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Tel 0131 625 0700
Apr - Jun 2014
What’s On
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
Special points of interest:
Tony Stockwell & James Van Praagh
Courses
Tuesday Talks
Classes
Profiles
Centre Open Day
Gordon Smith
arthurconandoylecentre.com
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is operated by The Palmerston Trust
Registered Charity in Scotland:
SCO42492
Company Registration No.
SC402435
The Palmerston Trust
25 Palmerston Place
Edinburgh EH12 5AP
Phone: 0131 625 0700
www.arthurconandoylecentre.com
Tony Stockwell and James Van Praagh
International Mediums James Van Praagh & Tony Stockwell
Host their acclaimed World Class Mediumship course
At the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
25th, 26th and 27th July, and
Demonstration of Mediumship on Saturday 26th July at 7.30pm.
Tickets £30.
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is delighted to welcome back America’s most
respected Medium, James Van Praagh, who joins the ever popular and equally
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
guidance on techniques to advance your own mediumship.
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
course.
The course runs from 10am to 5pm each day and the cost is £285.
The Arthur Conan Doyle Centre Café
Open from 10am to 4pm Mon to Fri
Late night opening on a Mon, Wed and
Thursday to 7.30pm.
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.
Astra and Angie will be delighted to welcome you in.
Did you know we are on facebook.
Just search for Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle Centre
For your Diary - Centre Open Day - Saturday 3rd May - See Page 5
Spring is almost upon us, and
as the nights get lighter and the
weather warmer, we have a
number of events at the centre,
with something to suit
everyone.
The new café is proving to be
extremely popular and is a
great way to come in and see
the Centre and view the art
exhibition, whilst sampling the
delicious home-baking. It’s also
a great meeting place for either
before or after classes, or just
to meet friends before heading
uptown.
We are extremely pleased to
welcome an array of mediums
and speakers over the next
few months and the number of
classes continue to grow, from
yoga to tai-chi, lunchtime
meditation and the ‘Hearing
Voices Choir’ to the various
psychic awareness classes.
Our own Ewan Irvine has been
running a very successful
Mediumship class, which con-
tinues with a 6 week block
focusing on one to one sit-
tings, starting 3rd April.
Tony Stockwell and James van
Praagh are back with the next
stage of their “World Class
Mediumship” Course and
there will be an evening with
Gordon Smith which will take
the format of a ‘chat-show’
where he will answer questions
on his life and his mediumship.
And, you’ll get a chance to ask
a question too!
We also have an Open Day on
Saturday 3rd May. The Open
Days are always a great suc-
cess and it is a chance to have
a mini sitting or a therapy and
come and hear some interest-
ing speakers.
Why not bring along friends and
family to our Open Day and
show them around our wonder-
ful building? Whatever you
choose, I hope to see you soon.
A Message from The Chairman
Private Sittings
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Ann Treherne
Chairman of The Palmerston Trust
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre offers Private Sittings for
members of the public .
Sittings are available daily at a time to suit you – just ring the
Centre for an appointment. Tel: 0131 625 0700. Cost: £35.
Our resident mediums:
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
Aromatherapy
Massage
Reiki
Indian head massage
EFT
Spiritual Counseling
Psychology
Hypnotherapy
Quantum Touch
To Book Call: 0131 625 0700
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.)
Ann Treherne Ewan Irvine Frances Ryan
Yvonne Craig
Sittings with Visiting Mediums:
22nd April - Gary Mannion,
Psychic Surgeon
12th May - Kathryn Grundy,
Altered State Healing Sessions
9th Oct - Fiona Stewart Wili-
ams
The Scottish Society for Psychical Re-
search is the largest organisation dedi-
cated to studying the Paranormal in
Scotland. They have an excellent lec-
ture 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 - Details of
our Tuesday Talks on page 6.
What’s on Weekly
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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
starts 8th April
Closed Class. Names being taken now for next class.
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.
