volume 1 issue 2 june 2013 what’s on...the ancient art of palm reading, also called palmistry or...
TRANSCRIPT
James Van Praagh is an
American author, producer
and television personality
as well as a clairvoyant and
spiritual medium. He has
written numerous books,
including the New York
Times bestseller ‘Talking to
Heaven’ and appeared in
the movies ‘The Moses
Code’ and ‘The Shadow
Effect’.
He is making his first visit to
Edinburgh in July when he will
conduct a 3 day workshop and
deliver a demonstration of
mediumship together with
British Medium, Tony Stock-
well.
Tony Stockwell is also an
accomplished author and TV
Personality in his own right—
he has had four of his own TV
series—The Psychic Detective,
Street Psychic, Psychic School
and Psychic Academy. As well
as numerous guest appear-
ances on other well-known
shows, he writes regular
columns for the magazines,
‘Spirit & Destiny’, ‘Chat’ and
‘Soul & Spirit’.
Together, they make a
formidable team and offer a
unique opportunity for those
who are serious about
developing their mediumship
to learn from not one, but two
of the world’s best Mediums!
See page 5 for details of the
Workshop and Demonstration.
American TV Medium,
James Van Praagh Here!
For first time in Edinburgh!
April—June 2013
Volume 1 Issue 2
What’s On
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
Special points of interest:
James Van Praagh & Tony Stockwell
World Class Mediumship Course.
Spaces filling fast!
Arthur Conan Doyle Centre becomes
International Festival Fringe Venue!
Art and Creative Writing Classes
available now!
Musical Evening with Alastair Savage
playing the fiddle accompanied by
music from China!
Inside this issue:
A message from The Chairman 2
What’s On Weekly 3
Develop your Mediumship 4
Edinburgh Assoc of Spiritualists
Monthly Message
6
Art Classes
Creative Writing
8
Music—two new concerts!
Tuesday Talks
11
Therapies by Donation 12
25palmerstonplace.com
See both these World-class Mediums up close and personal,
when they demonstrate their skills here!
Saturday, 20th July, at 7.30pm Tickets on sale Now! £20
Ciarán O’Keefe from TV’s Most Haunted A date for your diary! Tuesday, 4th June, when Ciarán O’Keefe, from TV’s
Most Haunted series will be here, at The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
to give a talk on, ‘An exciting journey of psychics, ghosts, exorcisms and
miracle blood!’
The talk is called, ‘The Weird and the wonderful’ and tickets are on sale
now, as we expect a sell-out crowd for this exciting speaker!
To book call, 0131 625 0700. Tickets are only £5, so they will sell fast!
Check out our other Tuesday Talks on the first Tuesday of the month—
see page 9 for details
This, is only the second of our
What’s On Brochures and in
producing this publication we
hope to get it to those who
would not normally visit a
Spiritualist Church. So I want
to take this opportunity to
explain to our new readers a
little of what we do here.
We are a Spiritual Centre, and
as well as providing a beautiful
Sanctuary for our Spiritualist
Church, we aim to provide
facilities for the physical,
mental, emotional and
spiritual well-being of Society,
as a whole.
We want to be a resource for
the whole community—and we
welcome people of all
religions, and none, to come
and enjoy our magnificent
building, and perhaps partake
of some of the activities we
have on offer. As such, we
have activities in the building
that are conducive to our aims
of looking after the mind, body
and spirit— this brochure
brings you information on just
some of them.
New for this Quarter, we have
Creative Writing; Art Classes;
an exciting new concert by the
popular musician Alastair
Savage from the BBC
Symphony Orchestra; and we
have just been accepted as a
Venue for the Festival Fringe!
If you haven’t yet visited us,
check out our Tuesday Talks,
we have a number of excellent
speakers lined up, or try out
our holistic therapies for a
donation of only £10!
Above all, come and see us,
we welcome you to our
Centre—we hope to see you
soon at 25 Palmerston Place,
or visit our website at:
Www.25palmerstonplace.com
A Message from The Chairman
Private Sittings - available everyday!
Yoga
Tai Chi
Meditation
Mindfulness/Oneness
Massage
Holistic Therapies
Acupuncture
Reflexology
Homeopathy
Herbalism
Shiatsu, and more!
