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05 Two Worlds Are One 15 ‘Dead’ gander’s return Editor Tony Ortzen homes in on is no flight of fancy several very different subjects, Medium Gina Lorraine Murray 28 Mother returns within including a comedian seeing his describes some of the pets who minutes of passing on “dead” stage partner have returned through her gift Let’s go Dutch and meet medium José Gosschalk from the 09 Woman ‘meets’ 18 Chess champion makes Netherlands Norse god right move buying A patient who underwent an out- 32 Beyond science fiction of-body experience encounters a bookshop Mediums, professors and forensic Norwegian god The owner of London’s oldest tests offer powerful evidence of mind, body and spirit bookshop an atheist’s spirit return tells how he turned the ailing 10 Items King sent to company around Spiritualist sell at 36 Origins of belief auction for over Singer has capital in the afterlife 20 Columnist Barbara White £76,000 encounter with discovers that humanity began to A letter and cigarette case King phantom theorise about an afterlife many George VI sent to his Spiritualist Robbie Williams outlines some of thousands of years ago. speech therapist go under the his psychic experiences hammer 40 All life is spirit Court rules against Mary joins her husband 21 Third generation Spiritualist 12 company Lionel Owen gives some thoughts in the Higher Life A Russian wins thousands prompted by COVID-19 Scottish medium Mary Armour is of pounds from a “magical” lockdowns reunited with her partner in the organisation, which failed to keep Beyond its promise 42 Painting and the unseen 13 Medium for over six 22 To celebrate A fascinating feature about decades passes on to acts of love Swedish artist Hilma af Klint and the spirit world A selection of lovely quotes to her spirit-inspired works A tribute to medium Margaret mark countless examples of Pearson, who worked well into kindness during the coronavirus 46 From Egyptian Queen her 80s pandemic and abused child to starring on TV’s 14 Major mystery is Let’s replace hatred Psychic 25 Challenge solved over giant and bigotry with Amanda Hart tells about stones at Stonehenge respect campaigning against coercion and Archaeologists discover the Spiritualist minister David her spiritual mission origins of Stonehenge’s massive Hopkins calls for a change of sarsen stones attitude within society 50 To be in harmony with the universe “Everything in the universe,” 22 writes clairvoyant Billy Roberts, “is in perfect harmony” 60 Guide to churches and psychic centres 32

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of its shops, initially magazine sales were UK Ltd) Shire TV/Endemol (Photo: BBC/Remarkable down by a staggering 70 to 80 per cent SYD LITTLE and Eddie Large on a celebrity edition of BBC’s “Pointless” in August 2019. compared to pre-lockdown times. To plug the gap, this issue contains his side and trusts in the fact his friend will getting too hot in the summer and feeling some new items along with a selection of always be there for him. cold in the winter. the best features from previous issues of Eddie passed on after he contracted The dogs’ duties mostly concern Psychic News and Two Worlds. coronavirus whilst in hospital being searching for fake currency and drugs. All subscriptions will be extended and treated for heart failure. They have now been provided with both we hope to be back in print as soon as Social distancing restrictions then in toys and a play area. Established in 1983, possible. force meant that only a few mourners Madrid’s police dog section includes two were able to attend his funeral service at animals that detect explosives and rescue Comedian sees ‘dead’ partner the South Bristol Crematorium, where Syd people. ACCORDING to various press reports, gave the eulogy. Sergeant Rafael de la Gándara, who comedian Syd Little “is coping with the Following Eddie’s passing, Syd heads the canine unit, explained that a death of his on-stage partner Eddie Large described the news as ”devastating,” dog’s response is crucial when it discovers by talking to the ghost of his TV sidekick adding: “He had been ill for a while, but something. most days.” One article added: when it happens, it hits you. When searching for drugs, a dog “digs “The TV star, 77, revealed how he “We were together 60 years. It wasn’t up the ground, which obviously wouldn’t communicates with the other half of the like having a partner. We were friends.” be a good idea if it were looking for famous , Little and Large, after Eddie, who lived with his wife Patsy explosives. So it has to have another way Eddie Large passed from coronavirus in in Portishead, near Bristol, received a of showing that it has found something. April aged 78. heart transplant in 2003. His son Ryan Likewise, if it’s a rescue situation, it barks “Syd explained how he is constantly commented that his heart was “not strong when it has found someone.” thinking about his best friend of 60 years enough to fight” coronavirus. A few years ago researchers at the and talks to him about ‘the great old times’ University of Glasgow discovered that and the latest Manchester City score.” Bach’s worse than their bite… dogs’ stress levels were reduced when The comedians shot to fame after they listened to music. winning TV’s Opportunity Knocks in 1971. THERE are many ways to relax, such as Conducted by the Scottish Society Their professional partnership lasted for reading, going for a walk somewhere for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 50 years. green or doing a spot of gentle gardening. researchers at the university turned on “He’s definitely up there listening,” All lift the spirits and soothe the soul. But six-hour playlists of five different types of said Syd. “I can hear his questions and his music to help stressed police dogs? Yes! music for shelter dogs. answers back to me as plain as ever.” Apparently, stressed Spanish sniffer During the study, the dogs heard Syd added that he sees Eddie’s “whole dogs who locate explosives and rescue classical music, soft rock, reggae, pop and face light up” while they take a trip down people are being given classical music Motown. While the dogs were listening, memory lane. therapy to calm their nerves. researchers took note of their heart Blackpool-born Syd “even explained Madrid’s police canine unit is playing rate, cortisol levels and behaviour that how Eddie, who was a lifelong City fan, 22 dogs concertos and symphonies several measures stress, such as barking or lying asks who his team are up against next times a day. The scheme is part of a plan to down. after they have played well.” revamp their kennels, which will have air It appeared that dogs are fans of chillax Syd said that Eddie will “never leave” conditioning and heating to prevent them music like Bob Marley and were less

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stressed while listening to soft rock or feel “confident and secure,” which is why reggae. Motown and heavy metal music the pockets were included. increased their stress levels. “We clipped crystals onto belt loops, Neil Evans, a co-author of the findings, and included secret pockets for them on said that overall “the response to different wide leg trousers so you can carry charms genres was mixed, highlighting the wherever you go,” she added. possibility that like humans, our canine The first crystal Victoria bought was friends have their own individual music Obsidian – often called volcanic glass preferences. because it is formed from molten lava “That being said, reggae music and soft that has cooled very quickly – which she rock showed the highest positive changes still takes with her wherever she goes to in behaviour.” provide “protection and strength.” Based on the results of the study, Mr Apparently, it was Victoria’s own love Evans and his team believe that shelters of crystals that made her decide to include and dog owners alike would benefit from them in her haute couture creations. playing reggae or soft rock music for their “I started by looking at my own pets during stressful situations. Think crystal collection,” she said, “and thinking I’ll stick with Dusty Springfield and the about what might be important to my Walker Brothers. customers.” Victoria has previously revealed how she uses Rose Quartz at fashion shows, Story is crystal clear VICTORIA BECKHAM: “I like to surround which is believed to bring positive energy. myself with positive energy.” Here, Victoria is NOW here’s a story which should be However, perhaps she might also seen at a LG Mobile Phone Touch Event. crystal clear, for former Spice Girl Victoria benefit from Citrine, also referred to as (Photo: LG) Beckham, who now runs a fashion “the merchant stone,” because it helps to business, has included secret pockets in bring prosperity to business owners. wide-leg trousers so customers can pop in Why? Well, it was revealed that over backstage rituals and was honest you crystals as she does. 400 items on Victoria’s fashion brand’s would think I was a little weird. I carry my Victoria carries crystals to surround website had their prices slashed by up to crystals with me, which some people might herself with “positive energy” and once 70 per cent. Accounts showed that her think as odd, but it works for us… incorporated them into her Pre-Fall losses had almost doubled in 2017 from “New York works and my team are collection. £4.8 million to nearly £8.5 million. happy there. We have a great set-up there. In an interview with Elle, Victoria A few years ago, speaking to students We go to the same hotel. discussed her love of crystals and at LASALLE College of the Arts in “But I am quite superstitious. I don’t explained she also wants her customers to Singapore, Victoria said: “If I told you my walk underneath ladders. And if I see magpies I do the salute thing.” One of the items on Victoria’s website is a smart-looking “Tri-Stone Pendant Necklace,” which retails at £250.00. It features Crystal Quartz, White Howlite and Rose Quartz. “I like to surround myself with positive energy, so I’m excited to include gemstone jewels in my collection this season,” says Victoria. “I hope you love them as much as I do, and benefit from their healing powers.” Made in Italy, the gemstones on this “statement pendant necklace” are suspended on a delicate gold-tone brass chain. With a lobster clasp, the necklace has a 40cm drop, which can be adjusted to 35cm. The site says that Crystal Quartz is said to bring harmony, clarity and serenity, White Howlite is believed “to relieve stress, calm and encourage peaceful dreams” whilst Rose Quartz attracts “tenderness, love and peace.” Since launching it over ten years ago, DOGS at Madrid’s police canine unit are being given classical music therapy several times a day to calm their nerves. (Photo: Diario de Madrid) Victoria’s fashion brand is now stocked in

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over 400 stores in more than 50 countries. Her site adds that with offices in London and New York, “a flagship store in Mayfair and another store in central Hong Kong, Victoria shows her mainline collection at New York Fashion Week. “The brand has won critical acclaim alongside multiple industry awards, IN a radical shake-up, the Girl Guide movement announced over 800 new activities and including Best Designer Brand and Brand badges, one of which concerns mindfulness. of the Year at the British Fashion Awards.” 2. Your own beat children get quiet? All of which sounds like something to sing Now, let’s try the heartbeat exercise. “Where do children get time just to be? about… Start by getting your heart pumping by Where do children get space just to feel moving around. Why not do a little dance safe and able just to take a deep breath?” A mindful account to your favourite music? Asked how lively three-year-olds felt After a minute or so, when you think after trying yoga, Aine Sattaur, of Noah’s OVER the last couple of years, your heartbeat is fast, lie down and be Ark Community Nursery, said: “Afterwards mindfulness has received a huge amount very still. Try to feel your heart beating. If when they’re going out into the garden, of publicity. In a nutshell, it can be defined you can’t, put your hand on your chest. they are a lot calmer. They’re sharing and as “The quality or state of being conscious Later on, when you’re relaxed and calm, talking to one another. or aware of something. A mental state try lying down again and see if you can “They’re able to wait for their turn. It achieved by focusing one’s awareness feel your heartbeat in a part of your body. seems just to calm them down. It has a on the present moment while calmly You’ll have to concentrate very hard. Try good positive energy.” acknowledging and accepting one’s to do it without putting your hand on your feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations.” chest. What’s in a name? In a radical shake-up, the Girl Guide 3. Be grateful movement has announced over 800 Think of ten things in your life you’re NOW here’s an intriguing story which new activities and badges, one of which grateful for. They could be things from really interested me and I hope you’ll be concerns mindfulness. Having started today or from the past. intrigued by it too. as Rainbows, the girls progress to the Think about the different parts of Frankly, I really can’t be bothered Brownies, then become Guides and on to your life, including school, home, special with fiddling about with Facebook and Rangers. occasions or visits to places you’ve particularly texts and Twitter only because Jess Bond, Lead Volunteer for enjoyed. You might realise you didn’t it takes me ages to send even the simplest Programme Renewal, said: “This is a notice at the time how grateful you were. message, as I always hit the wrong hugely exciting time for Girlguiding – it’s Do you feel more grateful now you’ve character. revolutionary. had a chance to think about it? Present Anyway, this account comes care of “We’ve really listened to what girls your list of ten things creatively. Twitter. Mercifully, it was sent to me by have told us they’d like to see and The new programme was phased in e-mail and concerns an American woman incorporated their suggestions, creating over twelve months and was due to be being called Heather for most of her life new badges and activities, and updating fully rolled out by September 2019. despite her name being Summer. others so they’re relevant now and in the Incidentally, yoga is now being taught at “Ever since I was a kid, people future.” The leaflet on mindfulness states: five nursery schools in London and may be accidentally call me Heather,” said Mindfulness can calm you down or help expanded to include others. Summer. “It happens at least once a week. you pay attention. Try these challenges to “Yoga for three year olds?” asked a Doctors I’ve seen for years will slip and call see what mindfulness can do for you. Once reporter on BBC TV’s London news. “Is it me Heather. you’ve tried challenges one and two, pick even possible?” “My own husband has recently called one and do it every day for a week. Yoga teacher Jessica Reece Bloch me Heather. People have been Heathering 1. Senses replied that the youngsters would me since I was a wee little tot.” Find a relaxing space and get into a “understand how your body responds Summer was adopted. Before she went comfortable position. Take a few moments when you’re feeling angry and then to live with her new parents and was to calm yourself. Now, use three of your understand how your body responds when named Summer, she was in a baby-holding senses (for example, hearing, seeing and you’re trying to soothe it by breathing. home and “given a random name instead touch) to become aware of what you’re “I don’t think that there’s ever a stage of Baby 847.” experiencing at that very moment. where it’s too early to start learning that Recently, via Facebook Summer was Take a few slow breaths and then ask for such a young age group.” contacted by her biological family – a yourself: “What three things can I hear? June O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of sister, brothers and father. What three things can I see? What three LEYF Nurseries, asked: “What are the Having traced her, they flew Summer things can I feel?” normal everyday strategies that these out to meet them. After a few days Think of each answer to yourself slowly, children can learn in a noisy city, in a together, Summer asked about the one sense at a time. Take time to explore crowded train? adoption agency’s “random baby name” your senses fully – at least one minute for “Everyone’s got their mobile phone on; that was given to her. You’ve guessed it – each sense. everyone’s got social media. Where do Heather. n

8 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 NEWS Woman ‘meets’ Norse god PN Reporter she awoke and was back in her body to A WOMAN who underwent an out-of- discover she had been clinically “dead” for body experience after temporarily dying over six minutes. following a severe asthma attack believes The Daily Express commented, “Some she visited the afterlife, where she met the researchers, however, have said these Norse god Heimdall. visions are a normal phenomenon and not According to the Encyclopaedia necessarily a sign of an afterlife.” Britannica website, Heimdall, who was Dr Sam Parnia, director of critical called “the shining god,” dwelt at the entry care and resuscitation research at NYU to Asgard, where he guarded Bifrost, the Langone Medical Center in New York City, rainbow bridge. told an Oz Talk: The site adds: “He required less sleep “People describe a sensation of a bright, than a bird, could see 100 leagues and warm, welcoming light that draws them could hear grass growing in the meadows towards it. and wool growing on sheep. “They describe a sensation of “Heimdall kept the ‘ringing’ horn, experiencing their deceased relatives, Gjallarhorn, which could be heard almost as if they have come to welcome throughout heaven, earth and the lower them. world. DR SAM PARNIA: “A lot of people describe “They often say that they didn’t want “It was believed that he would sound a sensation of separating from themselves to come back in many cases, as it is so the horn to summon the gods when their and watching doctors and nurses working comfortable. It is like a magnet that draws enemies, the giants, drew near at the on them.” them… Ragnarök, the end of the world of gods “A lot of people describe a sensation of and men. “I also was aware of exactly what had separating from themselves and watching “When that time came, Heimdall and happened during the asthma attack, going doctors and nurses working on them.” his enemy Loki would slay each other.” to the hospital and seeing my own body. Dr Parnia believes there are scientific Named only as Jeanette, the woman “There wasn’t any real positive or explanations, and that seeing people is not told the Near-Death Experience Research negative sensation involved. I had a feeling evidence of the afterlife, but more likely Foundation: “I had an out-of-body of peace that any of the problems I had the brain just scanning itself as a survival experience where I could see the doctor been dealing with on Earth were finished. technique. and nurse working around my body on the “I felt that I didn’t need to worry about All very well. But how does Dr Parnia table in the emergency room. them, as though all of my affairs had been explain the fact that many who undergo “I was conscious of the fact that completed and taken care of exactly as an out-of-body trip travel to a different they were injecting medications to try they should have been.” location and, when they return, can and restore lung function, since other As Jeanette “floated in the void, I was describe exactly what occurred in great medications had failed, but I couldn’t feel also aware that I was not alone. There was detail? anything they were doing. another presence with me. In my book, this is excellent evidence “Shortly after observing this, I felt “I didn’t ask who or what they were, but that we have a spiritual body and also the sensation of being lifted upwards. I received a voiceless message from them retain all our senses such as sight, sound, I found myself floating in a void. I had a telling me that they were my ‘oldest friend.’ intelligence, memory and other vital subconscious sensation of being in space “He/they told me their name was attributes. above the Earth.” Heimdall. I had never heard of that name It is because of this that we are able Jeanette added: “The level of alertness before. He told me that I would always to communicate to loved ones from the I felt was beyond anything I have have what I needed. They did not explain Higher Life and through mediums provide encountered. I was perfectly aware and what that meant.” evidence we have survived so-called more awake than I have ever been in life. As soon as Jeanette asked, “Am I dead?” death. n

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A LETTER and cigarette case King George VI sent to his Spiritualist speech therapist have been sold at auction for £76,250. Known as “The reluctant King,” George was crowned following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII. George’s coronation was held at Westminster Abbey in May 1937. As the then Duke of York, years before the ceremony, he asked Lionel Logue to help him conquer his long-standing stammer after his private secretary introduced him to the Australian. Just one month after George’s coronation, Edward VIII married American divorcee Wallis Simpson at the Château de Candé in Monts, France. The letter of gratitude from King George VI to Mr Logue came to light after 83 years. Their friendship featured prominently in the 2010 filmThe King’s Speech, in which Colin Firth won an Oscar for his portrayal of George VI. He starred opposite Geoffrey Rush, who played Mr The cigarette case and letter were purchased on the phone by a private buyer from the UK for Logue. the sum of £76,250. (Photo: Woolley and Wallis) The letter was written from Windsor Castle on May 17, 1937, five days after therapist kept the 5ins tall case and have remained in the McGowan family’s the coronation and was prompted by letter until his death… at which point possession since then.” the King and Queen Elizabeth – later the it passed into the hands of his brother Expected to fetch £4,000, the items Queen Mother – rewatching his speech Herbert. were sold by auctioneers Woolley & on film. “Months later Herbert gave the items Wallis, of Salisbury, Wiltshire. It was enclosed in a silver cigarette case to Australian jeweller Charles McGowan Before the auction, which was delayed bearing the Royal cipher, which was a gift in lieu of payment, as he owed him £27.00 due to lockdown, Rupert Slingsby, a silver to “my dear Logue.” – £1,300 today – for a pearl necklace specialist at Woolley & Wallis, said: “We The Daily Mail reported: “The speech with a sapphire and diamond clasp. They believe this letter is the only example written to Logue by George VI which has not been retained by the Logue family. “It was one of his descendants who

CHARLES MCGOWAN outside his jewellery store where Lionel Logue’s brother, Herbert, gave the items in lieu of payment for a The auction in full swing at Woolley & Wallis. (Photo: Woolley and Wallis) necklace. (Photo: Woolley and Wallis)

