COMMENTARY: THE SCOLE EXPERIMENT The Scole Experiment (1993-1998) was a long-running, and rigorously documented demonstration of the possibilities of physical mediumship.
It began in Scole, a village in Norfolk, England, where a small group of people with decades of experience in mental and trance mediumship began sitting together at the invitation of Robin Foy, who had a decades-long interest in physical mediumship.
There were several attempts to form a stable circle, and eventually by 2003 a core group of Diana and Alan Bennett (the trance mediums for the group) and Sandra and Robin Foy began to get results.
Working together, they conducted dozens of highly evidential experiments, including messages and images from the other side impressed onto photographic film, audio and video tape, as well as physical apports in such a huge number and variety that they felt scientists would have to sit up and take notice.
The Group traveled widely, conducting over 1,000 hours of sittings in England, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain (Ibiza), Switzerland, and the USA. Hundreds of visitors, including a variety of scientists and engineers— as well as the four top investigators from the Society for Psychical Research— attested to witnessing an unprecedented demonstration of communications and physical manifestations across the veil.
A TEN-MINUTE OVERVIEW In the video below, Daniel Drasin, coproducer, writer, and director with Tim Coleman of the definitive film "Scole: The Afterlife Experiment", presents a 10-minute overview of the Scole Experiment. Then, paranormal investigators Nick and Sarah Kyle talk about their own experiences with the Scole team and their ongoing experiences with physical mediumship.
DETAILED VIDEO ABOUT THE SCOLE EXPERIMENT Dan Drasin worked with Tim Coleman on the most comprehensive video about the Scole experiment. The "Director's Cut" is titled "SCOLE: THE AFTERLIFE EXPERIMENT (2009).
It brilliantly captures the energy of the team and of the wonderful open-minded scientists whose paradigms were forever changed by what they witnessed. Watch on YouTube (1 hr. and 21 mins).
RESOURCES ON PHYSICAL MEDIUMSHIP
Today, physical mediumship is very rare and mainly confined to home circles. Below are some resources for those wishing to run a home circle.
1) The Noah's Ark Society was a society for the safe development and promotion of physical mediumship, that ran between 1990 and 2004. The archives of its journals contain much valuable information.
2) Professor Eckhard Cruse has been developing new ways to research modern physical mediumship for the last ten years.
NDEs VS 2,000 YEARS of RELIGION
Is God angry, or have we just been projecting our own human flaws onto the divine? This video explores how The Spirits' Book by Allan Kardec bridges the gap between the unconditional love found in near-death experiences (NDEs) and the traditional concepts of religion. Discover why Earth isn’t a courtroom but a classroom, and why heaven and hell aren't physical destinations but internal states of being we carry within ourselves. We aren’t being punished for our mistakes; we are being taught by them through the natural laws of the universe.
WHERE DO ENLIGHTENED PEOPLE GO WHEN THEY DIE?
Jürgen
Ziewe has put together his answers based on more than forty years of out-of-body experiences.
"Generally, people who have researched the subject of life after death in some depth will find that our afterlife may simply be a world very much like ours, hopefully prettier, less challenging, with bonuses attached, like the freedom from the decay of a physical body and no need to struggle for survival. Indeed, there are dimensional levels that are indistinguishable from earth, but people, whose life has been carried on a positive note, who have lived primarily via a giving heart, will see all of their secret wishes materialising or at least they will be given the opportunity to make their wishes come true."
DO YOU WORK IN THE AFTERLIFE WHILE YOU SLEEP?
Afterlife researchers have known for many years that when we sleep, we frequently visit the astral world. Dr. Robert Crookall in "The Supreme Adventure" [available free on The Internet Archive] claims,
"Suitable mortals, and especially potential psychics, cooperate with certain discarnate souls in helping other mortals, the dying, the newly-dead, and those long-dead who are delayed in "Hades" conditions".
