Apr - Jun 2014

Tel 0131 625 0700 What’s On arthurconandoylecentre.com The Sir Centre

Tony Stockwell and

Special points of interest: International Mediums James Van Praagh & Tony Stockwell Host their acclaimed World Class course At the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre  Tony Stockwell & James Van Praagh 25th, 26th and 27th July, and  Courses  Tuesday Talks Demonstration of Mediumship on Saturday 26th July at 7.30pm. Tickets £30.  Classes

 Profiles The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is delighted to welcome back America’s most  Centre Open Day respected Medium, James Van Praagh, who joins the ever popular and equally  Gordon Smith well-respected British Medium, Tony Stockwell for what promises to be a sensational experience in expanding and deepening your link with the other world. Building on the success of last year’s course, Tony and James will be providing expert advice and The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre guidance on techniques to advance your own mediumship. is operated by The Palmerston Trust This course will incorporate elements of Trance Mediumship and students will get an opportunity to witness a demonstration of Trance Mediumship by Tony during the Registered Charity in Scotland: course. SCO42492 Company Registration No. The course runs from 10am to 5pm each day and the cost is £285. SC402435 The Palmerston Trust 25 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AP The Arthur Conan Doyle Centre Café

Phone: 0131 625 0700 Open from 10am to 4pm Mon to Fri www.arthurconandoylecentre.com Late night opening on a Mon, Wed and [email protected] Thursday to 7.30pm.

Did you know we are on facebook. Why not pop along to our café and sample our delicious home made baking. We also have a daily meal deal of a soup and sandwich for £3.50. Just search for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre Astra and Angie will be delighted to welcome you in.

For your Diary - Centre Open Day - Saturday 3rd May - See Page 5 Page 2 What’s On

A Message from The Chairman

Spring is almost upon us, and and speakers over the next Gordon Smith which will take as the nights get lighter and the few months and the number of the format of a ‘chat-show’ weather warmer, we have a classes continue to grow, from where he will answer questions number of events at the centre, yoga to tai-chi, lunchtime on his life and his mediumship. with something to suit meditation and the ‘Hearing And, you’ll get a chance to ask everyone. Voices Choir’ to the various a question too! psychic awareness classes. The new café is proving to be We also have an Open Day on extremely popular and is a Our own Ewan Irvine has been Saturday 3rd May. The Open great way to come in and see running a very successful Days are always a great suc- the Centre and view the art Mediumship class, which con- cess and it is a chance to have exhibition, whilst sampling the tinues with a 6 week block a mini sitting or a therapy and delicious home-baking. It’s also focusing on one to one sit- come and hear some interest- a great meeting place for either tings, starting 3rd April. ing speakers. before or after classes, or just to meet friends before heading Tony Stockwell and James van Why not bring along friends and Ann Treherne Praagh are back with the next family to our Open Day and uptown. Chairman of The Palmerston Trust stage of their “World Class show them around our wonder- We are extremely pleased to Mediumship” Course and ful building? Whatever you welcome an array of mediums there will be an evening with choose, I hope to see you soon.

Things that go bump in the night! Psychic Investigations!

The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre has its own Psychical Research & Investigation Unit which is headed up by Archie Lawrie, an accomplished author of a number of books on the subject, and past Vice President of the Scottish Society for Psychic Research. Archie, as well as carrying out investigations into the paranormal, conducts his own monthly lecture programme at the Centre and you can check out forthcoming events on our website. (Talks take place on the first Tuesday on the month at 7.15pm. All Welcome.)

The Scottish Society for Psychical Re- search is the largest organisation dedi- Private Sittings cated to studying the Paranormal in Scotland. They have an excellent lec- The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre offers Private Sittings for ture programme attracting world-class members of the public . speakers on paranormal topics. In association with The SSPR, The Sir Sittings are available daily at a time to suit you – just ring the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is proud to Centre for an appointment. Tel: 0131 625 0700. Cost: £35. present our own lecture programme in Edinburgh - Details of Our resident mediums: our Tuesday Talks on page 6.