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George VI has been explored. The sale George passed of ill health in 1952, gives an opportunity for the story of their leaving his daughter Elizabeth, then 25, association to be better understood and to become Queen. She is now Britain’s appreciated. longest-reigning monarch. “The King obviously developed a Born in College Town, Adelaide, strong bond of friendship with Logue, South Australia, in 1880, the Australian and felt extremely grateful for his help in Dictionary of Biography website says that overcoming the stammer with which he Lionel Logue “was with the King for the battled. VE Day broadcast on 8 May, 1945. Their “The case is a testament to their friendship was ‘the greatest pleasure’ of friendship and really brings history alive. Logue’s life. I decided to send the case to the UK to be “After his wife’s death that year, Logue sold because much of Logue’s working life took up . Survived by his three was spent in England. sons, he died on 12 April, 1953 in London “That was where he met and treated and was cremated.” the King, and it is from there that the The website adds: “Logue practised at King wrote to thank Logue after his 146 Harley Street, London, from 1924: the coronation.” fees paid by his wealthy clients enabled After the delayed auction, Rupert him to accept poorer patients without Slingsby said: “The story behind charge. the cigarette case and the letter is “In 1926 the Duke of York consulted Coronation portrait of King George VI by remarkable. This is a truly unique item Logue about his stammer. The therapist Sir Gerald Festus Kelly. diagnosed poor co-ordination between approached us last year with regard to a larynx and diaphragm, and asked him possible, albeit reluctant, sale. to spend an hour each day practising “Before The King’s Speech, most people rigorous exercises. were unaware of the difficulties that “The duke came to his rooms, stood by George VI encountered with his stammer. an open window and loudly intoned each “The enduring and endearing friendship vowel for fifteen seconds. Logue restored between the King and Lionel Logue that his confidence by relaxing the tension, emerged from that is especially evident in which caused muscle spasms. this new letter.” “The duke’s stammer diminished Writing on Windsor Castle marked to occasional hesitations. Resonantly stationery, the King told Lionel Logue: and without stuttering, he opened the “The Queen and I have just viewed the film Australian parliament in Canberra in 1927. of our Coronation, and I could not wait to “Using tongue-twisters, Logue helped send you a few lines to thank you again for the duke to rehearse for his major your hard work in helping me prepare for speeches and coached him for the formal the great day. language of his coronation in 1937. “You know how anxious I was to get “At Westminster Abbey on 12 May, my responses right in the Abbey, the poor wearing the MVO decoration given to him rehearsal adding greatly to my anxiety, but by King George VI on the previous night, my mind was finally set at ease tonight. LIONEL LOGUE turned to Spiritualism after Logue sat in the apse to encourage him “Not a moment’s hesitation or mistake! his wife’s passing. (File photo) during the ceremony. The same cannot be said of the Bishops, “Before the King’s radio broadcast that of course, nor the pen I used to sign the and a fascinating part of the history of the evening, Logue whispered to him, ‘Now Oath; the ink got all over my fingers, but British Royal Family.” take it quietly, Sir’.” fortunately one can hardly make it out. The case and letter had an initial The Australian Dictionary of Biography “The success was due to your expert starting price of £4,000 at auction and is produced by the National Centre of supervision and unfailing patience with me were purchased on the phone by a private Biography at the Australian National over recent months, and I truly don’t know buyer from the UK. University. n how I could have done it without you. “I want you to know how grateful I am, not only for your invaluable help with my speech, but for your devoted friendship and encouragement, and I hope you will accept this small gift as a token of my appreciation.” The anonymous vendor of the letter and cigarette case, who lives in Australia, said they decided to sell the items in the UK, as that is where Lionel Logue built up his practice. They said: “It feels like the time has come to finally sell the case and letter. The cigarette case has sat in a drawer for decades, unseen since Charles acquired it. “It is only in recent years that Lionel Logue’s extraordinary relationship with The full letter sent to Lionel Logue from King George VI. (Photo: Woolley and Wallis)

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Mary joins her husband in the Higher Life

SCOTTISH medium Mary Armour has Spiritualist Association of Great Britain, rejoined her husband in the spirit world Institute of Spiritualist Mediums, etc. after passing on from cancer aged 79. 4. Be professional on the platform. Mary was married to Joe for 58 5. Dress appropriately and be years. She once commented, “He was my respectful to spiritual organisations. Give everything.” Joe was promoted in May reasonable notice if having to cancel 2017. bookings, so that churches have time to A former Royal Marine with the 42 find a suitable replacement. Commando Sea Going Unit, after Joe 6. Always be properly prepared spent 45 years with the GPO – later regarding prayers, addresses, etc. British Telecom – he retired on his 60th 7. Respect Spirit. We are totally birthday. dependent on our spirit communicators. The couple then moved to the beautiful If they don’t come, we can’t work. Never island of Millport on the West Coast of bluff it. Scotland. Mary and Joe had three children, Some years ago, Sonny Gee, then twins Alison and Aileen, and later Gordon. president of Golden Gate Spiritualist Born in Gourock, Inverclyde, Mary was Church, San Francisco, with which he was not only a medium, but an intensive care associated for more than 45 years, paid specialist cardiac nurse and also trained in tribute to Mary after she worked there. the neurological unit in Glasgow Southern “Mary,” he said, “is an astoundingly General Hospital. accurate medium. She has demonstrated Mary once told Psychic News: “I have MARY ARMOUR: “We are totally dependent for over 30 years. been a working medium for about 27 on our spirit communicators.” “Mary is active in many Spiritualist years. “I then teach them about the vast organisations and the founder of the “I had an awareness of ‘things’ and responsibility inherent in what they say. White Rose Fellowship in her home town ‘people’ from early childhood, perhaps They must always remember that the of Gourock. four or five years old. message will remain with the recipient for “She is a leader in the field of “The gift seemed to disappear for a few the rest of his or her life. developing young mediums and has years and then returned when I was about “I also teach them that they should lectured and taught extensively seventeen or eighteen. give absolutely no advice on legalities, throughout Europe, Canada, Iceland, “In the late , I was taken to the relationships or health. Australia and on the QE2. College, Essex, for training. “I once attended a divine service in “Mary is a leading authority on the Three years later, I took to the platform the Manchester area where the medium life of and author of My at Largs in North advised a person to invest their savings in Living Has Not Been in Vain, an authentic Ayrshire. a business venture. How irresponsible is bona fide account of the unfolding life of “My own development happened that? the renowned Scottish materialisation naturally, but I had a very special mentor, “Dress and appearance are also medium. Jess Grant, now in Spirit, who was at Largs important on the platform. The medium “The book is fascinating and contains church for many years. Medium Gordon is in the shop window. He or she is an the factual testimonies of Helen’s fateful Higginson also helped me, as did Mavis ambassador for the spirit world. The last sitting and the spoken words of Pittilla.” impression given must be favourable and Helen, who led Mary to the true facts Asked about the standard of evidence professional. surrounding her death.” now given from the platform, Mary “In many cases, a hurried development Sonny added: “This Scottish commented: can lack the disciplines I’ve outlined. But powerhouse of a medium is truly one of “In some cases, the evidence from remember that mediums are natural- the most evidential we’ve experienced. today’s platforms can be devoid of facts, born.” She’s so good and works well standing and is appalling, irresponsible and lacking Answering the points, “Many right next to fellow medium Gordon Smith. in any structured presentation. mediums give private sittings and public It must be the Scottish blood! “At times, demonstrators even seem to demonstrations; are the pressures very “Mary is such a vibrant demonstrator lack an adequate ability to use the Queen’s different in those two situations?” Mary who can also teach. She’s tough and English!” replied: demanding, but gets results. I’ve watched Next, Mary explained how she helped “Gordon Higginson used to say, ‘A her bring out the very best out of very those wishing to develop their psychic medium serves his or her apprenticeship nervous students. gifts. doing private sittings.’ “She brings a lot of power and “First,” she said, “we have to establish “My own experiences have been experience with her. My wife and I that the gift exists. Then I would teach 50/50. Always remember, it’s the sitter or flew from California to watch her in them to try to use a structured list of congregation that create the atmosphere action at a workshop in London. It was questions between the communicator and energy that mediums work with.” superb and worth the trip! Gordon was and themselves in order that the delivery Mary then listed her seven principles very good too.” of their messages can include a precise, for mediumistic training and development: Mary was also closely associated detailed list of factual life. 1. Establish that a gift exists. with the Spiritualist Association of “This must be of good evidential quality 2. Follow the correct procedure for its Great Britain and was a lecturer and – memories, dates, places, the relationship development. demonstrator at over twenty of its of the communicator to the recipient, 3. Join an established organisation, residential weekends at Eastbourne, East condition of passing, etc. e.g. the Spiritualists’ National Union, Sussex. n

12 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 NEWS Medium for over six decades passes on to the spirit world

Below Ian Drever, of Newcastle’s Spiritual Margaret sat in many of his physical left church, he rang his grandmother on Evidence Society, pays tribute to medium séances. Gordon mentioned her in his his mobile phone. She could hardly believe Margaret Pearson. autobiography On the Side of Angels. her ears about the evidence. In 2002, Psychic News reported how As a young woman, the grandmother SCARBOROUGH–BASED medium Margaret had been surprised by a dinner suffered a miscarriage. In an attempt to Margaret Pearson has returned home to organised by Queen Street Spiritualist cheer her up, her mother took her into the spirit world. In a telephone call to her Church, Scarborough, to mark the Newcastle and purchased her a pair nephew, I was told that she “passed very occasion of her 80th birthday. of very expensive white leather shoes, quietly and peacefully in her sleep.” A message Margaret gave in our church which she had kept to this day exactly as Margaret worked as a medium for is worth recalling. John Hopkinson, our Margaret described. over 60 years. She Furthermore, was still taking whenever she got demonstrations upset over anything well into her 80s trivial, her mother and was only always told her, prevented from “Remember the doing so by a white shoes!” painful arthritic I was still a knee, which made teenager when I further travelling had a private sitting impossible. Whilst with Margaret. She surgery eventually asked for something eased the pain, she to hold in order to still found walking help her get a link, difficult. so I handed her my Margaret glove. worked at the Within seconds, Spiritualist she asked, “Why Association of am I being drawn Great Britain for to Edinburgh in over 25 years when Scotland with your it was situated at father?” Belgrave Square in “Because he lives London. MARGARET PEARSON: A pair of expensive white leather shoes figured in survival evidence there!” I replied. “I absolutely from a “dead” relative. Margaret then loved working described both there,” she once told me. “When you church organist, brought a young friend my grandparents in the spirit world and learned to work there, you could literally called James to one of Margaret’s services. correctly gave me their first names. work anywhere!” It was his first visit to a Spiritualist church. She then said she could see me When she was young, Margaret Margaret correctly gave James the reading classified adverts in a newspaper attended a William Olsen direct voice name of an uncle, who was the only person and asked if I had been advertising for séance. A lady communicated from the he knew who had died. She added that a something, which indeed I had. spirit world to thank Margaret for the lady in the spirit world wished to send a Margaret said she did not know what help she had been giving her husband with message to his grandmother. it was I had been looking for, but felt housework since her passing. “Your grandmother is still on Earth, isn’t strongly I would have it very soon. “This showed me,” said Margaret, “that she?” said Margaret. James confirmed this I had advertised for a scarce book on not only are our loved ones still aware of was the case. the of , but what is happening around us, but that the “I feel this lady is your great- received no response to the advert. Within spirit world is not a million miles away, but grandmother,” Margaret continued. “She is a month of the sitting with Margaret, I had must be very close to us here on Earth.” showing me a pair of white leather shoes. a copy of the book in my hands! I was most Margaret was also a regular demonstrator They would have been very expensive. impressed when this happened. at the London Spiritual Mission, Newcastle’s “I feel your grandmother still has these Margaret requested that there be no Spiritual Evidence Society, Edinburgh’s shoes and keeps them in a shoebox in her service at her funeral and no mourners. College of , the Arthur wardrobe. They are very old now. Does Her nephew Geoff told me he had almost Findlay College and many churches both in this mean anything to you?” been able to keep his promise, but one of the UK and abroad. It meant nothing to James, so Margaret the undertakers was taken ill, so he was She worked with fellow medium asked him to ask his grandmother, as “The asked if he would like to assist. Gordon Higginson on many occasions and lady in the spirit world wants to remind So in the end, Geoff and his wife did for whom, she once told me, “I have the your grandmother about the white shoes.” attend to say a final earthy farewell to his greatest respect.” James promised to do so. As soon as he much-loved aunt. n

PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 13 Major mystery is solved over giant stones at Stonehenge

THE mysterious origins of Stonehenge’s sarsens at Stonehenge. Tests revealed that Ms Greaney added the new evidence giant sarsen stones have finally been most shared a similar chemistry and came highlights “just how carefully considered uncovered… and it’s all down a sample, from the same area. and deliberate the building of this phase of which ended up in America. They then analysed sarsen outcrops Stonehenge was.” Maintenance worker Robert Phillips from Norfolk to Devon and compared One website for Stonehenge states it worked for a Basingstoke-based diamond their chemical composition with the was “constructed in three phases. It has cutting business which was employed to chemistry of a piece of the returned core. been estimated that the three phases reinforce one of the upright stones with English Heritage said the opportunity of the construction required more than metal rods more than 60 years ago. to perform a test on the core proved thirty million hours of labour. Whilst at the site, Mr Phillips took a “decisive,” as it showed its composition “Speculation on the reason it was core sample from one of the megaliths matched the chemistry of sarsens at West built range from human sacrifice to and kept it for himself. He took it with him Woods, just south of Marlborough. astronomy… when he emigrated to the USA. Prof David from Brighton “Stonehenge is probably the most It stayed there largely unknown for six University, who led the study, commented: important prehistoric monument in decades before Mr Phillips expressed a “It has been really exciting to harness the whole of Britain and has attracted wish for it to be returned to the UK on the 21st century science to understand visitors from earliest times. It stands as eve of his 90th birthday. the Neolithic past and finally answer a a timeless monument to the people who Last month, it was revealed that question that archaeologists have been built it. analysis by archaeologists has pinpointed debating for centuries. “The Stonehenge that we see today is the source of the twenty-tonne stones to “Each outcrop was found to have a the final stage that was completed about an area only fifteen miles north of the site different geochemical signature, but it was 3,500 years ago.” near Marlborough, Wilts. the chance to test the returned core that Located on Salisbury Plain about “The seven-metre tall sarsens, which enabled us to determine the source area eight miles north of Salisbury, Wiltshire, weigh around 20 tonnes, form all fifteen for the Stonehenge sarsens.” Stonehenge was built between 3,000 stones of Stonehenge’s central horseshoe, English Heritage’s Susan Greaney and 1,520 BC, during the transition the uprights and lintels of the outer circle, added: “To be able to pinpoint the area from the Neolithic Period to the Bronze as well as outlying stones,” said the BBC. that Stonehenge’s builders used to source Age. “The monument’s smaller bluestones their materials around 2,500 BC is a real The name of the monument probably have been traced to the Preseli Hills thrill. derives from the Saxon “stan-hengen,” in Wales, but the sarsens had been “While we had our suspicions that which meant “stone hanging” or “gallows.” impossible to identify until now. Stonehenge’s sarsens came from the Along with over 350 nearby “The return of the core, which Marlborough Downs, we didn’t know monuments and ancient earthworks was removed during archaeological for sure. With areas of sarsens across consisting of a circular bank and ditch, excavations in 1958, enabled Wiltshire, the stones could have come Stonehenge was designated a UNESCO archaeologists to analyse its chemical from anywhere. World Heritage site in 1986. composition.” “They wanted the biggest, most Stonehenge is owned by the Crown After receiving the core sample, substantial stones they could find and it and managed by English Heritage. The researchers began by undertaking X-ray made sense to get them from as nearby as surrounding land is owned by the National fluorescence testing of the remaining possible.” Trust. n

14 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 ‘Dead’ gander’s return is no flight of fancy! By Gina Lorraine Murray

As Spiritualists, we are privileged to know that just like I had got this wrong. Anyway, he continued giving me images humans, animals also survive death and often return to of his owner’s home and all she had done their human companions after passing on. for him, and even let me know that he was with an elderly lady who had not long Below, medium Gina Lorraine Murray tells her psychic passed over. story and cites just a few of the pets who have returned I called my friends convinced I had gone well off track. However, it turned out it through her gift including a much-loved “dead” goose. was all correct and they had deliberately I AM 51 years young later this month met and knew a little about. One photo put the photo in of this cat, as they were and share my life with Toby (a human), showed a ginger cat. I sat quietly to tune in sure I could do it. along with Hungarian Vizslas Rubin and and the next thing I knew I could see this I then asked lots of other friends to Ilka, working sheepdogs Gwen and Bryn, cat beside me. send me photos of their pets that had Balinte, Matty, Aalaya and Marble… and He then stated that he had passed over passed on. Initially, I guess I was working that’s not to forget farm cats, Ginger puss, from cancer and made me feel it in my from a psychometry angle, but then Blackie, Jack and Patrick, two geese called stomach area. I will admit I was convinced started to notice that I was becoming CB and Fizz, Scrumpy the horse more aware of animals sitting and Minnie, a pony. beside me as I was linking in with We all live not far from the them. Brecon Beacons in stunning A few years later whilst countryside, although I was born trying an exercise on psychic and brought up in Somerset and development within a group, then spent my teenage years and I suddenly became aware of a early adult life in the New Forest. West Highland Terrier standing I’ve been incredibly fortunate beside me. to have many experiences with When I told the man I was animals from an early age. My partnered with, he burst out mother was often sent animals crying, as it was his dog. The dog from the local vets that needed then showed me lots of images, healing and rehabilitation, as she which I relayed… and they were is an incredible healer. all spot on! My first career was with From that moment, I have horses before I went on to study always given animals their complementary health practices, chance to come through during which I have often used on readings and give as much animals – and even a fifteen-foot information as they are able to. python. I’ll be honest: they are Additionally, for many years, sometimes more chatty than I’ve been treating people mainly people and will often lighten the with massage, reflexology, energy in the room for humans colonic hydrotherapy, spiritual then to come through. healing, etc. Further back, when I was I cannot remember the first ten years old, I had a very vivid mediumship I did with animals, dream. During it, all the animals as I have been able to see and and pets we had who’d passed feel them on the Other Side for over let me know that they were many years. well, healthy and happy, and in However, I had been studying the same place where we will animal communication and asked all go. friends to send me photos of I remember telling my mum various pets, so I could practise. the next day that we would A few days later a selection of GINA LORRAINE MURRAY: “I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have see them all again, but it was photos arrived. many experiences with animals from an early age.” Here Gina not until I was eighteen that I Some of the animals I had spends some magic moments with Rowan. (Photo: Jo Lord) entered a Spiritualist church PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 15 GINA LORRAINE MURRAY: Animals “stay linked to those they have loved and are still loved, and are there to meet us when we pass over.” Gina with Scrumpy the horse. (Photo: Jo Lord)

