Cradling Yachts and Powerboats Weekly service to USA, Far East, Mediterranean, Middle East, Caribbean Peters & May Limited 18 Canute Road. Ocean Village, Southampton SO14 3FJ England Tel +44 1703 233755 Fax +44 1 7O3 233740 Local SUSSEX UFO sightings/ experiences welcomed in strict confidence. Please contact John Clarke, Quest International investigator (ret'd. Flying Officer/ Police Officer) Tel: (01273) 777789.

FORESIGHT OPTICAL NAUTICAL BINOCULARS '. H'i Nil. IS4. Banhiiri. (Ivin. O I6 'IRT. I K Telephone: (IM2l 5) 2f)43d5 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 - 7X50FMTR-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 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 THL ULTIMATE IN RH'l ICAS BY B R I A N W I L L I A M S One of the world's leading minature model specialists.

YACHTS LIFEBOATS STEAMSHIPS & TUGS ETC OLD SAILING SHIPS S BARQUES CHOONERS TRAWLERS Each created to individual commission and supplied with its certificate of Authenticity & Scale West Rock, The Cleave, Kingsand, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 INFTcl: (01752) 822638 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 SURVIVOR from a bygone age...a WATCHMAKER who will REPAIR /RESTORE that old POCKET WATCH.

WATCHMAKERS GUILD MEMBER.

Years & years & years experience in repair / part making for watches and clocks. Phone or write: Dave Illingworth Watchmaker Tubeg-Skerray Sutherland KW14 7TJ Tel (01641)521296 PERSONALISED CLOTHING QUALITY GARMENTS EXPERTLY EMBROIDERED PERSONAL SERVICE REASONABLE PRICES NO MINIMUM ORDER Maritime Motifs South ley Road, South Molton North Devon. EX36 4BL Tel. (01769)572727 Fax. (01769)550684 WINDMASTER THE WORLD'S | SMALLEST WIND SPEED I INDICATOR £29.95 * Robust and shock resistant Undamaged by immersion * Lightweight pocket sized 25 grams (1 oz.) wt., 5.5cm (2V-") diam. * Sensitive accurate readout in Beaufort, m.p.h., knots and metres/sec.

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

Tel: 01258 617 662; Fax: 01258 817 829 Access and Visa welcome. ® Reg. Trade Mark 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: Net-Check, Dept. M.L., POBoi284,' BletcUer Milton Kevnet, MK17 OQD Telephone 01296 712354 (24 hour.) 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) 568652 or Fax (01395) 567511 - 24 hours..