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Psychic News
Saturday 29th May 2010
Issue Number 4058
TV medium Colin Fry takes former
management company to court
AN internationally known
medium has instigated proceedings in the High Court
against his former management company.
Colin Fry (pictured), star of
the TV show 6ixth Sense claims
he is owed in excess of £1 million
by International Programme
Marketing (IPM), the company
which has managed his affairs
since 2002. Colin told PN that in
March this year the Court issued
a ruling in his favour that there
was indeed a case to answer.
Psychic News understands that
Colin’s lawyers have claimed
that over an eight-year period
IPM failed to provide the medium with accounts from his tours,
leaving him unable to confirm
that he had received what was
due to him under his agreement
with the company.
At a second hearing on 20th
May lawyers for IPM were
granted an adjournment to give
them more time to prepare their
case.
Speaking to the Jewish
Chronicle, an IPM spokesperson said: “We have done the
figures and the suggestion we
owe him £1 million is not the
case, but that’s as much as I can
say.”
Colin Fry told the Jewish
Chronicle: “This has put a huge
personal strain on me. I worked
hard for many years, touring the
country and helping people and
it saddens me that the people
who I thought were my friends
should treat me in this way.”
Colin has recorded eight
episodes of a new series for
Norwegian television. Bin Endel
Sider (The Other Side) is due to
be screened in the Autumn. Colin
told PN that the programmes
would follow the same studiobased format as his popular
6ixth Sense series in the UK.
Side by side with his highprofile career as a medium Colin
Fry does much to assist charitable causes. He has donated his
services on several occasions to
raise funds for Help for Heroes, a
charity dedicated to the support
of British service personnel who
have been wounded in current
conflicts. He has also donated
funds to help Westcliffe Spiritualist Church who last year were
targeted twice by vandals within
the space of a few hours. Locks
were broken and doors superglued, making normal use of the
building impossible and leaving
church officials with a substantial repair bill.
Colin will be making no further
further comment on the case until
the final outcome is known.
Self-styled ‘medium’ held on rape charges
A SELF-STYLED ‘medium’
has been charged with six
rapes, one attempted rape and
six offences of gross indecency
between 1995 and 2005.
Martin Smith, 45, appeared
briefly before Carlisle magistrates
on Wednesday 19 th May and
spoke only to confirm his name
and address. He was remanded
in custody.
Smith’s now defunct but still
accessible web page claims that
he “travelled to Stansted Hall in
London [sic] which is the UK
Centre for Psychic Studies [sic]
to train and understand [his]
abilities more.” Enquiries by
Psychic News have revealed that
this information is false and that
at no time was Martin Smith a
student at Stansted Hall.
A claim made by the Daily
Mail that Smith “became a paidup member of the Spiritualists’
National Union” is similarly
false. SNU sources have confirmed to PN that Smith was
granted provisional membership
in 2006 but never achieved full
Class B membership.
According to his website
Smith has worked as a platform
medium and given private read-
ings. In 2006 he appeared in
an episode of the TV programme
Most Haunted.
In a tragic twist it has emerged
that Smith is the father of the
two young children found dead
in a Spanish hotel room last week.
Police were called to the Hotel
Miramar on Tuesday 18th May
and subsequently discovered the
bodies of Rebecca, 5, and elevenmonth-old Daniel. Their mother,
Lianne Smith, 43, is now in
custody. According to Spanish
Judge Fernandez, she has admitted “asphyxiating them by putting plastic bags over their heads”.
MARTIN SMITH: Remanded
in custody.
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What the eye
does not see
by Billy Roberts
PN – Spiritualism’s independent weekly newspaper – Founded 1932
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PAGE 2 — PSYCHIC NEWS 29th MAY 2010
NEWS IN BRIEF
New
appointments
ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
(AU) has appointed two acclaimed parapsychologists to
its staff in the form of a
husband-and-wife team.
In a press release, the Virginia-based university announces the appointments of
Nancy Zingrone, PhD, and
Carlos Alvarado, PhD. Both
have extensive backgrounds in
parapsychology, transpersonal
psychology, psychiatric research and perceptual studies.
Nancy Zingrone has been
appointed Academic Affairs
Director, and her husband Carlos
Alvarado has been appointed
Scholar in Residence. The
couple will also pursue the
creation of an online master’s
degree in parapsychology for
the university.
Both Zingrone and Alvarado
have PhDs in psychology from
the University of Edinburgh.
The AU faculty was founded
by spiritual philosopher and
holistic healing pioneer Edgar
Cayce in 1930, and it retains an
affiliation with Edgar Cayce’s
Association for Research and
Enlightenment (ARE).
ARE is a not-for-profit
organisation founded in 1931
by Edgar Cayce (1877-1945),
to research and explore transpersonal subjects such as holistic health, ancient mysteries,
personal spirituality, dreams and
dream interpretation, intuition,
philosophy and reincarnation.
With international headquarters in Virginia Beach, there
are Edgar Cayce Centres in 37
countries and individual members in more than 70 countries.
For more information, visit:
www.atlanticuniv.edu
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Spiritualist’s life and work is
celebrated in London gallery
SPIRITUALIST writer, gay
magazine illustrator, celebrity
portrait artist, author, artists’
model and medium, Ronald
Wright’s 82 years have been
filled with strange encounters
and extraordinary experiences.
From 3rd to 27th June an exhibition at the Schwarz Gallery
in Hackney, East London, will
celebrate his life and work.
The exhibition is entitled
Flesh: The Great Illusion, the
same title as Wright’s autobiography, published in 1990.
Seduced by the glamour of the
cinema and its stars, the young
Ronald Wright was drawn to
London’s West End in the early
1950s. He found ways to meet
the stars he idolised, and stumbled upon the then secret world
of London’s gay scene.
He first gained a reputation
for drawing likenesses of theatre
stars, such as Marlene Dietrich,
Mae West and Vivien Leigh, then
turned his abilities to illustrating magazines.
Imprisoned for being gay in
1959, he was released a year later
and began a successful career as
RONALD WRIGHT: His 82
years have been filled with
extraordinary experiences.
an artist’s model, notably posing
as “the body” of Rudolf Nureyev
for a Madame Tussauds waxwork.
Wright himself became an
entertainer, performing at private
parties and clubs throughout the
1960s.
In the 1970s and 80s, his interest in spiritual work developed.
After a visitation from “The
Spirit of Light” during a séance
in Belgrave Square, he became
a man with a mission, which, he
believed, was to channel, write
and distribute the message of
Hafed, Prince of Persia, leader of
the legendary Three Magi of the
Bible. Wright also became a
well-known healer.
The exhibition of his work
will contain drawings, sound,
writing and photography. It will
be set in a re-creation of the living room in his small bungalow
in Watton-at-Stone, a Hertfordshire village. The re-created
living room will be used throughout the exhibition for talks and
performances.
The publicity material sent to
PN about the exhibition featured
images of an adult nature. Readers
thinking of attending may wish
to bear this in mind if they are
offended by such material.
■ The Schwartz Gallery is at
92 White Post Lane, London E9.
This is five minutes walk from
Hackney Wick Station, and ten
minutes walk from Chapman
Road on buses 388, 26 and 30.
Gallery opening times are
Thursday – Sunday 12pm – 6pm.
Bizarre ‘healing’ treatments bring
complaints from patients’ families
A SINGAPORE businessman,
now claiming to be a healer, is
at the centre of a storm. The
families of two cancer patients
accuse him of falsely claiming
he could treat their relatives’
illnesses.
Mr David Chew, 64, a restaurateur, died on 10th October,
and Madam Huang Lizhen, 52, a
piano teacher, died on 3rd March.
Both had been treated by Mr
Bong.
News of Mr Bong’s practice in
Malacca first appeared in Sin Min
Daily News on 1st April, when a
Singaporean woman complained
of suffering temporary paralysis
after his treatment for bone spurs
on her legs.
AsiaOne reports that the
families of Mr Chew and Madam
Huang then came forward with
their stories.
Undergraduate Patrick Chew,
24, said his father had been
diagnosed with terminal liver
cancer. He said: “Doctors said the
tumour was too big for surgery
or chemotherapy. One of his
friends recommended him to
Mr Bong, saying he could treat
cancer.
“We saw some hope that Mr
Bong could reduce the cancer
cells so the tumour would shrink
sufficiently for surgery or chemotherapy.”
Mr Chew went with his family
to consult Mr Bong, who charges
$600 for herbal medicine. The
younger Mr Chew claimed his
father was in pain after the
consultation.
He said: “Mr Bong used some
wooden strips to scratch my
dad’s limbs, saying that was to
treat the cancer. My dad said it
was painful, but Mr Bong assured us he could treat cancer, so
my father put up with the discomfort.”
He claimed that the following day, when his father complained of having phlegm on his
lungs, Mr Bong punched his
chest twice.
“My dad told Mr Bong to stop,
as the punches hurt, but the healer
assured us his methods would
work. Mr Bong kept telling him
not to be scared.”
That night his father was so
traumatised that he could not
sleep well. He had nightmares
and kept shouting, “Don’t beat
me! Don’t beat me!”
The family decided to stop the
treatment. They returned from
Malacca to Singapore after two
days. A day later, the elder Mr
Chew died.
Madam Huang’s younger sister told the newspaper that
after Madam Huang’s ovarian
cancer progressed to the third
stage, she had an operation.
Having heard about Mr
Bong’s claim to be able to cure
cancer, Madam Huang consulted
him. He is said to have used
wooden strips to scratch her
arms and legs until her limbs
were swollen.
Madam Huang, a mother of
three children, said Mr Bong’s
cancer treatment caused her
more pain than childbirth.
She claimed Mr Bong told her
not to seek chemotherapy as his
treatment was effective.
Madam Huang therefore delayed chemotherapy, and saw
Mr Bong three times, but by then
the cancer had spread to other
organs.
In a telephone interview with
The New Paper, Mr Bong denied
that he claimed he could cure
cancer.
He said: “I never guarantee
I can cure cancer. No healer or
doctor can make promises. Even
Western doctors cannot guarantee that radiotherapy or chemotherapy can cure cancer.”
But he stuck to his claim that
he could diagnose cancer by
feeling his patients’ lymph
nodes. He treats them with pills
made from tree roots, and said,
“I used to sell Chinese medicine
for ten years, until two years ago,
when I discovered I could treat
people’s ailments.”
As for the families’ accusations, Mr Bong said, “I have
many Singaporean customers.
I’ve treated as many as 3,000
people.”
He added: “I never told Madam Huang not to have chemotherapy.”
Spiritualist photo
find inspires
author to write
romantic novel
A SAN FRANCISCO bookshop
was turned into a 19th century
Spiritualist centre earlier this
month for the launch of a new
book.
The event marked the formal
launch of Picture the Dead, which
has been described alternatively
as “an illustrated paranormal
teen romance novel” or “a book
with a ‘Cold Mountain’ feel.”
It was written by Adele Griffin
and illustrated by Lisa Brown.
Griffin and Brown got the idea
for Picture the Dead a few years
ago, when their two families
rented a large house outside
Boston for a vacation. While they
were there, they sensed that there
was a non-human presence in the
house.
“We thought it would be restful, but it ended up being quite
different,” Lisa Brown told the
San Francisco Chronicle. “It felt
as though there was a presence
in the house. It wasn’t us, it
wasn’t the kids. It was as though
we were in someone else’s house
and we were the invaders. It
wasn’t sinister, but you felt you
were not alone.”
They then found an antique
Victorian trunk in the basement.
Inside was an old scrapbook
filled with American Civil War
photographs ringed in black, and
spirit photographs which purported to show the dead communicating with the living.
“It was almost as if it was
inviting us to tell this story,” said
The cover of ‘Picture the
Dead’, written by Adele Griffin
and illustrated by Lisa Brown.
Adele Griffin.
Griffin and Brown soon found
themselves collaborating on a
historical novel set during the
American Civil War. It centres
around Jenny Lovell, an orphan
living with her uncle and aunt.
When her fiancé dies in the war,
she senses that his spirit is not at
rest and attempts to find out how
he died. Her questions bring her
into contact with a spirit photographer. Secrets spill out, and
soon nothing is as it first appears.
The pair did extensive research
for the book and based many details on actual events and people.