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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 Arthur Findlay 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
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
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
Courses
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
Brian Robertson: From the Messenger to the Message 12th and 13th Apr £120
Trance Mediumship Course 10th and 11th May £85
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!
Demonstration of Spirit Portrait Art with Jan Dayton 30th May 7.30pm £10
Psychic Art Workshop with Jan Dayton 31st May £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.
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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
***Psychic Investigation and evening vigil at The
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre***
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
close and personal! Tickets will sell out—get yours now! Tony Stockwell and James Van Praagh
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.
Frances and Ewan will then give a demonstration of psychometry
from pictures selected at random.
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.
Tickets £7 (includes tea & cake)
The café will also be open and will sell even more delicious home
baking to go along with your tea.
To book, call 0131 625 0700
(Part of the Psychical Research Unit events)
Speakers include:
Nicola Van Dyke
'Be the Driver of Your Own Life'
Claire Beecroft
Healthy eating and raw food demonstration
Tricia Robertson
‘Things you can do when your dead’
The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre has it’s own Psychical Research &
Investigation Unit which is regularly asked to investigate reports of
paranormal activity.
Due to repeated requests from our own customers, we are now offer-
ing you the opportunity to take part in an investigation in our own
building.
The Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is an old six storey Victorian Town-
house where visitors have regularly reported strange happenings.
On Fri, 2nd May, for the first time ever, we bring together psychic in-
vestigation and scientific measurements, in a vigil, which we are
opening to the public.
Tickets strictly limited £20, incl tea and coffee. Time 7.30pm to 12
The Conan Doyle Centre Book Club
Would you like to take part in a Book
Club at the centre, and also
facilitate one.
The café will provide a lovely setting for this and
what better way to discuss some favourite books
than with a cup of tea and some delicious home
made baking.
Contact the centre on 0131 625 0700.
Come and join us for a day of lectures and tutorials,
mini-sittings, therapy tasters and stalls, raffle,
tombola, teas/coffees and home baking.
Tuesday, 10th
June
Prof Haraldsson
Afterlife
Encounters
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.
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Classes
Afternoon Open Circle All Welcome Thursdays at 2.00pm
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 Royal Albert Hall and Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Join now for songs, fun and frivolity! http://www.meetup.com/HearingVoicesChoir/
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, April 29th
Andy Thomas
Crop Circles.
For over twenty years, Andy has investigated
many enduring enigmas, including crop cir-
cles, UFOs, ancient prophecies, and a multi-
tude of classic conspiracy theories, always
finding tantalising middle-ground to evoke
animated discussion. He has appeared on
many popular radio and TV shows including
major UK spots on Richard and Judy, Esther,
GMTV, The One Show and Sky TV's hit se-
ries Pineapple Dance Studios. Andy has also
guested numerous times on Sky 200’s Edge
Media TV, and has featured in programmes
around the globe, as well as in the US theatri-
cally-released documentary Crop Circles:
Quest For Truth.
Tuesday, 20th
May
Cal Cooper
Telephone Calls
from the Dead
Many people, when asked, will say that at
some point in their lives that they have
experienced what they believe to be a
ghost, or have had a psychic experi-
ence. However, will many people openly
admit that they have experienced what
they believe to be a 'phone call from the
dead'?
From earliest times, people have specu-
lated about what happens when they
and their loved ones die. Their views vary
from certainty about life after death to
utter disbelief. Today, many continue to
believe in the survival of consciousness
after physical death with some claiming
actual experiences of the departed and
contact with them of some kind. In an
era which we think of as the enlightened
era of science, education and wide-
spread secularism, many people report
contact with dead.
These talks are popular so it is best to
book your tickets now.
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.
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An Evening with Gordon Smith
Friday 20th June at 7.30pm
Tickets £20
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!
Profiles
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!
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]
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 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
The Sanctuary
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.
Art at the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
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]
Therapy Rooms
Helen Duncan Room
The Boardroom