Religious Services
Spiritual Development
Spiritual Healing
Private Sittings
Bi-Aura Therapy
Reiki
Demonstrations of Mediumship
Classes/Workshops
Spiritual Counselling
Weddings, Funerals & Naming Services
For the Mind For the Body For the Spirit:
A Centre for The Arts
Art on display
Art for sale
Art Classes/workshops
Social events
Musical Concerts
Talks/Lectures
Our Library
Psychic Research &
Investigations
“We aim to
provide facilities
for the physical,
mental, emotional
and spiritual well-
being of Society”
Page 2 What’s On
Ann Treherne
Chairman of The Palmerston Trust
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Centre offers Private Sittings
for members of the public with
a range of Spiritual Mediums
affiliated to the Centre and
also with those visiting Tutors
who are conducting Courses
at the Centre.
Sittings are available daily at a
time to suit you – just ring the
Centre for an appointment
Tel: 0131 625 0700
There are many different types
of Private Sittings available.
See the list opposite to choose
the one that best suits you: -
Sitting are usually for 30 mins
duration and cost £35.
Aura Camera Readings cost
£40, due to the cost of the film
required.
Gift Certificates are available
for those who wish to give a
gift of a Private Sitting.
Psychic,
Spiritual,
Aura Camera
Aura soma,
Numerology,
Trance Communication
Spiritual Assessment.
“Private Sittings
available with
Fiona Stewart-
Williams
On Thursday,
23rd May.
Book now!”
What’s on Weekly
Page 3 What’s On
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 17.45 Pregnancy Yoga aditiyogacentre.com Tel: 0131 343 3334
18.00 Kundalini Yoga AquarianYoga.co.uk Tel: 07789 510193
19.00 Hatha Yoga : aditiyogacentre.com Tel: 0131 343 3334
19.30 Psychic Awareness Class All Welcome. [email protected] Tel: 07967 402590
Tuesday 12.30 Hatha Yoga Beginners aditiyogacentre.com Tel: 0131 343 3334
14.00 Baby Yoga aditiyogacentre.com Tel: 0131 343 3334
14.30 Trance Class with Frances Ryan Closed Class. By invitation only. Names taken for next class.
14.30 Group Meditation with Jane Hill To book your place Tel: 01875 835233
16.00 Kids Easter Drawing Club (starts 9th April) [email protected] Tel: 07956 059483
17.45 Hatha Yoga aditiyogacentre.com Tel: 0131 343 3334
19.15 Hatha Yoga Beginners aditiyogacentre.com Tel: 0131 343 3334
19.30 Mediumship Development www.ewanairvine.moonfruit.com
19.30 Mediumship Development [email protected] Tel:
Wednesday 10.00 Art of Drawing on the Right (starts 24th April) [email protected] Tel: 07846 021 675
18.00 Hatha Yoga Beginners aditiyogacentre.com Tel: 0131 343 3334
18.00 Group Meditation Development www.ilovefgt.com Tel: 0131 337 1890
18.30 Spiritual Healing All welcome. No charge, but donations gratefully received.
18.30 Developing Drawing on the Right (24th April) [email protected] Tel: 07846 021 675
18.45 Brahma Kumaris Meditation [email protected]
19.00 Beginners Meditation www.ilovefgt.com Tel: 0131 337 1890
19.15 Pregnancy Yoga aditiyogacentre.com Tel: 0131 343 3334
19.30 Demonstration of Mediumship All Welcome. Entry Fee £3 at the door.
19.30 Mediumship Development Group (Closed Class. By Invitation Only)
20.00 Lotus Light Meditation www.ilovefgt.com Tel: 0131 337 1890
Thursday 14.00 Public Open Circle—All welcome Starts 4th April. Entry £3 at the door. All Welcome.
17.00 White Eagle Lodge Ranald Godfrey, Tel: 0131 441 7923
18.00 Kundalini Yoga AquarianYoga.co.uk Tel: 07789 510193
18.45 Tai Chi and Qi Gong Anne-Claire Nusillard [email protected] Tel: 07740 564 940
18.30 Art of Drawing on the Right (starts 25th April) [email protected] Tel: 07846 021 675
18.45 Brahma Kumaris Meditation [email protected]
19.30 Spiritual Development Class Jinty Dumble [email protected] Tel: 0131 538 1025
Page 4 What’s On
Again, by popular demand, Thelma has returned to The Centre with her very successful, Mediumship Masterclass.