Communication doesn’t come
cheap at John Edward live shows
Tamworth Lyceum takes part in the SNU’s West Midlands District
Council rally at Stourbridge National Spiritualist Church.
SNU’s West Midlands
District Council rally
spreads message
THE SNU’s West Midlands
District Council (WMDC) has
held a one-day Spiritualist rally
to take the message of survival
to a wider public.
The rally, which was also a
fund-raiser for the District
Council, took place at Stourbridge
National Spiritualist Church on
Saturday 15th May and featured
a host of events, ranging from
private readings to spiritual
healing.
The day began with a welcome
from Stourbridge vice-president
Laraine Killarney, standing in for
the church’s long-time president
Minister Eric Hatton, who was
unable to be present due to illness.
WMDC president Julia Almond
then took the microphone and
explained that one of the main
aims of the rally was to bring the
churches together to work as one
for their common aims.
The first major event of the
day was introduced by Julia as a
“Talktorial” and featured medium
Tim Abbott. Tim explained
something of how mediumship
worked and invited a number of
people to join him on the platform
to try it for themselves and see
what they could sense. Organisers
told Psychic News that this “give
it a go” approach was popular
with attendees and led at least one
of those invited on to the platform
to enquire about joining the
Stourbridge awareness circle.
Minister Eric Hatton had been
due to give the main philosophical
talk of the day, but in his absence
it was given by medium Kathy
Grindy and chaired by Derek
Jones. Speaking of the seven
principles of Spiritualism, she
pointed out that Spiritualists have
freedom of interpretation of them.
She said she had thought carefully
about how Eric Hatton would have
given the talk, but couldn’t do
what he would have done so
had decided she must do it her
own way. Kathy also gave a
demonstration of mediumship.
Spiritual healing formed an
important part of the day with
teams of healers working in the
church’s upstairs room, overseen
by Stourbridge’s own healing
leader, Chris Bennett. Many
people took advantage of the opportunity to experience healing,
including a number who were
receiving it for the first time.
During the afternoon children
from the Lyceum at Tamworth
church, led by Karen Line-Jones,
took part in a presentation on the
Lyceum Bell, each child speaking
lines of their own. Earlier in the
day the children had made brightly
coloured stars to be worn by all
the workers so that members of
the public could readily identify
who they should approach for
information or help.
Private sittings were available
with four West Midlands mediums – Kathy Grindy, Janette
Abbott, Rita Jones and Anne
Marie Vale. For some sitters this
was a first introduction to oneto-one evidential mediumship
and proved extremely popular.
The day closed with a shared
demonstration by three mediums
– Linda Bennett, Karen LineJones and Janette Abbott, chaired
by Julia Almond.
In addition to the many spiritual
events available, visitors were
also able to browse and buy a
range of books on Spiritualism
and spiritual issues.
Summing up the day, Laraine
Killarney told PN: “It was very
well attended, with people coming
in throughout the day to have
private readings, spiritual healing
and watch demonstrations of
mediumship. We had some excellent feedback from first-time
visitors, several of whom turned
up at our services on Saturday and
Sunday. Everyone had a really
good day.”
AT around £60 a ticket,
American lecturer and medium John Edward (pictured)
has put on the most expensive
‘show’ of its kind that Torquay
has ever seen.
“There’s no singing, dancing,
special lighting effects or any
production whatsoever,” John told
the South Devon Herald Express.
“The event is just me and a chair
on the stage.
“It’s all about the energy and
connection between medium and
audience. The high price keeps
out the doubters.
“I have always set my fees
slightly high for one reason: I like
to weed out the people who might
just want to go on a lark, and are
not serious about learning.
“I admit openly that I am not a
patient man when it comes to
people not taking this work
seriously.”
John is fresh from dates in Las
Vegas and is currently on a
world tour covering Australia,
New Zealand and Great Britain,
which has brought him to the
Princess Theatre in Torquay.
He is known for his TV shows,
Crossing Over with John Edward
and John Edward Cross Country.
“This will be my first trip to
Torquay, and I’m always excited
and nervous about new places I
visit,” he said.
“The thing I always resonate
with is the universality of grief,
death, afterlife and the healing
that can happen as a result of
raising the awareness about
physical death for the people
who attend.
“I like to interact with people
during the events, and not just
read them.”
John said all audience members will go home with a message,
but explained: “Clearly, I will not
be able to get to everyone in the
room, but everyone will go home
with a message. It just might not
be delivered from the family
member they were hoping to hear
from.
“Many times it is your mother
or son sitting next to you who
gets the message, but we all get
a chance to share in that connection.”
John describes his ability as a
telephone to connect spirits with
their relatives in the physical
realm.
He said: “It is energy. The same
way an e-mail or a text message
can be sent at any time, so can
their energy. It just might not be
read right away, or sometimes
not at all.”
John claims to have brought
through a few energies who were
famous or celebrated in life.
“But there are no red velvet
ropes on the Other Side,” he
says. “They come through just
like regular non-famous folks,
and most times their families
have to tell me exactly who they
are, because I might not even get
it.”
Scientists create synthetic life form
SCIENTISTS have created the
world’s first synthetic life
form. It is a discovery with
extraordinary potential which
can be used for good or evil, and
has therefore gained widespread media coverage.
After more than ten years’ work
by 20 scientists, and at an
estimated cost of 40 million
dollars, those scientists have
reached what one researcher
called “a defining moment in
biology”.
Craig Venter, the pioneering
US geneticist behind the experiment, said the achievement
heralds the dawn of an era in
which new life is made to benefit humanity, starting with bacteria that can be used to churn out
biofuels, soak up carbon dioxide
from the atmosphere and manufacture vaccines.
According to The Guardian,
critics, including some religious
groups, have condemned the
work. One organisation has
warned that artificial organisms
could escape into the wild and
cause environmental havoc, or be
turned into biological weapons.
There has also been the
inevitable accusation that the
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scientists are “playing God.”
“This is an important step
both scientifically and philosophically,” Craig Venter told the
journal Science. “It has certainly
changed my views of definitions
of life and how life works.”
The team plans to use the
synthetic organism to work out
the number of genes needed for
life to exist. From this, further
micro-organisms could be made
by adding extra genes to manufacture useful chemicals, break
down pollutants or produce proteins for use in vaccines.Venter
said synthetic organisms had the
potential to make vaccines in a
hundredth of the time it takes now.
Others are not convinced,
and take issue with the whole
concept. Julian Savulescu, professor of practical ethics at Oxford University, said: “Venter is
creaking open the most profound
door in humanity’s history, potentially peeking into its destiny.
“He is not merely copying life
artificially, or modifying it radically by genetic engineering.
He is going towards the role of
a god: creating artificial life
that could never have existed
naturally.”
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79th ANNIVERSARY SERVICE
To be held at headquarters on 12th June 2010
Doors open at 9.30am
10.00am – 11.00am Demonstration : Jan Dayton – Psychic Artist
11.00am – 12noon Demonstration of Clairvoyance : Jean Newell GWRM
Community Singing will begin at 1pm.
Service of praise and celebration will begin at 1.30pm.
ENTRANCE FEE £3.50 ~ Tickets available before the day or pay on the day
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Refreshments will be served throughout the day
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ALL ARE WELCOME
‘Thoroughly exhaust potential real-world causes for
anything strange that happens’ says TV medium
DESPITE being a successful
medium, former American
travel agent Chip Coffey, 55,
retains a degree of scepticism.
He was on his ride-on motor
mower, cutting the lawn at his
Atlanta home two years ago
when he came round the side of
the house to see his mother
standing there smiling at him.
She had passed in the late
1990s.
Although he had been praying
for that moment for years, his
initial reaction was not entirely
joyful.
“My first thought was, ‘I’ve
just had a stroke’, he recalled
during a phone interview with
the Winnipeg Free Press. “I
reached up and felt my mouth. It
wasn’t drooping, and it wasn’t
hot enough for me to have had
a heat stroke.”
In retrospect, Coffey admits
his reaction to seeing her – “the
most wonderful four or five
seconds of my life” – may have
been over dramatic, as he had
already been communicating
with spirits for several years.
He left his day job in 2001 to
work as a full-time medium.
That was the year he began
receiving spirit messages from
the brother of a co-worker. Coffey
considers that was his first
experience of “true interdimensional communication.”
Since then, he has had many
more communications, as witnessed by TV viewers during his
regular appearances on the
A&E Network series Paranormal State and Psychic Kids:
Children of the Paranormal.
“I remain sceptical,” says
Coffey, who is also a ghost hunter
and paranormal investigator.
TV audiences have watched him
assist with exorcisms, investigate haunted houses and help
children understand their psychic abilities.
“I always try to find explanations outside the realms of
CHIP COFFEY: “Sometimes
it’s the living who need to let
go.”
the paranormal because I don’t
want to completely give in to that
part of myself,” he says. “I urge
everyone to thoroughly exhaust
potential real-world causes for
anything strange that happens.”
Last year, in the middle of an
Edmonton show, alarms rang
out, the theatre filled with smoke
and had to be evacuated just as
Coffey and his Paranormal State
co-star were showing a video
on demonic possession. He was
asked if he thought this was
merely coincidence.
“I found the timing to be a
bit eerie,” he replied, “but I can’t
make everything a woo-woo
experience.”
As a toddler he would tell his
parents when the phone was
going to ring and who was on
the other end, but he didn’t see
his first full-bodied apparition
until he was an adult. Rather
than seeing spirit people, he feels
their energies around him.
“The difference between a
ghost and a spirit,” says Coffey,
“is that the latter has completed
the journey between the world of
the living and the world of the
dead.
“Ghosts, on the other hand, are
souls that, for whatever reason,
have chosen to stick around...
“Sometimes it’s the living
who need to let go. If the grief
of our loved ones is immense,
we might feel obliged to stay
and comfort them.”
Coffey has no idea how he
receives information during a
psychic reading.
“It’s almost as though it’s an
afterthought,” he says, “As if the
information completely bypasses
my five senses and gets implanted in my brain.
Other times it will fly out of
my mouth before I even get a
chance to think about what I’m
saying.”
When he’s not working he
can flip the psychic switch to
‘off’.
“I don’t want to be like Whoopi
Goldberg in Ghost and have
Patrick Swayze – bless his heart –
singing to me at three in the
morning,” says Coffey. “I’m not
running Western Union for the
dead.”
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There are more things in Heaven and Earth than
are dreamt of in the debunkers’ philosophy
CANADIAN writer and graphic
artist Geoff Olson is not only
noted for his articles and
political cartoons, but also for
his interest in the paranormal.
In the Vancouver Courier he
writes of the suspicion and
mistrust surrounding psychic
phenomena. Describing a dream
he had some years ago, he likens
it to a “big production.”
“There were dancing girls
and a host in a tuxedo, pitching
a new beverage – a mixture of
milk and apple juice.
“When I awoke in the morning, my girlfriend at the time
walked into the room holding a
cup. ‘Try this, it’s really good,’
she said, handing me her spur-ofthe-moment invention, a mixture
of milk and apple juice.
“I had said nothing to her
about my middle-of-the-night
dream commercial.
Olson claims he has had too
many highly unlikely occurrences
in his life to accept ‘coincidence’
as an explanation.
He is concerned about bias
towards intellectuals and academics who embrace the paranormal, and cites the occasion of
a conference on quantum physics
which took place in Italy, as previously reported in Psychic News.
The conference organiser informed three participants that
their invitations had been withdrawn.
“Among the rejected was
Brian Josephson, winner of the
1973 Nobel Prize for Physics, and
now Head of the Mind-Matter
Unification Project at Cambridge.
Josephson was told he was rejected because ‘one of his principal research interests is the
paranormal.’
“Science writer David Peat was
rejected because of his books on
‘Jungian synchronicity’ and ‘connections between Native American thought and modern physics’.
“According to a report in The
Times, Josephson and Peat were
re-invited after the controversy
went public,” writes Olson, “But
the banishment was upheld for
a third scientific heretic, US
theoretical physicist Jack Sarfatti.
“This debunking spirit shades
into the ‘giggle effect’, which
makes psi a target for media fun.”
In 1997 Olson interviewed
Brenda Dunne, a research associate of Dr Robert Jahn, Professor
of Aerospace, and Dean Emeritus
of the School of Engineering and
Applied Science at Princeton
University.
