French Speaking Ghost

Hi

Our latest event held at Bolebroke Castle, has thrown something into the mix for the debate of Channeling
OK, so those of us who are interested in the subject are aware of the principles of channeling, i.e. two main techniques developed in the 20th century ( a psychic or sensitive who receives messages and relays them via the spoken word or written format / or a "trance" channeler who allows the spirit to enter their body and speak through them)
Much evidence has been researched over the years and put forward as proof of this activity. One of the most famous within this arena is J Z Knight who is the CEO of Ramtha's School of Enlightenment
Our psychic during the event at Bolebroke actually channeled whilst in King Henry VIII bedchamber and surprised guests and herself by the experience: She spoke in French, a language that she has no knowledge of. One of the guests fortunately did understand the language and consequently translated what was said.
The communication was by a lady in waiting to Anne Boleyne, named Annabelle who was her maid for 11 years in France. She states that she needs to apologise to Anne Boleyne for betraying her. She also confirms that she betrayed France. The Marquee de Paris is mentioned in the same sentence as well as the fact that letters written in French have been burned in the fireplace in this, the King's bedroom.
I can almost hear you say: "so what"!
Fact: Our psychic for this night's event did not know where she would be working prior to the event so she could not have researched anything.
Fact: Our psychic can NOT speak French or understand it

What do you make of this?
h

Coping with The RAT RACE

Hi
For years I have dedicated my thoughts to our social environment and why we live the lives we lead
It appears today more than ever that we have lost personal control to the systemic machine that monitors and commands our every move.
Just like W.H.Davies I ask "What is this life if full of care we have no time to stand and stare..........."
The Western Global state of the 21st century find us all unwittingly or otherwise, tangled in a web of Global actions that have dire consequences, not least of all, social deprivation,
Townsend used the term “deprivation” to describe the cause of poverty.
“People are relatively deprived if they cannot obtain, at all or sufficiently, the condition of life – that is, the diets, amenities, standards and services – which allow them to play the roles, participate in the relationships and follow the customary behaviour which is expected of them by virtue of their membership of society. If they lack or are denied resources to obtain access to these conditions of life and so fulfil membership of society, they may be said to be in poverty.”
It is concerned with circumstance, particularly material, and how this impacts upon the condition of people’s lives.
There is no denying this statement within the context of material possessions. I use the term “deprivation” to also include the lack of spiritual, psychic sustenance that our whole being requires to be at one with life
Before we can feed our soul and allow contentment to surface, we need to step away from the rat-race
As fate would have it I happened upon a daily telegraph article recently discussing the current institutional recognition of performance art
Immediately recognised the similarities between this performance art and a haunting break!
Whilst Marina Abramovic, the godmother of performance art relies on meditative exercises to cleanse away the shackles of modern life, we offer dowsing and other right - brained activities to realise the same goal
Alistair Sooke reflects on the experience, “it was like undergoing years of therapy in a single afternoon” “ everyone was invited to stare for five never-ending minutes into the eyes of a stranger, an incredibly intimate act”
If you feel that your pace of life is “out of control” and can’t make the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, www.mif.co.uk then join one of our breaks
Our events offer much more than a simple break from routine. They can be dramatic, can be fun, but definitely will be unforgettable. Have a look now for what's on offer or get in touch to order your private event, specifically designed and carefully crafted just for you
Follow the celebrities who chose Bolebroke Castle for their special event or choose from our huge portfolio of haunted properties
Journey with us to the other side to see what you’ll find

Spooked Businessman Flees Haunted Mansion

Hi

Saw this report in the Daily Telegraph and thought it worth a mention!
A millionaire businessman claims the screams of ghosts forced his family to flee their mansion.
Anwar Rashid and his wife Nabila spent £3.6 million on Clifton Hall in Nottinghamshire but a year later were so desperate to get rid of it that they gave it back to their mortgage provider.

The couple moved in with their three daughters aged seven, five and three, and baby son in January 2007, and it was not long before they were spooked by the sound of screams from the mansion's corridors.

READ ON

What do you think?

Ghost Hunter's Casebook

Hi
I recently had the pleasure of receiving a copy of this book written by Bowen Pearse, following a minor collaboration of information
I thought it worth a mention for those interested in the recorded hauntings of the UK
For sixty years, Andrew Green, who died in 2004, was one of Britain's most active and well-known ghost hunters. This book revisits the original published works with some 90% totally new researched material
It reads easily and is extremely informative
Those interested in purchasing a copy visit: Amazon.com
Those interested in the recorded hauntings of Andrew Green visit: Mystical-www.co.uk
Andrew Green

Dracula, Vampires and all that

Hi there
For those who listened to "Now that's Wierd" radio Friday January 18th I thought I'd jot down some more information to support the discussion
For those who didn't read on - you may find this subject matter interesting?
Haunting Breaks are designing a short break for groups to visit Transylvania, visit the birth place of "Vlad the Impaler" and one of his temporary residences as Prince Vlad Tepes, Bran Castle
This 2 night break will be "topped off" with a full after dinner paranormal investigation in the hotel where the guests will stay!
Whilst researching the details of this package I had the opportunity to watch a video called "Searching for God"
What's this got to do with the Dracula trip you may ask!!
Well the answer is that both of these issues started me analysing our approach as human beings to myths, legends, belief systems etc.
Don't get me wrong - you may like to join the trip, as many guests do, purely for the break, without even thinking about whether Bram Stoker based his novel Dracula on Prince Vlad Tepes, or if vampires really did or do exist? That fine by me and anyone else connected to Haunting Breaks !
I just felt compelled to write about my thoughts because of researching the details and watching the God video - or maybe that's just an excuse for a verbal rant!

Has anyone read "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins?
If you haven't you may find this link to a review of the book by Robert Stewart interesting

As an individual of average intelligence I find all information regarding our "Human" approach to belief systems including religion, myths and legends, interesting. I can understand the two main approaches, i.e. the scientific approach and the approach from the believer's standpoint
I can understand that the "Enlightenment" period "allegedly" delivered us all from the "dark ages" offering a sound scientific explanation for all those "mysteries" and unknown facts but I still do not agree totally with the scientific argument concerning the paranormal realm
The video I watched clearly mapped out what we scientifically know today regarding the time - lines concerned with the life of Jesus
It succinctly explained that Jesus was dead for some 40 - 50 years before the first gospels were written making the evidence involved somewhat suspect, particularly when discussing "The true sayings of Jesus" - 1 to the scientists me thinks!!
It also stated that 90 % of the top ranking American scientists today do NOT believe in God inferring I believe, that with intelligence comes the ability to completely deny faith. - OUCH! that hurt!!
If that is true then what about all those scientists who do have faith in God?
Max Planck, Albert Einstein etc. etc. Didn't they contribute to science as we know it today, despite their belief in a higher being? Of course they did!!
As we are all presumably aware, nothing in this life is clear cut. There are more factors involved than simply two approaches to any subject matter, particularly regarding the question of the existence of the paranormal
There is a clear need for both scientists and believers to give a little. To stop thinking inside the box, to stop believing that their doctrine is the true doctrine!
My belief is that there will come a time when science will "meld" with the "believer" in terms of approach and understanding. That time will truly usher in the "enlightenment" of human kind
Further reading for those interested: The Universe and multiple reality, Professor M. R Franks
Publications: Dr. Susan Blackmore
Imitation and the definition of a MEME: Dr. Susan Blackmore