FEATURE and saw a demonstration of mediumship for the first time. Many years later, after studying various therapies, healing and mediumship, I am almost a full-time medium and now realise it was always going to be my path. Here is just one of my stories. I was in the middle of a reading. The young woman in front of me sat quite composed as I relayed information from a dearly loved brother who had passed over a year before from a tragic accident. He made it clear that he was well and still very much part of the family’s life by giving information of their daily activities to prove he had been with them. I was aware how calm his sister was as he spoke of personal experiences and she confirmed the evidence he was giving. Out of the corner of my eye, I became aware of another presence right beside her, nestled close to her leg. I could see a brown goose – a gander to be precise. This bird made it very clear to me that he wanted her to know he was there. I rather sheepishly said there was a gander standing right beside her and that was it – all composure shot out of the window and she was in tears. This extraordinary bird relayed a vast amount of information the same way a person does with images, feelings and words, not honks! He spoke of spending much of his life indoors with her, that he had no interest in other geese and would sit on the settee cuddled up to her. The gander added that he would have a paddle in the bath and go out for car drives. He spoke of a dog with which he was friends. The sitter verified all of this information. The bird let me know the grief his passing caused to her and added that nothing could have been done to save him. GINA LORRAINE MURRAY: Animals “stay linked to those they have loved and are still loved, He was a wonderful character with a sense and are there to meet us when we pass over.” Gina with Scrumpy the horse. (Photo: Jo Lord) of humour and an absolute love for this lady. Mum taught her to fly on the local More often than not, when someone Once the reading came to an end, the reservoir by using a canoe to paddle like comes for a reading I will see their animals sitter said that the weight of his passing mad and Gale would start running to keep walk or fly besides them before I notice had lifted from her and how excited she up. any people. Animals have the most felt to know he was all right. That is another story, but my point is amazing energy and bring this to the She left feeling happier and more this: the goose mentioned before could reading with them. uplifted than when she walked in and now relay information about his life because in They have unconditional love and have knew that both her brother and feathered my mind it was not daft to have one living helped a person come through many friend were very much alive and well. indoors. Therefore, I didn’t question what I times. Perhaps someone who has never Due to my childhood with animals, I was being given. communicated through a medium or was feel that they find it easier to get their Animals of all species go to the same not the most communicative in life will be messages through, as they know I am place as us. There is no question of that. assisted by a much-loved pet to work it willing to go with what I see and feel. They stay linked to those they have loved out. As a child, my mother was given Gale, and are still loved, and are there to meet I have been very fortunate to have a two-day-old cygnet to rear. This little us when we pass over. horses show themselves, telling me stories ball of fluff stayed indoors, followed my Given the chance, animals will of how their owner would cuddle them mother everywhere and could not be communicate in the same way as our and spend ages chatting to them quietly. separated from her. She used to lie next to much-loved humans do when they pass Some have mentioned how their owner mum in bed. over with thoughts, images and feelings. would sit on them bareback, still have their Gale even sat in a shopping trolley in They do not need a person on the Other saddlery and rugs, and various photos of Tesco whilst mum went shopping! Over Side to help them communicate, as they them on display. time, she grew into a stunning swan. are capable of doing it themselves. During readings, dogs sometimes run

16 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 GINA LORRAINE MURRAY: Animals “stay linked to those they have loved and are still loved, and are there to meet us when we pass over.” Gina with Scrumpy the horse. (Photo: Jo Lord)

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in letting me know that they are still missed or that they prefer the photo of when they were young and that’s how they want to be remembered. Some mention that tucked in a drawer is their collar and lead, that they were buried in the garden and lovely flowers grow there, etc. They often talk of when they had to be put to sleep and that it was the right time to do so. Dogs and cats explain that they knew they would be going over and have given their owner several days to come to terms with the idea. Often we hold so much guilt about having our pets put down, but it can be the kindest act we give to them when they are suffering. My horse had to be put to sleep fifteen years ago when aged only eight. As he passed over, I could see him gallop across the field looking as he had done when he was about five years of age and in perfect health. For several days he let me know he was all right and well, and his little Shetland pony companion could still see him. All these years later, Stubby will stand close to me and send images of his friend in the other world. He has not forgotten him. There are many times when animals we share our lives with are closer to us than the people around us. Sometimes the only friend a person has is their animal companion. The loss of this can be as heartbreaking and painful as the death of a relative. There can also be such a heavy weight of guilt surrounding their passing, which adds to the grief. Happily, this can be lifted once an animal has had the opportunity to communicate their love and relay their messages. n

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PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 17 Chess champion makes right move buying bookshop PSYCHIC NEWS REPORTER

London’s oldest bookshop specialising in new, secondhand and antiquarian titles in the Is there any common ground between physics mind, body and spirit field, Watkins Books was founded over a century ago. After going into and the supernormal? administration, it was saved by Etan Ilfeld, who is now its owner and managing director. I certainly believe so. Physics According to Wikipedia, the first biography of Aleister Crowley recounts a story of the so- keeps expanding and discovering new called Beast making all the books in Watkins magically disappear and reappear! phenomena. I’m publishing a science- Below, Etan answers a series of questions, beginning with “What first sparked your interest fiction novelette that I co-wrote which in the paranormal and esoteric issues?” combines physics and the supernormal. MY mother is an astrologer. I was exposed between the USA and Israel, moved to the It’s called Duchamp versus Einstein and to esoteric topics from a very young age. UK for a master’s degree in my late 20s and involves an omniscient being who visits fell in love with London. Earth and influences the lives of Duchamp Do you believe in life after death? If, so what and Einstein. Born in 1887, Henri-Robert-Marcel convinced you? Likewise, can you whizz through your CV? Duchamp was a French-American painter, I do, but I don’t have any particular I see from the internet that you are a chess proof. It’s a belief. sculptor, chess player and writer, whose master, Stanford physics graduate, film work is associated with Cubism and producer and gallery owner. Where were you born and when? conceptual art. I’m a cultural entrepreneur and only Los Angeles, California, in 1977. Albert Einstein, who was born one year work on projects that I am passionate later, was a theoretical physicist, who Can you describe your background? about and which I think can make a positive developed the theory of relativity. His I played a lot of competitive chess as a impact. work is also known for its influence on the kid and won the US Junior Championship That has led me to produce several films philosophy of science. for age eleven. and run an art gallery for over a decade. In university, I double-majored in maths Now my biggest passion is to publish and When did you first hear about Watkins and physics. I grew up back and forth celebrate inspiring books. Books? I learned about Watkins after moving to Soho in Central London in 2007. It reminded me of the Bodhi Tree in Los Angeles – another great bookstore that unfortunately has now closed – which my mum and I used to visit.

Is it correct that you purchased the company around ten years ago when it went into administration citing poor trading and a half a million bill for Capital Gains Tax? Yes, that’s right. I see myself as a custodian of sorts whose responsibility it is to ensure that the bookstore thrives for a long time to come.

How have you managed to turn an ailing business around? Community is the key to a successful business. We started doing free book ETAN ILFELD: “My biggest passion is to publish and celebrate inspiring books.” signings every Thursday and filming them

18 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 CO-WRITTEN with Christopher Hinz, “Duchamp versus Einstein” combines physics and the supernormal. WATKINS BOOKS moved to its present location in a pedestrian-only street in 1901. (Photo: Tom Morris) for our YouTube channel. I’m not sure, but it’s a lot. I would guess and read it, too. Also, our meetup.com page now has around 50,000 books. over 2,600 members… and every talk is full Does Watkins offer anything online? these days! It’s at https://www.meetup. Can you list some of the main subjects books We have an online academy for courses com/WatkinsBooks/ in the shop cover? at watkinsacademy.com The Watkins Another major factor was launching Magick, non-duality, Theosophy, Zen, Academy provides certificates for courses Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine and meditation, psychology, astrology, self- varying from clairvoyance and astrology to offering it free with any purchase over development and the paranormal. We’d rituals and psychic protection. £25.00 at the store. love to welcome readers of Psychic News to We also started publishing the Watkins come and take a look! Watkins also publishes books. Again, can you 100 list, which became extremely popular. list some of the subjects featured? As the title suggests, this lists the 100 most Is there a large secondhand section? We publish a wide range from spiritually influential living people, such as Yes. Secondhand books are sold meditation and yoga to psychology spiritual teachers and authors. alongside new books and feature discount and Zen as a sort of microcosm of the stickers on their spine, so a bargain is easy bookshop. For readers outside London, can you describe to find. Recent hits include Splendor Solis (a Cecil Court? beautiful reproduction of a medieval It’s a Victorian pedestrian-only street Do people from all over the world visit alchemical manuscript), Essential Path, by filled with wonderful bookshops and was Watkins? American author, actor, screenwriter and the inspiration behind Diagon Alley in They sure do. In fact, there is a collector speaker Neale Donald Walsch, Face Yoga Harry Potter. It is a magical place. in Romania who comes to buy books once and the Wisdom of King Solomon. The shop is slap bang in the middle of a year from us and leaves with about 300 As Psychic News reported (September the West End and theatreland. However, each time! 2019), we’ve also published medium Claire because there’s no traffic going by, once Broad’s book What the Dead are Dying to inside you would never think you were in Does the shop offer a mail order service? . one of the world’s busiest capital cities. We no longer have a mail order service Teach Us except for Watkins Mind Body Spirit Could you give some background about magazine. How many titles does Watkins publish a Watkins Books, such as when it was founded year? About 50 books a year. and by whom, etc? What else does Watkins sell apart from John Watkins started publishing his books? catalogue in March 1893 and sold a variety A wide selection of amulets, crystals and Once a manuscript is handed over, how long of new and old books. tarot decks. does it take until it appears in shops? In 1901, he moved the store from 26 From contract to publication generally Charing Cross to its present location at These days, people can read books on PCs, takes around twelve months. The final 19-21 Cecil Court. Later on, he became a mobile phones, tablets, etc. Do you think manuscript is usually approved about eight publisher and even published Carl Jung’s there is something really special about months before it appears in shops. first book in English. physically holding a book to read? What’s the It seems that John Watkins was a exact appeal? Whereabouts do you live in London? friend of Russian occultist, philosopher Nothing beats sitting down and enjoying I live in Angel, North London, which is in and author Madame Blavatsky, who co- the tactile feeling of a printed book as you sync with the city of Los Angeles, where, as founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. read it and turn the pages, etc. explained, I was born. On top of that, if you’re reading a To today! Approximately how many books secondhand book, it’s also interesting to ■ Watkins Books’ website is at does the shop have on display? imagine the kind of people who once owned watkinsbooks.com Tel: 020-7836 2182.

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SINGER HAS CAPITAL ENCOUNTER WITH PHANTOM

SINGER Robbie Williams continues to make headlines with accounts of encountering apparitions. As Psychic News told (July 2019), the Stoke. former Take That member described In a separate development, Robbie seeing spirit forms as a child. told the Daily Mirror that he was likewise A lead story in the Daily Star used one- haunted in a house he rented from and-a-half-inch deep capital letters to star . announce “Robbie: Evil ghost drove me to Robbie felt terrified as soon as he brink of suicide.” entered the mansion, which was once Inside the paper, Robbie said that home to The Mamas and the Papas singer towards the end of his first stint with the Cass Elliot. She passed from heart failure in group, “creepy spirits” regularly visited 1974 aged 32. him. He was then living with a girlfriend in Some years ago, he rented the Los NW London’s exclusive St John’s Wood. Angeles property for three months, “We moved into this house,” said the and said it was “completely and utterly 45-year-old. “Instantly, I picked up on haunted.” it being weird and dark, and having an After he moved in, Robbie told the spirit energy. being he sensed there: “I know that you are “I was 20 or 21 at the time. The first here and I am going to respect your space. time it manifested itself into something I’ll I please ask you to respect mine, as I am ROBBIE WILLIAMS: A property he once rented was call physical, I was leaving to go to the gym. scared of you.” “completely and utterly haunted.” “I said, ‘See you later, babe.’ Then out of Robbie added: “My friend who I was (Photo: Drew de F. Fawkes) nowhere the ghetto blaster came on and living with at the time came down. He’d just music started. had a shower and was white. “I went to the gym and had a weird time “I said, ‘What’s up?’ And he said, ‘I’ve too. I was doing a lot of coke at the time, so just had a conversation with someone who was attracting negativity, let’s say. wasn’t there’.” “I’d be in the house and see footsteps go When The Mamas and the Papas hit up the stairs. I’d be like, ‘Did anybody else California Dreamin’ played on TV one night, hear or see that?’ Then it got progressively the atmosphere in the room changed worse.” His then girlfriend “was seeing it. and “there was this silence I’ve never She thought it was her grandad.” experienced before or since.” When Robbie got in his car, “whatever On her Alien Nation podcast, Robbie it was would jump in the back seat. It sort told Jo Wood – the ex-wife of of got darker and darker and darker and Ronnie – that his wolf puppy Sid began darker and darker.” whimpering and refused to stay in the Robbie became so unnerved by the room. experiences that it got to the point where Robbie added that he spoke to Zak he thought, “If this stays with me, then I’m Starkey, who lived there as a child with his going to commit suicide.” father Ringo Starr. On a podcast, the singer revealed that Zak told Robbie: “I hear you’re at the old he moved his daughter Teddy, then aged house. Have you met the kids yet? We used six, out of her bedroom at their home in to play with them when we were little.” Wiltshire because it was “scary.” When Robbie left the property, the DAN AYKROYD: “I saw things moving around, and He also claimed that he was haunted removal men refused to go back inside doors opening and closing.” as a child whilst living in the family pub in “because of the old lady sitting in the chair.” (Photo: )

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Court rules against company

A RUSSIAN man has won thousands of pounds in compensation after a “magical“ organisation failed to get his estranged wife to return to him. THIS representation shows a UFO hovering over a forest. Referred to as M. E. A. in court records, the husband was awarded 400,000 roubles (£5,020) after a court ruled that The Sixth Sense company had not kept their side of the bargain, having failed to reunite him with his partner. The firm convinced the man that they had “magical and sensory knowledge,” which would help to bring his estranged partner back. However, the woman did not return. After asking for a refund, the claimant sued the company. From the Siberian city of Omsk, the husband broke up with his wife in August 2017. The following month, he saw a television advert for the firm offering the service of returning “wives and beloved THE Mamas and the Papas singer Cass Elliot is PIXIE GELDOF: “My friend and I convinced women.” thought to haunt her former home. ourselves that we had seen a UFO.” It also reportedly offered the additional service of lifting “the evil eye” Dan Aykroyd has previously said “I’ve seen odd lights,” she said. “I and “ancestral curses.” the house was haunted, and that it remember recently, maybe like two years After meeting with the company’s inspired him to co-write the 1984 film ago, I was in Rome and there was a really director, the man agreed to a contract , in which he also starred. weird star next to the moon. Ghostbusters for 260,332 roubles (£3,287) in return He once commented: “I’m sure it’s “I’ve never seen a star right next to for his estranged wife. Mama Cass. You get the feeling it’s a big the moon. My friend and I convinced Although the claimant fulfilled his side ghost. I had several experiences. I saw ourselves that we had seen a UFO.” of the deal, the Kuibyshev District Court things moving around, and doors opening Pixie, 29, whose “dead” sister Peaches of Omsk found no evidence that The and closing. also took an interest in the paranormal, Sixth Sense had provided the services it “The staff also had experiences, direct said she believed in aliens, and that if promised. The company did not appeal contact in terms of tactile touching, and they contacted her, she would try to be against the decision. then turning around and there’s no one friends with them. Russia’s Rambler News said that there.” The singer added: “When people are various clairvoyants have been gaining Another celebrity who made news like, ‘We’re alone in the universe,’ that’s popularity in the country partly due to on Jo Wood’s podcast was Pixie Geldof. insane. It goes on forever. the success of TV shows such as Bitva The singer and model, who is one of Bob “I don’t think I’d be scared. For extrasensov (The Battle of extrasensory), a Geldof’s daughters, was out with a friend starters, I’d be like, ‘I was right; you’re psychic challenge competition which has in Rome when she spotted what she here.’ I would want to be friends with the run for nineteen seasons. n believes was a UFO. alien.” n

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DURING the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, on TV we have all witnessed various displays of love, such as someone shopping for a lonely, elderly self-isolating neighbour or a nurse tenderly holding the hand of a patient about to pass on whose relatives were not allowed to visit him or her. To celebrate such kindly acts, here is a selection of quotes on love, which is, of course, at the very heart of human and animal spirit return via mediums. Some of the comments are romantic whilst others could be termed sardonic. Into this category comes one from Joan Crawford, the star of such films as “Mildred Pierce” and the psychological horror thriller film “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?”

TO see the universal and Until one has loved an Each of us are angels all pervading spirit of truth animal, a part of one’s soul with only one wing and face to face, one must be remains unawakened – we can only fly by able to love the meanest Anatole France. embracing one another – of all creation as oneself – Luciano De Cescenz. Mahatma Gandhi. Love and desire are the spirit’s wings to great deeds It is love alone that leads Romance is thinking about – Johann Wolfgang von to right action. What brings your significant other when Goethe. (Pictured below) order in the world is to you are supposed to be love and let love do what it thinking about something will – Jiddu Krishnamurti. else – Nicholas Sparks.

A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you – Elbert Hubbard. (Pictured above)

The path to love is our spiritual destiny – Deepak Chopra. (Pictured below)

{Painting: Karl Bauer)

Love is when the soul starts to sing and the flowers of your life bloom on their own – Rabindranath Tagore. (Photo: Mitchell Aidelbaum)

22 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 Sometimes love means Love is a fire. But whether letting go when you want it is going to warm your to hold on tighter – Melissa hearth or burn down your Marr. house, you can never tell – Joan Crawford. (Pictured Love is needing someone. below) Love is putting up with someone’s bad qualities because they somehow complete you – Sarah Dessen. (Pictured below)

(Photo: Manfredo Ferrari) (Photo: Nobel Foundation) Another reason why I am not sure exactly what we must love our enemies is heaven will be like, but I that hate scars the know that when we die and soul and distorts the Hate the sin, love the it comes time for God to personality – Martin sinner – Mahatma Gandhi. judge us, He will not ask, Luther King Jr. (Pictured (Pictured below) “How many good things above) have you done in your life?” Rather He will ask, “How And now these three much love did you put into remain: faith, hope and what you did?” – Mother (Photo: 2017 Larry D. Moore) love. But the greatest of Teresa. (Pictured above) these is love – Continued next page Love all, trust a few, do 1 Corinthians 13:13. wrong to none – William Shakespeare. The heart is the toughest part of the body. The heart was made to be Tenderness is in the hands – broken – Oscar Wilde. Carolyn Forché.

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Love is not a matter of counting the years, but making the years count – Since love grows within Michelle St Amand. you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the To love is to find your soul – Saint Augustine. happiness in the happiness (Pictured below) of others – Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.

To give all, to sacrifice all without expecting to get anything in return: this is love – Albert Camus.

(Photo: Napoleon Sarony) There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved To love oneself is the – George Sand. beginning of a lifelong Don’t waste your love romance – Oscar Wilde. on somebody who Have enough courage to (Pictured above) doesn’t value it – William trust love one more time Shakespeare. (Pictured Painting: Philippe de Champaigne and always one more time above) – Maya Angelou. (Pictured When you trip over love, below) it is easy to get up. But He who is filled with love when you fall in love, it is is filled with God himself – impossible to stand again Saint Augustine. – Albert Einstein. (Pictured below) I believe much trouble would be saved if we opened our hearts more – Chief Joseph.