Because he was intent upon
researching psi, Jahn was relegated to a minor laboratory down
in the basement of Princeton,
where he and Dunne spent 30
years conducting experiments
into mind-matter anomalies.
Dunne asked Olson if he
could put the word out about
what they had been doing.
“It struck me as supremely
odd that there had been virtually
no media interest at the time in
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Thought for the week
HEALERS TWICE ON TV
by TOM HARRISON
S
piritual healing was
featured twice in five
days on ITV last week.
In each programme wellknown healers appeared with a
surgeon, Heber Langston, who
is the chairman of the British
Medical Association’s (BMA’s)
Regional Hospital Board of
Consultants and Specialists.
The first programme, on Monday evening last in Southerns on
Southern ITV, owes its origin
largely to the healing story
featured in Psychic News where
details were given on the front
page of the remarkable threeminute cure by Bournemouth
healer, George Pasteur.
The other programme on
Friday evening in London ITV’s
This Week, featured the same
BMA spokesman and showed
Mary Martin in the unusual role
GORDON TURNER
of testifier to spiritual healing
rather than exponent, and Gordon
Turner as spokesman of the
National Federation of Spiritual
Healers.
According to reports received
by Psychic News, the Southern
ITV programme was very fairly
conducted, George Pasteur being
interviewed quite straightforwardly by tele-interviewer
Barry Westwood.
Mrs Hawarth Booth, the patient
featured in Psychic News’ recent
story, told how she suffered after
a motor accident from a leg
fracture which caused two inches
shortening of the leg and agonising pain in her back. She
agreed that no amount of suggestion could have brought about
this recovery.
Difficulties
On his programme, Heber
Langston spoke of the difficulty
faced by the medical profession
of ascertaining the qualifications
of spiritual healers.
Though he did not comment
specifically on Mrs Hawarth
Booth’s claims, he was reported
to have given the impression that
he was not entirely unsympathetic to spiritual healing – provided
that it was conducted in a proper
manner and under the supervision of proper authorities and
also in accordance with the
desire of the patients.
One point which seemed to
concern him, however, was the
possible effect of outside interference by unorthodox healers
on the morale of the patients.
Taking him up on this point,
Pasteur emphasised that healers
were capable of giving morale
upliftment to patients without
necessarily having to touch them
or disturb in any other way the
normal hospital procedure.
The major bone of contention
between Pasteur and Heber
Langston was centred over the
matter, already familiar to readers
of this paper, of the BMA’s
original acceptance of the
Federation’s code of ethics and
their about-face of later date
when the Association had attempted to defend the hospitals
from the friendly invasion by
unorthodox healers.
Stating the BMA’s side of the
case, Langston admitted that the
Association had indeed received
a copy of the code mentioned
by Pasteur but argued that the
situation had progressed no further than that.
Sympathetic
Psychic News understands that
this 15-minute show took three
and a half hours to film. A further comment made by the two
sources from whence this part of
the report came in suggests that
Barry Westwood was sympathetic to the healer in question and
to the subject of healing in general.
The same cannot entirely be
said to be the case with the London ITV programme, In fairness,
however, to Daniel Farson who
held the reins of the argument
during its run, he stated from the
onset that he was not much
impressed by claims made for
absent healing.
The programme proceeded
rather too precipitately to allow
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for any emphatic point to emerge
for or against healing.
A young mother whose baby
sustained a brain injury at birth –
presumably at the hands of a
registered member of the medical
profession – recovered after a
healing ceremony conducted by
a spiritual healer, a treatment
decided upon in great haste when
it was believed that the child
was on the point of dying.
Mary Martin then spoke of her
own experience. “I owe my life to
spiritual healing,” she declared,
explaining how she had suffered
badly from bomb blast injuries, a
gastric ulcer, osteoarthritis, total
blindness in one eye and incipient blindness in the other.
The rest of the short programme devolved into a quick fire
three-corner game of snap question and answer with Farson,
Langston and Gordon Turner on
their respective but uncomplimentary inside angles of an
equilateral triangle.
What did emerge with clarity
was the fact that Langston was
firmly convinced that a patient’s
treatment was the sole responsibility of the medical profession,
and if a patient could not see it
that way he or she should leave
the hospital.
Langston also emphasised that
no decision had been given in
Parliament – but only a statement
had been made by the Minister
of Health.
Turner somewhat heatedly
hammered at the point that the
BMA should, as a matter of duty,
conduct a full-scale inquiry into
spiritual healing.
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Whether we like it or not,
much of our time is taken up in
frustrating queues and we have all
experienced that feeling of needing more
space from the people around us. Not because
of their style of dress or other physical dislikes,
but primarily because of the clashing of our auras.
An aura is simply the life-force vibration which
surrounds all living bodies and either blends or clashes
with others. It envelops the body and can be seen or
detected by sensitive people – not only developed mediums.
The warm ‘glow’ around the children on the TV ReadyBrek advert is a simple if naïve representation of the aura,
which varies in size, thickness and colour depending on
the spiritual development and health of the individual
at that time.
The condition of your aura is a significant
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2. I accept the Leadership of Jesus the
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5. I believe in Communion with God,
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WHAT THE EYE DOES NOT SEE
by Billy Roberts
W
e are influenced more
than we realise by
things surrounding us
in the world in which we live and
we are very much a product of
what our knowledge of this world
makes us.
It is generally understood that
we know this world by means
of our five senses and, should
one of these senses become the
slightest bit defective, our knowledge of the world would naturally be impaired as a consequence.
Although we are exercising
our senses every moment of
every day, and see, hear, touch,
taste and smell the things of the
world around us, we appear to
have very little understanding
of the complex processes of consciousness involved in our ‘knowing’ this world. Neither do we
realise that we know only a minute part of what there is to be
known of the world around us.
Let us take a detailed look at
each of our five senses – beginning with the faculty of sight.
What is actually meant by ‘seeing’ an object?
It means that our eyes respond
to such vibrations of light as are
thrown off by the front of the
object, and that our consciousness
translates those vibrations into
things of form and colour. But
we generally accept the fact that
we can only see the front of the
object, and never the whole, which
would of course be the front and
the back. As we understand it,
then, this faculty of sight is the
result of waves of light to which
our eyes respond. But then, what
is light?
Science informs us that light
is a vibration in the ether; and
according to the frequency and
amplitude of the vibration is the
colour then produced. Even with
a basic understanding of physics
we know that the sun throws off
bundles of vibrations of various
rates, and that these bundles are
termed ‘white light’.
When we interpose a prism of
glass in the way of a white ray
of light, the particles of glass
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naturally break down each bundle
into its constituent vibrations;
once these have registered with
the retina of our eyes, that sense
of colour is impinged on our
consciousness.
In general, we arefamiliar
with seven colours. These, their
shades and their mixtures, make
up the many colours of the world
in which we live. But you know,
the colours we can see are not
the only colours which exist. We
are only able to see the colours
to which our eyes can respond.
However, the response of our
eyes is extremely limited. In the
spectrum we can normally see
the colours red to blue and then
the violet. Very few people can
perceive indigo, primarily because
of the frequency of its vibration,
to which the average eye apparently does not respond. We now
know that below the red of the
spectrum, and above the violet,
there exist infrared and ultraviolet rays that our eyes cannot
see in normal circumstances.
However, if we could see this part
of the invisible spectrum, the
world in which we live would
have a completely different meaning.
With the help of sophisticated
scientific instruments, we now
know that there exist infra- and
ultrasound waves undetectable by
the physical ear. By developing
the faculties it is now accepted
that the human psyche is able to
be conscious of ultra and supersensual worlds of both vision and
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In fact, quantum theory is that
we live in a multidimensional
universe, in which there are
worlds within worlds, each rising
in a gradually ascending vibratory scale, from those which
touch and blend with the highest
planes of the physical world, to
those which gradually merge
with the lowest spheres of the
great astral world. This means
that just because something cannot be seen, that fact does not in
any way suggest that it does not
exist.
There is little doubt that the
development and cultivation of
the faculties does enable some
individuals mentally to access
other inner and outer dimensions.
Whilst a minority of mediums
are able only to have a superficial encounter with the invisible
worlds, others appear to be perfectly attuned to them and as
a result are able to offer a detailed account of exactly what they
can see or hear.
However, this question must
be asked: Is one mediumistically
inclined individual seeing the
same as another? Also, is it
possible that we are deluding
ourselves into believing that the
evidence we receive via some
mediumistic channels is sufficient for us not to question its
source?
Isn’t it possible that whilst
we are so preoccupied with the
relentless search for phenomena
that we are missing a vital part
of the real evidence? I’ve always
thought it quite strange that there
are some people who completely
dismiss the existence of spirits
and an afterlife and yet meticulously search the skies for
extraterrestrials and signs that
there really is life on other planets.
Why, in life, are we so fascinated with death when we are
all destined to arrive there in the
end? Regardless of whether or
not you believe in an afterlife,
few of us are in any great hurry to
die! “Are you afraid of dying?”
the actor and director Woody
Allen was once asked. “No!” came
his reply. “I just don’t want to be
there when it happens!”
I for one share that sentiment,
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and would prefer not to be there
when the time comes. Unfortunately though, death is the one
thing we all have in common.
What we do not share is the
way we approach that dreaded
moment.
The Spirit World is most
definitely not a place. It has
nothing whatsoever to do with
places, and has no particular
geographical location in the universe. It is neither up nor down,
and its space is filled with selfcreated light, of a kind quite
different from the light of this
physical world.
There are no alternating periods of night and day, and its
landscape is surreal and unfurls
before the consciousness with an
unusual and very different perspective. Its inhabitants allegedly communicate without the
intermediary of the senses, and
yet are able to pass on to the
mediumistically inclined individual indisputable evidence of
their continued existence.
It is quite clear from what we
know that the so-called ‘dead’ do
not go anywhere at all, but simply
move to a different position in
our lives. Maurice Maeterlinck,
nineteenth century dramatist and
mystic, wrote, “Only the dead are
in the right for it is they who are
truly themselves.” In his book
Treasure of the Humble, Maeterlinck goes on to suggest that once
even those closest to us pass over
into the spiritual side of the
universe, from that very moment
they are thus sworn to secrecy
and that ‘the command is laid
upon their souls that the superior
powers must not be betrayed’.
I accept that it is human nature
to have a fascination with the
concept of life beyond death, but
it may well be that we are
searching in the wrong places,
and that the answers we seek lie
within the extreme areas of our
own consciousness, and not outside beyond the parameters of
space and time.
Maybe quantum science is
correct in its assessment that
there is no such thing as an
objective reality, and that everything is contained within our
own minds. The distinguished
scientist Albert Einstein once
posed the question: “Does the
moon only exist when we are
there to observe it?” It makes you
think, doesn’t it?
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University students
film documentary on
Cambridge medium
WHEN Cambridgeshire medium Donna Fallon was featured in Cambridge Evening
News earlier this year (reported in PN of 17th April), the
article caught the eye of a
group of students.
Donna was being interviewed
by a sceptical journalist who
was less sceptical at the end of
their conversation, having received some convincing survival
evidence.
Student Matt Welfare, who
directed the subsequent documentary film, told Psychic News
how it came about.
“We are all first year students
studying Film and TV Production at Anglia Ruskin University,
DONNA FALLON
and as part of our module we are
required to produce documentaries on specific themes.
“For our last documentary
we were not given a theme, only
a ten-minute time limit. We
noticed an article about Donna,
and were immediately interested
in her and her line of work. We
promptly decided to base our
documentary upon her.
“Rebecca Bentley, our producer, has an interest in mediums
as she has occasional readings
with a medium local to her home
town. Our editor, Meg McGuirk,
and Kim Hanzlik (cinematographer), are also quite interested in the paranormal, and
were both curious about Donna
and her ability.
“Before the documentary
was made, I was very sceptical
about the work of mediums
and didn’t believe in them. However, my opinions changed after
Donna gave a personal reading
to each of us for the documentary.
“I thought Donna’s reading was
very good. I was surprised by the
information she gave me, as it
was something only I knew, and
I was amazed at how she could
have known.
“However, there were one or
two parts of her reading that
were not related to me, but all in
all, I felt it was accurate and it has
changed my opinion of mediumship.
“The documentary was
shown to other students on our
course during a screening session for the films each group had
made.”
Donna Fallon was surprised
to receive the request from the
students for her to take part in
the documentary, but agreed as
she said, “I knew the Spirit
World would not let me down.”
