Talks & Demonstrations
CPSG runs a monthly programme of talks, demonstrations and videos relating to the paranormal. The group's secretary arranges for a different speaker to join us at each meeting, in order to give a talk on, or to demonstrate, a particular aspect of the subject. Potential new members are welcome to join us at these meetings, except where otherwise indicated. Further enquiries about the programme should be addressed to the secretary, whose details can be found under About.
The group’s main meetings are currently held online via Zoom on the second Friday of the month at 7.15 p.m, except where stated otherwise in the current programme. Anyone wishing to receive an invitation to attend these meetings should make contact via the Contact page in order to register an interest. A voluntary donation to attend the Zoom meetings is welcome, although anyone expressing an interest in this subject will still be admitted to the meetings.
You can read a selection of reviews and articles of past CPSG talks and demonstrations.
9th July 2021
THE MINISTRY OF DELIVERANCE
Talk by Matt Arnold
How the Church handles situations such as exorcisms
13th August 2021
THE SPIRITUAL CRISIS NETWORK
Talk by Michael Rush
Explanation of what the network does to help people who've experienced a spiritual emergency, how the process works and the speaker's experiences of working within the organisation
10th September 2021
INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOZOOLOGY
Talk by Anthony Poulton-Smith
An explanation of the study and investigation of living creatures not yet recognised by mainstream science and of out-of-place animals
8th October 2021
PSYCHIC STARING EFFECT
Talk by Dr Ian Baker
Research into scopaesthesia, being a supposed phenomenon in which people detect being stared at by extrasensory means
12th November 2021
ARTHUR AND ME
Talk by Anne Treherne
How the speaker developed her mediumship and an explanation of her spirit communication with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
10th December 2021
THE WAY FORWARD
A meeting in which we shall
- Explain and discuss the pros and cons of resuming face-to-face meetings vs. resuming online meetings vs. closing the group and, by consensus of the members, arrive at a decision as to the way forward
- Offer refreshments (tea / coffee, biscuits, mince pies)
- Hold a group discussion in which you can, if you wish, reveal how you came into this subject and / or ask questions about anything that is puzzling you about the subject
- Give you a chance to have an informal chat with other members that you may not have met face-to-face for quite a long time.
Note: this meeting will be held at The Friends' Meeting House, 27 Ashgate Road, CHESTERFIELD. S40 4AG.
Video Library – The group has a small collection of DVDs and video tapes related to the paranormal, which may be borrowed by members on a one month loan basis.
Book Sale - Members are encouraged to bring any books relating to the paranormal that they have finished with to the main meetings for resale to other members, in order that members can obtain books at low cost. Each book should have a piece of paper attached containing the price and the seller's name and be placed on the table at the back of the room. Buyers should settle up directly with the seller.
Book Sale - Members are encouraged to bring any books relating to the paranormal that they have finished with to the main meetings for resale to other members, in order that members can obtain books at low cost. Each book should have a piece of paper attached containing the price and the seller's name and be placed on the table at the back of the room. Buyers should settle up directly with the seller.