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies – Aristotle. A loving heart is the truest (Photo: Mike/Fame Pictures) Human beings must be wisdom – Charles Dickens. Don’t cry over someone known to be loved, but (Pictured below) who wouldn’t cry over you (Photo: F Schmutzer) Divine beings must be loved – Lauren Conrad. (Pictured Romance is the glamour to be known – Blaise Pascal. above) which turns the dust (Pictured below) of everyday life into a To love another person is to golden haze – Elinor Glyn. see the face of God – Victor (Pictured below) Hugo. (Pictured below)

(Painting: E. Goodwyn Lewis)

The best love is the kind that awakens the soul, that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to (Photo: United States Library of our minds – Unknown. n (Photo: Étienne Carjat) Congress)

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LET’S REPLACE HATRED AND BIGOTRY WITH RESPECT BY DAVID HOPKINS

DURING September 2016, I went to a meeting in London and a wedding in Poland. You might well ask, “So what?” So – let’s see how these are linked and how they fit into an article offering a Spiritualist’s view on life. The London event was a meeting of being targeted! representatives of many faith groups from Sikhs and Hindus, presumably across the UK. Of course, the largest group because of their dress and represented was Christianity, but the appearance, have been “mistaken” Jewish, Sikh, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, for Muslims and abused verbally Zoroastrian, Pagan and other traditions and physically. If nothing else, this were also there, as were we Spiritualists. shows the ignorance and basic We listened carefully to a government lack of understanding of those who department speaker outlining its policy on indulge in such activities. responding to hate crime and presenting a We know, too, that anti-semitism range of statistics about such crimes. remains a real problem within society. From this and comments after the talk, We can look back in horror at the rise of it was clear that one of the after-effects of such feelings in pre-war Germany and the UK referendum’s Brexit vote had been remember what this led to. We remember, a dramatic increase in this type of crime. too, the expression of hatred within Britain, Examples of Islamophobia have increased as distrust and hatred were fuelled by markedly, even with many non-Muslims political leaders eager to make their mark

WILLIE MYERS (left), a veteran of the Cable Street resistance against fascism, with London mayor Sadiq Khan (right) and Natan Doron, Labour councillor for Haringey (Photo: Twitter)

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on a society they thought would be taken over by the despicable Nazi philosophy. Seeking to draw on the depths of mankind’s ignorance and prejudice is the hallmark of intolerance. Friends and neighbours of many years’ standing are suddenly seen as objects of scorn and Only by meeting, talking, sharing and having derision; the source of many or even all respect for each other can we hope to build problems in society. Think of those who had lived and a world of lasting peace, real progress and worked in this country and been seen as enduring happiness and prosperity for the welcome members of the community, whose background lay outside the UK. majority rather than just the super-rich, the Italians and others found themselves aristocracy and the powerful locked up, suddenly seen as “enemies within”, interred and treated as the lowest of the low. Yet, when the war ended and new alliances were forged, particularly across Europe, we were able to re-establish a closeness with our old friends, in the realisation that people are worth far more than political ideologies or religious doctrines. Oswald Mosley and his British Union of Fascists were pushed out, to become footnotes in the pages of history. Just 84 years ago, in Cable Street, East London, a huge combination of groups successfully prevented the blackshirts, as the fascists were known, from marching through one of the capital’s largest Jewish communities by insisting, “They shall not pass.” Is it time to re-assemble a coalition that will once again say, “They shall not pass” to the increasing numbers who seek to perpetrate and encourage division, prejudice, separation and continuing persecution? Such views are expressed at all levels of political society and in most countries. One very vocal high-profile politician talks of building a wall to keep countries and peoples apart, to divide and separate. Was not the wall through the great city of Berlin enough? Have we learned nothing? Does anyone in their right mind truly think that such a method can have real and lasting value? Only by meeting, talking, sharing and having respect for each other can we hope to build a world of lasting peace, real progress and enduring happiness and prosperity for the majority rather than just the super-rich, the aristocracy and the powerful. Our media tell us that since the referendum vote, outpourings of hate and vitriol have shown a marked increase. How a person looks, the language they use, if they have a long beard, their accent, their clothing – all of these and more are now used to spark words and actions that defy any sort of logic in their savagery and malice. I deeply regret the Brexit result but it

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setting in the country. Then they told us which country! Still keen to be there, we booked our flights. We flew out to be met by someone who had driven for two hours to pick us up. We enjoyed a wonderful time at the wedding. Moreover, we met with such friendship, care and concern that our trip was an absolute joy! No malice, no prejudice, nothing but the warm hand of friendship, smiling faces and laughter as we tried to communicate. Yet again we saw that what unites people vastly outweighs what divides them. Would that this lesson could be learned by politicians, religious and secular leaders, and every citizen of this land that I have always seen as a model of tolerance. The wedding ceremony was, of course, a Catholic one. So not only were we unfamiliar with the format, we couldn’t understand a word! At one point the singer/organist began a tune my wife and I recognised, eventually identifying it as an ABBA song. CABLE STREET mural painted by Dave Binnington Savage, Paul Butler, Here was an interesting Ray Walker and Desmond Rochfort between 1979 and 1983 (Photo: Jo Marshall) case of taking something already well-known and has happened. What it actually means or controversy, some popular and modifying it will come to mean for Britain remains to be being verbally and to suit their own purposes. A seen. People voted “out” for many reasons, physically attacked bit like using the winter solstice some with valid concerns about our future as they go about their to mark a special event in a new as a nation, others because they felt the normal lives. Anyone seen religion. Clever thinking. European Union had not succeeded in its as not true-blue “English” (rather Speaking to some younger members aims. than British) can be subjected to abuse. of the congregation, I asked about their There were some whose decision I heard of a Swedish mother, who has view of the Catholic church’s power over was based on lack of understanding, lived in the UK for some years, being others because of what is now seen shouted at by someone, when he heard Polish society, its politics and so on. Most as misinformation and even lies and her speak Swedish to her children outside had drifted from the church orbit. “So why prejudice. But we are where we are and their school: “We speak English in this did you all kneel to pray and make the sign must start from this time and this place. country!” (Not sure how he would have of the cross repeatedly?” I asked. “Out of Wishing won’t change the vote. fared with some of my Welsh compatriots respect for where we were,” was the reply. What we must ensure is that what if they spoke their native tongue!) Respect – what a wonderful response. emerges is good for the many, not just Of course, many of these “incomers” Let’s learn a lesson from those young the few; that it encompasses vision, speak better English than some of the Polish men and women, whichever country compassion, fairness and opportunity “natives”! we live in. Whilst we may not agree with for all; that it opens up our thinking not No doubt many of you have friends and an individual, a political case or a religious narrows it so that we become blinkered neighbours, work colleagues, etc, who philosophy, we can still have respect – for and introspective. hail from outside the country in which the cause and the individual. The future of many of those living in the you live. Most of them will be pleasant, Starting with respect we can begin UK is being questioned. Here, in my area of friendly, hard-working members of society. to bring about the end of bigotry and Devon, in south-west England, there have Certainly, few of them will be as unfriendly, prejudice. We may be a long way from love, long been strong Polish connections. These prejudiced and bigoted as a seemingly- but we can start by ending the hatred. n extend back to war-torn Britain when increasing number of home-grown Brits. many Poles came to find refuge and indeed So, to that wedding in Poland. The to fight (some as pilots) for the future of participants were a lovely young couple David Hopkins their homeland and ours. who lived near us for a couple of years. is a Spiritualists’ In recent years, many more Polish When they decided to marry, despite National Union citizens have moved here to make their having moved, they invited us to their minister, author and homes, develop their careers and raise wedding and we were pleased to confirm broadcaster. their families. These hard-working we were free that day. people have become the centre of bitter They also said it would be in a lovely

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JOSÉ GOSSCHALK: “Mediumship is a way of living, becoming closer to your inner truth in every aspect of your life.”

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Let’s go Dutch and meet medium José Gosschalk, who lives in Holland. As well as being a tutor for the , José holds the Spiritualists’ National Union’s certificates of recognition for the demonstration of evidential mediumship and public speaking. The first point put to José was “According to the internet, ‘With only 32.2 per cent of the Dutch currently adhering to a religion, the Netherlands is one of the least religious countries in Europe.’ Does this mean that there isn’t much interest in Spiritualism, mediumship and the afterlife?” I THINK it is just the opposite, although walls still in perfect condition. religions can have a bad name in Holland. There are high walls around the city They always fight about who’s right and with water in between as an additional people start to realise that this has not defence system. too much to do with the spirit behind all What began your interest in Spiritualism religions. and the paranormal? The masters and saints on whom I always loved yoga and practised it religions are based were enlightened. They since I was eighteen years old. I also liked looked for the kingdom of God within and to read spiritual books. realised that the outside world is just a However, it was not until I was 40 years projection of the inside mind. old I heard about mediumship and that Today, all the world’s esoteric religions you could learn to develop it at the Arthur tell the same story. Buddha went within, Findlay College. This immediately aroused Jesus went to the desert for 40 days and my interest, so I flew to England. was trained in esoteric knowledge, etc. The first week I spent at the college Religion in Holland hasn’t gone, but just was in medium and tutor Paul Jacobs’ changed. The Dutch people look more and group. I felt as if I had come home and the more towards meditation, mediumship experience captured my heart. training and so on. In those days, I didn’t know about A good medium They want to find the essence of Spiritualism, but loved listening to Paul religion deep within themselves, to realise Jacobs’ stories about famous medium always tries to that the ego is an illusion and there’s just Gordon Higginson – that praying is oneness and love at their deepest level. My listening in meditation and things like that. be connected colleagues and I are very busy in Holland. That really resonated within me. Were you raised in a particular religion? Are you a full-time medium? with the Source My parents were Jewish, but liberal and Yes – and I am very busy working six- never forced a religion on me. After what and-a-half days a week. After Paul Jacobs happened to their families in the Second told me to start as a professional medium World War, they lost faith in religion and in Holland, my private sessions were filled also in God. immediately. So were my courses. Where were you born and when? Within a couple of years, I decided to In IJmuiden on January 19, 1955. It’s start the Dutch Academy for Mediumship, a small town near Amsterdam at the which offers a three-year training course. coastline opposite England. We integrate all the aspects of Can you briefly describe where you live mediumship like philosophy, inspirational now? speaking, healing, sittings and public I live in the woods very close to an old demonstrations. We also train our city named Naarden. It’s one of only three students in psychology, regression, ethics cities in Holland which have their defence and meditation to become loving vessels to work for Spirit. I’ve trained at least 400 students in this way. Lots of them are now working mediums in Holland and practising all the fields they were taught at the academy. I thought that with time the number of students would decrease, but the opposite is true. It’s busier than ever. Fifteen years ago, we started to provide free spirit healing sessions at the centre once a month. THIS lovely oil painting of Naarden is by German- What jobs have you done in the past? born artist Hermann Meyerheim (1849-1880) and I trained as a teacher for young shows market day. Hermann was one of the finest 19th century painters of marine and architectural children, but quite soon started to sell views. He exhibited mainly in Berlin from 1864. second-hand furniture and clothes at

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markets and then got my own shop in the city of Deventer at the age of 21. When I met my husband, Karel, I worked with him. He owned restaurants, worked as an estate agent, sold spring When you bring water, etc. What psychic gifts do you have? Where your attention did you develop them? I’m a mental medium, but I also love within, you are philosophy and inspirational speaking. Paul Jacobs was my main teacher. We just in the now seemed to click and he took me under his wing. Paul is an excellent teacher to make HERE are the headquarters of the Dutch Academy of Mediumship, which offers students a three-year you understand how the spirit world can course on Spiritualism and how to develop their best communicate with you. psychic gifts. What’s the most satisfying aspect about being a medium? ready for advanced courses at the Arthur German, French and English. I am slowly I love every aspect of mediumship; it’s Findlay College. starting to understand a little Spanish. just me. To be in the power is to be yourself. In your view, what makes a really good If you had to choose another country to I also enjoy guiding students on their medium? live in, which one would it be and why? spiritual journey. To build a bridge between the two I am very fortunate to have an For me, mediumship is a way of living, worlds with information whereby a apartment on Ibiza. It’s very close to the becoming closer to your inner truth in recipient is touched in the heart and given most famous rock of Ibiza, which is named every aspect of your life. specific evidence. Let’s bring the spirit the Es Vedra. Do you have a family? If so, how do they world really alive! It has the second strongest regard your mediumship? I always enjoy working with Spirit. A electromagnetic field in the world. I love I’m the mother of two beautiful good medium understands that we can live the vibration of this rock. It’s so beautiful children. My husband worked as an in the vibration of the spirit world. and peaceful. andragoog (a sociologist/psychologist), and We are spirit now, but unfortunately Is there anything you particularly like studied education theories at university. identify ourselves with our physical One day, at my children’s school the body and with the mind. A good medium about coming to the UK? teacher asked, “What’s the profession of always tries to be connected with the The UK has the best mediums in the your parents?” My daughter answered, Source. world and you can be very proud of that. “My mother speaks with dead people and Can you recall an especially unusual spirit Also there’s no place like the Arthur my father entrances people.” message you have relayed? Findlay College. Many children came to my house to see A lady came for a sitting. In the waiting Do you have any hobbies or special this remarkable family. For our children, room, her sister phoned her and told her, interests away from mediumship? what we do has always been quite normal, “Mum passed away just two minutes ago.” I like walking in the mountains or to so they don’t know anything different. Her mother had been in a coma for several be in my little gym at home. I also enjoy My husband has always joined and weeks. reading, watching a film, preparing a encouraged me in my development and I came in to take her to a room for a good meal and being with family and came up with a structured curriculum sitting. When I asked her why she was friends. to train students of mediumship at the crying, she told me her mother had How do you relax at the end of the day? academy. passed away five minutes before, but Bringing the focus within always works Because of my development, he started insisted on having a reading. Her first for me to relax, not only at the end of the to train as a medium and since then we’ve contact was her mother, who was bright day, but I do it as often as necessary. worked together. and alive. We focus so much on the mind, which I understand you run an Academy for I’ve contacted many people who came always lives in the past or in the future, Mediumship in the Netherlands. Can you tell through before they were even buried, so never in the now. When you bring your me something about it? it’s not my experience that people have to attention within, you are in the now. I’ve already answered a little bit about get used to the spirit world before they can What would be your perfect weekend? the academy, which began in 2008. We communicate. At home with my children and husband train people to become good mediums. Apart from the UK, which other countries cooking together and having all the time in During the three-year course, we focus have you worked in? the world to talk things through. on private sittings, public demonstrations, In Belgium, Italy, the USA and Ibiza. inspirational speaking and the philosophy With running the academy, there’s not What’s your philosophy of life in no more of Spiritualism. There is a list of books much time for me to work abroad. than two or three sentences? about Spiritualism for students to study. I had to choose between working Find the answers within yourself. Live For example, they read books by or around the world or guiding students to focused on the heart. There is no need about Gordon Higginson, Arthur Findlay, become professional mediums. I chose the to search for it through courses, as it’s Silver Birch, Maurice Barbanell, Paul second option. already there. Jacobs and Estelle Roberts. Outside The British are notoriously bad at learning To live from there doesn’t cost anything. the classes they work in little groups to other languages. How many do you speak? It has no shape or form, is not judgemental, practise as well. I speak four languages. Apart from and has no fears. There is no depression or Secondly, we prepare students to get Dutch, at a reasonable level I also speak burnout, etc. ■

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PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION BEYOND SCIENCE FICTION? Mediums, professors and forensic tests offer powerful evidence of atheist’s spirit presence

HE WAS a giant of science fiction who loved writing about and producing magazines about other worlds and the creatures who inhabited them.

But Forrest J. Ackerman, whose needed to devise methods and messages many achievements included a 30-year that would leave little doubt in the minds editorship of Famous Monsters of Filmland of those he was able to contact. magazine and coining the term “sci-fi”, did And that, according to Paul J. Davids, not accept the existence of a spirit world or a writer, producer and director who was of a Supreme Being. a close friend, is precisely what Forry has He made no secret of his beliefs – or been able to do. He has made his spirit lack of them. Not only did he let it be presence felt in a way that has the stamp known that he was an atheist, but Forry of his unique character: exactly what one – as his friends and fans called him – also would expect from a colourful personality spelt out the absurdities, as he saw them, with a quirky sense of humour and a love of that would confront him if, on death, he word play, puns and finding people’s names were to exist in an afterlife with his wife, within other names or words, or spelling Wendayne, and her French lover Paul and them differently, such as his own nickname his three wives. which became 4E. Despite his ability to conjure up in his Davids first went public with this mind weird monsters and alien worlds, information in his 2013 documentary to the delight of thousands of followers, The Life After Death Project, which was a spirit world and all the complicated shown on the SyFi Channel, and has now relationships that he imagined would expanded on it in a 514-page book, An confront him made no sense at all. Atheist in Heaven: the ultimate evidence for He has made his spirit His sentiments were humorously life after death? (Yellow Hat Productions). expressed in one of the letters he wrote It is co-authored by Dr Gary E. Schwartz, presence felt in a way to Wendayne after her death. These were professor of psychology, medicine, that has the stamp of private missives that were found in his neurology, psychiatry and surgery at the archive that was sold at auction after University of Arizona, and also includes his unique character: Forry’s death in December 2008. an important contribution from Dr John exactly what one So imagine Forry’s surprise to discover that he was more than the flesh and blood would expect from a he had inhabited for 92 years and that colourful personality a spiritual component – his soul – had with a quirky sense of survived. Once he had adjusted to this new life, he humour and a love of was keen to share news of his continuing word play and puns existence with friends, particularly one man who he promised he would “drop a line” to from beyond the grave in the This obliterated line was the first sign that unlikely event that he did survive death. Ackerman was communicating from the next But to do so convincingly, he realised he world.

