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I never cease to be amazed by the number and kinds of different berries within our woodlands. The birds are certainly doing well, what with our bird tables and so much variety in the natural world.

The Guelder Rose berries are a bright, bright red and almost look like shiny sweets hanging on those branches. I didn’t actually know what they were. They are also called European cranberries and can be used in jams and preserves after being cooked, although they are slightly toxic when too much is eaten raw.

Described as a native UK superfruit, she likes damp woodlands and old hedgerows. The clusters of white flowers she produces in May and June to lure pollinators are long gone, and now her berries provide sustenance not only for birds but smaller woodland mammals too.

As we progress through the Autumn season, those leaves will turn a vivid red. She is also considered healing, and her bark has traditionally been used to ease all kinds of muscle cramps. Her presence in a woodland can also denote an ancient site where there has been tree cover for a very long time.

She is a national symbol in Ukraine, representing fertility and protection, and across Slavic traditions she has a strong spiritual significance. Here at home in the UK, her spiritual significance is linked to protection from malevolence.

Beware if you are feeling ambitious with her preparation, though. Before cooking, those crushed berries smell like nothing short of stinky socks! You have been warned!

We had our In-House Evening last night, led by Rob Harvey, who spoke about just how close spirit can get. He also gave a demonstration with the healers to show how close spirit can get during healing, with feedback from both healers and healees. Thank you, Rob. It was very insightful!

We also acknowledged World Animal Day, or the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, and it was the traditional day for our Harvest Festival. Lovely Sarah Dorgan was in the Chair this week and kept us in line. Thank you both!!

Thanks to our family for the beautiful readings and prayers also. We thank our hospitality, Sue, and our music team, Julie and Lisa. We thank our healers and all those who work away to set up the evening and put everything away afterwards.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Please pray for the animals of this world. Their burden is great in so many ways, and some more than others. May we open our hearts to the plight of these others on this planet.

The darkness is creeping into our mornings and evenings, but with a good cup of coffee, we can still seize the day.

Have a beautiful week!

Catch Up with the Latest From Rob Harvey

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Exploring Mediumship, Spirit & Spiritual Development

There is always more for us to learn about the spirit world. Questions about mediumship, those who have passed over and our own spiritual abilities are some of the subjects we regularly explore.

Rob Harvey has recently shared several articles looking at these topics from his own experiences as a lifelong medium and through his work at the church. Below, we have brought together three of his latest articles for anyone who would like to explore these subjects further.

Can Your Loved Ones Speak Through Trance Mediumship?

Can somebody you love who has passed over actually speak to you through a trance medium?

Trance mediumship involves someone from the spirit world drawing extremely close to a medium in order to communicate through them. Rob explains that this is quite different from ordinary clairvoyance and, in his experience, isn’t something we should expect a particular loved one to be able to do on demand.

However, after a lifetime involved with mediumship, Rob is also reluctant to put absolute limits on what may be possible. Most importantly, he believes our loved ones do not need trance mediumship in order to remain close to us. Rob Harvey Life after Death

Read the full article – Can Your Loved Ones Speak Through Trance Mediumship?

Understanding the Different Types of Spirit Attachments

The term spirit attachment can sound frightening, but Rob believes it is important to understand that not every experience is the same.

Drawing upon cases he has encountered, Rob discusses what he believes can range from confused or wandering souls to more negative spiritual influences. He also explains that sometimes a presence somebody fears is an unwanted attachment may, in his interpretation, actually be a loved one trying to make themselves known.

The article also explores why Rob believes spiritual development should be approached carefully, with proper guidance and discernment, rather than fear. Rob Harvey Life after Death

Read the full article – Understanding the Different Types of Spirit Attachments I Encounter

Can Anyone Become a Medium?

Do you have to be born a medium, or can mediumship be developed?

Rob’s view is that we all have some potential for spiritual development, although people’s natural abilities can vary considerably. For some, this may develop into clairvoyance; for others, their path may be spiritual healing or simply a greater awareness of the spiritual world.

At the church, Rob has seen people arrive believing they could never become a medium, only to discover abilities through sitting in circle, learning and developing over time. He explains why an open mind, humility and a genuine desire to help others are more important than wanting to be seen as particularly gifted. Rob Harvey Life after Death

Read the full article – Can Anyone Become a Medium?