Therapies The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre has always been home to a number of private therapists who have hired private rooms to consult their clients. Here’s some of the therapies we have available:  Acupuncture  Reflexology Ann Treherne Ewan Irvine Frances Ryan  Aromatherapy  Massage Sittings with Visiting Mediums:  Reiki  Indian head massage 22nd April - Gary Mannion,  EFT Psychic Surgeon  Spiritual Counseling 12th May - Kathryn Grundy,  Psychology Altered State Healing Sessions  Hypnotherapy  Quantum Touch 9th Oct - Fiona Stewart Wili- ams To Book Call: 0131 625 0700 Yvonne Craig Page 3 What’s On

What’s on Weekly

Day Time Class/Event Contact Details:

Sunday

11.00 Divine Service of Worship All Welcome

12.45 Healing Service All Welcome. No charge but donations gratefully received.

Monday

18.00 Kundalini Yoga Siri Akal Kaur [email protected]

19.30 Psychic Awareness Class All Welcome. [email protected] Tel: 07967 402590

Tuesday

13:00 Meditation with Jane Hill Drop-in session—all welcome. More Info: Tel: 01875 835233

14.00 Trance Class with Frances Ryan Closed Class. Names being taken now for next class. starts 8th April Wednesday

12.15 Hatha Yoga www.edinburghcommunityyoga.co.uk

17.30 Hatha Yoga www.edinburghcommunityyoga.co.uk

18.30 Spiritual Healing All welcome. No charge, but donations gratefully received.

18.45 Vinyasa Flow Yoga www.edinburghcommunityyoga.co.uk

18.45 Brahma Kumaris Meditation [email protected]

19.30 Demonstration of Mediumship All Welcome. Entry Fee £3 at the door.

19.30 Mediumship Development Group (Closed Class. By Invitation Only)

Thursday

13.00 Hearing Voices Choir—Come and join us! http://www.meetup.com/HearingVoicesChoir/ £3 at the door.

14.00 Afternoon Circle Entry £3 at the door. All Welcome.

17.00 White Eagle Lodge Ranald Godfrey, Tel: 0131 441 7923

18.30 Tai Chi Anne-Claire Nusillard [email protected]

18.30 Chakra Chanting Natalie Alexander www.nataliealexander.com

18.30 Vinyasa Flow www..edinburghcommunityyoga.co.uk

18.45 Brahma Kumaris Meditation [email protected]

19.30 Gary MacCormack Mediumship Circle [email protected] 07949 744 929

Due to vacation, there will be no Edinburgh Community Yoga from 17th March until 23rd April, when classes restart. What’s On Page 4

Courses

Brian Robertson: From the Messenger to the Message 12th and 13th Apr £120

A 2 day course in which mediumship may be explored from the ‘Sitting in the Power’ to the ‘Sitting in the Presence’. Getting out of our head and into our soul can bring about the meaningful message of the Spirit. Brian comes to us from his own spiritual sanctuary in Victoria, Canada, to bring his own unique offering to students in Edinburgh. Join Minister Brian Robertson in recapturing the magic of Spiritual Connection. Courses run from 10am—5pm, both days. Course Fee: £120

Kathryn Grundy: An Evening of ‘Cain Healing’ 9th May 7.30pm £15 Those attending the Cain Healing Demonstration will be required to lie on the floor and should bring a cushion/pillow and blanket for their comfort. They will receive group healing via the medium in a trance state.