See Statement No. 30 in The Supreme Adventure.
Silver Birch confirms this.
"Some of you do work, because there are many that you can help in your sleep state. But usually, it is a preparation. You are taken to those places which will help you to be ready for your work when you leave the world of matter. If that were not done, the shock of coming from one sphere of expression to another would be so great that it would take you a long time to recover."
'Silver Birch Book of Questions and Answers' - Sleep State - Kindle version/
END OF LIFE EXPERIENCES WITH JULIE BEISCHEL PH.D. AND ADAM RIZVI, M.D.
Dr. Beischel talks with Adam Rizvi, MD, Clinical Advisory Board Member, neurologist and neurointensivist, author of the recently released book Love Does Not Know Death. Having been at the bedside of nearly 1,000 patients at the moment that they passed away, Dr. Rizvi has extensive experience with this transition and wishes that people took more time to consider that we’ll all be there someday. At 22 minutes, he outlines his personal spiritual practice to remove the fear of death.
Download the Windbridge Institute's free End of Life Experiences Pamphlet.
A GOLD MINE FOR RESEARCHERS SurvivalAfterDeath.info is a wonderful resource on historical afterlife research. The site was created by Thomas Jones of Wales and David Duffield of West Virginia on April 11th 2002. It's aim was publishing articles, books, and photographs relating to survival after death and psychical research. They were an independent group that regularly cooperated with several distinguished psychical researchers and parapsychologists and published regular fortnightly updates between 2002 and 2006. The site, now managed by Webmaster Kevin Williams of https://www.near-death.com, contains biographies, articles, photographs, theory, and an online library. Brilliant work.
A FASCINATING CASE OF XENOGLOSSY
Science does not know what to make of cases of Xenoglossy - the ability to speak a foreign language that a person never learned. Some claim it is evidence of a past-life memory, others that it is spirit-inspired. Dr. Samuel Sandweiss talks about the strange case of a woman who was suddenly able to write in Sanskrit, without any previous awareness of the language - and what it means for our understanding of the mind.
LEE HARRIS CHANNELS THE Zs
An introduction that gives the background to Lee Harris' channelling is followed by a live channelling session where the entities make some fascinating claims. As always, use your own discretion in evaluating.
Why THIS moment in history is urgent.
How multiple timelines may be converging on Earth.
Why war is NOT natural (& what’s actually driving global conflict).
Shocking claim that WWIII has nearly happened multiple times. already & why fear might be making it MORE likely.
Hidden forces influencing global systems.
Why labeling things “conspiracy theories” can keep people asleep.
Deeper meaning behind the Epstein saga surfacing now.
How COVID may have been a turning point in whom we trust.
Why mainstream media thrives on fear, not love.
We may already be interacting with extraterrestrial intelligence.
Some of our current technology may NOT be fully human-made.
Earth itself could be part of a much larger galactic experiment.
SYDNEY NORTHERN BEACHES SPIRITUALISTS FRIDAY MAY 1st Northern Beaches Spiritualists (Sydney, Australia) is holding a face-to-face meeting on Friday, 1st May, 2026, at Manly Vale Community Centre, Innes Road Hall. From 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m., we will be holding a healing circle. For more information email paulhinson@gmail.com.
Our guest this week is Australian psychic and medium Marcia Quinton who will give messages to some of those present and introduce some of her students to our platform. Marcia has been an International clairvoyant and medium for over 35 years. She has met with thousands of clients to support and guide them on their spiritual journey. She is also a powerfully advanced trance channeller, Reiki healer, rescue medium, spiritual counselor, and workshop leader.
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Saturday, April 25th 2026/ Sunday, April 26th 2026
Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS) A free Zoom group about Spiritism, Kardec, and Chico Xavier. See videos of previous meetings.