The students filmed in a
Cambridge park and on the
streets, where Donna gave impromptu readings.
“One that was very emotional
was for a young man who worked
in a coffee shop,” said Donna.
“He came outside to watch us
filming. The crew asked if he
would like a reading and he said
he would.
“He had never had a reading
before, and his dad came through.
I knew he had recently passed
with cancer. I gave the name of
Michel, and said that 22nd May
would be special to him this year,
and it was important to let him
know that his dad would be with
him on that date.
“He was stunned, bless him,
and told me his name is Michel,
and that he is getting married on
22nd May.
“I did readings for the film
crew. For Matt I brought his
friend through, and said he was
just nineteen when he passed in
an accident. This was confirmed,
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AS I SEE IT...
by Eric Hatton
LIFE can be very revealing
when we least expect it.
The seasons of nature can
frequently be a source of
these revelations, a fact
which was underlined to me
very recently.
A few days ago – before
I was temporarily set back
by an illness – I decided I
should do some of the little
jobs which needed attention
in my garden. I got out some
tools – a wide rake and a
small fork – and proceeded
to scrape up the leaves and
twigs which were cluttering
up the borders.
After a few minutes the
unexpected happened: in the
process of forking this debris
away I was amazed to see
the many tiny flowers which
were then revealed. There
must have been ten or more
different types, each having
and poor Matt was in tears.
“What I loved about going up
to people in the street was that
they would not dream of going to
a Spiritualist church, but would
get a message from the Spirit
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its own individual and appealing colour.
Straightening myself up,
I said in a loud voice, “Well,
of all things! I never knew
you were there!”
This caught the attention
of my gardening friend,
who was trimming the lawn
edges some yards away
from me. “Who are you
talking to, Eric?” he asked.
“These small flowers which
have been revealed so unexpectedly,” I replied.
“Oh, those,” he said, as
he bent down to see what
had so impressed me. “You
never can tell what lies under
the surface of things.” Just
a few words of spontaneous
wisdom which I think my
friend was hardly aware he
had said, but as he moved
away I pondered upon them.
As we meet people,
particularly for the first
time, we tend to judge them,
whether consciously or unconsciously, in any number of ways: their manner
of dress, their hairstyle, the
shape of their face or the
formation of their eyes;
their speech, their stance
and a host of other things.
We see people for what they
appear to be and make our
judgement – not always a
complimentary one.
However, more often than
not this may be unwise, for
how little we know of the
true person and the traumas
and joys which may have
shaped their life. Lurking
behind that ‘outer’ person
may be characteristics we
would least expect.
The quality of the inner
person could be of such delicacy and sensitivity that,
as with the flowers I so
unexpectedly discovered in
my garden, they do not shout
aloud about how good they
are.
The richness of our society is likely to be enhanced
by such people, just as much
as by those who strut around
showing their colours. It is
like as an orchestra with
its variety of players conveying different passages
of music – be they light or
shade, loud or quiet, or
even moments of pause.
Each contributes to our
senses and conveys that
beautiful something which
words cannot adequately
describe.
Therefore, we should
never be too hasty in our
judgement of people, for
the growth of the spirit
and soul is beyond any
measure of time with which
we are familiar.
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A CHARITY EVENING WITH SPIRITUAL ARTIST BILL
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Saturday 5th June at 7.00pm. Proceeds will go to a children’s
charity. Admission is £4. Enquiries to 020 7622 4900.
AN EVENING OF SPIRIT PORTRAITURE AND
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take place at Kosmon Sanctuary, Spinney Cottage, Walton
Manor, Walton Street, Walton-on-the-Hill, Tadworth, Surrey,
KT20 7SA, on Friday 11th June.
The evening starts at 7.30pm. Entrance is £5. For further
details contact Annette Mitchell on 020 8640 3426 or e-mail:
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Evening of Clairvoyance with
International Medium
BILLY COOK
On Friday 4th June 2010 at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm)
At the Arena Leisure Centre, Circular Road East,
Colchester, Essex CO2 7SZ
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SPIRITUALISTS OPEN THE DOOR
ON A MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR
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he Open Door Spiritualist
Sanctuary in Victoria, Canada, held an historic visit to the
Arthur Findlay College and a
number of British Spiritualist
Churches last month. The Rev
Brian Robertson CSNU and
Simon James OSNU, both of
whom are AFC tutors and course
organisers, and who run the
Sanctuary, brought over a third
of its members to share in the
atmosphere of international
Spiritualism.
The party first spent a week
at the College attending a ‘Celebrate the Magic’ week. Joining
them were tutors Paul Jacobs
CSNU, Minister Janet Parker,
Minister Brenda Lawrence,
Maureen Murnan CSNU, Sandy
Hagger CSNU, and Brian and
Simon, who were the course
organisers for the week.
The first surprise visit was
from tutor Glyn Edwards CSNU
who was able to join the course
for a day. It was a full and nonstop week as usual. Christine
Members of the Open Door Spiritualist Sanctuary visit Darlington Spiritualist Church as part
of their Spiritualist tour of the UK.
Upright, the choir leader of the
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who was unable to be present
due to illness.
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the trustees of the J. V. Trust –
created a further special memory as Brian and Simon acknowledged them as modern
pioneers of Spiritualism.
Minister Eric Hatton, chairman
of the J. V. Trust, spoke briefly
to the students of his many
years of association with the
Arthur Findlay College.
After the week concluded, a
twelve-day tour of the UK
began. The first church visited
was in Stourbridge. There, both
Brian and Simon shared the
service with spiritual artist Su
Wood and the church’s longtime president, Minister Eric
Hatton, who gave a stirring
address on the needs of the
modern Spiritualist movement.
A buffet meal was then
provided by the church, and was
much enjoyed by all. The visitors were then presented with
two lovely gifts – a book on the
history of Stourbridge and a
beautiful jug made of traditional Stourbridge glass.
After taking in the highlights
of places such as Stratford and
the Lake District, it was on to
the world famous New Lanark
home of Robert Owen, one of
the great pioneers of modern
Spiritualism.
A wonderful demonstration
followed in Edinburgh with
Thelma Francis CSNU and John
Blackwood OSNU at the Edinburgh Association of Spiritualists. An evening tea was
served, enabling everyone to
meet and greet each other.
The tour then headed south,
calling at Darlington Spiritualist Church to see the excellent
Lyceum Museum, courtesy of
Minister Nora Shaw and Vi
Kipling FSNU.
Darlington hosted a wonderful reception tea for all on the
‘Magical’ tour and then said
farewell.
A Sunday service followed
at historic Sowerby Bridge in
Yorkshire presided over by the
president of the SNU’s North
Yorkshire District Council,
Kathryn Crossley. Again, gracious hospitality was on hand in
the form of homemade cakes
and pastries. This was not a trip
for those wanting to count
calories!
Taking in such sites as
Glastonbury and Stonehenge
en route, the tour finished with
a visit to the world-renowned
Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary at Burrows Lea in Surrey
(pictured below).
At all of the churches, a
plaque was presented in gratitude for hospitality and kindness and to commemorate the
visit of the Open Door.
“Everyone we met at the
various centres welcomed us
warmly,” Brian and Simon told
PN. “We would especially like
to thank all of the presidents
and committees for their hard
work and generosity in welcoming the 26 visiting members
of the Open Door Spiritualist
Sanctuary. It is truly gratifying
to know the fellowship and
friendship which exists between Spiritualists around the
world.”
NEWS FROM CANADA
by Carolyn Molnar and Benjamin Gleisser
S
piritualist Dorothy Jeanne
Engst is doing what she
can to stop a mining company from digging a pit mine
that she claims will destroy a
wilderness fishing lake used by
several First Nations (aboriginal) peoples, and create a
“potential environmental catastrophe,” she says.
Taseko Mines Ltd., a Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.),
mining company, has applied
to build “Prosperity Mine
Project,” a gold and copper mine
on the Tsilhqot’in homeland in
B.C.
The area in question includes
Teztan Biny – “Fish Lake” –
where the Tsilhqot’in community has fished for centuries.
The lake has an estimated
85,000 rainbow trout, of which
up to 5,000 are caught annually.
In addition, the company’s
plan could also affect the Taseko River, a major salmonbearing river.
Engst, of Gabriola Island,
B.C., is the publisher of True
Blue Spirit (www.trueblue
spirit.ca), a glossy bi-monthly
magazine devoted to spirituality and wellness.
Engst’s first husband was
Inuit, another First Nations
people, and her two oldest
daughters are Inuit. But it
wasn’t just her connection to
Native Canadians that inspired
her to join the battle to keep
the wilderness wild.
“Here I am publishing an
intuitive living magazine, and
part of our intuitive lifestyle is
being conscious of the beauty
of our planet,” she says. “I knew
this environmental issue was
something I needed to address.
Because if we don’t stop this
mine now, then who knows
what they’ll want to do tomorrow?”
When Taseko representatives
first pitched their plan in 2009,
many locals were in favour of
the mine. The company promised residents jobs and economic development to the area.
But as more people began to
look into the mining proposal,
grassroots opposition started
to grow.
The Xeni Gwet’im, another
First Nations community, pointed out that the plan for the
mine would mean cutting down
hundreds of trees, tearing up
countless acres of land, and
creating a dam for waste rock
and tailings just above Fish
Lake that would essentially
destroy the lake and fill the
area with toxic waste. The plan
could also affect the nearby
Fish Lake: The Tsilhqot’in community has fished here for centuries.
Taseko River.
“People aren’t aware of the
amount of waste that comes
from a mine,” Engst says.
“Studies show that nine tons
of waste are created for every
ounce of gold extracted. The
company says, ‘Oh, in about 20
years, everything will be back
to normal.’ Well, that’s not good
enough. And who’s to say that
will happen?”
Several First Nations representatives have sued to stop the
project. The current issue of
DOROTHY JEANNE ENGST
True Blue Spirit has an article
on the environmental impact of
the proposed Prosperity Mine
written by Engst’s daughter. To
read more about the mine, or to
sign a cyber petition against it,
go to www.protectfishlake.ca.
In the meantime, Engst and
the various First Nations communities are waiting for the
government’s response, which
was expected 3rd May, but is
still forthcoming.
Engst is hopeful, yet understands the reality of the situation. “You’ve got very small
groups going up against a huge
mining company,” she says. “I
feel on a soul level that what
we’re doing is right. We need
nature. To do nothing would
be like standing aside and
watching others take an animal’s life with their bare
hands.”
bring dissension, politics,
control issues and egos. Instead,
we hold fund-raisers, have development classes and use our
weekly offerings to pay the
bills.”
Kinnear follows a list of 28
do’s and don’t’s when it comes
to shepherding the church,
including: “People are greeted
at the door as they arrive and
made to feel each one is special
to the success of the divine
service” and “Periodic surprises
for the congregation like roses
on Mother’s day, chocolates on
Father’s day.”
“The church aims to create a
loving, non-judgmental and
warm environment where
everyone feels welcome,” he
explains. “This is everyone’s
church – it’s not Jim Kinnear’s
church.”
And that attitude seems to
be paying off. The church is
considering expanding its
space again, and Kinnear is
thinking about increasing class
offerings.
Kinnear, whose father was
a Spiritualist, experienced his
first spirit communication when
he was 23 years old: his bedroom lit up one night in blues
and purples. When he asked his
father for an explanation, he
was told that it might have had
something to do with a passing.
Sure enough, Kinnear’s
grandmother in Scotland had
passed into spirit that night.
He joined East Hamilton
Spiritualist Church and studied
mediumship, then was ordained
in 2003. He has served two
terms as president of the Spiritualist Churches of Canada.
MEDIUMSHIP 2010
Psychic News presents an
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ongratulations to the Rev
James Kinnear, 54, pastor
of the Spiritualist Society of
Burlington (www.spiritualist
society.com) in Burlington,
Ontario, who recently celebrated
the church’s four-year anniversary.
The church’s first service
was on 5th March 2006, with ten
members. Today, the church
averages between 55 and 65
people at its weekly Sunday
morning divine service. We
enjoy giving the philosophy
and demonstration there several
times a year.
When asked about the
church’s total membership,
Kinnear said, “We don’t have
memberships. Memberships
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This Week:
Proving Nessie is an elusive spirit
A DRAMATIC event will take
place at Loch Ness in June,
when hundreds of clairvoyants, psychics and wiccans
will gather in a bid to make
contact with Nessie, the famous
Loch Ness monster.