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Issue #117 – June 1975

Allison, a professor of chemistry at The College of New Jersey. Davids tells how, on 18 March, 2009, three months after Forry’s passing, he printed a 24-page document and stapled the sheets together at his vacation home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was a log he kept for tax purposes, recording dates of business meetings and phone calls in 2008, which he intended studying in bed. Two hours elapsed between printing the document, placing it on the bed, and doing other things taking a shower. On returning from the bathroom he noticed, as he picked up the papers, that the document “had four words on the first page blacked out precisely with ink or paint or something As well as editing ‘Monster’ magazines for 30 years, Forrest J Ackerman filled his home similar that was still moist”. with artefacts from sci-fi films. Before taking a shower the document had been normal. There was no one else I met him five years later, in 1963, with his he tells readers. “There is no invention, in the house. The print-out had been very creative and enterprising publisher, confabulation, embellishment or dry when he placed it on the bed. And James Warren. exaggeration.” And he reproduces a yet the “crossing out” of the line seemed “The occasion was when Forry took a notarised sworn affidavit to that effect, precise and specific; it wasn’t an accidental cross-country road trip to meet his fans, dated September 11, 2015. So, whatever smudge. ending up at the World Science Fiction else it may be, An Atheist in Heaven is not a At that point in his life, Paul Davids was Convention at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in hoax. not a believer in the . Washington D.C. Two of the four crossed out words – He spent days trying to come up with “Spoke to” – were readable but the other an explanation but failed. The more he Friendship continues words were not. Once Davids checked thought about it, however, the more “The man I idolised became a unique the file on his computer to discover the the finger of suspicion pointed to his inspiration. I remained his friend till his obliterated name, the bizarre event took discarnate friend, Forrest J Ackerman, dying night. I believe I have learned over on far greater significance. The blacked- being the culprit. The clues included the the past eight years that friendship does out words were “Joe Amodei”, a reference words that were deleted and the way in not end with death.” to a New York DVD distributor Davids had which they were obliterated. Davids is aware that the sceptics will spoken to only once. He knew little about But, first, let us allow Paul Davids to take a lot of convincing and one of the him and had never met him. explain why Forry was so important in his “explanations” they could offer is that Davids soon realised that it was typical life: his story is fiction, not fact: the product of the play on words that Forry might “I knew Forrest J Ackerman very well, perhaps of an over-active imagination come up with, because his best friend and having discovered him after I turned 11 in deliberately trying to fool the world. carer for the last decade of his life was a 1958. I learned of him through the pages For that reason, Paul Davids assures guy named Joe Moe. The first names were of a magazine he co-created, edited and his readers that the book is the truth. the same, and “Moe” was contained within wrote: Famous Monsters of Filmland (FMOF). “I do solemnly swear that it is all true,” “Amodei”. Was the Monster man letting

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Prof Gary E. Schwartz Dr Jay Siegel Paul J. Davids Davids know that he had spoken to his nor Allison and the students involved in attended by or contributed to by some of companion and carer from beyond the the tests succeeded. How the obliteration the biggest names in science fiction, he had grave? occurred remains a mystery to this day, but a dream that didn’t seem like a dream. Before he could even entertain such an Allison confirms that it was not accidental: Joe told him it was like a super- idea, the documentary filmmaker needed the line was deliberately “targeted”. conscious experience, something that left to explore every normal possibility there This added weight to Davids’ theory a stronger impression than reality itself, in was to explain the obliteration of those that the deceased Forry was having fun which “Forry walked into his bedroom with words on the printed sheets. with his old friends. To lend support to a mischievous smile on his face, and it truly First, he enlisted the professional help that argument, he needed to see if it was seemed as if he were really there. Forry of a forensics professor, Dr Jay Siegel, customary for the magazine publisher to said, ‘Hi pal, seen any good Hollywood chairman of the chemistry department obliterate – rather than put a line through tributes lately?’” of Indiana University–Purdue University, – words he was editing out. Joe responded, “Forry – were you there who examined minutely the document When his research failed to come up at the tribute, did you see it?” that had been tampered with, using gas with a conclusive answer, because it was “Oh, it was fair,” Forry replied teasingly. chromatography techniques. Unable to often unclear whether it was Forry or the This unsolicited revelation seemed to duplicate the effect or identify the solvent publisher, James Warren, whose edits provide confirmation of the obliterated used or to reproduce the obliteration were on manuscripts, Davids turned to Joe message: “Spoke to Joe [Moe] Amodei”, and marks, Dr Siegel persuaded a chemistry Moe and asked him about having access to Joe certainly felt that way. “I’m a sceptic, professor at The College of New Jersey, some of Forry’s editorial notations. Paul, you know that, but it was as if Forry Dr John Allison, to submit the document Before he could even make that request, really came and spoke to me.” to a laser desorption mass spectrometer Joe Moe said there was something he Impressed, Davids concluded that his examination. wanted to tell Davids. Days after a grand old friend was now “a spirit with a mission”. Despite expecting to find a routine Hollywood tribute to Forry was held at That mission has apparently expanded explanation very quickly, neither Siegel the Egyptian Theatre (8 March, 2009), to include a variety of interactions

Days after a grand Hollywood tribute to Forry was held at the Egyptian Theatre, Joe Moe dreamt he had returned

(Photo: Russell Maynor)

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Above: Prof John Allison carried out extensive tests on the document obliteration.

Right: Paul Davids and his wife Hollace, co-producers of “The Sci-Fi Boys” which featured Forry, with the Saturn Award they received for the 2006 documentary. with our physical world and with items a mobile phone repeatedly moved and fell mediums with whom he has worked to of equipment, providing a wealth of off tables or shelves. The book contains a attempt to make contact with Forry and supporting evidence for the postmortem list of 140 such “anomalies” related to the provide additional evidence. survival of Forrest J Ackerman. investigation. The result is a long, complex and What’s more, these remarkable In his quest for answers, Davids has fascinating book, much of which will incidents, including the erratic behaviour involved scientists at three institutions be difficult for sceptics to reject. They of computer systems, have involved many of higher learning. One of these is may well dismiss the significance of the others as well as Davids. Professors Siegel his co-author Prof Gary Schwartz of numerous coincidences that Davids and and Allison both experienced weird and the University of Arizona, who is well others experienced during their research unexplained incidents – one of which was known as a mediumship researcher and regard as meaningful. But there is caught on camera – whilst conducting tests having produced impressive results ample, detailed evidence – particularly on the obliterated print-out. that he believes point to the existence the forensic studies – that demands more It seems that everyone who became of an afterlife and communication with thoughtful consideration. involved in the quest to explain the discarnate entities. Whether sceptics and atheists will be “Spoke to Joe Amodei” obliteration As well as examining Paul Davids’ belief convinced remains to be seen. But there is began experiencing strange incidents, that Forrest J Ackerman had found novel certainly one sceptic – Forrest J Ackerman even though they were sceptical of the ways of communicating from the next – who already knows the truth and he will paranormal. Items would appear to be world, Prof Schwartz also arranged for be having the last laugh. n moved from one location to another, a clock that didn’t work came to life during a video interview, computers that were shut down would suddenly wake up of their own accord and display folders that hadn’t been on their screen earlier but which were significant to the investigation, and

Right: Paul Davids and Forry, who is autographing a “Sci-Fi Boys” poster. Below: Forry (right) with legendary film director .

PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 35 Origins of belief in the AFTERLIFE By Barbara White

As Spiritualists, we are all very familiar with the notion of an afterlife, which is at the very heart of our religion, but exactly when did humankind first begin to think about a hereafter? Barbara White (pictured right) invites you to take flight and time travel to find some of the answers.

HOP aboard your angel’s gossamer wings be anxious to comment that wishful to travel back through the ages and thinking must also have had a role in the discover how humanity began to theorise equation. After all, if you did not exist, you about the afterlife around 50,000 years would have no awareness of not existing. ago. Descartes’ assertion that “I think, Keep your angel with you if possible, for therefore I am” is a comforting thought. we’ll be fast-forwarding a few thousand Some folk turn this statement round to years from time to time. become “I am, therefore I think.” There have been many names over Convinced Spiritualists have no the centuries for the afterlife – Heaven, difficulty at all in proclaiming “I am” both Paradise, the Summerland, the Other Side, here in the physical world, but at the same BARBARA WHITE: “There have been many the Hereafter, Nirvana, Elysium, the spirit time in the spirit world. names over the centuries for the afterlife.” world, the Happy Hunting Ground and the We know that we are permanently (Photo: Trinley Paris) Beyond to name the best known. spirit and that while in physical form, we These are convenient labels which may do not lose our spirit self. That spirit body It is considered to be one of the still leave the average person puzzled. But will become more solid once we shed our “cultural universals,” which are features what exactly is meant by the afterlife? temporary earthly overcoat. common to all human culture worldwide A dictionary definition states, “The This month, we will take a look at the throughout the history of humanity. afterlife is the continued existence of various views of the afterlife throughout It developed alongside the other the soul believed to follow death,” which the ages and attempt to place belief in a cultural universals of art, music and seems a fair general description. hereafter in a time/location frame. language. Indeed, language was the first One theory is that the concept of a First, we need to examine where and form of culture; it was vital to be able to life after death originated due to a lack when religious activity originated before communicate for the development of art of understanding of what it is like not to turning our attention to the Beyond. and music. exist. Religion can be traced back to the The Upper Paleolithic period saw That, too, seems a valid remark, period of the Upper Paleolithic Revolution the development of ancestor worship, although many people at this point would some 50,000 years ago. and . These were the beginnings of religion, although not at that time labelled as such. A collective social conscience seems also to have emerged at that time. Social life became what was known as “supernaturalised.” That is to say it extended into a supernatural realm. Thus the seeds of religion were sown. Ancestor worship and shamanism effected a spiritualising of social behaviour; people wanted to adhere to tradition and avoid certain taboos. They also needed to be seen to adhere to an emerging moral code. Shamanism in particular involved going into trance and connecting with spiritual forces in order to gain knowledge and assist healing. Much cave art of this period reflects these practices. “SHAMANS believed that during deep trance, the soul left the body in order to unite with a Shamans believed that during deep spiritually powerful animal.” trance, the soul left the body in order to

36 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 FEATURE unite with a spiritually powerful animal. Trance, therefore, was a recognised state way back in the past. Remember that being in trance is to temporarily be on the astral plane, possibly connecting with those who have left the Earth plane. To all intents, this means the afterlife itself. We can definitely see similarities with Spiritualism here, except that we realise animals have their own individual souls rather than combining with a human one. Hold tight to your angel’s wings now, for we need to travel through more than 35,000 years to a period of time just over 10,000 years ago when crops began to be cultivated in Mesopotamia. Those toiling on the land realised it was more efficient and interesting to work together in groups rather than individually. They also observed how vital it was to work hand in hand with nature. These original farmers likewise EL CASTILLO (Temple of Kukulcan) dominates the centre of the Mayan archaeological site realised that there was a force or power Chichén Itzá in Mexico. controlling these aspects that provided as just described, through the original Enormously gifted in art, architecture, their livelihood. primitive methods of farming to enable mathematics and hieroglyphics, they The difference between nature and the sowing and reaping of crops. constructed many large and magnificent God had always been blurred, so it was Crop planters everywhere needed sun stone buildings. not difficult for them to imagine it was a and rain, first to grow their plants and then Early Maya civilisation was from 1800 personal God who ensured that crops did to harvest them. Bartering in this way with BC to 250 AD; the latter date was when not fail. God entailed living a morally appropriate the classic period of Maya civilisation Agricultural workers who had formed life. began. This was to last until 900 AD. into groups calculated that they had to This in turn secured entry into an The Mayans were deeply religious find a way to strike a bargain with God in afterlife of happiness rather than an and worshipped various gods related to order for Him to fully do his part. eternity of misery. Nature. This was accomplished by praying Now board your angel again in order The top echelon of Maya society was together for the Lord to bless the sowing to return much closer to the present. the “holy lords,” who claimed to be related and harvesting of crops. In due course, Another important world culture, which to gods and were thought to serve as the groups began to meet regularly at an lasted over a number of centuries, was the mediators between them and humans. agreed time and place. Maya, located in and around Guatemala Many experts believe that organised and neighbouring countries in South religion, as we understand it, developed America.

THE ancient city of Tare in Mesopotamia, which is a historical region of Western Asia situated within the Tigris–Euphrates river system, in the northern part of the Fertile Crescent, in modern days roughly corresponding to most of Iraq, Kuwait, the eastern parts of Syria, Southeastern Turkey, and regions along the Turkish–Syrian and Iran–Iraq borders. A CERAMIC Mayan mask.

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THE impressive pyramids in Giza, Egypt (above). (Below right) Tutankhamun’s gold death mask. The Maya had a complicated view of the world of the living from the “dead.” afterlife. They believed the soul undertook Payment was a gold coin, which had to a long journey towards Paradise, but with be placed in the mouth of the deceased no guarantee of arriving there. before burial. First, the soul went to the underworld The destination for evil people was the and had some frightening experiences. underworld, Hades, but for the virtuous it After much more travelling and was the Elysian Fields. experiences at different levels, the soul The Romans also believed that Charon arrived at a point not far above the earth took the deceased across the River Styx, plane. The Maya believed it remained although there were three destinations there in eternal bliss. depending on the life the individual One of the first nations to embrace the had led. However, the one for the most notion of practising goodness and kindness virtuous was also the Elysian Fields. in this life in order to obtain happiness in Here is a brief summary of the the next was Ancient Egypt. oldest civilisations that have existed on The heart of the deceased was weighed Earth: against the Shu feather of truth. If it proved to be lighter, you would gain entry • During the Bronze Age, the Indus Valley to Heaven. Civilisation – located in what is Pakistan In ancient Greece, it was believed that and northwest India today – practised Charon, the ferryman of Hades, carried Hinduism. Hindus believe in heaven and souls of the newly deceased across the hell, and karma. rivers Styx and Acheron, which divided the • The Egyptians thought that to survive in

the afterlife, the body must remain intact. This was the reason for mummification. If the body was not intact, the soul perished.

• Aztecs maintained that in the afterlife people were assigned jobs, which would help their gods.

• Persians did not accept life after death or reincarnation. Most of them had no concept of survival after death.

• The Chinese believed the afterlife was similar to this life, doing the same things.

Only atheists assert quite unequivocally that there is no God or afterlife. Some feel that they are superior for not believing there is anything after this life; others have a fear of being judged for their earthly actions. A 19TH-CENTURY interpretation of Charon’s crossing by Alexander Litovchenko . It is impossible to discuss the afterlife

38 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 FEATURE without mentioning reincarnation. It is probable that some people in Worldwide about 50 per cent of our present life are also from a previous the population believe in God. About incarnation. It is also possible that there half of that number also accept is a karmic debt to pay to some of our rebirth. friends and family or indeed from them to However, the situation is no longer us. as clear-cut as it once was. A couple of Mediumistic phenomena, including generations ago, it still seemed mainly communication between the living and the the preserve of the Asian religions of “dead,” have existed throughout history Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. and in all countries, but had never been The integration into communities formalised as a religion, as the Church did of people from other lands and inter- not accept them. marriage between many nationalities As we know, this changed in 1848 has completely changed the picture. This when the of Hydesville, was more or less inevitable. However, New York, established regular and the principle of karma in the different meaningful contact with the spirit world, religions is similar. which resulted in the birth of modern At the end of earthly life, there is Spiritualism. always karma to be resolved, a debt we However, in some countries it was have collected during our lifetime, which many years until Spiritualism became a has to be paid. This can be done in the recognised legal religion. In Britain, for spirit world or in another incarnation on instance, this did not occur until 1951. earth. No matter what, as Swiss-American Not all Spiritualists believe in psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, a reincarnation, but many accept it, as do pioneer in near-death studies, once most spirit guides. BUDDHA (above). A couple of generations ago, commented, “Death is like taking a heavy We also believe we have a choice in the reincarnation still seemed mainly the preserve winter overcoat off in the spring when we matter, as it can be a quicker way to clear of the Asian religions of Hinduism, Buddhism don’t need it any more.” our karmic debt than in the spirit world. and Sikhism. One day, we will all find out… and In most cases there is no recollection of (Below) An artist’s impression of the cycle of won’t have to board an angel’s wings to do previous lives. life under the laws of reincarnation. so! n

PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 39 All life is spirit By Lionel Owen

A third generation Spiritualist, Lionel Owen is a trance medium, of which it is a part by using clairvoyant, lecturer, writer and teacher, having taught at the Arthur its chlorophyll to convert Findlay College, Essex, for several years during the and 90s. sunlight into plant food, but its He was President of the International Spiritualist Federation for design is perfect: utilitarian, nine years from 1993 and has taught and demonstrated all over the symetrical and beautiful. world. Two years ago, Lionel was awarded the Certificate of Merit by How, I wonder, would the Spiritualists’ National Union. human beings have designed Lionel lives in South Africa. Whilst mainly retired, he still takes it? One only need look at some services on his occasional visits to the UK and has retained his of the monstrous buildings membership of Norwich Spiritualist Church, Norfolk. humans have designed or This year he has taught, lectured and demonstrated online for the homes that have been churches in the USA and UK. He has published three books, “The constructed for people to live Gift,” “The Keepsake” and “Please God Why?” in. In this article written especially for “Psychic News,” Lionel gives In my view, beauty is some thoughts prompted by lockdown. essential to the proper fulfilment of life. Surround “GO mark the matchless working of the power, That shuts within human beings with ugliness the seed the future flower …” What a marvellous invitation to us and life in those surroundings all. It was written by William Cowper many years ago. will become ugly. In so few words, William Cowper has prompted us to look This is not in every case, of LIONEL OWEN: “Where is the outside ourselves at the beauty and majesty of the world of course, because some humans justice of one being born in abject nature and to see for ourselves the wonder that is the work of are capable of rising above poverty whilst another is born in God. ugliness, but that is only true of a the lap of luxury?” During this virus-inspired lockdown, there has been ample minority. opportunity for thinking and contemplation – for wondering Ugliness is not just a matter of form; it is also true of action. afresh about the source and purpose of life, and looking at the Many of the ways in which we have shaped our human societies natural world with eyes made sharper by the stillness that has positively encourage ugliness in action and behaviour. enveloped our lives in so many different ways. Although the capitalist system has allowed many people to Many are saying the onset of this terrible virus gives us a enjoy a high standard of living and enabled science to lengthen unique opportunity to examine our world and what we as human human life and make it more comfortable and enjoyable, there is beings have made of the singular and amazing opportunity a negative side. The same is true of various non-capitalist systems presented to us by life on Earth. used in different parts of the world. Things are bound to change as a result of what has been Likewise with religion. All these systems possess far too few happening during the past seven months, but will they so do for checks and balances to regulate human greed, and the lust for the better? That is almost entirely in our own hands. power and acquisitiveness. Many have made life for some easier, As a species, we shaped the social, legal and religious but by no means all. structures of our societies and created the moral mores that have Linked to increasing human arrogance in our reasoning such a huge influence on people’s lives. abilities, too many have been persuaded to embrace the arid Likewise, we created the consumer society and its materialistic doctrines of materialism. with money. So often we choose to turn a blind eye to Above all, we constantly fail to recognise the corrupting abuses of power. influence of power or implement sufficient measures to minimise We also created sectarian religion with its lust for temporal it. By our actions, humanity is in danger of completely losing power and its insupportable claims to possess absolute truth. contact with reality. There is no shortage of areas needing improvement. All we need The reality I refer to is not reality based purely on what is is the will to use this unique opportunity in positive ways. apparent to our physical senses. In my view, examining the natural world in depth and not just It is the reality that all life is spirit; that physical form is purely superficially is a good starting point. temporary and a requirement to enable spirit to experience the Not only should we be awe-struck by the power that can adjustments needed to live for a while in a physical world and live produce such beautiful flowers from a mere seed, but also under the constrictions imposed upon the inner spirit by the total examine the manner in which all species, animal or vegetable, are domination of five physical senses. interdependent; how they live in their own way, but do so almost In this regard, all life – animal, vegetable and mineral – is entirely in harmony with other forms of life. identical. Nothing that exists physically is devoid of the power of Even a superficial examination of the natural world cannot fail spirit needed to energise it. Physical life only exists by virtue of to impress us with a profound sense of beauty. spirit. Nature does not create ugliness. Whether it be beauty of form One only has to think about those we love, whether human and shape or of construction, nothing that has been created falls or animal, to realise the truth of this. What is it that we love? Is short in this regard. it the tangible things? The physical form, the voice, the physical Examine the function of the humble leaf, for instance. Not strength or the achievements? only does it perform an essential service for the plant or tree What is love? Why do we fall in love with one person and not

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because most people are at heart generous and caring – two intangibles closely allied to our spiritual and not our physical selves. I have no doubt that life has purpose and am not alone. When he was a young man, the American poet Robert Frost described the soul’s birth and purpose movingly in his poem The Trial by Existence. In it, he explains that each individual chooses to be born for “some good discerned.” This choice is made even after being told in detail all that awaits in earthly life. The soul also knows it will not be able to recall with any certainty the fact that it chose. An inspired work, The Trial by Existence is very much worth reading. Many other poets and seers have explained that we are a great deal more as individuals than we see reflected in the mirror. We should pay more attention to them, for they have received inspiration through their inner selves. That same inner self which leads to our being attracted to one person rather than another; that same inner self which makes so many of us aware of atmosphere in a room or a building, even when there is no outward indication. The same part that knows instinctively there is a power greater than ourselves which orders everything in the universe, but allows us free will to determine our own path of life. By marking the wonders apparent in the natural world and contemplating their implications for ourselves both as individuals and collectively, we can begin to make sense of life. We can also begin to see why since the beginning of time humanity has been convinced of a power greater than itself: a power we call God. WILLIAM COWPER: “Go mark the matchless working of the power, In doing so, we will be following the dictum of John Milton, That shuts within the seed the future flower …” “In contemplation of created things, by steps we may ascend to God.” n another? The answer to none of these questions involves just physical factors. Rather must we turn to personality and other intangibles. Of what do these intangible attractions consist? I believe we are not capable of answering that question in purely physical terms. Look into the eyes of one you love and it is impossible to believe what you see in those eyes is transitory, that it will cease to exist one day. Our personalities are our core, the real person. Personality is a combination of inherited family tendencies, experiences since birth and the spirit within, the spirit Wordsworth described as being born “not in utter nakedness, nor in entire forgetfulness but trailing clouds of glory, do we come from God which is our home.” Except we understand our true spiritual inheritance, life on Earth becomes inexplicable, a journey undertaken blindly and purposelessly. How can one explain the huge differences in individual personal circumstances if we persist in believing life occurred by chance in the primordial mud and that we cease to be when death comes calling? Where is the justice of one being born into abject poverty whilst another is born in the lap of luxury? How can we justify so many people living in total squalor with no Psychic hope of escape? LEE Clairvoyant Were it true that I am an independent psychic with life ends in physical over 30 years experience. death, we would all be totally justified I get straight to the point in my phone in adopting atheism readings with honesty and details. and grabbing all we Love and relationship specialist. possibly can without Call my landline phone to book concern for others. Fortunately, that 01273 671796 does not happen Credit & debit cards accepted. Entertainment.

