Talks & Demonstrations
CPSG runs a monthly programme of talks, demonstrations and discussions 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 held at Friends Meeting House (see Location for details of where this is) on the second Tuesday of the month. Light refreshments are available between 6.30 and 7 p.m. and the talk or demonstration will commence at 7.15 p.m.
You can read a selection of reviews and articles of past CPSG talks and demonstrations.
9th June 2026
MEDIUMSHIP
Demonstration by David Pinch
Evidence of the survival of death using clairvoyance and clairaudience
(Subscription £3)
14th July 2026
CANDLE WAX, CHICKEN AND CHEESE
Talk by Elaine Perkins
An explanation of some weird and wonderful ways of using divination to predict the future
(Subscription £3)
11th August 2026
MEDIUMSHIP
Demonstration by Ian Dey
Evidence of survival via clairvoyance and clairaudience
(Subscription £3)
8th September 2026
LEY LINES
Talk by Gill England
Experiences of working with these theoretical straight alignments connecting significant landmarks
(Subscription £3)
13th October 2026
QUAKERISM
Talk by Judith Nilsen
An explanation of the religion of the Society of Friends, its beliefs and its approach to the afterlife
(Subscription £3)
10th November 2026
NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES
Talk by Matthew Arnold
The characteristics of, the evidence for, and possible explanations for, NDEs, which are profound personal events occurring during life-threatening situations
.(Subscription £3)
8th December 2026
CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Conducted by Paul Newsham
followed by
BUFFET
(Subscription £3; members are requested to bring an item of food to share)
MEDIUMSHIP
Demonstration by David Pinch
Evidence of the survival of death using clairvoyance and clairaudience
(Subscription £3)
14th July 2026
CANDLE WAX, CHICKEN AND CHEESE
Talk by Elaine Perkins
An explanation of some weird and wonderful ways of using divination to predict the future
(Subscription £3)
11th August 2026
MEDIUMSHIP
Demonstration by Ian Dey
Evidence of survival via clairvoyance and clairaudience
(Subscription £3)
8th September 2026
LEY LINES
Talk by Gill England
Experiences of working with these theoretical straight alignments connecting significant landmarks
(Subscription £3)
13th October 2026
QUAKERISM
Talk by Judith Nilsen
An explanation of the religion of the Society of Friends, its beliefs and its approach to the afterlife
(Subscription £3)
10th November 2026
NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES
Talk by Matthew Arnold
The characteristics of, the evidence for, and possible explanations for, NDEs, which are profound personal events occurring during life-threatening situations
.(Subscription £3)
8th December 2026
CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Conducted by Paul Newsham
followed by
BUFFET
(Subscription £3; members are requested to bring an item of food to share)
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.