There is, of course, no monster
swimming around the gloomy
loch, because Nessie is really
nothing but a ghost.
Or so says Kevin Carlyon,
High Priest of British White
Witches (pictured), who calls
himself “The Official Protector
of Loch Ness and the Loch Ness
Creature”.
Carlyon is organising the
powerful gathering of psychics
in the hope of proving that the
monster is simply an elusive
spirit.
Carlyton claims to have
thwarted the plans of monsterhunter Jan Sundberg from Sweden, who intended to come to
Loch Ness a few years ago to
capture Nessie. Carlyton believes
the monster will never be caught
because she is not actually
alive.
He explained to Highland
News: “The creature is a ghost
from a bygone era, and its image
has been captured by the surrounding landscape. In certain
weather conditions, particularly
when it is very warm or thunderous with a lot of static in the air,
images of the creature are ‘replayed’ and people who are
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slightly psychic see the creature
as if it is here now.”
With his June symposium,
Kevin Carlyon hopes to prove his
point about the mysterious
monster.
Nessie, either in substance
or spirit, produces hundreds of
thousands of pounds from tourism every year, so Carlyon will
not be thanked if he succeeds
in disposing of this legendary
“goose that lays the golden egg.”
Carlyon said: “I predict there
will be at least 200 people present
at the event. I’ve only mentioned
a small part about it on my website, and the interest so far has
been phenomenal.
“I’ve heard from psychics from
all over the country, and even
someone on the phone from
New Zealand who plans to incorporate the event into a trip to
England next month.
“I’m hoping it will go ahead
around 21st June, but I still need
to confirm the actual date.”
Computer programmer Mikko
Takala will be filming the event
which, it is hoped, will be broadcast live on www.lochness.co.uk
Let’s hope the spirit of Nessie
will oblige viewers by making a
spiritual appearance. She can be
temperamental...
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Heart to Heart by Pea Horsley
Read the wonderful story of Pea
Horsley, professional animal
communicator, as she tracks lost
animals, tackles troubled pets and
helps us truly to understand our
best friends.
Pea Horsley never set out
to talk to animals, so you can
ARIES
ARIES
(March 21–April 20)
You’re vulnerable to childish temper
tantrums this week. It’s hard to cope
with the idea that your dreams are
hopelessly out of reach. Let yourself
be angry. Work off your anger at the
gym. Throw some cheap crockery
on the ground. Write a spiteful letter
and then burn it. You have every
right to be upset. Once you’ve voiced
your frustrations, pour your energy
into work. Take on a challenging
assignment that requires tremendous focus and skill.
TAURUS
TAURUS
(April 21–May 21)
An authority figure’s irresponsible
and frustrating behaviour gets under
your skin. It will take every ounce of
strength to keep your cool in their
presence. Helping a youngster with
their schoolwork can be a good
diversionary tactic. Your young friend
may be struggling with a fundamental skill like reading or simple
mathematics. Overseeing their
progress will draw you closer
together. Kids feel loved when adults
devote time to them.
GEMINI
GEMINI
(May 22–June 21)
Sarcasm will get you in trouble
this week. For you, it’s a defence
mechanism against dealing with the
harsh realities of life. For others, it’s
a slap in the face. The next time a
colleague voices their fears, be silent
and receptive. Refrain from making
some snappy remark or the two of
you will start sniping at each other
instead of tackling the real source of
the problem. Tackling a home
improvement project will be a good
channel for your frustrations.
CANCER
CANCER
(June 22–July 23)
Don’t let your desire for wealth get
in the way of being happy for a man
who has just gotten a raise. Put
your jealousy aside for the sake of
friendship. When you let go of
resentment, you open your heart to
abundance. Pretty soon, the
opportunities that passed you by
will fall right in your lap. A business
trip is looming ahead. By making a
success of this venture, you’ll put
yourself in line for a raise or
promotion.
LEO
LEO
(July 24–August 23)
Be careful of jumping to conclusions
this week, or you’ll do serious damage
to an intimate relationship. Giving a
friend or lover the benefit of the doubt
will go a long way to repairing the hurt
that has torn you apart. The two of
you are terribly stubborn, and have
difficulty admitting when you’ve done
something wrong. By letting go of
your pride, you’ll get something far
more precious in return. You’ll have
to work overtime to keep up with your
work responsibilities.
VIRGO
VIRGO
(August 24–September 23)
Someone is harbouring angry feelings
toward you, even if you’ve done
nothing to deserve such resentment.
Instead of trying to work yourself back
into your enemy’s good graces,
concentrate on a project that is close
to your heart. Acquiring specialised
skills puts you in line for a better paid
post. It’s time to realise your full
potential. Resting on your laurels is
fine for a while, but is ultimately
unsatisfying. Set your sights on the
stars.
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Unfortunately, rebellious behaviour
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lashing out against the existing order,
find an outlet for your anger. Working
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baking are all activities you might
try. There’s something appealing
about rolling up your sleeves and
getting your hands dirty now.
SCORPIO
SCORPIO
(October 24–November 22)
Making a power play will backfire
spectacularly. You can’t be seen as
taking someone’s job away from
them. If you’re going to reach the top,
you need to do so by honest,
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launching your own business. An
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start up capital for such a venture.
Don’t discount the idea until you’ve
given it serious thought.
SAGITTARIUS
SAGITTARIUS
(November 23–December 21)
Beware of foisting your beliefs on an
unsuspecting friend. Nobody likes to
be preached to. If you’re really worried
about someone’s soul, you’ll teach
by example. Living up to an exalted
moral code will prompt your friend to
ask questions about your philosophy.
Until that day occurs, remain patient.
Stay true to your path and ask for
help when your resolve wavers.
Don’t forget that you’re just as
vulnerable to temptation as the next
person.
CAPRICORN
CAPRICORN
(December 22–January 20)
Pent up desires will get you into
trouble if you’re not careful. If you’re
not in a relationship, you need to find
an outlet for all of this yearning. Head
for the gym, launch a construction
project, or plan an elaborate party.
The more ambitious the undertaking,
the faster your frustrations will ease.
You could be offered a job at
somewhere cultural or educational.
Push your fears aside and accept the
position and rise to this new
professional challenge.
AQUARIUS
AQUARIUS
(January 21–February 19)
You need to learn tact and diplomacy. Someone who doesn’t
share your love of truth is having a
hard time facing reality. Resist the
urge to shove the unpleasant facts
in their face or you’ll look like a
terrible tyrant. Paying off a debt
becomes possible now that your
income is more stable. Put yourself
on a regular payment plan that is
aimed at achieving financial
freedom by a certain date. Setting
goals keeps you focused.
PISCES
PISCES
(February 20–March 20)
A dispute with your employer or a
fellow worker is taking a toll on your
health. You need to adopt a spiritual
practice as a means to keep a
balanced perspective. Prayer,
meditation or communing with
nature reminds you there is more to
life than mundane reality. Your best
friend or lover is poised to help you
through the rough patches. Don’t
hesitate to lean on them when you
feel as if you can’t handle the
pressure any longer.
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YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Share Your News, Views and Opinions...
‘Are we not the servants of a
greater plan and not the directors?’
I WOULD like to re-address a
matter of great importance, for
knowledge is all, and if light,
nature and truth be our watchwords then surely, friends, we
must think carefully before we
speak our truth, and perhaps
with a little more humility and
less ego on our part, for are we
not the servants of a greater plan
and not the directors?
For the purpose of continuity,
I would firstly refer to my own
letter (27th April) in which I made
reference to an incident which
incapacitated a medium colleague of mine. I went on to
welcome the thoughts of the
AFC tutors on that incident and
also their thoughts on work
undertaken by my colleague and
me, where children had been
affected by menacing energies.
I added that I would be intrigued to hear of any other
mediums working in this way. I
am aware of the responses so far
yet feel sure that many people
are still awaiting clarity and
understanding on this and other
issues that will simply not go away.
By attempting to disassociate
ourselves from these occurrences, are we creating a divide?
Following the ideals and personal opinions of many in recent
issues of PN it is apparent that
some Spiritualists would leave
this ‘ism’ rather than entertain the
idea of the existence of ‘dark’
spirits and other energies being
prevalent in this world.
This is very sad to hear, as
many of those mediums have a
beautiful gift of communication
Ivy Northage was
not president
AS a student and friend I knew
Ivy Northage for some time. I
think she would not appreciate
Minister Simone Key quoting her
as a past president of the College
of Psychic Studies in her letter
‘We have moved on’ (8th May).
It would be appreciated if
Minister Key would amend this
erroneous statement.
Ivy worked both as a medium
and teacher at the SAGB and at
the College of Psychic Studies,
but not as its president.
As a tutor at Stansted, Minister
Key should check that the statements in her letter are correct, so
as not to confuse those interested
in this area.
Robin Winbow,
Worthing, Sussex
or healing and a passion for their
work for the Spirit World and
humanity as a whole.
Even so, is it right that we
dismiss the work of all those
other beautiful souls who work
tirelessly for spirit in their rescue
circles, simply because the very
idea is out of our comfort zone?
Are we sure their claims can be
passed off as the mere ramblings
of the foolish and unenlightened?
How does one explain rescue
work via the deep trance medium,
the medium who, having no
knowledge of what is taking place,
becomes the vessel of direct
communication?
In rescue circles proper the
group, if suitable, will be invited
by the Spirit World to perform
this task. It is usually the last
thought in the minds of the sitters
and a total surprise when they are
asked, yet through selfless love
and a desire to be of service they
agree to help in the knowledge
that many would decry their
calling.
Such circles are found to be
most harmonious, generating
great power from the very committed sitters. They tend to
continue for several years – even
decades in many cases – as the
rapport with the Spirit World
builds, until enlightened teachers
repay their sitters by honouring
them with their attendance. Yet
this is twofold in purpose, as
these wise sages and masters
hope for their teachings to find
their way to the greater masses
through books and technologies
to begin with.
There appears to be a fanciful
notion that these groups are having some type of subjective
imaginary experience and are
completely misguided novices.
Is it right and proper to condemn
such circles as falsehoods? Is it
not more likely the case that
gaps in one’s own understanding
need to be filled?
Why is it that we have separation of this fact of life in our
movement and not inclusion? Is
it not proper to know one’s own
purpose, and then to walk well
with spirit? As mediums, are
we to think or to feel the answers
to such questions?
How do we justify to the Spirit
World that we only wish they
give us the ‘nice bits’ to pick out
for our Spiritualist movement;
are we a business package deal?
Are we not in danger of becoming a theocracy by this?
Surely no amount of ‘brainstorming’ conclusions could
possibly alter the one immutable
truth of spirit, but how very easy
it is to lose all sight of it. Is
knowledge not the armour that
removes doubts and fears? Is
there a need to incorporate and
not segregate this special branch
of mediumship, for there may be
a time when those with this gift
may well be called upon? No pun
intended but, just who are you
going to call?
Of course we have free will
to accept or reject, this is our
prerogative as free-thinking
beings on the path of learning;
so like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle, if we cannot find a place for
that piece because we are simply
‘not there’ yet, we can leave it to
one side until the foundation is
laid. We can then incorporate
that piece which fits perfectly,
thus filling the gaps as the bigger
picture unfolds. Only then would
the individual pieces make overall sense to the onlooker.
Clearly people do turn to
Spiritualism for help in this
area, particularly when physical
phenomena cannot be explained
away by physics. How reassuring
to know that the Spirit World
has not left us high and dry but
has prepared men and women
to serve in this capacity, being
given the tools, as it were, to do
the job with their specialist guides.
Your letters are very welcome.
Post or e-mail them to:
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We do totally agree with the
statement that “it is against natural
spiritual law to communicate with
the earth” (physical world) for
any other purpose than to be of
benefit, and this is a good example of why clearance work is
so important, because certain
spirits do not obey these natural
laws, causing delay in their own
progression and poor quality of
life for those they happen to
prey upon. In truth they are
detrimental to our society and
future well-being.
We also understand that the
door to the Spirit World is all
around us, but not all mediums
will feel this level of vibration
despite the interpenetration of
the spirit and physical worlds.