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ART AND THE PARANORMAL PAINTING THE UNSEEN Angela Redditch reports on HILMA AF KLINT’s remarkable spirit-inspired collaborations, on show in London in 2016, that heralded the arrival of Abstract Art, but only now in 2020 is her place in art history books being assured as a new documentary film is released entitled “Beyond The Visible” in virtual cinemas

WHEN you think of Sweden – what springs to mind? For me, it’s Ikea, The of whom were intrigued by the idea of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Ingmar Bergman films, and images of lakes and exploring the world of the intangible, and expressing this interest in abstract form. islands. But practitioners of “abstract art”? Painters of big striking works So why is Af Klint largely unknown showing strange baffling designs? Well, no . . . and unrecognised until recent years? She and her circle worked in secret, and never A visit to the Serpentine Gallery in of one of the venues the little circle used sought to exhibit her abstract paintings. London’s Kensington Gardens, to view shows a couch, on which the medium the extraordinary work of a respectable would lie, and an altar, bearing a cross. The Her abstract paintings began in 1906 Swedish woman artist, Hilma af Klint, who circle met on Fridays for many years. with a series, all of a similar size and shape, died over 74 years ago, has changed my and drawing was known as Primordial Chaos, the first phase perceptions – not only of Sweden but also practised in large notebooks (some in The Paintings for the Temple, and the of art. specimens are on show in the exhibition first group of paintings in the Serpentine No beautiful landscapes, no portraits, and its catalogue). Several spirit guides Gallery exhibition. In these appear motifs nothing traditional at all – this is an introduced themselves. And in 1904 the which recur as persistent elements in exhibition of works with a big, bold circle was told that Hilma af Klint was several later series of paintings: they seem difference. to undertake artistic commissions for to be symbolic in function. Af Klint, who was traditionally trained Amaliel, one of these entities. The earliest painting in the series shows at a prestigious art school in Stockholm, The concepts the guides wanted her a pale central bird-like motif, heavily grey- had long been aware that she had some to depict and the style they wished her flecked. Further into the series colours are psychic ability and, after the death of to use were startlingly different from introduced and a wider range of organic her younger sister, af Klint explored the the traditional art school conventions of forms, snail-like spirals and coils, sperm- possibility of contact with the dead. Even her student years. She was to undertake like shapes, and floral and petal-like forms. before art school she had been going to paintings “on the astral plane”, the Five The principal colours are blue and séances and investigated Theosophy, were told, to represent “the immortal yellow, sometimes appearing with a which was becoming popular in the late aspects of man”. unifying green. Verbal motifs introduce 1870s. themselves: the letters “u” and “w” Her related experiments with new The Paintings for the Temple apparently representing “spiritual” and artistic concepts in the mid-1880s, under “material”. spirit influence, paved the way for the From this communication, it seems, The biggest shock for the exhibition development of her impressive abstract stemmed the development of several visitor comes with the next group, painted paintings. Together with four other young groups and series of abstract paintings, in 1907, The Ten Largest (though only eight women artists she had formed a group, 193 works in all, within an overarching of the ten have come to London). Large calling themselves “De Fem” (“The Five”). title: The Paintings for the Temple. (The indeed they are: each about three metres Besides their artistic labours, they held “Temple” was not a real building, but a high. Af Klint had to paint them, flat, on weekly séances, at first visiting each spiritual concept.) her studio floor. The series seems to others’ homes or studios in turn. At the time, af Klint was several years “interpret” human life from childhood to In 1896, Hilma af Klint became the ahead of other (male) artists, such as old age, vivid background colours in youth, circle’s regular medium. A photograph Kandinsky, Mondrian and Malevich, all more subtle in adulthood. The organic

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A visitor in the gallery displaying “The Ten Largest”: a study of the four ages of man. The paintings shown here, produced in 1907, depict youth (the two to the left) and adulthood. Hilma af Klint is pictured in her studio at Hamngatan 5, Stockholm, 1895.

She and four other young women artists held weekly séances ... and in 1896 she became the circle’s regular medium

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forms of the first series appear here, but From then to now bigger and bolder. Af Klint had become very interested in In the last years of her life, af Klint ceased the esoteric spirituality of Rudolf Steiner, to paint altogether. She had long given up founder of Anthroposophy, and when painting the conventional landscapes and he visited Stockholm in 1908 she asked portraits which could be sold to provide her his opinion of her work. Steiner felt that with an income. af Klint’s “commission” would not be She moved away from her island studio to live with a relative. In her will, she left all understood for 50 years. her secret abstract works to her nephew He was generally so critical and – 1,200 paintings, 125 notebooks, 27,000 unencouraging that work on The Paintings words of her own analysis of the secret for the Temple halted. For the next four abstract works – stipulating that none of years, af Klint looked after her mother, the paintings should be exhibited until who had become blind. The paintings 20 years after her death. She felt that her began again only in 1912 with the last two work would not be understood. series of seemingly inspired works, The Although Sweden was neutral during Swan and The Dove. the Second World War, there was enough of a Nazi “proximity” to make invasion What did it all mean? always a risk, and with invasion, the Another of “The Ten Largest” series. This likelihood of any unconventional artistic one depicts childhood. Emerging from the exhibition, I was as work being denounced as “degenerate” – baffled by abstraction as when I entered, and destroyed. but was fascinated by the vividness and After af Klint’s death in 1944, the farmer the precise brushwork of af Klint’s style, who owned the land on which her studio by the colours and the contrasts, the stood threatened to set fire to it. yellows (masculine), the (feminine), Her nephew mounted a hurried rescue the pinks and the reds (said to denote operation, and the 1,200 paintings and The pictures were spiritual as against sexual love), the motifs the notebooks were stored in an attic (it painted directly very small or very, very large indeed. must have been a very capacious attic) for through In 1915, as The Paintings for the Temple many years. Not until more than 40 years were completed, af Klint wrote: “The after af Klint died was a public exhibition held which included a small number of her me, without pictures were painted directly through paintings. any preliminary me, without any preliminary drawing However, in 2013, a major exhibition and with great force. I had no idea what drawing and with was staged at Moderna Museet in the paintings were supposed to depict: great force Stockholm, and the hitherto little-known nevertheless I worked swiftly and surely, Hilma af Klint was suddenly a sensation – it without changing a single brushstroke.” was the most popular exhibition Sweden’s Af Klint and her spirit inspirers Museum of Modern Art had ever mounted. never collaborated so closely again. She Iris Müller-Westermann, the museum’s continued secretly to paint abstract curator, remarked “You might say that over concepts, though, and some of this later 100 years ago Hilma af Klint was painting work is included in the London exhibition. for the future. That future is now.” n

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Opposite page: This series of three paintings is titled “Altarpieces” and captures af Klint’s realisation of “oneness”. This page: Three of the 24 paintings in “The Swan” series, which begin with recognisable white and black swans and then evolve into colourful abstract representations. Details of how you can watch the film “Beyond The Visible” can be found at: https://zeitgeistfilms.com/film/ beyondthevisiblehilmaafklint All images of Hilma af Klint’s paintings in the London exhibition are © Jerry Hardman-Jones

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PROFILE FROM EGYPTIAN QUEEN AND ABUSED CHILD TO STARRING ON TV’S ‘PSYCHIC CHALLENGE’ – WHAT NEXT?

AMANDA HART tells Roy Stemman about campaigning against coercion, her spiritual mission and an alien agenda

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EVERY LIFE has a purpose. We have chosen to be born into this life – as we did in our previous lives – in order to achieve BRITAIN’S PSYCHIC our goal. And we are assisted in our endeavours by spiritual CHALLENGE beings who are with us, guiding us every step of the way and Among the tests she faced in giving us strength to face challenges, as we each seek to follow the 2005 TV show, Amanda the spiritual path that we committed to in order for our soul to Hart had to decide which evolve. of five men had a criminal That, in simple terms, is intuitive and psychological techniques. She is also record, which vehicle had Amanda Hart’s philosophy and it is one a busy campaigner on behalf of those who someone hidden in its boot, that most of our readers will probably are victims of coercive control. This follows and match husbands and embrace, partially or totally. the UK’s introduction of the Serious wives correctly. Where Amanda has an advantage Crimes Act 2015 under which “controlling over many of us, however, is in the and coercive behaviour in an intimate or (Photos: Channel 5) communication she enjoys with those who family relationship” is now illegal. assist her from another dimension – an The question uppermost in my mind ability that led to her participating in a as I began reading her book was why her major psychic programme on television unseen helpers allowed her to suffer so in 2005 (see “Britain’s Psychic Challenge” much, particularly as a child? Should they panel). not have been protecting her? Some might call them spirit guides. The reason, she tells me, is that her Others will view them as angels. Amanda father had psychic abilities which he also avoids such labels, preferring to call her recognised in her and, as a result, was unseen helpers “The Guys Upstairs”. very protective towards her. Most of the She has been aware of their presence abuse she suffered was when he was away since she was three years old and that from the house. On the other hand, had spiritual bond, she says, has grown she gone to live with her mother, a high- stronger with the passing years, allowing powered public relations executive with her to seek their guidance or reassurance whom she had a very loving relationship, whenever she is in doubt about the Amanda would not have been encouraged direction she is taking. to explore or develop her psychic potential. I meet her in London’s Covent Garden “My father used to say that when I grew just a few hours before a party to launch up I would understand this power that I her book, which is titled, unsurprisingly, had. In a way, he knew that if my Mum had The Guys Upstairs: how I was shown my me, it would never have been nurtured power and voice. in that way. Even though it was a dire, Having had a sneak preview and time graphically-volatile upbringing it was the to digest just the first few chapters, I know only way to preserve that for my future.” that she has not had an easy life. As a child Even so, she admits that without the she was badly abused by the woman who support of her unseen helpers during her was her father’s partner – and later his schooldays she would not have survived. wife – after her parents separated. “I am clairsentient, so it was a feeling, Amanda describes very powerfully the a knowing,” she explains, “and I was mental and physical abuse she suffered particularly aware of them when I was in as a child and how she learned to survive. danger or out in Nature. I realised early on The frequent beatings and verbal lashings that if I asked for help, I got it.” have left no visible signs, nor have the Which is just as well, since it becomes unbearable adult relationships she clear as one reads The Guys Upstairs that has since endured, including her first she has been asking for help ever since – marriage which ended with her husband but also giving it. As her gifts developed disappearing with their four-year-old she began having visions of her future life daughter Georgina. and also saw her own past lives and those Her relaxed and cheerful demeanour of others. speaks volumes for the human spirit’s It’s an easy-to-read book, though the resilience and ability to rise above such journey on which she takes her readers experiences. And she is now determined is far from easy. The wealth of detail she to help others cope with similar provides about numerous incidents and circumstances and reclaim their self- escapades in her very varied life may well esteem and confidence. irritate some readers, as will the accounts Today, she is a happy mother of three of various love affairs and relationships living in Suffolk who combines her psychic along the way. abilities as an intuitive counsellor with her Indeed, at times it felt as if I was reading work as a therapist using natural healing a Mills & Boon romance called Fifty Shades

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She discovers in Egypt that her ultimate mission is to help activate or initiate light workers

of Spirituality rather than an autobiography. to Amanda’s first visit to Egypt. In Cairo, planetary beings would come to show us.... Describing her first meeting with a she strips naked for an Egyptian named I was key to helping introduce humanity man named Chris, who was to be her Abraham who massages her entire body to what was going on out there in the companion on a visit to Egypt, she writes: with oil – “and I mean my entire body” – as universe.” “The recognition was incredible. It part of an initiation ceremony. As a sceptical Capricorn, Amanda was as if I’d known him all my life and the Back in England, she speaks to “a confesses that even she found this difficult feelings I’d only ever had for Graham, my spiritual master based in Luton” who to believe. But the fact that she has first love, came cascading into my heart tells Amanda she must return to Egypt to published it in such detail suggests she is and soul as that breath-taking creature complete her initiation. She does so with a now convinced that she has a much bigger stood before me.” group led by a woman named Isis, who runs role to play than the one that put her on In no time at all they are kissing, a Glastonbury retreat, and who explains British television screens a little over a “urgently at first as we let the passion take the purpose of the journey they are about decade ago. us, and then we slowed our kiss to a deep to take to temples along the Nile: I’m also a sceptical Capricorn, and I sensual exploration as sensations coursed “I need to gather the great initiates confess that I find much of her honestly through us like magical explosions”. who are ready to follow again the ancient reported life experiences difficult to Having concluded that she had “loved pathway of the Great River of Light. interpret in the same way as she does. But him for lifetimes”, a dream revealed to her Those who walked the path before have in the meantime, while more and more that she had been Cleopatra in a past life an opportunity to do it again, a quarter light workers are switched on around the and Chris had been Mark Antony, who had of a million years later. You might have planet and we wait for the arrival of extra- died in her arms. Chris was understandably followed the journey many times, Amanda, terrestrial saviours who will help raise our sceptical, but Amanda offered him these but this time is the most significant.” collective consciousness, I’m delighted pointers by way of supporting evidence: Apparently, Amanda’s ultimate mission that Amanda Hart is continuing to use her “The coincidences match up. Your is to help activate or initiate light workers. insights and expertise to assist others, surname sounds almost like Antony and Isis reveals that on their journey along the and particularly those who are victims of I named my son Anthony. When I was Nile they will be guided by the Hathors, “a controlling coercive relationships. born, my mother named me after Amanda group of inter-dimensional, intergalactic Barrie, the actress who played Cleopatra. beings who connect with ancient Egypt “My grandfather was involved in a through the temple of the Goddess mission which took him to Alexandria Hathor.” during the Second World War and was Each temple has a star gate, linked to stationed in Egypt for four years. Cleopatra a star cluster. Edfu Temple, Isis tells the lived in Alexandria. Mark Antony gave group, is linked to Alcyone, the primary Cyprus to Cleopatra and Michael, my star in the Pleiades, which “will help us to second husband, comes from Cyprus.” significantly enhance our ability to channel That’s the sort of logic that gets belief in from the Councils of Light.” past lives a bad name. It doesn’t help that And this, Amanda suggests, may help in a later chapter, describing an 85-mile explain who The Guys Upstairs are and pilgrimage walk with a companion named what her mission is all about. In 2004 – Terry, she has another past-life flashback: more than a year before her participation “My visions suddenly appeared again. on Britain’s Psychic Challenge (which can This time it was clear to me Terry was be viewed on YouTube) – Amanda had an actually Lancelot and I was Guinevere.... overpowering experience in which she was I felt for him as he fought for me against shown scenes from her past and her future, Arthur. In my previous existence, I’d accompanied by a running commentary The Guys Upstairs by Amanda Hart (Austin betrayed Arthur for Lancelot.” from disembodied voices: Macauley Publishers Ltd) is available on Let’s ignore the fact that the legendary “Then I was shown alien intervention Amazon. King Arthur’s existence is still debated and and how at last history would have to Amanda Hart’s website: disputed by modern historians, and return be rewritten to incorporate what other thesoulsearchingcentre.com n

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PSYCHICPSYCHIC NEWS NEWS | AUGUST | MAY 20202020 49 FEATURE To be in harmony with the universe BY BILLY ROBERTS

OUR parents are no doubt unwittingly the architects of our destinies. all possible with the belief that you can do From the earliest moments of our life on this planet our future is it. The human form is an electromagnetic essentially in their hands. In fact, from a very early age our parents unit of incredible power, assimilating, condition our minds and chastise us by imposing upon us their likes and modifying and discharging energy, and is dislikes, effectively creating us psychologically, emotionally and most also contained within its own spectrum of definitely spiritually in their own image in very much the same way that colour and light. We are constantly interacting with their parents did to them, and so on through the family history. everything else around us by means of our personal dynamic force. This force is However, if we are fortunate enough impulse system? quite extensive and always attracts to it to have well grounded, intelligent and far- I would say there is far more to success both people and situations that harmonise seeing parents, then it’s a fairly safe bet than luck or good business acumen and perfectly with it. that we will do well in life, circumstances that there’s nearly always something a permitting, of course. little special about those who succeed The mind is always the common There are other psychological factors which makes them stand out from denominator and exerts a great control to be considered, such as the impressions everyone else. over your life in more ways than one, made on us by our peers and how much They do say that if you desperately either pulling you down into a state of we are influenced by the people with want to succeed in any chosen profession submission or encouraging you to aspire whom we associate. to the extent that it to the heights of greatness. To all intents and purposes, we live in preoccupies every Looking at it in an extremely competitive world, one in aspect of your being, this way, we can which our human frailties and failings are then the universe The only way ever to control see it is truly all in constantly being put to the test, nearly will always conspire “ the mind and that nature is by obedience. Once once your dreams always beyond our endurance. to lead you into a you obey nature, you can then Little wonder, then, why many of us position whereby resonate with the have lots of hang-ups, are insecure and your dreams and choose from her boundless universe, they then lack confidence. We can’t really help aspirations may be store the forces that serve your become a reality. but admire those who have done well in gratified. purpose The life, occasionally to the extent of feeling Looking at it in ” electromagnetic somewhat jealous or even resentful. this way, we are nature of the “Good luck to them!” you may very surely the architects human form makes well say, but if you’re honest with yourself, of our own destinies, as long as we don’t it capable of transcending the bounds there is always a part of you which says, allow our parents’ control of our minds of all possibilities. Once there is perfect “I could have done better than that! If to last forever or to interfere with our resonance between you and everything only…” dreams when we are young. else, your dreams and aspirations will There are many “If onlys” in everyone’s However, as we do not have any say in become a reality. life and always a little jealousy when the matter when we are children, we have The only way ever to control nature is we see others achieve something that to do what we are told, don’t we? In the by obedience. Once you obey nature, you inwardly we know we could have done ten majority of people there is the potential of can then choose from her boundless store times better given the opportunity. a genius which lies dormant waiting for the forces that serve your purpose. But that’s just it, isn’t it? The that moment of arousal. For many, that Everything in the universe is in perfect opportunity is never presented to those moment never arrives simply because the harmony. The movement of the planets who don’t expect it! But why do some dream is never really strong enough. around the sun, the falling rain, the gentle people who appear to have no real talent But how important is it to have a swaying of the trees and grass in the wind, get on in life and others with exceptional positive outlook and to believe in the ebb and flow of the tide, and even the skills fail in everything they do? yourself? We are surely the architects of alternating periods of day and night, all Could it be that those who succeed our own destiny by the way we think and obey universal laws of rhythm. resonate with some sort of universal are constantly peopling our own private In fact, a consistent rhythm pervades magnetism that sets everything in motion portion of space with the thoughts we the universe, bringing perfect order for them, affording them success, good release. and balance to everything. It must also health, wealth and happiness, or is success Achieving success, overcoming make sense that the atoms of which passed down to us from our forebears seemingly insurmountable obstacles and our bodies are composed are as much through some sort of genetic electrical even fighting life-threatening illnesses are subject to these laws as is our planet in its