She has entitled this session, Perfecting The Message, and these blocks of classes are designed for those Mediums who are conducting Private Sittings, and who are demonstrating on the platform.
The first session in February focused on Private Sittings. This second session, in April, is on Demonstrating and the third session in October will pull all these elements together.
The April sessions are of 4 evening classes between 7pm—9pm, and the last session in October is of 6 weeks duration.
The cost of the April session is £10 per night, or £30 per block of 4 when purchased in advance. The last session of 6 classes is £10 per
night or £50 for the block.
Places are strictly limited, so book early to reserve your place. Tel: 0131 625 0700
Dates: April: 2,9,23,30 and Oct: 1,8,15,22,29 and 5Nov (Tuesdays)
Perfecting the Message with Thelma Francis 2, 9, 23, 30 April
Afternoon Open Circle All Welcome Thursdays at 2.00pm
Every Thursday, starting from 4th April, The Centre will host 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.
Tarot Workshop 11 & 12 May with Thelma Francis
Modern Mediumship Masterclass with Eamonn Downie 27&28 April
Mediumship is ever evolving in harmony with eternal consciousness, therefore the accessing, presenting and
phenomena of this craft evolves too, in order that we meet the desire of spirit and the spiritual needs of the
public too.
This weekend workshop will specifically focus on your own individual training/practitioner requirements to
strengthen your skill base, as well as empower your self-confidence to align you with the power and beauty of
contemporary mediumship phenomena.
If you’ve been seeking instruction to be an exponent of quality mediumship, book now as places are limited.
Filling Fast—Book your place now! Tel: 0131 625 0700 Price: £100 inc lunches.
Have you always been fascinated with the Tarot Cards but have never managed to find
time to learn?
Why not come along to this Tarot Weekend Workshop and let Thelma Francis help you
learn, and understand, the ancient art of Tarot Reading.
Numbers of the course are limited, so please phone early to book and secure your place. Tel: 0131 625 0700
Sat & Sun 10am—5pm. Price includes lunch. Price: £85 Please bring your Tarot Cards with you.
The Mystery of Palmistry Revealed with Fiona Stewart-Williams 25th May
The ancient art of palm reading, also called palmistry or chiromancy, dates back thousands of years. Irish Psychic and
Medium Fiona Stewart Williams will share with you at this one day seminar the secret legacy from your soul which is
etched upon the palms of your hands. For within the intricate lines of your hands lies the story of who you are, your
past, the present and the potential for your future.
Sat 25 May 10am—5pm Cost: £35 To Book Call: 0131 625 0700
Page 5 What’s On
For the first time in Edinburgh, The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
is proud to present: James Van Praagh & Tony Stockwell
Americas most respected Medium’ James Van Praagh joins Tony Stockwell for what promises to be a sensational experience in expanding and deepening your link with the other world. This really is an exceptional opportunity for those serious about their own mediumistic development to gain knowledge and inspiration from two of the globes most renowned and prolific workers. James has enjoyed huge TV acclaim for his show ‘Beyond’ which has allowed him to travel to many counties sharing his gift with many thousands of people. Tony and James plan to take those attending this seminar through many well thought out exercises that they hope will take each person to a new level of understand with their own mediumship. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Deposit:£65 deposit required at time of booking.
WORLD CLASS MEDIUMSHIP
Workshop: 19—21 July
James Van Praagh & Tony Stockwell
Schedule:
Fri 19th Jul - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sat 20th Jul - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sun 21st Jul - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tutors:
James Van Praagh
Tony Stockwell
Course Fee: £265.00
Demonstration of Mediumship Sat, 20th July 7.30pm
Price: £20 Tickets on sale NOW!
One Day Workshop with Medium, Chris Drew 15th June
Unlock Your Potential: A Mediumistic and Psychic Workshop with Chris Drew CSNU
The day will be a hardworking but fun day, where you will get support and guidance with your Medium-
ship.
The day will focus on developing a much closer link with the Spirit World and improving your evidence,
as well as looking at the importance of the Psychic ability within your work. This workshop is suitable
for all levels.