Continue Exploring

Whether you are already involved in mediumship, have experienced something you don’t fully understand, or are simply curious about life after death, these articles offer an opportunity to explore Rob’s experiences and beliefs in greater depth.

Above all, a theme that runs through all three is that there is still much we don’t understand. For Rob, spiritual development is not about ego or having all the answers, but about continuing to learn, approaching these subjects with humility and remembering the importance of love.

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A heartfelt testimonial from Pali

Rob regularly receives messages from people who have found comfort and reassurance through his work in helping to remove what they experience as nuisance spirit attachments. With Pali’s permission, he wanted to share her words below.

Hi Rob,

I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me when I was at such a low point.

I truly believe my mum, dad, husband and sister in the spirit world guided me to you. I had been struggling for a long time, feeling scared, emotional and overwhelmed. I had reached out to so many people and spent so much money desperately looking for help, only to be disappointed. Being so vulnerable they took advantage of this. 

After asking my spirit team to guide me to the right person to help me, you appeared on my TikTok the very next day. I immediately felt that I was meant to find you.

What you told me after seeing my pictures resonated with me so deeply. When you spoke about my sister and the memory of us dancing together, it touched me in a way I can’t explain — especially because I have a photo on my phone of us dancing together.

You gave me something I desperately needed: hope, comfort and reassurance. You encouraged me to trust my spirit team and allow the love of my family to come closer.

It’s only been a few days, but I genuinely feel so much lighter, more positive and full of energy. I feel blessed and hopeful about moving forward.

After my past experiences with people who took so much money from me, your kindness and genuine willingness to help meant more than you know. I would encourage anyone who is struggling or searching for answers to reach out to you, and to be very careful of people who take advantage of vulnerable people.

Thank you, Rob, for your time, compassion and kindness. I will never forget the comfort and hope you have given me.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. ❤️

With heartfelt thanks,
Pali

*Rob does not take any remuneration for this service. His intention is simply to offer his time, compassion and spiritual support to those who feel they need it.

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The end of Summer has come and gone as we tread though the early part of September. I spied Christmas lights up in the area. Good heavens. Let’s just skip Autumn entirely and get straight to it. No!! People are ever interesting aren’t they! How can we skip the new season as it unfolds?

My sister spotted a Red Kite yesterday, not just circling high on the thermals as they do but swooping down on a residential road, obviously with something specific in mind. No one was the victim this time, but as a bird of prey, although not as strong as the others in these lands, small mammals and birds seem to have a sense when they are around, and of course the tell tale meowing call can give them away, and all usually goes quiet, until the danger passes.

Rural areas give much opportunity for these opportunistic hunters, but they will rely heavily on any available carrion meal. They are very visible in autumn for the season brings changes that they must adapt to and they usually gather in larger numbers and so roost communally in woodlands and forests to share information especially concerning food. The young kites will be on their own and getting out there in survival mode also.

Unlike some of the other birds of prey, he is not only the scavenger, and the acrobat, but the absolute thief, stealing whatever he needs, when he needs it.. where possible. In medieval London these kites were known as laundry thieves, as they regularly stole hanging knickers from clotheslines to help build their nests!! Be warned!

He is the epitome of working with what he’s got, and does not waste his energy. Look up on a clear day during the change of the season. He is easy to spot with his forked tail circling high above in those crisp autumn skies. It’s always worth a moment.

Yesterday was our beautiful Healing Service in Chawton, led by Rob Harvey. There were beautiful prayers and readings to set the tone for the beautiful healing that took place during the service. Thank you to our dedicated healers, and all those who offered the readings and prayers.

Thank you to our Music Team running the music, Our Hospitality girls, and for all the set up and break down. We also had a little extra time to visit with each other whilst sipping our teas and coffees.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Please pray for Peace in this world. It is so needed with all the violence, the wars and greed that exist

Embrace the day whatever it looks like, or whatever it brings.

It’s a gift.

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Well, the rain dancing worked!

We have been treated to everything from short, sharp bursts of rain to long, thunderous showers. I think I can even feel the relief of my garden fauna as, finally, they get hydrated with water from above rather than my dirty dishwater!