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revolutions around the sun. When we no longer harmonise with the universal rhythm – or universal mind as some call it – a disharmony Sit on a straight-back chair with manifests in our lives either as your eyes closed, making sure that disease in the body or mind or just as your head and neck are in a straight insurmountable problems, causing us line, with your shoulders thrown heartache and dismay. An effective way of training the mind slightly back and your hands now and encouraging it to resonate with the resting lightly on your lap. Breathe universe is through the yogic method of in slowly counting to six. Hold your rhythmic breathing. breath for the count of three and This breathing process also encourages a restless mind to be quiet and serene. then breathe out to the count of six. This rhythmic time is based on a unit Count three between breaths before corresponding with the beat of the heart. breathing in again to the count of As everyone’s heartbeat is different, six, and so on. you should ascertain your heartbeat by placing your fingers on your pulse and counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and so on. The units of inhalation and exhalation encourages the mind to be quiet and should always be the same, in this case six. serene, thus promoting harmony and Whilst the units of retention and between perfect balance in the body. breaths should be one half the number Carried out every day, measured of inhalation and exhalation, in this case breathing encourages the health to three, once you have ascertained your improve and the mind to be more focused, heart rate, here’s what to do (see panel, gradually bringing the overall resonance top right). of your body back in harmony with the This process of rhythmic breathing universe. n

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PANDORA’S MYSTICAL Healing Hearts Spiritual Centre CRYSTAL UNIVERSE A superb platform medium every week, psychic surgery, Call: 07500 505484 healing, stalls, 1-2-1 readings & luxury raffle. Doors open EVERY Tuesday at 6.00pm for 1-2-1 readings Facebook: pandoras & healing. mystical crystal universe Platform demonstration begins at 8.00pm – 9.15pm. Natural crystals, original stone ornaments, crystal skulls, crystal balls, £4 entrance fee includes FREE buffet with cakes sculptures and other crystal products. Himalayan salt lamps, selenite. and all refreshments. Large church amethysts, citrines, clear quartz & coffee tables to order. Great selection of tarot and angel cards. HEALING HEARTS PSYCHIC SURGEONS Meditation and crystal classes. See contact details below for opening times Mediumship nights (dates posted on Facebook) (£5 minimum donation includes refreshments) I’ve loved crystals and picked up Spirit around me since I was a child. All profits above running costs to 4 charities – see website for In 2014, I had the chance to work in a therapy centre with my crystals and more details at: www.healing-hearts-centre.co.uk gave angel card, tarot and mediumship readings. In the summer of 2016, I moved to Yorkshire to follow my dream and work with Spirit full time. Or see our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/healinghearts.centre Come and visit me at these venues: Contact: 07455 227100 Monday & Wednesday: 4 Regents Terrace, Bridlington YO15 2PD Readings & small amount of stock (Please book readings) Bulphan Village Hall, Church Road, Bulphan, Thursday to Sunday, 8am - 5pm: Shambles Market, York YO1 8RY UPMINSTER, Essex, RM14 3RU Also, appointments from home (Barlby, North Yorkshire YO8) to view crystals or for a reading (please book in advance)

Wellbeing at With Complements 36b High Street, Burton Latimer, Kettering, Northants. NN15 5LB Telephone Su: 0755 730 0862 www.withcomplements.co.uk Su’s passion for helping others spiritually has kept growing since the therapy centre was established in 1997, so it now has three treatment rooms, a workshop room, several holistic therapists that work independently and the Align Crystal Shop. Therapies include Reiki, Rainbow Reiki, Reflexology, Psychic/Spiritual Readings, Tarot, Crystal Healing etc. For details of exciting workshops planned for 2020, visit the website or follow on Facebook at: Wellbeing at With Complements

RONALD HEARN Born on June 9, 1927, Ronald Hearn (pictured left) became one of this world’s greatest tried-and-tested mediums. Apart from public demonstrations, he reached countless thousands of people through highly accurate taped sittings and many TV and radio programmes The author of three books, London-based Ronald worked in the USA, Canada, Sweden, Australia, Germany and New Zealand as well as the UK Ronald passed to the spirit world on June 5, 2016 To read about his unique gifts, please visit the official Ronald Hearn website at: www.ronaldhearn.com

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Medium InghamPsychic Artist

Available for public demonstrations and workshops For Readings/Portraits call Sandy on 0791 802 8888 or email: [email protected] For details visit: www.sandyingham.co.uk

Shop & Readings LECHLADE ECLECTIC SPIRIT SPIRITUALIST BILLY ROBERTS’ High Street, CHURCH Lechlade, The Pavilion, Gloucestershire Memorial Hall, DISCOUNTED BOOKS GL7 3AD Oak Street, Lechlade, Tel: 07964 613742 Glos. GL7 3AY V V V SIGNED V V V Email: eclecticspirit@ Divine Service outlook.com Thursdays 7.45pm GHOSTLY TALES: My name is Julie Hincks and I’m a Clairvoyant Medium working with an amazing A collection of spine-chilling tales team from the spirit world. I’ve had a connection since I was a child; to the point where mum had to serve dinner and kiss my spirit friend goodnight! An eclectic mix of true and I started a career working in finance, where I eventually progressed to Finance anecdotal accounts Manager earning a well-paid, guaranteed salary. I was guided by spirit to set up my own spiritual shop so I took a blind leap of faith, quit my job and opened Eclectic Usual price £15 Spirit (details above). It was quite scary but also very exciting and I trusted that NOW £7 with free postage spirit would lead people to me. I’ve now been open over a year and have never looked back. I offer Tarot Readings, Mediumship Readings, Reiki, Trance Healing and Aura Photography. When doing a Mediumship Reading I connect people with their loved ones in spirit so they can physically feel their presence and know they still walk by their side, as they SELF-HEALING WITH always have. I also connect people with their own spirit guides. THE NADI TECHNIQUE – I was also led to start Lechlade Spiritualist Church (details above) where I source different mediums each week to hold a divine service. Please do come and join us. THE HOLISTIC WAY www.juliehincksmedium.com A unique, self-healing system to energise the body and encourage optimum help Usual price £15 NOW £7 with free postage Payable through Paypal to: [email protected]

56 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 THE GREATER WORLD The Greater World Christian OWNED CHURCHES LEEDS GREATER WORLD Spiritualist Association SANCTUARY 14 Clarendon Road, Leeds, Founded in 1931 as a result of the two-world partnership West Yorkshire LS2 9NN between medium Winifred Moyes and her guide Zodiac, President: Margaret Bellamy The Greater World association is still flourishing Tel: 01132 456 623 Sunday Services at 3.00pm SPIRITUAL HEALING and 6.15pm TEMPLE OF LIGHT Wednesdays 10.00am until 12.30pm 221 New Road (Luton Arches), Chatham, Kent ME4 4QA President: Rita Davidson Membership fee £12.50 p.a. Tel: 01634 819 268 A free Newsletter is issued to all members quarterly Sunday Service 6.30pm LUTON The Greater World Church, CONTACT US: Tel: 020 7436 7555 64A Compton Avenue, Luton, Beds LU4 9AZ www.greaterworld.net Cynthia Barnwell, GWRM Have a look at our bookshop Tel: 01582 584164 ALL CHURCHES HAVE SPIRITUAL HEALING email: [email protected] AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES OTHER SERVICES ARE HELD 3-5 Conway Street, London W1T 6BJ THROUGHOUT THEWEEK

STEVE HOLBROOK Due to the TOUR DATES recent closure Please note that limited dates have become available for 2020 of churches, If you would like to book Steve for your venue, centre or church, please call Rob Green on: centres and 07834 218427 or email: [email protected] spiritual shops, the printed For full details of version of the Steve’s tour dates APRIL 2020 please visit our website PSYCHIC NEWS MAGAZINE at: can be bought direct from us for just £2.80 plus postage www.steveholbrook.co.uk Buy direct from our website Occasionally changes are made to the venue diary, so please always double check on our website www.psychicnews.org.uk

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HEALING CLINIC Dr Brown, Spirit Consultant Every Tuesday morning 10am and 11am group sessions Donations welcomed CLEARLY DESTINY 12 Woburn Walk Euston, London WC1H 0JL DEVELOPMENT 020 7387 0358 CIRCLES THE SURREY HEALING SANCTUARY NEW HOME CIRCLE Penduckshaw, Like-minded, committed people HEALING Rabies Heath Road, invited to join a new Home Circle Bletchingley, Clacton on Sea area HEALER Surrey RH1 4NB Contact: (near Junction 6, M25) [email protected] PRACTITIONER Email: [email protected] ASSOCIATION Contact: Alec & Marilyn Nicolas Healing and spiritual surgery INTERNATIONAL (herbal medicine and SOUL MATES reflexology also available) The Gateway Church Building, THE FREE SPIRITS CLUB By appointment only For friends, romance or penpals 2A Northcote Street, (including evenings and weekends) Extensive register Cardiff www.surreyhealingsanctuary.co.uk Established 20 years CF24 3BH Tel: 01883 741800 Write to: Chairman: Mr Ray Williams Rebecca Snell, Free Spirits Club, Tel: 029204 65171 CONTACT AND ABSENT HEALING 3 Rhosyn Close, Newport, for people and animals. No fees Wales NP19 0BD Website: www.hpai.co.uk Melksham, Wiltshire or email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Contact: MIKE FISHER Tel: 01225 400310 The association was established in 1977 E-mail: [email protected] TRAINING & to promote the art of spiritual healing The HPAI maintains a register of all approved SPIRITUAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST WORKSHOPS practitioners, healers and healer counsellors P.Graduate Experienced, qualified, accredited The HPAI is an umbrella for LINGERTON LODGE www.talkingmedicinecure.com spiritual healing organisations Situated on Scotland’s West Coast 07817 468361 We also provide professional and surrounded by ancient woodland. Jenny Dodson indemnity insurance Training, Treatments and Workshops See website for therapies we cover and to enhance your journey of self discovery to further information re-energise, restore and reconnect you CLASSIFIED RATES with “self”. We also are able to offer membership and www.dannyandmadge.com cost effective insurance for reiki healers 60p per word inc VAT Churches/Centres: ABSENT HEALING SPIRITUAL REIKI COURSES FOR PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 40p per word Develop the healer within. NO FEES Master Teacher 30 years’ experience Telephone Tony on: Website addresses = 4 words (inc. as NFSH tutor) Emphasizing the Spiritual 01923 801166 Discounts for block bookings E-mail: [email protected] Venues: Dorset, Surrey, Central London 2-3 adverts = 5%, 4-6 adverts = 10%, Email: [email protected] 7-12 adverts = 20%, Over 12 = 30% Web: the9thhalo.com MICHAEL CHAPMAN NFSH Tel: 0772 090 5123 Healing Clinics: France / Germany / UK Display adverts from For Appointments Telephone: £5.59 per single column cm (0044) 01970 832696 ANGELIC REIKI UK Official Or email: [email protected] Call: 01376 563091 Information, Practitioners, Website: Teachers, Courses. www.michael-chapman.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.angelicreikiuk.com 07925 127222

PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 59 Spiritualist Churches & Centres, and Spiritual Shops

WINDSOR PENZANCE BOURNEMOUTH ENGLAND SPIRITUALIST CHURCH CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST Adelaide Square, SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Windsor, CHURCH 16 Bath Road, BERKSHIRE Berkshire SL4 2AQ Bread Street, Bournemouth, President: Penzance, Cornwall Dorset BH1 2PE READING Denise Shoremi Tel: 07800 812973 Telephone: 01202 551751 NATIONAL Tel: 07976 815195 07800 813533 Website: www.bsnuc.co.uk SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Mediums’ Secretary: 07780 661670 AUGUST EVENTS IN CHURCH York Lodge, Richard Johnson Open Healing Circle Sunday 2nd 10.45am 81 Baker Street, Monday: Tel: 07505 493 153 7pm sharp ELAINE BEVAN Reading, Facebook: Windsor Spiritualist Service 7.00pm Wed 5th 10.30am -12.30pm Berkshire Thursday: Church Group Followed by Healing Distant Healing RG1 7XY We are now also on Instagram Follow us on Facebook: Sunday 9th 10.45am Tel: 0118 950 7281 Divine Service 6.30pm Penzance Spiritualist Church JANET EMILYMAE Email: [email protected] Sunday Free-will offering All Are Welcome Wed 12th 10.30am -12.30pm www.readingsc.org Tuesday 7.45pm Admission £3 Distant Healing Sunday 6.30pm Evening of Clairvoyance Sunday 16th 10.45am Divine Service with Address DEVON VICTORIA BROCKWAY, and Clairvoyance Development Circle Mondays 7.30pm - 9.30pm LISA ROCKETT & Thursday 7.45pm Mediumship EXETER Open Platform NIKKI JENKINSON Open Circle SPIRITUALIST CENTRE Date list available Wed 19th 10.30am -12.30pm Tuesdays 7.15pm AND HEALING GROUP Distant Healing with Healing York Road, Sunday 23rd 10.45am JILL PICKETT & IRENE HALL Thursdays 8pm - 9pm Exeter, AL & GEOFF POTTS Healing Come along and experience Devon EX4 6PF Wed 26th 10.30am -12.30pm Monday 1.30pm - 3pm the lovely atmosphere Website: www. Distant Healing (excluding Bank Holidays) Website: www.windsor exeterspiritualistcentre.org Sunday 30th 10.45am Wednesday 7.30pm - 9pm spiritualistchurch.co.uk Sunday 6.30pm Service LAWRENCE SAVILLE Small animals welcome too Wednesday 1.30pm Mediumship All Welcome Open Platform CHESHIRE Saturday (as advertised) Third Friday of every month at Private Readings KINSON 7.30pm with mentor MIND BODY SPIRIT Demonstration of Mediumship SPIRITUALIST GROUP SPENCER ROSE EVENT Healing: Saturdays – Occasional Nantwich Civic Hall, Tuesdays 10.30am - 12 noon Kinson Community Centre, Special Events Beam Street, & Wednesdays 7pm - 8.30pm Pelhams Park, Kinson, See website, Facebook or in Nantwich, See website for Bournemouth BH10 7LH Church for details Cheshire CW5 5DG Healing times on Sundays Tel: 01202 715754 All Welcome Rosemary Douglas Events and details of Special Events www.facebook.com/ Website: and Development Groups KinsonSpiritualistGroup MAIDENHEAD www.rosemarydouglas.com All Welcome Every Sunday 6.30pm SPIRITUALIST E: [email protected] Divine Service CHURCH Tel: 07828 187468 2nd Monday in month at 8pm York Road, See website for details DORSET Clairvoyance Demonstration Maidenhead, of next event CHRISTCHURCH All Welcome Berkshire SPIRITUALIST SL6 1SH CENTRE President: Sharon Silver CORNWALL 196B Barrack Road, ESSEX Tel: 0777 0433 129 BUDE Christchurch, EPPING Sunday 6.30pm FREE SPIRITS Dorset SPIRITUAL SANCTUARY Divine Service SPIRITUALIST CHURCH BH23 2BQ Thornwood Village Hall, Wednesday 1pm - 3pm The Parkhouse Centre, President: Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood, Healing Clinic Ergue-Gaberic Way, Karen Martin Epping, Essex CM16 6ND Thursday 7.30pm Bude, Enquiries: Enquiries to Mediumship Demonstration Cornwall EX23 8LG 07849 606437 Jan: 01279 861515 Monthly Open Platform www.budefreespirits.co.uk www.christchurchsc.org.uk or Linda: 0796 3605 630 and other Special Events Service Every Thursday Sunday Service (Registered Charity 284561) please see website 7.30pm - 9pm at 10.45am Tuesdays http://maidenhead-spiritualist- BUDE HEALING CLINIC: Thursday Service at 7.30pm Healing: 1pm - 2.20pm church.weebly.com Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm Healing Freewill Donation A warm welcome is extended to all Visiting mediums who would Tuesday 10am - 11.30am Tuesday Service 2.45pm £3 Car Park and facilities for like to serve Bude Free Spirits Church accessible for Plus last Friday of every month disabled visitors please contact Carol wheelchairs and has loop at 8pm MARRIAGE and on 01840 770057 system for hearing aid wearers Evening of Clairvoyance £5 NAMING CEREMONIES All Welcome All Welcome All Welcome

60 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 This is a guide to the churches, centres and spiritual shops that advertise with us on a regular basis. During the coronavirus crisis all are closed unless stated otherwise but please do check with their websites and Facebook pages for details of when they will re-open. A full list of churches, centres and spiritual shops that stock Psychic News can be found on our website at www.psychicnews.org.uk

