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 e-mail William.Eyre@bcs.org.uk to register an interest. For the time being, attendance at the meetings will be free of charge.
You can read a selection of reviews and articles of past CPSG talks and demonstrations.
13th November 2020
HELEN DUNCAN: the enigma
Illustrated talk by William Eyre
An examination of the evidence relating to the controversial issue of whether this famous physical medium was genuine or fraudulent
11th December 2020
NO MEETING (Christmas break)
8th January 2021
MEDIUMSHIP
Demonstration by Brian Bowring
Evidence for life after death, using clairvoyance and clairaudience
12th February 2021
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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12th MARCH 2021
NOT THE NORMAL PARANORMAL
Talk by Anthony Poulson-Smith
How the speaker was introduced to the paranormal and began to write about the subject, how he researches the stories,his own experiences and sample tales from his paranormal books
9th APRIL 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
14th May 2021
PLAYING CARDS
Talk by Clive Ellis
Explanation of the old method of cartomancy, using playing cards for divination. Members are requested to have a pack of playing cards to hand, if possible.
11th June 2021
PARACOUSTICS
Talk by Dr Callum Cooper
Research into the relationship between sound and the paranormal, looking at the noises produced by ghosts, EVP (electronic voice phenomena), etc., together with the equipment and techniques to analyse such sounds
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.