Mental mediumship as we
are given to understand by the
Spirit World is but one rung on
a very long ladder, albeit an
important one. Some mediums
are bestowed with more than one
or two gifts as they and their
guides collectively have these
abilities. One could say their
antennae are deliberately made
more receptive to this end.
There are also the beautiful
and rare souls who are able to
work independently of the rescue circle. Life in the physical
world can be a daunting existence for them; as they have no
‘off switch’ this would be counterproductive. They often become
hermitic, misunderstood and
isolated in their existence. They
are under no illusion of their life
purpose. This is indeed an exquisite form of mediumship that
very few would wish for.
I would also like to make
reference to an article entitled
‘The Uninvited’ (10th April) in
which it was suggested by a lady
medium that the author of the letter
contact the Spiritualists’ National
Union for advice and help. This
was indeed sought and concluded
in a positive outcome.
The point I wish to make is
this: I too found myself needing
clarity in this field from the
Spiritualists’ National Union in
2009 when a local affiliated
church requested the help of my
‘Thank you for your lovely, inoffensive approach’
HAVING read Andy Byng’s reply
to Leo Bonomo’s letter (8th May
and 24th April respectively), I am
completely amazed by how
brilliantly and delicately he has
addressed the statements of Mr
Bonomo, which appear to have
aroused the need for investigation,
to understand the concepts of the
latter on a level that would not
confuse or distress the openminded reader.
As believers, we all come
into Spiritualism via our own
pathway, complete with our own
beliefs and experiences.
Whilst Mr Bonomo’s letter
was interesting and positively
presented his personal beliefs, I
felt it was perhaps too ‘individual’, leaving no space for diversity and open-mindedness.
Andy Byng approached this
on behalf of all who are keeping an open mind. The letter did
need to be addressed and Andy
achieved this with all the sensitivity and delicacy required for
such detailed points.
If learning and increasing
knowledge are to advance, people like Andy Byng must continue to come forward with their
understanding, to enable us to
hold on to our open-mindedness.
Thank you, Andy, for your
lovely, inoffensive approach.
S. Porter,
Braintree, Essex
colleague and myself, because
a gentleman had personally
approached the local church for
guidance and help in a similar
matter. Before undertaking this
request a telephone call was made
by a representative of the church,
himself having knowledge of
our abilities and reputation in
this area, in which he asked a
senior Union official for clarity
as to where the Union and ourselves stood on such matters.
Following the representative’s
conversations with the official of
the Union it was deemed our
intentions were proper and correct, allowing my colleague and
myself to properly assess this
gentleman and his plight. Even
so, I too personally spoke via
telephone to another Union
official who re-confirmed their
stance on this same question.
If we really do come under the
one umbrella of unity, why is it
we have such a schism of
awareness in our own college of
learning? A college bequeathed
for the purpose of research into
spiritual phenomena.
There comes a time when often
the wisdom of the student will
surpass that of their earthly teachers
and this is where our humility has
opportunity to develop.
Do we continue to decry
and deny the advancement of
spiritual knowledge no matter
how extreme we may think it?
This type of work has always
been and will continue to be
necessary, whether we work
together in unity or not, for it is
at the behest of the Spirit World
that this difficult but rewarding
task is undertaken.
Margaret Stirling,
North Wales
PSYCHIC NEWS
OUR PRAYER
Great Spirit,
Let the light of
understanding shine upon
us all. Let the goodness of
the earth imbue us with a
natural compassion that
allows the love we are
born with to permeate our
very being so we may be
true ambassadors and
servants of the Spirit
World in service to others.
Amen
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‘This is a very sad time for the movement’
– Leo Bonomo replies to his critics
I REFER to letters in 10th and 17th
April and 1st and 8th May editions
of PN respectively.
I find it amazing that there is
a deliberate action to misquote
me by four apparently respected
persons in an effort to minimise
the damage done by the misguided collective tutors’ comments.
I am also amazed at the
implication that communication
through Edgar Cayce, one of the
greats of our movement, was
coloured by his own beliefs. Mr
Cayce was not well educated and
the information which came
through was far in advance of his
own learning, undoubtedly from
a source far greater than his own
limited education and not as
implied by Mr Byng.
In fact it is a remarkable testament to his mediumship that
subjects far in excess of his learning were covered and were of the
highest quality, in some instances
not concurring with his own
beliefs. This further underlines
the statements I made – and does
not, as has been suggested,
devalue them.
Mr Byng also mentions in
the AFC tutors’ defence that in
naming others including Gordon
Higginson they do not have protection of any sort and are fine,
so everyone else will be too,
effectively encouraging anyone
who would dabble that this is
okay. The tutors must realise that
these messages will go much
further afield than this movement; in a karmic sense – on their
heads be it.
That, however, is not the point
I made. Gordon Higginson in
particular would have been taught
the old fashioned way – i.e. about
protection – which the tutors are
intimating has no place in today’s
mediumship. They have categorically stated that protection is not
needed; such a generalisation is
ridiculous in the extreme.
When I mentioned mental
illness it was not in the way that
those who rebutted my letter
implied. Of course, there are very
valid physical reasons for mental
illness, but the point is that dabbling can cause great harm and
this is proved by science. The
DR CARL WICKLAND
rebutters are using bluff and
smoke to confuse the issue.
I refer to Dr Carl Wickland, an
American psychiatrist, who wrote
his classic work on mental illness
Thirty Years Among the Dead in
1924. In it, he warns:
“The serious problem of
alienation and mental derangement attending ignorant psychic
experiments was first brought to
my attention by cases of several
persons whose seemingly harmless experiences with automatic
writing and the Ouija board resulted in such wild insanity that
commitment to asylums was
necessitated... Many other disastrous results which followed
the use of the supposedly innocent Ouija board came to my
notice and my observations led
me into research in psychic
phenomena for a possible explanation of these strange occurrences.” (Wickland 1924: 29).
Wickland found that he was
able to cure many of these cases
of diagnosed insanity by using
an entranced medium (his wife)
to be taken over by the spirit
which was obsessing the psychiatric patient. He found that
many of these entities were unaware that they had died. Without any knowledge of the afterlife, they found themselves in a
kind of twilight condition. With
help from higher intelligences on
the other side, he was able to
persuade them to leave the aura
of the patient whose light had
attracted them.
Hugh Lyn Cayce, the son of
Edgar Cayce, has likewise many
case histories of negative Ouija
experiences. In his book Venture
Inward (1964), a chapter on automatic writing and Ouija boards
states that stories of people getting into extreme difficulties
following both these practices
are: “Not uncommon, unfortunately. The frightening thing about
them is that they can be duplicated by the thousands from the
case histories of present-day inmates of mental institutions all
over the world. I feel it is something they should read.” (Cayce
1964.)
The respondents to my letter
make the case for science as
though I disregard it, but obviously I do not. Science is part
of the backbone of what we do
and there is no stronger case I can
put forward for it than that of the
physicist Ronald Pearson. Mr
Byng, Mavis Pittilla, Ministers
Simone Key and Janet Parker
have used ‘facts’ to interpret matter for their own cause and are
forced to do so because of the
original statements collectively
made.
Mavis Pittilla says, “Develop
your own views using critical
thinking,” and I agree. She also
intimates that we should not
take literally all the thoughts of
Cayce, Edwards, Kardec and
Silver Birch. I do not take these
things literally, but you cannot
discount things that have been a
cornerstone of this movement
simply because recent statements
have plainly contradicted them.
All those who responded have
wisely declined to discuss the
point I made about trance mediumship. That speaks volumes in
itself. I also notice that they have
not replied to the question of
selling Ouija boards to eight-yearolds, because, of course, those
children need no protection and
the AFC tutors seem fully to
endorse dangerous behaviour by
their continuing statements.
Designating me a “quasi
Spiritualist” is laughable. The
tutors are introducing “new
thought and guidelines” yet quote
what I say as “New Age”. Nothing
is free from change; everything
GORDON HIGGINSON
must change and improve
(usually) in doing so. In this, the
respondents are slandering the
New Age movement and digging
themselves another hole.
Mr Byng intimates that I am
ahead of what they teach, and that
may be so. Spirit has been using
‘new’ techniques for the last 20
years and this continues. I feel
Mr Byng should acquaint himself with them. I, on the contrary,
am not criticising the cornerstone of the movement, I am
wholeheartedly upholding it, and
defending it. I have lived and am
living it. To suggest otherwise is
to misconstrue deliberately, and
is a falsehood.
To try to turn this around
shows to what extent the respondents are willing to compromise themselves. It does no
good to reputations and people
will eventually make up their
own minds. Incidentally, if they
are to make up their own minds,
why is the AFC instigating this
stance in their teaching and in
such a public way? Surely, they
should then put both or all views,
not refute accepted and original
truths? “Develop your own views
using critical thinking” yet they
do not adhere to that injunction.
There are many contradictions in
their statements.
I feel that in trying to extricate themselves from this mess
by casting aspersions not only
on myself but also on Cayce,
Silver Birch, Kardec, etc, they are
in fact doing much more damage
to themselves than anyone else.
The smoke and mirrors may fool
a few, but as they themselves
have said, “People will make up
their own minds.”
The backlash they are fighting
will ultimately be decided by
common sense and people’s own
experiences. Many have had
undesirable experiences and that
cannot be denied. The people
themselves decide this, not fine
words and misdirection.
If students “vehemently believe that they need protection”
as stated in the reply by Simone
Key (8th May), who are the tutors
to advise them “No” when this
has been done for decades? It
appears the students have needs
not being met, yet being paid for.
Treating them like children will
not do.
Air Chief Marshal Dowding
was a great believer in the rescuing of souls; has Simone Key not
realised this? Of course, my responders may all reply that Lord
Dowding actually got it wrong,
too, as they have implied with
everyone else I have mentioned.
Perhaps all these authors of
letters know better than Silver
Birch, Lord Dowding, Kardec,
Borgia and Cayce? Mr Byng
certainly appears to put Mr
Cayce down; in fact it appears
that any of those who may disagree with the tutors’ collective
statements are being put down,
myself included. Well then, I am
in good company.
Janet Parker’s authoritative
statement, “If I believed my
religion had the potential to do
anyone harm, I would not be a
Spiritualist” has been quoted. In
the light of a great many pieces of
scientific evidence, not the least
of which I have quoted above,
should I take it that there might be
a mass exodus of Ministers from
the college? It appears that the
AFC tutors are trying to rewrite
history to suit their own thinking.
Simone Key has also negated,
while happening to mention
trance, the real point of what I
said. She admits that a control
takes over, but is of course handled
with skill. Fine, but what happens
with those of a similar ability,
but vastly inexperienced, who
also are controlled? What about
children?
There are many inmates of
sanatoria who can attest to
the AFC being wrong, as per
those I have mentioned. Again,
EDGAR CAYCE
she makes the point that “this is
carried out with the medium’s
consent”. Why does she feel it is
the strict domain of a medium
and not of anyone else who has
the gift? Do the AFC tutors feel
that mediums can only be taught
(and presumably only at the
AFC) and not be born with a
gift? What about all those who
founded this movement yet were
not taught?
Look again at what I have
quoted in regard to the Ouija
board. Perhaps we can now
discredit Cayce and Dr Carl
Wickland, as of course the AFC
tutors know better.
I always keep ego in check
but I do now feel that I must
mention some of my history. I
was taught for many years at the
Spiritualist Association of Great
Britain (SAGB) by an internationally renowned medium and
teacher, the best I ever worked
with; one who trusted me as her
student to take her classes when
she was not able to, both at the
SAGB and at the College of
Psychic Studies.
Are the tutors saying that all
her teachings and experience
are wrong, that the many internationally known mediums and
healers I mixed with (many of
these have passed and some
have been mentioned by the four
respondents), and from whom I
learnt so much, have no value?
I was involved with the SAGB,
being voted a councillor at one
stage after I declined to stand as
president even though I was
implored to do so. I was also the
first student to give private sittings there, such was their confidence not only in me but in their
teachings and methods.
I speak from a position of
much experience, not as implied
“a wrong view and no experience”. I have over 50 years’ direct experience of Spiritualism,
both in personal and professional
capacities.
This is indeed a very sad time
for the movement, when those
who could do so much are willing to discredit the very ground
upon which it is built.