The back and forth of sunshine-filled days and cooler, Autumn-like mornings is now quite obvious, and these rains have brought out snails in mass abundance, almost like an end-of-summer party. Glad of the rainwater to clean off their dry shells, they are now able to travel along smoother, wetter paths, seeking out food and breeding opportunities. They can lay their eggs in the moist soil and fill up on sustenance before the cooler seasons begin in earnest.

The humble garden snail. What a fascinating creature.

These little molluscs are hermaphrodites, meaning they possess both male and female reproductive organs, quite an evolutionary leap! When two snails mate, both may go on to lay eggs!

We have so many jokes about their speed: snail mail, moving at a snail’s pace. And yet, in their world, it simply works!

They carry their heavy shells wherever they go, providing protection for their soft bodies, and that ‘delightful’ tell-tale silvery slime they leave behind serves many purposes. It helps them move, retain moisture and navigate their little world, but producing it comes with a high energy cost.

And so, as you return home on a wetter day, tread carefully along your path. Somewhere beneath your feet, a humble little snail is probably travelling from A to B, and it may take a while…He/she is in no rush. And perhaps, as we watch these creatures move through our damp gardens, we might take a moment to slow down ourselves. What a thought! We protest and insist that the world calls us here and there.. but may we remember, whatever we are travelling to…Home has always been right where we are, at this moment.

And I am sure The Family felt ‘home’ as usual last night in Chawton. Unfortunately Vanessa Smallwood was unable to be with us, but our own Steve answered the phone on a Sunday, and so he was the appointed one!

Steve did such a great job bringing a lovely address about St Francis of Assisi. I think we all learnt a few things, and we know our family is packed with animal lovers, and then Steve went on to bring many messages. Thanks so much Steve for giving us such a good night. Our evening was chaired by Alison. Thank you.

There were beautiful prayers and readings from the family. Cake with cherries. Thank you Carole! We are indeed spoilt. And then good conversation, washing it all down with not just tea and coffee, but with healing to give us a good night’s sleep. Thank you also Julie for running our music. Thank you all for the set up and breakdown of the evening.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Please pray for Nepal and the horrific flooding. So much devastation and loss of not just human life, but animal life also. Please let us pray that aid can increase, and that healing is in sight.

Have a beautiful week! More sun is scheduled apparently, but we know that Autumn is now just around the corner…

Catch Up With the Latest From Rob Harvey

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If you haven’t had a chance to keep up with my latest blogs, here are three recent posts exploring some of the more difficult and often misunderstood areas of the spirit world.

From fears surrounding curses and black magic to understanding why some spirits remain close to the Earth plane, these blogs are based on my own experiences during a lifetime of mediumship.

Here is what you may have missed.

Evil Spirits, Black Magic and Curses: Who Really Has Power Over Your Life?

People regularly contact me convinced that they have been cursed, that somebody has used black magic against them, or that an evil spirit has gained control over their life.

Fear can be incredibly powerful. Once somebody believes that something has power over them, every problem or piece of bad luck can begin to feel like further proof.

In this blog, I look at curses, evil spirits and negative influences from a different perspective, and explain why we shouldn’t allow fear to hand over control of our lives.

Read the full blog:
https://robharveylifeafterdeath.co.uk/2026/07/27/evil-spirits-black-magic-and-curses-who-really-has-power-over-your-life/

Why Some Spirits Don’t Move On – It’s Not Always What You Think

Why would somebody remain close to the Earth plane after they have died?

There isn’t one simple answer.

Over the years, I have encountered many spirits who haven’t moved on, and their reasons can be very different. Some may be confused, while others remain connected to people, places or experiences from their physical lives.

It is also important to remember that sensing a spirit doesn’t automatically mean you are dealing with something evil.

In this blog, I explore why some spirits remain behind and why understanding what is actually happening is so important.

Read the full blog:
https://robharveylifeafterdeath.co.uk/2026/07/29/why-some-spirits-dont-move-on-its-not-always-what-you-think/

When an Unseen Spirit Is Tormenting the Mind: A Real Case From My Work as a Medium

Some of the most difficult cases I encounter involve people who feel that something they cannot see is affecting their thoughts and their everyday lives.