Altered States Healing Sessions Available (by appointment) 12th May £35 Trance Mediumship Course 10th and 11th May £85

Kathryn is a Minister of the SNU, serving Churches throughout the UK as a Speaker and Demonstrator. Kathryn also holds workshops both in the UK and abroad. As well as tutoring healing at the College during SNU Healing Weeks. She has developed various aspects of mediumship including the deeper states of spirit control and has continued to develop Altered State Healing, sometimes called Trance Healing, as well as Cain Healing. Building on her successful trance mediumship workshop here, last year, Kathryn will be further exploring trance and the altered states as she supports and encourages delegates to that deeper connection with the spirit realm. This workshop aims to introduce and guide students in working in these altered states so that their own connection with spirit becomes more tangible for themselves and others to witness. Because of the nature of this work, numbers will be strictly limited. 10am - 5pm To Book call: 0131 625 0700 Or book on-line: www.arthurconandoylecentre.com Demonstration of Spirit Portrait Art with Jan Dayton 30th May 7.30pm £10

Jan is an International Medium and she has also worked with the ‘Most Haunted’ team on TV; But we’re pleased to welcome her to The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, for her first time in Edinburgh where she brings her special demonstration of mediumship. Special, because the Spirit Artist that works with her will draw a spirit portrait – the ultimate proof of spirit communication! Psychic Art Workshop with Jan Dayton 31st May £45

A day working through different exercises understanding through the medium of colour and symbology how to bring messages through for others and yourself. Whether you are just starting out with your development, you are working with healing or as a therapist or coun- sellor, art forms can help you to understand what is going on with your client at a deeper level. Jan is an International Medium, Harry Edwards Registered Healer, United Spiritualists healer/Counsellor, Reiki Master and Life Coach and has been practising for many years. She holds development workshops and circles on Mediumship, psychic, spirit art/psychic art and healing from her home in West Sussex, Banyan Retreat and many other venues. Course runs 10am to 5pm both days. Course Fee: £45 Fiona Stewart Williams - One Day Palmistry Workshop 11th Oct £45

The lines on your hands are ever changing and are in essence the mirror of your life. They will reveal your personality, your ambitions and the talents you are nurturing now and the talents yet to manifest. They will often show important people and events that will have an impact on your life. This popular Course has been re-arranged from the earlier, postponed date. Course Runs: 10am—5pm. Fee £45. What’s On Page 5

James Van Praagh & Tony Stockwell World Class Mediumship 25th, 26th and 27th July, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm £285 Details on front cover Demonstration 26th July at 7.30pm £30

Your chance to see TWO of the worlds top-class mediums TOGETHER for one night only in the small select setting of The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre. These two fill auditoriums around the world. Now you have the chance to see them, up

Tony Stockwell and James Van Praagh close and personal! Tickets will sell out—get yours now!

***Psychic Investigation and evening vigil at The The Conan Doyle Centre Book Club Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre***

The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre has it’s own Psychical Research & Investigation Unit which is regularly asked to investigate reports of Would you like to take part in a Book paranormal activity. Club at the centre, and also Due to repeated requests from our own customers, we are now offer- facilitate one. ing you the opportunity to take part in an investigation in our own building. The café will provide a lovely setting for this and The Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is an old six storey Victorian Town- house where visitors have regularly reported strange happenings. what better way to discuss some favourite books than with a cup of tea and some delicious home On Fri, 2nd May, for the first time ever, we bring together psychic in- vestigation and scientific measurements, in a vigil, which we are made baking. opening to the public. Contact the centre on 0131 625 0700. Tickets strictly limited £20, incl tea and coffee. Time 7.30pm to 12

An old fashioned Psychic Evening

With Frances Ryan and Ewan Irvine

Tuesday 13th May at 7.30pm

Bring along a photograph, which will be placed in an envelope.