Sat 15th June 10am—5pm Cost: £45 to include lunch To Book Call: 0131 625 0700
Intensive Practical Mediumship with Paul Jacob 6 & & July
Paul Jacobs was tutored by Gordon Higginson who was not just President of his local church but also
President of the Spiritualists' National Union, Principle of the Arthur Findlay College and one of the finest
all round mediums of the 20th century. Gordon became a personal friend and mentor teaching Paul to not
only recognise but also to unfold his latent mediumistic gifts. Paul's first public demonstration came in
1990 after 7 years of intensive development under the guidance of Gordon and Martin Young.
Paul has an enviable reputation as an international teaching medium. His work has taken him to Finland,
Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Holland, Germany and the USA. Paul's main interest today is the training of
tomorrows mediums. To this end he has set up his own school for mediums, this is based in Amsterdam,
Holland, but he is here, at The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre for a weekend course.
This course will be practical and informative and will help you to put enthusiasm and confidence back into
your mediumship.
Sat & Sun, 6 & & July, 10am—5pm Cost: £85 inc lunch. To Book Call: 0131 625 0700
Demonstration of Mediumship Friday, 5 July, 7.30pm £10 Book Now!
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is £15.
If you are interested
in finding out more about
becoming a member,
please ask a steward
for details!
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Monthly Edition: April - June 2013
Monthly Speakers’ Programme
Detailed below is a list of our scheduled speakers booked
to take our meetings during the months of April, May & June 2013:
Wednesday Meeting at 7.30pm Sunday Service at 11am
3rd - Angela McInnes OSNU (Blackpool) 7th - Alan Welsh (Larkhall)
10th - Paula Rowe (Tranent) 14th - Healing Service
17th - Jayne Brown (Dundee) 21st - June Field (Dundee)
24th - Ricky Martin (Glasgow) 28th - Yvonne Craig (Port Seton)
All Welcome! All Welcome!
April
Wednesday Meeting at 7.30pm Sunday Service at 11am
1st - Church Mediums 5th - Induction into Full Membership
Service
8th - TBC 12th - Helen Cuthill (Dundee)
15th - Lauren Robertson (Glasgow) 19th - Robert Gallacher (Saltcoats)
22nd - Fiona Stewart-Williams CSNU
(Belfast)
26th - Fiona Stewart - Williams CSNU
(Belfast)
29th - Minister Judith Seaman
(Wakefield) All Welcome!
May
Wednesday Meeting at 7.30pm Sunday Service at 11am
2nd - Jacqueline McConachie (Ayr)
5th - Francis Ryan (Edinburgh) 9th - Minister Bill Thomson (Glasgow)
12th - Chris Drew (London) 16th - Chris Drew (London)
19th - Paula Rowe (Tranent) 23rd - Lorraine Barr (Glenrothes)
26th - Tom Johnstone (Beith) 30th - Ewan Irvine CSNU (Edinburgh)
June
Keep up to date with what’s on by logging onto: www.edinburghspiritualists.com
Come and join us and find out more about our work and mission!
Forthcoming events...
We are always looking for members or friends who can
volunteers their skills to help develop the work of the
Association.
If you think your skills or experience can be of use to us, then
we would be delighted to hear from you.
Simply email us on : [email protected] or speak
to a steward next time you visit.
Can you help?
Your Committee is keen that
our services reach further than
just those who attend our weekly
functions and services.
Catering to the spiritual needs of
our community is one we take very
seriously.
If you know a member or friend of
the Association who would benefit
from a home visit or call then
please let us know.
www.edinburghspiritualists.com ...promoting Spiritualism throughout Edinburgh & the Lothians!
For more details about
the work of Edinburgh
Association of Spiritualists
visit our website!
You can also sign up to our
email messaging service to
be kept up to date with
what’s on throughout
the year.
Weekly ProgrammeWeekly ProgrammeWeekly ProgrammeWeekly Programme
Sunday 11am
Family Service
Healing Services:
Sunday at 12.45pm &
Wednesday at 6.30pm
Wednesday 7.30pm
Demonstration of
Mediumship
All Welcome!All Welcome!All Welcome!All Welcome!
This spring the Association will be welcoming Chris Drew from
London (chrisdrew.org) who will be visiting Edinburgh for the first
time. Chris will be with us in June when he will be demonstrating
his mediumship, available for private sittings and teaching a one
day workshop on developing your mediumship on Saturday 15
June. Charge: £45.
