series of "Bermudian teas'' for repeat callers.

Invited guests will be treated to homemade treats by National Trust members and given the opportunity to interact with som e of Bermuda's notable entertainers, artists and members of long-established families.

Fund-raising director Mr. Dan Blagg said a Trust committee came up with the idea as a means of promoting cultural tourism.

"The National Trust is trying to do something to promote cultural tourism to people,'' he said. "Everyone is worried about tourism figures and this iss our effort to help Bermuda.

"We asked managers if they would send invitations to people on their list who might be interested in having a Bermudian tea at Waterville.'' Mr. Blagg said each of the seven committee members would take turns hosting the various teas -- scheduled for May 19, June 2 and 16 and October 6 and 20.

At the first function, hosted this week by Lady Tibbits, 34 guests and 10 Bermudians attended.

"We weren't sure whether anyone would come,'' said Mr. Blagg. "But for May 19 we're full up and we've received responses already from people coming in for October. We hope it will inspire people to think Bermuda is a nice place to come to visit. Hopefully they'll carry the story back to their friends.'' Mr. Blagg said in addition to the tea, the guests would receive a free pass to the Trust's three museums -- Verdmont, Tucker House and Waterville.

"If it goes well, we'll consider trying to maybe have more next year,'' he said.

MOTORCYCLIST FINED AFTER CRASH CTS Motorcyclist fined after crash A 27-year-old man who wrecked a motorcycle and extensively damaged a car through dangerous driving was fined $400 in Magistrates' Court.

Kevin Hudson of Cut Road, St. George's, admitted driving in a dangerous manner on December 23. Sgt. Earl Kirby, prosecuting, said at 8.20 p.m. officers went to a two-vehicle accident along North Shore Road, Devonshire, involving a private car and a motorcycle.

He said Hudson, who was on the cycle, overtook a private car travelling in a westerly direction around the roundabout. Sgt. Kirby said Hudson was moving at a high speed and on the wrong side of the road.

Hudson negotiated his cycle onto the right hand side of the road, almost causing an accident with the car.

Once on the straightaway, Hudson tried to overtake a second private car with which he collided. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he received treatment for a broken right leg, a broken right arm and a broken collarbone.

Sgt. Kirby said the car's windscreen shattered, causing cuts to the driver's face.

He said Hudson's cycle was a "total write-off'' and the front of the car was extensively damaged.

Senior Magistrate the Wor. Will Francis also disqualified Hudson from driving all vehicles for one year.

SATELLITE DISH ON THE MOVE BUC Satellite dish on the move The northern skyline of Devonshire will change temporarily on Sunday, May 17 when Cable and Wireless alters the position of its 30 metre satellite antenna.

From 6 a.m. that morning the giant dish will be turned skywards for about six and a half hours to enable work crews to carry out routine annual maintenance on the sub-reflector, C&W spokesman Mr. John Instone said.

Sunday was chosen because that day is usually the quietest as far as communications traffic is concerned, he said. Normal satellite traffic will be re-routed.

In the event of inclement weather the maintenance will be rescheduled to Sunday, May 31.