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There is something very refreshing about summer rain. Even with the mild and stronger storms we have encountered in this neck of the woods, it just feels different, and did I mention warmer? This sentiment is shared by others, as we see by the endless poems and songs inspired by this warm season’s showers and downpours.

It is the warm ground that makes moist air move upwards and often creates thunderstorms where the clouds and air become unstable, and within the clouds, ice and water droplets collide, and electrical charges are created, and so lightning and thunder follow soon after. There is something quite wonderful about the crackle of thunder in the distance and the start of showers after a hot, humid day, and although people in this part of the world will always complain endlessly about the rain, this is summer rain and that changes everything.

We are always open to trying new things, and last night Rob did that again. He worked a little differently for our In-House night. After some explaining about the spirit side of things, he went on to take Questions not for himself, but for spirit to answer. This was clearly not trance, but just allowing spirit to pass on information to answer questions asked. Such an insightful evening. Thank you so much Rob!!. And our own Chris Elliot chaired the evening brilliantly. A very good team.

Our family readings and prayers always set the tone for the unseen ones to move in close. Thank you to our readers. Thank you, Julie, on the music. Thank you, Carole, again for the divine cake. ( There is usually a stampede for the cake table. ) Thank you, Sue, for hospitality. Thank you to our healers standing by afterwards. We are also well aware of those who wash up and those who set up and break down each week. Thank you.

Prayer of the week

Please pray for those whose lives have been dramatically changed and turned upside down by events in their lives. This is always such a hard road to navigate. May we lift all those in these circumstances, in whatever situation they find themselves in.

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Have a beautiful week!!

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The Fawns are finally becoming visible in greater numbers as we move through the summertime. Six species of deer thrive in the UK. The Roe, Red Deer, Fallow, Chinese water deer, Sika, and Muntjac. They can stand still in plain sight, but still be camouflaged. The grace of most deer is legendary.

Only the Roe and the Red Deer are actually native to this land. The Fallow Deer were brought by the Normans in the 11th century. The Sika Deer originated from Asia and were introduced to England in 1860. The Chinese Water Deer were actually brought to London from China, and became resident at Whipsnade Zoo, where they escaped in 1929. The Muntjac, a much stockier species, also came from China in the 20th century. I must confess, the first time I saw a Muntjac at a distance, I thought he was a wild pig running through the woods. Those walking dogs are well aware that the deer are around, for some dog breeds especially, are beyond excited to catch the scent. Even good recall might not cut the irresistible urge to give chase!

We braved the torrential rain last week, and this week we braved the scorching heat and tore ourselves away from a Wimbledon final to head into Chawton, as we were so looking forward to seeing Irene Hall and Em Dowsing. We had a lovely evening with these ladies, as Irene shared beautiful thoughts, and they both gave clairvoyance, sometimes working together on the same reading. We had some lovely messages!! Thank you for your hearts, ladies. We loved having you!!

Readings and prayers from the Family always lift the room. Carole had prepared quite exotic little cupcakes. Thank you! Thank you, music team- Julie and Lisa. Thanks to our healers and everyone who washes up, sets up, and breaks down.

Prayer of the week.

Let’s bring it home. Please pray for Peace in this whole world. Please pray that obstacles to the Peace Deals in the Middle East and Ukraine can be dismantled, and the people and animals of these regions can once more come to calm, so healing can begin.

It would appear that the weather has broken, with a cool breeze this morning. We’ll see.

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Have a beautiful week!!

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Finally, my beautiful Butterfly Bush, AKA Buddleia, didn’t just spring into life, but erupted into colour and grew so quickly this year. Aptly named, she attracts not just a large variety of butterflies but bees and ladybirds also.

Along with her beauty and colour, she emits a wonderful scent, her ultimate lure for pollination. She has grown so quickly this year, I can look through my upstairs window and see up close and personal the varieties of nature she attracts, as well as enjoy nature’s perfume at its best, wafting through the rooms.

She was introduced into England from China in 1896, and she has remained a firm favourite ever since, sometimes growing in the most unlikely places. What is it with Buddleia and railways? Her Spiritual symbolism is that of transformation and renewal. Something we can’t all get enough of.

Brave souls made it out to Chawton after some wacky weather last night. Downpours seemed to be all around, yet we had a good turnout despite that for our In-House Evening of Clairvoyance. Chris Shore chaired the evening with her usual grace while Rob Harvey, our President, shared thoughts concerning Life after Death with a personal story. He then went on to give clairvoyance along with a couple of fledglings, Chris Elliot and Alison Keogh. It was a good learning night, whilst bringing some lovely messages for some. Thank you all!!

Thank you to those who gave prayers and readings to lift the vibration of the space. Thank you to Julie on the music. We know that Carol never disappoints when in the house, as we enjoyed more cake, tea, and coffee. Healing completed the evening. Thank you to all those who set up and break down, as always.