To book, please email [email protected] or call
0131 625 0700.
Induction into Full Membership Service
New Members welcomed into Membership
in January 2012
As part of the celebrations of our Spiritualist
‘Community’ month in May, we are holding
a special service on Sunday 5 May at 11am
where we will formally invite some associate
members into full membership.
This is a special service of celebration and one
where we hope you will join us!
Help us raise funds for
the SNU Water Aid
Appeal 2013.
All donations gratefully
received!
Reminder for
Church Healers:
Minister Kathryn
Grundy will be
conducting our
Healer Training on
11-12 June.
Find out more about how you can join the world
wide community of Spiritualists www.snu.org.uk
Page 8 What’s On
Art Sally-Ann Johns studied at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen graduating in 1999 with a 2:1 Honours
Degree and in 2000 with a Post Graduate Diploma. In 2007 she completed a Masters at Edinburgh
College of Art and she now works from her studio here, at The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre,
Palmerston Place, in the West End.
Sally-Ann (pictured left) sells her distinctive work world wide and this year will be exhibiting in New
York and Hong Kong amongst other places. Her practice continues to expand and shortly she is to
begin offering art classes for adults and children from her Edinburgh studio.
www.sallyannjohns.com
jennifer-rose-bruce.blogspot.com
As part of our aim to provide space for The Arts, The Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle Centre is delighted to be able to offer Art Classes from two of
our resident Artists, Sally-Ann Johns and Jennifer Rose Bruce.
Jen (pictured right) studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art (1998 - 2002), gaining a First
Class Degree in Jewellery and Metalwork, and has completed a foundation course in Art Therapy.
Selected exhibitions include The Artist Book Group (Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh, forthcoming
2012), Paint. Print. Page (McNaughtan's Bookshop, Edinburgh, 2011), Society of Scottish Art-
ists (Edinburgh, 2011),Visual Arts Scotland (Edinburgh, 2011), Small and By Leaves We
Live (Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh, 2010), and Hidden Door Festival (Roxy Art House, Edin-
burgh, 2010). Jen lives and works in Edinburgh and has a studio in The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Centre, at 25 Palmerston Place, and once again, we are pleased that Jennifer will be offering her
popular Art Workshops here, in The Centre.
Kids Classes
Art classes for keen drawers and budding artists aged
8-12 years old. Come to the studio of a professional artist.
Have fun while you learn.
£65 for a 10 week course every Tuesday 4 - 5pm
Classes begin 9th April
Booking is essential as places are limited
Kids Easter Drawing Club
10am till noon
April 2nd and 4th
£15.00 per session
Book early
Adults Classes
This is a beginners and improvers art class with an informal and
friendly atmosphere. Sharpen your drawing and painting skills, learn
new techniques and work with different medium.
£65 for a 10 week course
Every Tuesday 2.30 - 3.30pm
Classes begin 9th April
Some materials will be provided for all classes.
For more information and to book all classes, call 0795 6059483 or
email [email protected]
The Art of Drawing on the Right
Wednesdays 10am - 12.30pm
24 April - 26 June 2013
£135 for 10 week block (includes materials)
Thursdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm
25 April - 18 July 2013 (no class 11 July)
£135 for 12 week block (includes materials)
Developing Drawing on the Right
Wednesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm
24 April - 10 July 2013
£135 for 12 week block (includes materials)
Inspired by the book Drawing on the
Right Side of the Brain by Betty
Edwards, The Art of Drawing on the
Right is suitable for absolute beginners
and improvers, while Developing
Drawing on the Right is for those with
some experience who wish to
experiment with materials, subject
matter and processes.
Drawing can be a way to help you to
relax, develop concentration and enjoy
seeing the world in a new way.
To book a place email [email protected]
or call/text 07846 021675
Page 9 What’s On
Art for Sale—Direct from the Artist
Sophie Cooke is an award-winning novelist, poet, and short story writer. She is the Director of Skriva Writing School and she tutors Skriva's Novel Writing courses her-self. These begin on April 18th in Skriva's workshop space on the third floor of the Centre, with morning and evening weekly sessions available. The course is open to writers at all levels of experience and costs £120 for each 6-week block. Sophie has previously taught Creative Writing with various universities including the University of Edinburgh and the Open University, and with community writing groups. Her novels The Glass House and Under The Mountain are published by Random House in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand. For more information and course bookings, please visit the website at www.skrivawriting.com, or call Skriva on 07905 206 285.