Come and join us for a day of lectures and tutorials, Frances and Ewan will then give a demonstration of psychometry mini-sittings, therapy tasters and stalls, raffle, from pictures selected at random. tombola, teas/coffees and home baking. And, with a proper cup of tea made from real tea leaves, there will also be a number of readings given, the old fashioned way. Speakers include:

Nicola Van Dyke Tickets £7 (includes tea & cake) 'Be the Driver of Your Own Life' The café will also be open and will sell even more delicious home Claire Beecroft baking to go along with your tea. Healthy eating and raw food demonstration To book, call 0131 625 0700 Tricia Robertson (Part of the Psychical Research Unit events) ‘Things you can do when your dead’ What’s On Page 6

Classes

Hearing Voices Choir Thursdays at 1pm £3 at the door

Do you want something different to do in your lunch break? Do you want to start your afternoon feeling great and full of energy? Join us for the Hearing Voices Choir from 1pm to 2pm every Thursday. Conducted by Richard Barriball, a professional pianist who has written arrangements for ‘A’ list celebrities and performed and arranged in the and Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Join now for songs, fun and frivolity! http://www.meetup.com/HearingVoicesChoir/

Afternoon Open Circle All Welcome Thursdays at 2.00pm

Every Thursday, the Centre host’s an Afternoon Open Circle. All are welcome to come and practise their own mediumship or just to come and receive ‘a message’ from the other participants. This gives everyone the opportunity to Demonstrate their own Mediumship in a supportive environment. We hope you’ll be able to join us. (This demonstration will be non-denominational) The circle will start at 2.00pm, Cost: £3 at the door.

6 Week Course - one to one readings Starts Thursday 3rd Apr 7.30pm to 9pm

This course is ideal for anyone who wishes to look at giving ‘one to one’ readings.

The course will look at how to keep the link with spirit, best practice, preparing for a reading, and our responsibility in giving a reading.

With Ewan Irvine CSNU.

Cost £35, Places strictly limited. Tuesday Talks - All talks start at 7.30pm - Tickets £5

Tuesday, 10th Tuesday, 20th Tuesday, April 29th June May Andy Thomas Prof Haraldsson Cal Cooper Crop Circles. Afterlife Telephone Calls Encounters from the Dead For over twenty years, Andy has investigated many enduring enigmas, including crop cir- Many people, when asked, will say that at From earliest times, people have specu- cles, UFOs, ancient prophecies, and a multi- some point in their lives that they have lated about what happens when they tude of classic conspiracy theories, always experienced what they believe to be a and their loved ones die. Their views vary finding tantalising middle-ground to evoke ghost, or have had a psychic experi- from certainty about life after death to animated discussion. He has appeared on ence. However, will many people openly utter disbelief. Today, many continue to many popular radio and TV shows including admit that they have experienced what believe in the survival of consciousness major UK spots on Richard and Judy, Esther, they believe to be a 'phone call from the after physical death with some claiming GMTV, The One Show and Sky TV's hit se- dead'? ries Pineapple Dance Studios. Andy has also actual experiences of the departed and guested numerous times on Sky 200’s Edge contact with them of some kind. In an Media TV, and has featured in programmes era which we think of as the enlightened around the globe, as well as in the US theatri- These talks are popular so it is best to era of science, education and wide- cally-released documentary Crop Circles: book your tickets now. spread secularism, many people report Quest For Truth. contact with dead. What’s On Page 7

Profiles

Kathryn Grundy & Cain Healing

We are delighted to have Kathryn Grundy at the centre this year, and on May 9th there will be an opportunity to see her demonstrate ‘Cain Healing’.

Cain Healing was introduced by John Cain from Birkenhead, who was an unconventional healer. He appeared to put peo- ple into an altered state of consciousness during which there seemed to be spontaneous improvement. Sometimes sufferers from muscular problems got up and danced; others performed what appeared to be yoga exercises. Cain believed spirit guides controlled his healing, and these were identified independently by other psychic mediums. Although Cain sometimes physically touched people, a great many of his cures were effected without any direct contact. He occasionally practiced absent healing.

Cain was investigated by parapsychologists and performed healing under laboratory conditions. He was tested by Japanese researchers in Tokyo in 1976, and also by Prof. John Taylor in London. In spite of Taylor’s scepticism about paranormal phenomena, his findings on Cain’s healing powers were positive.