Prayer of the week

Please watch, look, and listen for the needs of each other in our daily lives. Let us be tuned in to what our brothers and sisters might need.

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It’s going to be another warm week!!

Drink beyond thirst!

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One week into official summertime, and all of summer is in full swing. The temperatures have been sizzling, and we cannot complain. Even the marsh frogs are trying to cool off in their ponds. He is not native to the UK but was introduced during the 1930s to the Walland Marsh in Kent, and has become very established within the South East. Larger than most frogs, he can be very acrobatic and also very shy and hard to spot, being wary of humans. He is active day and night, and very vocal with his loud laughing call, but will stop immediately with movement nearby that he considers threatening. He is associated with healing and wisdom.

Well, he and his pals quietened down very quickly on Saturday in their pond at ‘Eden’, as we began to gather for our annual Garden Party. Usually, we pray for good weather and no rain, but there wasn’t a cloud in the sky as we sheltered from the sun. It was a glorious afternoon of laughter and chatter as some hard-working souls ran back and forth with tea, Pimms, sandwiches, scones, and more, and we sat enjoying each other and the beautiful garden. The annual fun auction was also a great success!. Thanks to Rob and Sue, Chris Shore, Chris Elliot, and Carole, amongst others, who made the afternoon so lovely for everyone!

We then rolled into Sunday, enjoying Eve Cowell, our visiting medium at our evening gathering, and we had a lovely time!! Thank you so much, Eve, for your thoughts and bringing such lovely messages for us!! Thank you to the family for our readings and prayers. Thank you, hospitality, music team, and of course, our healers. And we never forget the set-up and break-down each week!!

Thank you, Everyone. Just a wonderful weekend all around.

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Have a beautiful week!!

Hydrate and don’t forget the animals and plants!!

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· One of the lovely things about awakening from sleep, especially near summertime, is the soothing coo coo of the Wood Pigeon. He is maligned as a greedy guts at our bird table, but he is scientifically no different than the dove symbolizing The Spirit and the Dove of Peace, universally known around the world.

Pigeons are intelligent, contrary to belief. His slowness to flutter off from approaching cats is not a lack of brains. In 1995, Japanese scientists even trained Wild Rock Dove Pigeons to distinguish pictures of Monet and Picasso with an accuracy of ninety percent. He has also been used during wartime to carry messages back and forth, bringing valuable information.

In Britain we have the Wood pigeons, the Collared Dove, the Stock Dove, The Wild Rock Dove, (who accounts for the huge feral populations in cities,) and The Turtle Dove, They are all closely related and they mate for life also, which is especially heart breaking when one loses a partner.

Many people keep Homing Pigeons as a hobby. The hippocampus is very developed in all pigeons for navigation, but in these Homing Pigeons, especially so.

Well, we found our own way as homing pigeons to church last night in Chawton. We gathered on Father’s Day, knowing Sarah Dorgan, one of our own, would be in the house. Our effervescent gal brought sweet, inspired thoughts and beautiful messages. Well done, Sarah!! The evening was chaired by the lovely Chris Elliot, and they made such a team!!. Thank you both. So much laughter and fun, and we even managed to sing without music, after a hiccup had us improvising..

The Family brought readings and prayers to lift the energy of the room, and the energy continued with the healing afterward. Thank you, healers. Carole whipped up a beautiful cake and Sue ran our hospitality. Thank you for the set-up and break-down, everyone!

Prayer of the week

Please pray for our world. So much has happened this past week. Our world feels like it’s falling apart sometimes, but we know that The Centre point of it all, our Father holds it. Please send loving kindness and prayers to all the Inhabitants and situations of peril.

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Have a beautiful week!!

Stop, however busy, and absorb some of the beauty of the outside.

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And just like that, the Oak tree is full of leaves, offering his beautiful green lushness to the woodlands. We take him for granted in Britain. Strong and steady, he is home to so many creatures and life.

There are six species worldwide, but only two are native to Britain. The English Oak and the Sessile. From the bare branches of winter and then the budding in spring of leaves and tiny green flowers, and now marching into the summer when we will see his fullness along with acorns. that will drop during autumn, and then to the winter, seeing him completely dormant, saving his goodness for the coming spring.

He is sometimes ancient and can be identified with his craggy trunks, branches, and hollowness, having lived through many seasons. Some of his kind have grown very large indeed and are called King Oaks, having been around for at least four hundred years, and some for as much as eight hundred years. No wonder his symbolism is that of strength, wisdom, and connection, and folklore is littered with stories, songs, and odes to The Beautiful Oak

We had plenty of connection with Spirit last night in Chawton, with Gillian Blaize coming to visit. Gillian’s humour and inspired address gave much pause, and the messages were lovely. Thank you so much, Gillian! What a fabulous night. Chaired by the lovely Nerina, we also enjoyed beautiful readings and prayers from the family.