Douglas Dougan is an award-winning screenwriter and producer. He tutors Skriva's Screenwriting courses, which begin on April 16th in Skriva's workshop space on the third floor of the Centre, with afternoon and evening weekly sessions available. The course is open to writers at all levels of experience and costs £120 for each 6-week block. Doug set up the Screenwriting programme at the University of Edinburgh and has over ten years' experience teaching Screenwriting and Film; he is currently Lead Practitioner for Moving Image Education in Scotland. Doug runs his own production company, Fluid Eye, and has won a Scottish BAFTA and the BBC Three Film Award. For more information and course bookings, please visit the website at www.skrivawriting.com, or call Skriva on 07905 206 285.
Creative Writing The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is pleased to welcome
Sophie Cooke and Douglas Dougan from Skriva Writing School.
They will be running a series of courses from The Centre .
Picture left: Artist, Alex Harrison
with two of his oils paintings
showing Scottish Seascapes. (2
paintings sold recently to private
buyers).
Picture near right: Pastel Portrait
by Danny Son and far right—
his subject!
Picture (right): Oil
Painting by Annie
Broadly sold re-
cently to private
buyer.
Picture left: Private
Viewing Evening of
our last Art Exhibi-
tion.
Edinburgh Society for Psychical Research
Page 10 What’s On
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre has it’s own Psychical Research & Investigation Unit which is
headed up by Archie Lawrie; who, as well as being an accomplished author of a number of books on
the subject, is also Vice President of the SSPR (opposite).
As well as carrying out investigations into the paranormal, Archie conducts his own monthly lecture
programme at The Centre to which all are welcome. If you are experiencing strange happenings, or are
disturbed by things that go bump in the night—then give us a call.
Archie will be pleased to speak to you, and investigate, where appropriate.
Contact Archie : [email protected] or call The Centre: 0131 625 0700
Tuesday Talk: 23th April “People, Knowing People, Knowing People …..” 7.15pm Spirit-beings that I’ve been introduced to by other spirit-beings
(e.g. Little Henry, Albert Jackson, Mrs Milligan, ‘Devidas’, ‘The Roman Lady’) A lecture by Mr. A. Lawrie. £3 at the door.
Music
'Alastair Savage, Scots fiddle melody and history'
At The Fringe!
Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August.
Ticket prices £12.
From fringe box office and from The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre.
All evenings start at 7.30pm and last approx 1 hour.
As a Spiritual Centre, we aim to provide facilities for the physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual well-being of Society. We want to be a resource for the
whole community—and as such, we have activities in the building that are
conducive to our aims - hence our provision of Art, Creative Writing and also
Music. The building was previously the music school for St Mary’s Cathedral
and we were keen to re-introduce music into the building.
As announced in last Quarters What’s On, The Centre has appointed Terry
Johns, the accomplished musician and composer, as its Artistic Adviser and
more recently we enjoyed another concert by Scottish Fiddler, Alastair Savage
and Euan Drysdale (below).
And now, we can announce that The Centre
has been registered as a venue for
The Edinburgh International Festival Fringe!
Alastair Savage will be conducting his ‘Scots Fiddle
Melody and History Concert’ in The Fringe but,
before that, he’ll be putting on a special concert on
Friday, 10th May, called, ‘Scotland meets China’!
'Scotland meets China'
10th May, 7.30pm
A unique combination between Chinese music on the bamboo flute and
accordion, accompanied by the Scottish Fiddle.
Eddie, and Alastair will play a collection of Scottish music together and
Xian will join in to bring the Chinese influence. This should be a really good
night and not to be missed!
Eddie McGuire- flute and bamboo flute
Xian Shan - Accordion
Alastair Savage- fiddle Tickets on Sale Now!
Price: £12. To Book Call: 0131 625 0700
Picture left:
Alastair Savage &
Euan Drysdale at
The Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle
Centre following
their Concert to
celebrate Burns
Night.