Cain died on September 28, 1985, only a few days after publisher Peter Bander had approached him to discuss a se- cond edition of the book Heal, My Son! He was one of the most celebrated British healers, whose talents were widely endorsed.

Kathryn Grundy and her husband, Tom, are 2 of only 4 people who were trained by John Cain to continue his healing work. So, this is your unique chance to see and experience first hand the affects of Cain Healing and to experience Trance Healing in its truest form. Not to be missed!

Jan Dayton Jan is with us in May this year. Jan connects with your loved ones and friends bringing evidence of their survival by drawing the spirit being using charcoal/pastel to create a portrait! The ultimate evidence—a portrait! Jan is an International Medium; she has worked with the ‘Most Haunted’ team on TV; a Harry Edwards Registered Healer; United Spiritualists healer/Counsellor; Reiki Master and Life Coach and has been practising Mediumship for Many years, but on 30th May, she will bring your loved ones alive by draw- ing a picture of them for you to take away. Nothing can provide greater proof!

An Evening with Gordon Smith

Friday 20th June at 7.30pm Tickets £20

Hailed as “Britain’s most accurate medium” Gordon has been featured in numerous television documentaries including the BBC’s Everyman, "Mediums: Talking With the Dead" 3 part series as well as appearing as an expert guest on various shows such as This Morning, Richard and Judy and the BBC's Heaven and Earth. Gordon has also presented one of the nation's favourite paranormal shows, Living TV's 'Most Haunted', as well as his own series on the Biography Channel. The evening will be an opportunity for Gordon to answer questions on mediumship, intuition, and his own incredible life story. This is an event not to be missed and WILL sell out quickly. We are also giving you the opportunity to ask a question too. After booking, please submit a question by email or hand into recep- tion. All questions will be placed in a hat and a number drawn at random to be asked on the night.

Did you know we email a newsletter out regularly to those signed up to it. This means that you can find out about what is going on at the centre and can book tickets at the earliest opportunity. If you would like to add your name to the newsletter, please email [email protected] Art at the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre

Arusha Gallery is delighted to present a continually changing collection of contemporary art from some of the UK's most sought after artists, exhibited at the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre. Our collection boasts an impressive and eclectic range of painting, sculpture and limited edition prints, including spiritual, figurative, and abstract work. We boast an impressive range of Contemporary art and our artists range from being locally based in Scotland, throughout the UK to as far afield as Toronto, Canada. We pride ourselves in showcasing artwork from all over the world, and in supporting both emerging and established artists. Our exhibitions remain fresh, exciting and full of variety to suit many tastes and requirements. Arusha are happy to discuss any of our artists' work with you and can arrange private appointments to view a particular piece or pieces. As our exhibitions are changing, you can find a detailed introduction as well as a full set of images for each of the artists we represent on our website where details of our gallery exhibitions and events can also be found. www.arushagallery.com or email [email protected]

Private Room Hire We have a number of rooms available for private hire, either by the hour, or for longer periods. So, whether you’re thinking of starting your own class, doing private therapies or indeed planning your wedding or party, we’ve got a room to suit you. Therapy Rooms Private consulting rooms available for hire by the hour from £10 per hour. Discounts available for longer hire periods. Catering available. Call us, and we’ll be happy to show you round our remarkable building.

The Sanctuary The Boardroom

Helen Duncan Room

How to Find Us: By train from Haymarket Station, turn right when exiting the station and walk towards Princ- es Street, along West Maitland Street. The second Street on the left is Palmerston Place—we are just beyond the Cathedral. By Bus: Lothian Region Buses No.s 3, 4, 12, 25, 26, 31, 33, 44, 48 as well as the Airlink Bus from Edinburgh Airport. All stop in the region of Haymarket/West Maitland Street. Tel: 0131 625 0700 or email: [email protected] www.arthurconandoylecentre.com