Thank you, Sue, for the hospitality, and Julie for our music. Thank you to our healers, always on hand, and all those who set up, break down, and wash up!

Prayer of the week

May we keep all the healthcare workers in our prayers and thoughts. They do so much, sometimes at very difficult times, working schedules that affect their own lives. May we send prayers their way.

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Bear with the showers. A little bird tells me we are going to have a beautiful summer!

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With the glorious weather we have been enjoying again in these parts, the vibration and buzz of a familiar critter is felt all around. The Garden Honey Bee is out and about and as busy as ever. There are 270 species of bumble bee and he is just one of them! At this time he is probably a worker getting ready for the drones or males. He is also pretty non aggressive unless provoked and just gets on with his life, gathering nectar and pollen. And he doesn’t lose his life when he stings, as he has a smooth stinger unlike Honey Bees. His appearance does not appear so menacing to human eyes and so his likeability factor is high. How on earth does this fuzz bomb actually fly? He is certainly not designed for it. NASA even has a picture of a bumble bee displayed, reminding that aerodynamically it should be impossible for him to fly and yet he does, reminding us all to think outside the box and expand our minds!

Well we certainly did that last night as Dr Adrian Cobb came to visit. He gave us such an interesting address concerning Life after Death and NDE’s. He also went on to bring some lovely messages for some. Thank you so much. We so enjoyed having you! Alison Keogh chaired the proceedings, as we enjoyed lovely prayers and readings from the family. Julie and Lisa took charge of music. Thank you Sue on hospitality, and another Carole cake creation. Thank you to our healers on hand afterwards and the set up and breakdown help.

Prayer of the week.

Please petition in prayer for Ukraine and Russia, so that cease fire can become peace finally. Please pray also for Gaza and Israel, that there can be supplies coming in to Gaza to feed starving people, and that the hostage situation comes to an end, and people can have peace and closure.

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A little rain didn’t hurt anyone. Sunny skies are forecast for the rest of week!!

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With the UK annual birdwatch coming up this week between the 24th and 26th January, I was thinking about the humble House Sparrow that I do not see much in my garden. There was quite a decline in them but apparently they are making a comeback. They are inquisitive little ones with the males much more striking in appearance than the duller looking females. They like being close to human habitat and hopefully most folk are seeing them increase in numbers in their gardens and their local parks.

Loss of habitat, nesting areas and enjoyed food source drove their numbers down, as with most birds, hence the annual birdwatch this time every year to help understand which species needs a little extra help, as we all do when those chips are down.

But things were very good in Chawton last night. We had a lovely evening as Russell Haworth came to visit. He is a newer medium to us and we had a lovely time, as he spoke on kindness and actually gave us a task to go away with, and then brought some lovely messages for us!! Thank you so much Russell! We will look forward to seeing you later in the year. Thank you to Nerina who chaired the evening so graciously also.

We enjoyed lovely readings and prayers from the family, Julie on music. Carole and a smorgasbord of baked goods!! We are so spoilt! Sue with our hospitality, healers on hand afterwards and all the set up and breakdown making it light quick work!!

Prayer of the week

Please pray for the ceasefire in the Middle East. We pray it will hold and that all the hostages will be returned, and families can celebrate or at the very least gain a closure after more than a year of uncertainty and heartbreak. Also that those in Gaza can receive supplies and have Peace whilst they deal with the devastation of their homeland.

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Wrap up out there. It is still pretty cold!!

The RSPB

https://www.rspb.org.uk › RSPB › Birdwatch-25

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It is that time when we know we are fully into Autumn, as the Pumpkins are doing more than making an appearance. They are everywhere, whether real or decoration, and definitely get us into the Harvest/Autumnal feel. We spied one at Church last night, beautifully carved.

Pumpkins are fairly easy to grow, requiring a little shelter but plenty of sun. They were introduced to Tudor England in the sixteenth century by The French. They are native to North America and have been grown there for at least five thousand years. The Native Americans used strips of pumpkin to make mats. This colourful vegetable is full of Vit A, B, potassium and protein, and so oh so good for you! Their Spiritual symbolism is one of Harvest and Abundance. No surprises there.

There was an abundance of Spirit and good feeling last night with the high energy, as we welcomed Virginia Gordon who has been part of our family for some time. We had lovely thoughts shared by her and then she brought the messages. Well done Virginia!. It was a truly lovely evening!! Steve chaired the evening with his usual humour, as we heard beautiful prayers and readings. Thank you for music, cake – coffee and walnut no less, and healers standing by after the service. Thanks to all those who diligently set up and break down the evening each and every week!

Prayer for the week.

Please pray for Peace in this world. The world sorely needs it.

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Have a beautiful Autumnal week!!