The Alastair Savage Band
The Scottish Society for Psychical Research Investigating the Paranormal in Scotland
Things that go Bump in the Mind: The Psychology of Apparitional Experiences.
Tuesday, 2nd April, at 7.30pm
The Scottish Society for Psychical Research is the largest organisation dedicated to studying the
Paranormal in Scotland. They have an excellent lecture programme attracting world-class speakers
on paranormal topics. In association with The SSPR, The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is proud to
present our own lecture programme in Edinburgh which is open to the public to enjoy. If you have
an interest in the serious and scientific investigation of the paranormal—this is not to be missed!
Details of the speakers and lectures, below. Tickets are priced at only £5!
Page 11 What’s On
A founder member of the Koestler Parapsychology Unit, Dr Caroline Watt has taught and researched
parapsychology at the University of Edinburgh for 25 years.
She has published over 50 peer-reviewed academic papers, served as president of the Parapsychologi-
cal Association, and has presented her research at conferences both within the UK and abroad. She
has often presented her work to the wider public through the broadcast and print media. Tonight she
will talk about the psychology of ghostly experiences
Dr Caroline Watt, Koestler Unit, University of Edinburgh
All Welcome www.25PalmerstonPlace.com Tel: 0131 625 0700 All Talks only £5, at the door.
The Tuesday Talks will cease for the Summer and will re-commence in October—watch this space!
Ciarán O'Keeffe, psychologist specialising in parapsychology and forensic psychology at Bucks New Univer-
sity. He has held a research associate position at the University of Toulouse II - Le Mirail and also an online
tutor position at Derby University. Previously employed at Liverpool Hope University, lecturing in psychology
with a parapsychology component, O'Keeffe is a member of the Society for Psychical Research and a senior
advisor to The Ghost Club. He completed his PhD at the University of Hertfordshire under the supervision of
Richard Wiseman and Julia Buckroyd.
Best known as resident parapsychologist and paranormal investigator on TV’s Most Haunted series.
Coming to The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre on Tuesday, 4th June at 7.30pm
The Weird & the Wonderful" [An exciting journey of psychics, ghosts, exorcisms and miracle blood!]
Coming soon! Ciarán O’Keefe from TV’s Most Haunted Tuesday, 4th June
The Weird & the Wonderful"
An exciting journey of psychics, ghosts, exorcisms and miracle blood!
Brian Allan is the editor of Paranormal Magazine and sub-editor of Phenomena
magazine. He is a lifelong researcher into the mysteries and contradictions posed by paranor-
mal phenomena and has devoted his life to seeking answers to some of these anomalies. In
this powerful presentation based on his new book ‘I Cast Thee Out’, Brian reveals the results
of his research into possession and exorcism (including a personal encounter) and shows
how these two frequently terrifying enigmas, continue in various guises to the present day.
This presentation contains material that may change how you see the world around you!
Briain Allan Tuesday 7th May at 7.30pm Tickets: £5
‘I cast thee out’ - Possession and Exorcism! Tuesday, 7th May, 7.30pm
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The Palmerston Trust
25 Palmerston Place
Edinburgh EH12 5AP
Phone: 0131 625 0700
www.25palmerstonplace.com
E-mail: [email protected]
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre Is operated by The Palmerston Trust
Here’s some of the therapies we have available:
Acupuncture
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Massage
Reiki
Indian head massage
EFT
Daoyin Tao
Bach Flower Remedies
Psychology
Homeopathy
Hopi Ear Candle, etc
Spiritual Counseling.
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Centre has always been home
to a number of private Thera-
pists who have hired private
rooms to consult their clients.
The Centre now aims to put
itself firmly on the map as a
provider of holistic therapies by
offering therapies by donation.
In doing this, we aim to provide
therapies for all. So now every-
one can afford to come and
enjoy some of the benefits
afforded by the various
therapies on offer.
Therapies by Donation *
Available from Monday—Thursday 10am—4pm.
*Minimum Donation £10
To Book Call: 0131 625 0700
*Some Therapies are only available by Private Appointment.
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.
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.
How to Find Us:
By train from Haymarket Station, turn right when exiting the station and walk towards
Princes 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 Mait-
land Street.
Please check with Lothianbuses.com for changes due to the Tram Works.
Two of our
Therapy Rooms
Helen Duncan Room
The Sanctuary