Leo Bonomo, via e-mail
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THE WEEK AHEAD
WEEK COMMENCING 29TH MAY
East London
LITTLE ILFORD
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
Third Avenue, Manor Park,
London E12 6DS
Tel:- 01277 356787
Sun 30th 6.30pm Service
Healing after the Service
Weds 2nd 7.30pm Service
Sun 6th 6.30pm Service
MANOR PARK
SNU CHURCH
145 Shrewsbury Road,
Forest Gate E7 ***
Enquiries:- President 020 8530 6803
Please do not phone after 8.30pm
Sun 30th 6.30pm KEITH HUDSON
Thurs 3rd 1.00pm Library
2.00pm JACKIE RUDDOCK
Sun 6th 6.30pm MIKE MATTHEWS
INDUCTION LOOP provided
for the benefit of hearing aid users
WALTHAMSTOW
SPIRITUALIST
LYCEUM CHURCH
39 Coleridge Road E17
Tel:- 020 8803 7382
Weds 2nd June 1.30pm
Private Readings with CHRIS KEMP
& ALISON SMITH
Thurs 3rd June 7.30pm JEFF PHILLIPS
Thurs 10th June 7.30pm
BUNNY & PETER SMALL
WALTHAMSTOW
N.S. CHURCH
Vestry Road E17 9NH ***
Tel: 020 8503 6942
www.vestryroad.com
Sun 30th 6.30pm CAROL TURNER
Mon 7.00pm - 9.00pm Healing
Tues 2.00pm BETTY HARRISON
Weds 7.30pm CHRISTINA GREEN
Thurs 7.30pm Awareness Circle
Sat 5th Private Readings 11.00am - 1.00pm
Sun 6th 6.30pm SHARON HARVEY
WOODFORD NS CHURCH
9 Grove Crescent, South Woodford,
London E18 2JR ***
Enquiries:- 020 8989 6149
Sun 30th 3.30pm - 5.00pm Open Circle
6.30pm MARCIO do AMARAL
Mon Closed for Bank Holiday
Tue 7.30pm - 9.00pm ~ £3 ~ New open circle
Weds Healing 2.00pm - 4.00pm
& 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Fri 7.30pm ~ £3 ~ Open Circles
First Friday of the month
7.30pm Open Circle for Platform
Mediums
Sat 5th 12noon - 4.00pm ~ £6 (Membs £5)
Workshop with PAT McNULLY
& DANIEL NAUGHNANE
A Memorial Service for EVELYN LLOYD
will be held at the Church 5th June at 6.00pm
All are warmly welcomed
Sun 6th 3.30pm - 5.00pm Open Circle
6.30pm REG BALDWIN
North
NorthLondon
London
NORTH LONDON
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
425 Hornsey Road N19 4DX ***
(Buses 91 and 210 to Hanley Road)
Tel:- 020 7272 0438
Services:1st Sunday of Month 11.00am
Wednesday 7.30pm
Saturday 7.30pm
Healing:Tuesday 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Friday 6.00pm - 8.00pm
A TEMPLE OF
THE TRINITY LODGE
FOR SPIRITUAL HEALING
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
95 Green Lanes, Palmers Green,
London N13 4TD ***
(Corner of Melbourne Avenue/Green Lanes)
Buses 29, 121, 329, 232 pass the door
SNU Affiliated - Founded in 1938
President:- Mr Michael Bull CSNU
Sunday Services: 11.00am Address only
6.30pm Address & Clairvoyance
Spiritual Healing:
Every Monday 1.00pm - 4.30pm
Study Group
Every Wednesday (Members only)
South
SouthLondon
London
THE SPRING
HEALING CENTRE
St Martin’s Community Centre
Abbots Park, Tulse Hill
London SW2 3PW
(Registered Charity No. 1116117)
Tel:- Hazel Lee 07977 703483
or June Mullen 07840 735615
Open Thursday Evenings
6.30pm - 9.30pm
Spiritual & Holistic Healing
Readings & Complementary Therapies
Ring for details
ELTHAM
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
64 Well Hall Road,
London SE9 6SH ***
President:- 020 8854 7800
www.elthamspiritualistchurch.org.uk
Sun 30th 6.30pm KARL GRAYSON
Tues Healing 12pm - 2pm & 7.30pm
Weds 2.30pm KARL GRAYSON
Thurs 8pm Closed Circle
Fri 7.30pm Spiritual Yoga
Sat 5th 10.30am - 4.30pm Workshop
with LESLEY FULLER
Sun 6th 6.30pm SPENCER HAYWOOD
FULHAM NS CHURCH
Kelvedon Road SW6 ***
(near Parsons Green Und. Stn)
Enquiries:- 020 7736 7248
Sunday 30th 6.30pm ROSIE CONNOR
Thurs Healing 12noon - 2.00pm
7.30pm LORRAINE GILBERT
Sunday 6th 6.30pm JANET DEVENPORT
DAVID NASON
SPIRITUAL & HEALING
CENTRE
In loving memory of Jessie Nason
The Venner Community Hall,
1 Venner Road, Sydenham SE26 ***
Enquiries after 7pm:- 020 8857 8328
www.davidnason.org.uk
Weds 2nd 8.00pm DAVID NASON
Healing every week 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Weds 9th 8.00pm JEAN BLACKABEE
SPIRITUALIST
ASSOCIATION
OF GREAT BRITAIN
33 Belgrave Square,
London SW1X 8QB
Tel:- 020 7235 3351
Founded 1872
Private sittings, Public demonstrations,
Workshops, Sunday service
Please send six second class stamps
for “Service” our quarterly magazine
which lists all our activities
PLEASE ENSURE
THAT WE NOW HAVE
YOUR CHURCH / CENTRE
ACTIVITY DETAILS
FOR
JULY
WIMBLEDON
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
Accepting the leadership of Jesus Christ
136 Hartfield Road,
London SW19 3TJ ***
President:- Rev Ray Robinson
Enquiries:- 020 8542 2394
www.wimbledonspiritualistchurch.co.uk
Sunday 30th 11am SHIRLEY MONACO
Tuesday 7pm Healing
(Including Animals)
7.30pm JOE WATTS
Wednesday 7pm Healing
(Including Animals)
7.30pm VAL HOOD
Thursday 10.00am - 12noon Healing
The RAY BROWN Healers
(Including Animals)
Sunday 6th 11am ROSE ANDERSON
12noon Holy Communion & Flower Service
West
WestLondon
London
ACTON
SPIRITUAL CENTRE
Woodhurst Road,
Acton W3 6SL ***
Enquiries:- 020 8896 0184
First Sunday of the month
Service 6.30pm
Wednesday 7.30pm Clairvoyance
Thursday 7.30pm Healing
THE GATEWAY
CENTRE LTD
14A Lower Addison Gardens W14 8BQ
Tel:- 020 7603 3702
President in Spirit:
LILLIAN BROWNFOOT
Saturday 5.00pm Clairvoyant Service
Sunday 6.30pm Evening Service
Monday 7.00pm Circle
Tuesdays & Fridays
5.30pm - 7.00pm Reflexology
7.00pm - 9.00pm Private Sittings & Healing
THE LONDON
SPIRITUAL MISSION
Spiritualist Church,
13 Pembridge Place W2 ***
Tel: 020 7229 2024
Sun 30th 11am Address & Clairvoyance
with BELINDA OLIN
with JOAN DEMPSEY
Weds 7.30pm Clairvoyance JUNE FROST
Sun 6th 11.00am Devotional Service
with MARJORIE OSBORN
with KEITH HUDSON
Spiritual Healing:Monday 11.00am - 1.00pm,
2.00pm - 3.00pm & 5.15pm - 7.30pm
Thursday 5.00pm - 7.30pm
All Welcome
THE
WHITE EAGLE LODGE
9 St Mary Abbots Place,
Kensington, London W8 6LS
Tel: 020 7603 7914
www.whiteagle.org
Visit the London Lodge
For information on courses and retreats
Also enjoy a visit to the
White Temple at Liss
All are Welcome
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
ALPHA
HEALING SANCTUARY
High Wycombe
Offering Spiritual and Reiki Healing
Spiritual Awareness Events
for small groups
Tel:- 01494 813658
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
CAMBRIDGE
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
Myers Hall, 662 Newmarket Road,
Cambridge CB8 5RS
Enquiries:- 01223 560869
or 01223 240549
Followed by Healing
Monday 7.30pm Awareness Circle
Wednesday Healing 2.00pm - 9.00pm
Last Thursday of the month
7.30pm Evening of Clairvoyance
Saturday Workshops as Arranged
LITTLEPORT ELY AND
DISTRICT SPIRITUALISTS
Littleport Village Hall,
Thursday Healing from 6.45pm
7.30pm Service
Telephone:- 01353 667300
www.mjgoodall.co.uk/lead-spirit.htm
Cheshire
Cheshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Leicestershire
Leicestershire
Sussex
Sussex
STOCKPORT CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
46 Old Road, Stockport SK4 1TD
President: Mr A PARKER
Tel:- 0161 4276279 ***
christianspiritualistchurch.co.uk
Sunday 3pm Divine Service
Monday 7.30pm Healing
Tuesday 7.30pm Clairvoyance
Wednesday 7.30pm Music & Meditation
Friday 11am - 3pm Private Readings
Saturday 11am - 3pm Private Readings
Saturday 7pm Open Circle
WATFORD CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
125 Estcourt Road,
Watford WD17 2PY
Sunday Services
11.00am & 6.30pm
Wednesday Healing
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Enquiries:- 01923 210337
Messages on answerphone will be replied to
Free varied programme available
JULIA GRANT
ACADEMY
Coalville, LE67 3DW
Tel:- 01530 277806
www.julia-grant.co.uk
Weekend Courses
with Guest International Tutors
Evening Classes, Private Readings,
Spiritual Healing,
Phone & Skype Readings
EASTBOURNE CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
1A Cavendish Avenue ***
01323 761653
Sunday 3.00pm Service
Wednesday 3.00pm Service
Healing:Monday 2.00pm
Friday 2.00pm
Cumbria
Cumbria
SOLWAY CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
St Michael’s Resource Centre, ***
Station Road, Workington, Cumbria
Sunday Services 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Healing after Service
Enquiries:- Tel - 01228 547599
01900 812104 or 01900 812311
Devon
Devon
PAIGNTON
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
AND CENTRE
Manor Road, Paignton,
Devon TQ3 2JB ***
Tel:- 01803 525933
Saturday 7.30pm Clairvoyant Demonstration
Sunday 11.00am & 6.30pm Divine Services
Monday 7.30pm Clairvoyant Demonstration
Wednesdays Guild 2.00pm - 4.00pm
7.30pm Open Circle
Thursday 7.30pm Psychic Art Class
(First three Thurs in month)
Friday 7.30pm Open Healing Circle
(Every other Friday)
Healing:Mon & Thurs 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Tues 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Workshops and Special Events
throughout the year
Visit our Website:www.paigntonspiritualistchurch
-centre.com
Funerals, Marriages & Namings undertaken
Induction Loop Fitted
Dorset
Dorset
BOURNEMOUTH
SPIRITUALIST
SNU CHURCH
16 Bath Road,
Bournemouth BH1 2PE
Tel:- 01202 551751
www.bsnuc.co.uk
Saturday 29th 7.30pm Evening of
Mediumship
with MARK BRANDIST
Sunday 30th Services 10.45am & 6.30pm
with MARK BRANDIST
Mon 7.30pm IRIS & BILL WRIGHT
Weds 7.30pm Seekers Group
Thurs 3.00pm ANDREW MANSHIP
Sunday 6th Services 10.45am & 6.30pm
with PAUL TANDY
Spiritual Healing:Mon 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Tues 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Weds 10.30am - 12.30pm
Thurs 7.00pm - 8.00pm
CHRISTCHURCH
SNU CHURCH
196B Barrack Road,
Christchurch BH23 2BQ
Enquiries:- 01202 463985
or 01202 483713
Website:- christchurchsc.org.uk
Sun 30th 10.45am PAUL CISSELL
Thurs 3rd 7.30pm MARGARET CLAUGHTON
Sun 6th 10.45am JOHN STEPHENSON
Essex
Essex
EPPING
SPIRITUALISTS’ CHURCH
Thornwood Village Hall,
Wealdhall Lane, Epping
Enquiries:- RUTH 01992 576677
Tues 1st 1.00pm - 2.30pm Healing
2.45pm BILLY WAKELING
Tues 8th 1.00pm - 2.30pm Healing
2.45pm CAROL SMITH
THE
SPIRITUAL FELLOWSHIP
Moot Hall, The Stow,
Harlow, Essex
Enquiries:- 01279 427638
First Wednesday of Month
Fellowship Evening 8.00pm
JUNE 2nd KAREN FULLER
Kent
Kent
THE
CHALICE OF LIGHT
Red Cross Hall, John Street,
Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9RU
Tel:- Mrs A. Turner 01892 537845
www.thechaliceoflight.org
Sunday 30th 6.30pm Service
Healing Available
THE
LIGHT UPON THE HILL
SPIRITUAL SANCTUARY
15 Tower Road,Dartford DA1 2HE
Enquiries:- 07831 786385
Sun 30th 6.30pm MAGGIE CARRINGTON
Tues Healing from 7.30pm
Thurs 3rd 7.30pm DARREN BRITTAIN
Sun 6th 6.30pm ROBIN HOOK
MAIDSTONE SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
(M.S.D.C.)