In this blog, I share a real case from my work as a medium involving somebody who believed they were being tormented by an unseen spiritual presence.

It provides an insight into how I approach these situations, what I believe can be taking place spiritually, and why every case needs to be considered individually rather than immediately jumping to conclusions.

Read the full blog:
https://robharveylifeafterdeath.co.uk/2026/07/31/when-an-unseen-spirit-is-tormenting-the-mind-a-real-case-from-my-work-as-a-medium/

More From Rob Harvey

These three blogs cover very different situations, but there is a common theme running through all of them: don’t allow fear to take control.

Whether we’re talking about curses, spirits that haven’t moved on or something that appears to be influencing a person’s mind, it is important to understand what is actually happening rather than immediately assuming the worst.

After a lifetime involved in mediumship, I am still learning. Every situation is different, and sometimes the things I encounter challenge what I previously thought was possible.

If you missed any of these recent posts, follow the links above to read them in full.

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There is definitely a shift and ‘a change a-comin’.’

The blasting heat has turned to a cool breeze and quite a chill early morning. There has been some gentle misty rain during this past week which has thankfully been absorbed into the thirsty ground. And now, with some of the ferns already turning to their rusty colours, dare I say we are beginning to see shades of the coming Autumn.

The reason for our seasons is primarily the tilt of the Earth on its axis as it travels around the Sun. This tilt gives us our changing seasons, longer, warmer days when our part of the Earth is tilted towards the Sun, and shorter, colder days when it is tilted away.

And we are feeling that shift.

My walk today held a fresh breeze, sunlight strobing through the silhouettes of branches, a lost cyclist, endless dogs, and an absolutely beautiful tuxedo cat.

Yes, this handsome boy was sitting right in the middle of my pathway. He let me know, in no uncertain terms, that to pet him was a privilege denied to many. But thankfully, he allowed me the honour, and I was on my way.

And as I turned for home at the end of my walk across the heath, I was finally treated to the beauty of heather already in full bloom.

A feast not just for the eyes, but for the heart and soul. And that has been our entire weekend. A feast for the heart and soul. Saturday was our Coffee Morning, and we were busy! What a beautiful morning of readings, healings, cakes galore, and just good peeps getting together.

Thank you to our visiting mediums Helen Atkins, Gillian Blaise, Eve Cowell and Rachael Setford Berry. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

We thank our House Mediums. We thank our healers, and also our wonderful hospitality team. So much is coordinated by so many, and it is not an easy task.

Thank you, Everyone! An amazing morning.

But we did not put our feet up for long! Sunday brought the lovely Debbie Reeves, who visited with Bill. Debbie was our medium and shared truly inspired thoughts and brought wonderful messages for us.

Oh, we loved having you! Thank you, Debbie. Our own Chris Shore chaired the proceedings beautifully. Thank you, Chris.

And, as always, thank you to the family for their readings, prayers, hospitality, healing, and for all the setting up and breaking down that happens each and every week.

Prayer of the Week

Please pray for Mother Earth. Oh goodness, she goes through it. She bears the brunt of so much. She is our physical home for this time, and we must take care of her.

Calendar up later.

Have a beautiful week, everyone, as we gently march towards the end of our summertime.

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And still no rain.

This is quite unbelievable, and now we are beginning to suffer some of the same ills as countries we have watched for years, beset by early drought and wildfires, which seem to be coming closer and closer to home.

The impact of no rain really has an effect when you start to notice what is happening in the natural world. I have had a beautiful Kingfisher at my bird table, shy but determined, which I have never encountered before. Perhaps the pickings are becoming much slimmer along the small river behind me.

As the beautiful green fields of rural UK start to look more like hayfields, we have to hope that everyone is being responsible, for dry brush can ignite in an instant, and embers can carry for miles. The balance of sun and rain is the balance of life in a physical world, along with fresh air to breathe and firm terrain beneath our feet.

The sun’s fierce rays may have given us the season we have long hoped for, but we are well due for a massive thunderstorm to clear the air and water the thirsty earth once more.

So, sun worshippers, enjoy, but for those who know a rain prayer/ dance or two, sooner would definitely be better than later!

We enjoyed a lovely evening last night as our good friend Sarah Norris came to visit. Sarah’s passion and enthusiasm filled the room as she shared inspired thoughts and brought us some lovely messages. Thank you so much, Sarah!