AWARENESS HEALING HEARTS Sunday Divine Service SPIRITUAL & SPIRITUAL HAMPSHIRE at 6.30pm WELLNESS CENTRE CENTRE Thursday Clairvoyant Evening Nevendon Community Centre, A superb Platform Medium BASINGSTOKE at 7.30pm (£2 admission) Off Nevendon Road, every week, SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Healing Wickford, Psychic Surgery, Healing, 28 Victoria Street, Every Tuesday 7.15pm - 9pm Essex Stalls, 1-2-1 Readings Basingstoke, (doors close at 8.40pm) SS12 0QH and Luxury Raffle Hampshire RG21 3BT with leader Email: [email protected] Doors open EVERY Tuesday Tel: 07544 548172 ALISON CHAPMAN Mobile: 07847353054 at 6.00pm for www.basingstokesc.co.uk Awareness Circle Facebook page: www.facebook. 1-2-1 Readings and Healing Facebook: BasingstokeSC Monday 7.30pm com/AwarenessSpiritual Platform Demonstration begins Sunday 6.30pm Beginners/Novices WellnessCentre at 8.00pm - 9.15pm Divine Service £3.50 (£3 members) Wednesday evenings: £4 entrance fee includes Thursday 7.30pm Mediumship Open Circle Entrance £5.00 FREE buffet with cakes and Open Circle 7.30pm - 9.30pm From 6.30pm until 8.00pm all refreshments First, Second & Last Wednesday Twice per month on Wednesday 1-2-1 Private Readings ------of month at 7.30pm £3 with DENISE PLUMB Spiritual Healing HEALING HEARTS Open Platform Open Platform (which is a freewill donation) PSYCHIC SURGEONS Third Wednesday of month Friday 7.30pm with Stalls Phone for opening times at 7.30pm £2 SPENCER ROSE From 8pm until 9pm (£5 minimum donation Spiritual Healing £3.50 (£3 members) Demonstration of includes refreshments) Monday 2pm – 3.30pm See website for dates Platform Mediumship with All profits above running costs Sunday 5pm – 6pm All Welcome our guest medium to four charities Refreshments of tea, coffee, See website for more details at: BITTERNE HERTFORDSHIRE cakes & biscuits throughout www.healing-hearts-centre.co.uk SPIRITUALIST CHURCH the evening Or see our Facebook Page Top of Lances Hill, CARPENDERS PARK Extended Services, Circles, www.facebook.com/ 390 Bitterne Road, CHRISTIAN Spiritual Workshops, Holistic healinghearts.centre Bitterne, Southampton, SPIRITUALISTS Certificated Qualifications, Contact: 07455 227100 Hampshire SO18 1DR Bushford Scout Hall, Pamper Days and Bulphan Village Hall, Tel: 07731 938587 St Georges Drive, Mind Body Soul Events Church Road, www.bscw.andydowland.com Carpenders Park, Qualified Therapists for Bulphan, Follow us on Facebook: Watford, Private Treatments including UPMINSTER, Essex Bitterne Spiritualist Church Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, Hertfordshire RM14 3RU Official services offered: Hair & Beauty WD19 5HD Spiritual Naming, Weddings All Welcome (Hall cannot be seen (including Same-Sex Marriages), from road – go up drive GLOUCESTERSHIRE Renewal of Vows, Civil Partnerships, LYNDA OLDHAM between numbers Funerals, Memorial Services SPIRITUALIST CHELTENHAM 37 and 39 St Georges Drive) : Spiritual Healing CENTRE NATIONAL Tuesdays Contact Chris Palmer: 2pm - 3.30pm and 5pm - 7pm Stanway Village Hall, SPIRITUALIST CHURCH 01923 221918 Villa Road, Bennington Street, Sunday 6.30pm Sundays 10.30am Stanway, Cheltenham, Divine Service with Medium Divine Service Nr Colchester, Gloucestershire Also available: Healing Available Essex CO3 0RH GL50 4ED Coffee Mornings, Private All Are Welcome 2nd Thursday, Monthly Tel: 01242 703 288 Readings and Pathways An activity table Evening of Mediumship Registered for Funerals, Development Group is provided for children Guest Medium each month Weddings, See website for details of our 6.15pm for a 7.30pm start for Naming Ceremonies, Blessings, Special Events, Workshops and HITCHIN the Mediumship Demonstration Commitment of Union Development Groups SPIRITUALIST CHURCH We offer: www.snu.org.uk/community/ All Welcome Whinbush Road, 15-Minute Readings churches/cheltenham.html Hitchin, (for a donation) Follow us on Facebook: FLEET Hertfordshire Healings (for a donation) Cheltenham Spiritualist Church SPIRITUALIST CHURCH SG5 1PZ Gong Healing Sunday 11am Divine Service 193 Aldershot Road, Telephone: 10 Craft Tables Thursday 7.30pm Church Crookham, 07581 492507 Raffle Open Awareness and Hampshire GU52 8JS www.hitchinspiritualist Cakes and a Cuppa Development Group Tel: 01252 625976 church.co.uk £3 admission Friday 2pm Healing President & Sunday Service 6.30pm Please arrive early if Saturday 7pm Mediums’ Secretary, Healing: you want a reading Evening of Mediumship Marion Chilver: Tuesdays 2pm & 7.30pm Lynda’s Mob: Specials and Workshops 01252 624986 Demonstrations and workshops 07591 920603 every six weeks Website: www. as advertised on website Follow us on Facebook All Are Welcome fleetspiritualistchurch.co.uk All Welcome

PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 61 WEST WICKHAM take your first steps on your Fridays 6pm - 7pm KENT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH own spiritual journey, For details of workshops Surrey Road, or just want to sit in a and special events, visit our BEXLEYHEATH West Wickham, tranquil, welcoming sanctuary website: CHRISTIAN Kent BR4 0LU for your soul to recharge www.progressivespiritualist SPIRITUALIST CHURCH President & Mediums’ Secretary: itself… church.co.uk 85 Lion Road, Bexleyheah, Alan Mitchell-Sleight We will be waiting for you. Email: Kent DA6 8NT Tel: 01959 573049 List of Services: [email protected] Enquiries: 07950 672200 E-mail: mitchellsleight@ Sunday 2.30pm Guest Medium Tel: 0116 2536098 Email: Bexleyheath.church@ btinternet.com Freewill donation All Welcome gmail.com Sunday Services 6.30pm First Sunday of every month Or see us on Facebook (doors open 5.50pm) 2.30pm Divine Sunday Service Sunday Wednesday Evening Monday 7.30pm (doors 7pm) LONDON Evening Service at 6.30pm Demonstrations 8.00pm Guest Medium £2.50 ACTON Tuesday Open Circle Thursdays followed by Open Circle SPIRITUAL CENTRE Afternoon Service at 2.15pm 11.30am -1pm, 5pm - 6.30pm Tuesday 7.30pm £2 The Cottage, Woodhurst Road, Spiritual Healing & 7pm - 8.30pm Awareness Class Acton, London W3 6SL Tuesdays 1pm - 1.45pm Private Readings Wednesday 12.15pm - 1.15pm President: Elaine Jordan & 7.30pm - 9pm Thursdays ~ Please book in Spiritual Healing (donation) Tel: 020 8896 0184 Open Circles advance with 2.30pm Guest Medium £2 Sunday Service 6.30pm Monday 7.30pm - 9pm £4.50 Alan Mitchell-Sleight on 7.30pm Awareness Class £2 One Sunday per month Wednesdays 12 - 2pm £4.50 01959 573049 Friday 7pm - 8pm Wednesday Service 7.30pm Check dates at curch or Spiritual Healing Spiritual Healing (donation) Healing Facebook After the service on a Sunday Saturday Workshops Every Thursday 7.30pm Open Platform 7.30pm at approximately 8pm as announced Large car park One Wednesday per month (providing healers are available) Special Services A warm welcome All Welcome and Wednesdays as announced is extended to all 12noon - 1.45pm Private Readings are available THE SANCTUARY OF Workshops upon request BALHAM HEALING CHRISTIAN Please see website or in church We also have the facilities for: SPIRITUALIST CHURCH SPIRITUALIST CHURCH for details Naming Ceremonies, Hamilton Hall, Mills Terrace, Chatham, Please visit our website Weddings and Funerals 211 Balham High Road, Kent ME4 5NZ www.westwickhamspiritualist We are on Facebook London SW17 7BQ Tel: 01634 880039 church.co.uk and on the web at: Tel: 07933 332187 Email: for other upcoming events www.cleveleys Sunday Divine Service 11am [email protected] All Welcome spiritualistchurch.co.uk Wednesday Service 7.30pm Website: Call us on: 07756 967803 Spiritual Healing www.sanctuaryofhealing.co.uk LANCASHIRE or come on in – it would be 12.15pm after Sunday Services Sunday Service 6.30pm lovely to see you Private Sittings Wednesday 10am - 1pm BURY See Facebook for details Healing SPIRITUALIST CENTRE WHITE FEATHER Open Circle Friday 4pm - 6pm Healing 3 Russell Street, Bury, SPIRITUALIST CENTRE Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm Friday 8pm Clairvoyance Lancashire BL9 5AX Claremont Community Centre, (except Bank Hols) We also offer various Workshops Tel: 0161 654 9282 Claremont Road, Blackpool, Development Circle & Special Evenings of Clairvoyance Website: Lancashire FY1 2QJ Tuesdays 7.30pm with See website for more information burysnu.weebly.com Tel: 01253 355595 PAUL GRANT Follow us on Facebook: Every Friday Come along and meet us MAIDSTONE HEALING Bury Spiritual Centre 6.30pm Healing See our Facebook Ad at: & SPIRITUAL Tuesday 6pm Healing 7.30pm Clairvoyant Evening Balham Spiritualist Church DEVELOPMENT (last registration 6.30pm) followed by Open Circle All Welcome CENTRE Healing is also available on All Welcome (M.H.S.D.C.) request after the service BARNES meets at Madginford Hall, Tuesday 7.30pm - 8.45pm LEICESTERSHIRE HEALING CHURCH Egremont Road Evening of Mediumship Between (behind the row of shops), Friday (fortnightly) LEICESTER 77-79 White Hart Lane, Maidstone, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start PROGRESSIVE London SW13 0PW Kent ME15 8LH Awareness Class SPIRITUALIST CENTRE Five-minute walk from Tel: 07923 518148 Saturday 7.30pm - 8.45pm 4 St. James Street, Lee Circle, Barnes Bridge railway station Email: [email protected] Divine Service Leicester LE1 3RE General Enquiries: Website: www.mhdc.org.uk All Welcome President: Marian Sawczuk 07581 534028 We run Psychic & Spiritual Services with Mediumship Facebook: BarnesHealingChurch Development Mornings, CLEVELEYS Sundays 6pm Divine Service Website: www. 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62 PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 Healing Mediums on the day: Telephone: 020 7229 2024 WOOD GREEN Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm IRIS BRIDGEWATER, Church Activities SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Thursdays 10.30am - 1.00pm GLENDA WALL, Sunday Services (Cnr of Maryland Road) A Warm Welcome Awaits Everyone MARC IMPEY 11am & 6.30pm High Road, Wood Green, REGISTERED FOR & SARAH JACKSON Wednesdays 7.30pm London N22 5AR MARRIAGES, CEREMONIES Angel Readings: RITA for an Hour of Clairvoyance Minister in Spirit: & SACRED SERVICES Payment at time of booking. Spiritual Healing Mondays Mrs Ida Stenning Please book with Jeannine on 11am - 1pm, 2pm - 3pm, Enquiries: 020 8888 1992 BATTERSEA 07956 312753 5pm - 7pm and Website: www.woodgreen SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Monday 3rd August Thursdays 5pm - 7pm spiritualistchurch.co.uk 46 Bennerley Road, 7.30pm - 9.30pm For Special Events, Courses & Sunday 6.30pm Service Off Northcote Road, Open Circle with Workshops please see our website Wednesday 7.30pm Service London SW11 6DS OWEN WILLIAMS Animal Healing Tuesday 7.30pm - 9pm Healing President – Margaret Cutler: Please note that Thursday Mondays 11am-1pm All Welcome 020 7223 3156 demonstrations are charged at All domestic pets welcome Enquiries: 020 7622 4900 £3.00 (£2.00 members) – unless WOODFORD or 020 3573 3571 stated otherwise – and Sunday MORDEN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH E-mail: [email protected] services remain as a SPIRITUALIST CHURCH 9 Grove Crescent, Web: www.batterseasc.co.uk voluntary donation 214 Morden Road, Morden, South Woodford, Sunday Service 6.00pm Find us on Facebook: Ealing London SW19 3BY London E18 2JR National Spiritualist Church Thursday Service 7.30pm Enquiries Telelphone: http://woodfordchurch.com MARRIAGES SOLEMNISED Bennerley Friendship Club 020 8648 5369 Sunday 6.30pm Service NAMINGS One Wednesday per month Church Tel: 020 8544 1816 Monday 2pm Service All Welcome 2pm £3 E-mail: Weekly Services: Private Readings [email protected] Monday 7.30 - 9pm EDMONTON See website Sunday Evening 6.30pm Spiritual Awareness Group SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Healing (except Bank Holidays) Service and Clairvoyance Tuesday 7.30 - 9pm £3 14 Linnell Road, Mondays 1.30pm - 2.45pm Thursday Evening 7.45pm Open Circle with SHARON LAW London N18 2QW Clairvoyance Entrance £2.50 Wednesdays Telephone: 020 8887 9610 CLAPHAM NATIONAL Private Readings see website www.edmontonspiritualist 2pm - 4pm & 7.30pm - 9pm SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Open Circle 8pm Every Monday church16.com Spiritual Healing 11a North Street, Leader: Rene Bond Follow us on Facebook Friday 7.30pm - 9pm £3 Old Town, Clapham, Spiritual Healing Last of month at 6pm Open Circle with JOHN JENKINS London SW4 0HN Sunday Spiritual Healing available at 1.30pm Please see website for details Enquiries: Tel 020 7498 5521 Mondays 8pm after Sunday Service Tuesdays of our regular Private Readings Sunday Service: 6.00pm Spiritual Healing Free-will donation 12.15 - 1.45pm & 6.30 - 7.30pm Workshops & Dru Yoga Classes Tuesday: 6.00pm All Welcome Tuesdays 7.30pm £5 All Welcome Private Readings and Healing. Reiki Come and enjoy the Readings end at 8.00pm VIOLET MOON empowerment of Reiki Saturday: 7.30pm SPIRITUAL CENTRE MIDDLESEX Evening of Clairvoyance Open Circle Ruskin House, Wednesdays 7.15pm £4 Open Platform Nelson Mandela Room, HAMPTON HILL All Welcome Every 1st Saturday of the month 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, SPRITUALIST CHURCH

6pm - 7pm Greater London CR0 1BD Angel Close, FULHAM NATIONAL Everyone is Very Welcome Website: Windmill Road, SPIRITUALIST CHURCH at our Church! www.violetmoonpsychic.com Hampton Hill Kelvedon Road, Fulham, Email: lorraine@ TW12 1RG London SW6 5BP EALING NATIONAL violetmoonpsychic.com Enquiries: 020 8941 5177 (Nearest Underground station SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Fridays: 7pm - 8.30pm www.hamptonhillspiritualists. Parsons Green) 66-68 Uxbridge Road, Demonstrations of Mediumship webeden.co.uk Buses No. 11 and 14 West Ealing, London W13 8RA Clairvoyance Events Sunday 6.30pm Service Tel: 020 7736 7248 (Next to Ealing Fire Station) Thursday 7.30pm Acting President: Derek Delves Buses 207, 83, E2, E7, E8 SYDENHAM SPIRITUAL Demonstration Working for Spirit Enquiries: Alison & HEALING CENTRE Evening Open Circles & Classes into the 21st century Tel: 07958 463529 Venner Community Hall, See website for days & dates Sunday Service at 6.30pm Every Sunday except 1, Venner Road, Sydenham, Open Platform with Thursday London SE26 5EQ MARTIN TWYCROSS Bank Holidays Demonstration at 7.30pm AUGUST 2020 EVENTS (Venner Road is opposite Open Awareness Circle with Open Circle Service at 6.30pm Sydenham Railway Station LINDA TWYCROSS Sunday with JOHN JEMMETT 2nd THERESA The hall is adjacent to Mediumship Practice Circle See in church for dates 9th ROSIE & LORRAINE Sydenham High Street) with PAMELA POLLINGTON A very warm welcome awaits 16th SARAH JACKSON Bus routes: Open Healing Circle with friends old and new 23rd MARC IMPEY 176, 312, 75, 194, 202, 450 SHEILA SMOOTHY Come and meet us at 30th Closed (Bank Holiday) Enquiries: Caroline Hackett Open Awareness Circle with our lovely church Mediumship 7.30pm on 07891 067478 SUSIE SHAW Thursday WEDDINGS 6th IRIS BRIDGEWATER Demonstration of Clairvoyance Speakers & Philosophy Class NAMINGS ~ FUNERALS 13th ESI CAKMAKCIOGLU (Art) every Wednesday at 8.00pm with MARTIN TWYCROSS 20th KAREN PYLE Doors open 7.30pm Spiritual Healing THE LONDON 27th KEVIN MALYON Healing every week by Every Wednesday from 7.30pm SPIRITUAL MISSION Private Readings registered healers from Weddings, Namings and Saturday 22nd August 13 Pembridge Place, 7.30pm until 9pm Funerals arranged 10am - 1pm London W2 4XB Visit our website at: See our website for 4 Mediums and an Angel Reader [email protected] www.sydenhamspiritual further details 20 mins for £12 (Membs £10) www.spiritualmission.co.uk centre.co.uk All Welcome

PSYCHIC NEWS | AUGUST 2020 63 HAYES FARNHAM INDEPENDENT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH NORFOLK SOMERSET CHRISTIAN Albert Hall, Albert Road, SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Hayes, Middlesex UB3 4HR SNETTISHAM ALCOMBE & MINEHEAD Hale Village Hall, Telephone: 07949 186308 INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN 1 Wings Rd, Find us on Facebook: SPIRITUALIST CHURCH SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Farnham GU9 0HN Hayes Spiritualist Society Memorial Hall, Grove Place, Manor Road, President: Jean Harris Old Church Road, Tel: 07936 708882 Wednesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm Alcombe, Minehead TA24 6EH (Next to the Rose and Crown) Tel: 0783 110 4896 Follow us on Facebook Healing Wednesday 7.30pm £4 on Snettisham, Norfolk Summer Service at 6.30pm Divine Service the door Sunday PE31 7NA (March to end of October) Every Sunday 6.30pm - 8pm Service with Clairvoyance Contact Sandra: 01485 541719 Winter Sunday Service at 3pm Free-will offering Thursday 2.30pm - 4pm Healing Follow us at: (November to end of February) Awareness Group Every 7.30pm £4 Friday www.facebook.com/ Healing Groups, See Facebook or in church Open Circle SnettishamSpiritualChurch a monthly Healing Day, Open Platform

Coffee Morning: Services Healing Evenings, Open Circles, See Facebook or in church last Saturday of the month Every 2nd and 4th Sunday Evenings of Clairvoyance Healing After Services 11am - 4pm Jan - Nov of the month at 3pm all available on various days All Welcome Private Readings: Healing available after Service during each month. £15 for 20 mins All Welcome See our website for the full SPIRITUAL Bookable in advance day-by-day itinerary of what AWARENESS GROUP All Welcome NOTTINGHAMSHIRE our church can offer you. Bringing Spirit to the people www.mineheadspiritualist Glyn Hall, Cheam Road, KENTON SPIRITUALIST WEST BRIDGFORD church.co.uk Ewell Village, CHURCH & HEALING SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Surrey KT17 1SP CENTRE Wilford and South Notts Enquiries: Betty Masters 35 Churchill Avenue, Kenton, Community Centre, STAFFORDSHIRE Tel: 07786 741509 Harrow, Middlesex HA3 0AX Wilford Lane, Nottingham, ANGEL ATTIC Email: spiritualawareness President: Bette Kotecha Nottinghamshire NG11 7AX Staffordshire’s Principal [email protected] Tel: 020 8621 3103 Tel: 07787 136531 Independent Psychic Centre, Sunday Services with (Answerphone) Tuesdays St Patricks Place, Stafford, Clairvoyance Sunday Service 6.30pm 7.30pm Service £4 Staffordshire ST16 2PN Entrance fee £4.50 Thursday Clairvoyance 7.45pm including Raffle (optional) TEL: 01785 600994 Doors 6.15pm for 6.45pm start Visit: www.kentonspiritualist Fridays or 07504 126336 With regret, due to the current church.co.uk for further details 1.30pm Divine Service Contact Rachel by email: coronavirus situation we are Special events freewill donation £1 Raffle [email protected] currently suspending services. throughout the year Saturdays Private One-to-One Sittings, Contact for re-opening dates. A Warm Welcome Awaits YOU! 7.30pm Service Courses, Workshops,

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