Madginford Hall, Egremont Road,
Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent
Programme:- 01622 746249
or 07711 811066
www.msdcspirit .co.uk
Saturday 5th June 10am - 1pm ~ £5
Psychic & Spiritual Development Morning
with PAUL WAYMAN
(Tovil Working Men’s Club, Tovil Hill)
Wednesday 9th June 7.30pm ~ £7 (Membs £5)
Evening of Clairvoyance
with DARREN BRITTAIN
(The Madginford Hall)
Saturday 19th June 10am -11pm Healing (Free)
then Meditation 11am - 12noon ~ £3
with JANET WILSON
(Tovil Working Men’s Club, Tovil Hill)
STAR OF
THE EAST HALL
49 Edge End Road, Broadstairs,
Kent CT10 2AH
Centre of Spiritual Teachings,
Guidance & Healing
TEL:- Karin 01843 597276
Healing:Sunday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Thursday 2.30pm - 5.00pm
Send s.a.e. for a copy of ‘Diary of Events’
and receive your first copy of the
‘Star Messenger’ Magazine Free
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST
CHURCH
Friends Meeting House,
Grovenor Park,
Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2BB
Tel:- 01892 722464
Service every Sunday 6.30pm
Healing before and after Service
Different Medium each week
WEST WICKHAM
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
Surrey Road, West Wickham,***
Kent BR4 0JU
Enquiries:- 020 8777 4546
Sunday 6.30pm STEPHEN MORRELL
Healing after Service 8.00pm
Tuesdays 2.00pm Healing
1st Wednesday of the month
2nd June 8.00pm Evening of Mediumship
with REG BALDWIN
2nd Tuesday of the month
Discussion Group 8.00pm
Last Tuesday of the month
Open Platform 8.00pm
Lancashire
Lancashire
BLACKPOOL
ALBERT ROAD
SNU CHURCH
71 Albert Road,
Blackpool FY1 4PW
FOUNDED 1895
Tel:- 01253 753743
www.blackpoolspiritualistchurch.co.uk
Sunday 2.30pm Divine Service
Wednesday 12.30pm - 1.30pm Healing
Wednesday 2.30pm Clairvoyance
Thursday 6.00pm - 7.00pm Healing
7.30pm Clairvoyance & Open Circle
Middlesex
Middlesex
HAMPTON HILL
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
Angel Close, Windmill Road,
Hampton Hill, Middlesex TW12 1RG
Tel:- 020 8979 2078
www.hamptonhillspiritualists.webeden.co.uk
Sunday 6.30pm Service & Clairvoyance
Wednesday 7.30pm Healing
Thursday 7.30pm Clairvoyance
KENTON
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
AND HEALING CENTRE
35 Churchill Avenue, Kenton,
Nr. Harrow, Middlesex HA3 0AX ***
Enquiries:- 020 8621 3103
Sun 30th 6.30pm MARK IMPEY
Weds 7.30pm - 9.00pm Healing
Thurs 7.45pm PAULINE PORTER
THE SANCTUARY OF
THE SILVER CROSS
The Friends Meeting House,
York Road, (opp. Sainsburys)
Uxbridge, Middlesex ***
Founder:- FRANK MECHELE
Medium’s Secretary:- LINDA CHANT
Telephone:- 0779 2900 194
SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICE 6.30pm
Norfolk
Norfolk
DEREHAM CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
Wix’s Yard, Off High Street,
East Dereham, Norfolk
Enquiries: 01603 879126
www.spiritualize.net
Sat 7.15pm Clairvoyant Evening
Sun 6.30pm Divine Service
Oxon
Oxon
BICESTER
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
The Pop-In,
Crown Walk Car Park, Bicester
Enquiries:- 01295 721230
Sunday 30th No Service – Bank Holiday
Sunday 6th 3.00pm MARIE ARMOUR
& SUSAN ROUSE
OXFORD CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
39a Oxford Road,
Cowley, Oxford OX4 2EN
Enquiries:- 01865 735781
www.oxfordspiritualistchurch.com
Sunday 6.15pm Service with Clairvoyance
Wednesday Spiritual Healing
10.30am - 12.30pm & 7.15pm - 9.15pm
First and Third Thursdays of the month
7.30pm Service with Clairvoyance
Staffordshire
Staffordshire
DAVID JONES CENTRE
STAFFORD
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
96a Stone Road, Stafford
Enquiries:- 01785 600082
Sunday 6.30pm Service
Monday 1.00pm - 3.00pm Healing
Wednesday 6.45pm - 7.50pm Healing
8.00pm Service
Surrey
Surrey
KOSMON SANCTUARY
Spinney Cottage, Walton Manor,
Walton on the Hill,
Surrey KT20 7SA
www.kosmonsanctuary.co.uk
020 8640 3426
Healing, workshops, events, venue hire
FOR DETAILS OF HOW
TO ADVERTISE YOUR
CHURCH OR CENTRE
IN PSYCHIC NEWS
PLEASE TELEPHONE:
01279 817050
WHITE DOVE SPIRITUAL
HEALING GROUP
Netherfield, Nr Battle
Transport can be provided
More information:- 01424 838265
Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Healing is Free ~ Donations welcome
Charity No: 1112002
Everyone is welcome
WestWestMidlands
Midlands
KINGS HEATH
S.N.U. CHURCH
5 Springfield Road, Kings Heath,
Birmingham B14 7DT
Enquiries:- 0121 4445195
Saturday 29th 10am - 11.20am Healing
7.30pm TERRY COTTERILL
Sunday 30th 6.30pm
RALPH & SHARON NAPOLITANO
Monday 1.00pm Open Circle
Tuesday 7.00pm - 8.20pm Healing
Wednesday 2.30pm Service
7.30pm Pranayama Yoga
Thursday 7.30pm Open Circle
Saturday 5th 10.00am - 11.20am Healing
7.30pm SANDREA MOSSES
Sunday 6th 6.30pm PATRICIA REDMOND
Exists to promote the religion of Spiritualism
OLDBURY
SPIRITUALIST CENTRE
Canal Street, Oldbury, West Midlands
(Rear of Bus Station)
www.oldburyspiritualistcentre.yolasite.com
June Dates:- 2010
Tuesdays:- 6.30pm Healing
8.00pm Open Circle
Sun 6th 6.30pm 2nd Year Students
Weds 9th 7.30pm Service
with KAREN MORSELY
Sun 13th 6.30pm ROSALYN HICKIE
Sun 20th 6.30pm
HUGH & MARGARET DAVIES OSNU
Sun 27th 6.30pm SUE TOWNSEND HOWES
South Wales
Wales
South
HAFAN Y COED SPIRITUAL
CENTRE / RETREAT
Tel:- 01639 730985
Courses throughout the year
24th July
One day Astrology Workshop
with KATH OAKWOOD
30th July to 1st August
Spiritual Development & Mediumship
with JENNY ANN
1st to 6th August
Trance & Inspiration
with MOLLY CLAY
Please call for free brochure
Website: www.hafanycoed.com
Scotland
Scotland
ABERDEEN
SPIRITUALIST CENTRE
Stephen House,
71 Dee Street, Aberdeen
Telephone:- 01224 574 916
www.deestreet.com
Sunday Services 11.15am & 6.15pm
Tuesday Awareness Classes
Thursday Church Circles 7.30pm
Saturdays & Mondays
Evenings of Mediumship as advertised
Healing:Sun 7.45pm
Tue 10am - 11am (Appointments only)
Weds 2pm - 3pm & 6.30pm -7.30pm
Private Sittings Available
U.S.A.
USA
FIRST
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
3777 42nd Street,
San Diego, CA 92105
Pastor: Rev Doris Horvath
Info:- (001) 619 284 4646
www.1st-spiritualistchurch.org
Sunday 10.00am Healing Service
Sunday 11.00am Worship Service
Plus full itinerary including
lectures, classes, workshops,
meditations and a lyceum
See website for details
Experiences of
the Paranormal
Figure seen in Selby Town Hall
A MYSTERIOUS man in oldfashioned clothes has been
reported stalking the rooms
of Selby Town Hall, in Yorkshire.
The figure was seen by a
member of the town council’s staff
while locking up the building.
The employee did not wish to
be identified, but Selby mayor,
Coun. Steve Shaw-Wright, told
York Press that the employee had
heard a noise in the lobby, which
is not unusual as people wait
there for lifts home.
“When the staff member went
through to the lobby, it was
empty,” said Mr Shaw-Wright.
“She thought nothing of this,
assuming everyone had left.
“She checked the toilets, and
finding them empty she locked
them. Retuning to the main hall
she saw a man in the balcony
and asked him what he was doing
up there. He said nothing, but
moved across the balcony to the
staircase – the only exit.
“The staff member went to
unlock the downstairs door so
that he could get out, but no one
came down the stairs. She went
up and no one was there.” Mr
Shaw-Wright said the man was
described as having dark hair and
wearing a long velvet jacket.
The building is said to date
from 1862, when it was a Methodist chapel with a house on site
for the minister. Since then it has
had various uses, including having
been a health clinic and a tyre
depot.
Mr Shaw-Wright said: “When
we first bought the building
many moons ago, there was a
gentleman who was a rough
sleeper. He sadly died in a fire,
but this figure looked more Edwardian or Victorian, according
to the member of staff.”
Following the ghostly appearance, other staff members
said they had heard footsteps on
the first floor when nobody was
up there, and had noticed electrical equipment turning itself
on and off.
Mr Shaw-Wright added: “The
council will be looking into
this, asking for information from
past users of the building, to see
if anything else similar had
happened. We will also be looking into the past residents of the
former chapel.”
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Psychic News presents
A PHYSICAL MEDIUMSHIP
SEMINAR
Saturday 9th October 2010
At the Sanctuary of the
Arthur Findlay College, Stansted Hall,
Starting at 10am
Stewart Alexander
Eric Hatton
Did crash cause activity in public house?
A CAR crashing into the front
wall of an ancient Cotswold inn
in December 2008 appears to
have stirred some pub ghosts
into activity.
It is believed they have been
venting their displeasure since
the vehicle crashed into Moreton’s Pub and Restaurant on the
A44 at Salford Hill, between
Moreton and Chipping Norton.
Things became so bad that
David Hayto, Moreton’s general
manager, appealed to one of
Britain’s leading ghost-hunting
organisations for help.
The building, believed to be
about 600 years old, was called
The Cross Hands Inn until it
was bought by the Ora Ventures
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Mr Hayto told Tewkesbury
Admag: “The temperature will
just drop, and then suddenly go
up again.
“I was standing in front of the
electric fire, trying to get some
heat when it suddenly went really
cold, and a couple of people have
seen the apparition of a woman
in an upstairs room.
“We have a CD/radio player
in the restaurant, and there have
been quite a few mornings when
cleaners have come in and it has
been playing, having been turned
off the night before.”
Barri Chai, founder of the
Ghostfinder Paranormal Society,
said it was common for para-
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normal activity to be reported in
old buildings that have been
disturbed by builders doing
renovation work.
“If the spirits have some sort
of intelligence and awareness of
their surroundings, they become
disturbed.”
The accident left a hole
approximately 12 ft square in
the front wall.
The driver was trapped in the
car for about an hour before
firefighters released him. Customers and staff were in the
restaurant at the time, but nobody
was seriously hurt.
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