Our wonderful Sarah Dorgan chaired the evening beautifully. Thank you, Sarah two!

We thank our readers and prayer people. We thank Sue and Carole, and the cake, for their hospitality. We thank Julie for running our music. And all set up and breakdown is done is very smooth fashion. And of course we thank our healers standing by week after week to assist when neccesary. Thank you All.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Please, in light of these temperatures and the fire outbreaks, pray for those in harm’s way of fire everywhere. All life suffers.

Calendar up later.

Have a beautiful week.

Start dancing!

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As we welcome yet another week of full summer, from the morning’s gentle light, through the bright days and into those soothing summer evenings, we are aware that another heatwave is on the way.

We also welcome a week where Divine Geometry will briefly dominate the skies on Wednesday evening.

Before the sun dips below the horizon, we will experience an impressive solar eclipse, the likes of which have not been seen since 1999. And if you think this is no big deal, another one of this kind will not come our way until 2050.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon moves into position between the sun and the earth, darkening the skies for a brief time.

From our vantage point in the southern part of the UK, we will see it in the western skies during the early evening. And, in addition the moon may appear slightly larger than usual, due to an optical illusion.

The spiritual symbolism of these particular events has often been associated with profound transformation, the revealing of hidden truths and sudden new beginnings.

We can only imagine how the ancients felt. We do know they were filled with fear and awe, believing that the wrath of the gods was playing out before their very eyes. How they must have grappled to understand what they were witnessing.

So, grab your special glasses, keep your eyes safe, and don’t miss this beautiful celestial event.

And I think our healing will take on an even more special sentiment this Wednesday evening.

Last night we welcomed our friend Jim Demitri to us in Chawton.  What a lovely time we had, as Jim shared his inspired thoughts and brought our messages with much humour. Thank you so much Jim!!  Our lovely Nerina chaired the evening beautifully, and they made a good team

Thank you to our readers, and also Lisa running our music. We thank Carole for cake, and Sue for helping with hospitality. We thank all those who set up and break down each and every week, and of course our diligent healers standing by.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Please continue to pray for those trapped in the situation in the Straits of Hormuz. May a deal be reached swiftly.

Calendar up later.

Have a beautiful week.  Drink and don’t forget to protect your eyes Wednesday evening!

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It is good fortune indeed to be able to walk through nature and encounter our own private canvas in every way. Not only through the visuals, but through the scents, the sounds, and the ‘feels’ of the flora and fauna.

It has been so for people throughout the ages. It is, quite simply, just what the doctor ordered, a tonic for the soul.

The shift in perspective that nature offers has so often brought humankind’s sometimes crazed lives back into balance with gentleness. It is no wonder that some who scoff at a spiritual life can still embrace nature instead. Perhaps it is because, without all the distractions, the demands of ego, hidden agendas, endless to-do lists, and relentless deadlines, we are finally free to encounter the Great Spirit revealed in the natural world, unfettered by us.

Today I finally found Granny Pop out of beds, in wild abundance not far from the river, amongst so many other wildflowers, all competing for space, and yet there seemed to be room for them all.

It’s always the small things, isn’t it?

What a lovely evening yesterday in Chawton.

After yet another beautiful day, we gathered together. Our L’il Chris chaired for us beautifully, and Rob Harvey shared some of his experiences of clairvoyance, including the removal of ghosts, and how it all sometimes comes together. Fascinating.

Then Rob, together with our House Mediums and Fledglings, brought messages while teaching and explaining the process. 

 We even spied a deer through the open door walking calmly down Winchester road in the early evening.

Thanks to everyone. Beautiful prayers and readings from the family, another divine cake from Carole, music run by Julie, and special thanks to our wonderful hospitality gals.

Thank you also to everyone who helped with the set-up and break-down afterwards, and thank you to our dedicated healers, for standing by.

Prayer of the Week

Please pray for those trapped in wildfires around the world—humankind and animals alike. So many suffer. The flora and fauna are devastated too, and let us remember that many of the smallest creatures cannot outrun the flames.

Calendar up later.

“Live life as if everything is rigged in your favour.” — Rumi

Have a beautiful week!