Times:
Pacific time 1 p.m. Saturday
Phoenix time 1 p.m. Saturday
Mountain time 2 p.m. Saturday
Central time 3 p.m. Saturday
Eastern time 4 p.m. Saturday
London 9 p.m. Saturday
Rome 10 p.m. Saturday
Sydney/Melbourne 6 a.m. Sunday
New Zealand 4 a.m. Sunday
Check the time in your city.
Co-ordinator: Ana Castro
Just click this link to join.
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 / Monday April 27th Australia
Mediumship Development with Dr. Susan Barnes CSNU
Developing the skills of mental mediumship and blending with spirit.
Meetings: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday
Note: If Dr. Sue is not there at the appointed time, it is probably because she is dealing with an ongoing health issue.
She apologises in advance and will try to be back next time.
Times:
Pacific Time 10 a.m. Sunday
Phoenix time 10 a.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 11 a.m. Sunday
Central Time noon Sunday
Eastern Time (New York) 1 p.m. Sunday
London 6 p.m. Sunday
Rome 7 p.m. Sunday
Sydney/Melbourne 3 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 5 a.m. Monday
Coordinator: Dr. Susan B. Barnes, CSNU susanbbarnes@gmail.com Check time in your city.
Online in Zoom https://zoom.us/j/8738817733
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 / Monday April 27th Australia
GLOBAL GATHERINGTHE HELL DWELLERS Professor Stafford Betty, author of a scholarly book Heaven and Hell Unveiled, has now written a novel about those who find themselves in the dark realms. Come and share a fascinating discussion that raises questions about accountability and redemption, and how humans readily open themselves to negative influences.
Times:
Pacific Time 2 p.m. Sunday
Phoenix 2 p.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 3 p.m. Sunday
Central time 4 p.m. Sunday
Eastern time 5 p.m. Sunday
London 10 p.m. Sunday
Amsterdam 11 p.m. Sunday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Monday Check the time in your city Co-ordinator: wendyzammit@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Monday, April 27th 2026 / Tuesday, April 28th, Australia
DREAM CIRCLE with Kim Parker When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesdays 7 a.m. (Sydney). A small group that meets to share and explore the meaning of their dreams.
See Kim's Walking Wisdom Trilogy on wakingwisdombooks.com
Times:
Pacific Time 2 p.m. Monday
Phoenix 2 p.m. Monday
Mountain Time 3 p.m. Monday
Central time 4 p.m. Monday
Eastern time 5 p.m. Monday
London 10 p.m. Monday
Amsterdam 11 p.m. Monday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Tuesday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Tuesday Check the time in your city
Email: billraine49@gmail.com
https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Tuesday April 28th 2026
Australian-based Physical Mediumship Development Circle (Dark Circle) Every week participants interested in trying to develop physical mediumship sit in a darkened space in their own homes for 20 minutes, relax, and listen to music.
Times:
Pacific time 3 a.m. Tuesday
Phoenix Time 3 a.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 4 a.m. Tuesday
Central Time 5 a.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 6 a.m. Tuesday
London 11 a.m. Tuesday
Rome 12 noon Tuesday
Perth/Singapore 6 p.m. Tuesday
Sydney Australia 8.00 p.m. Tuesday
Auckland 10 p.m. Tuesday Check time in your city
Email paulhinson@gmail.com for more information and the Zoom link.
Tuesday April 21st 2026/ Wednesday April 22nd 2026
Receiving Messages Through Spirit Art with Susan Barnes We are meeting to create spirit art with messages.
No art experience required.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
If Dr. Sue is not there at the appointed time, it is probably because she is dealing with an ongoing health issue.
She apologises in advance and will try to be back next time.
Times:
Pacific time 6 p.m. Tuesday
Phoenix time 6 p.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 7 p.m. Tuesday
Central Time 8 p.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 9 p.m. Tuesday
London 2 a.m. Wednesday
Perth/Singapore 9 a.m. Wednesday
Sydney/Melbourne 11 a.m. Wednesday
New Zealand 1 p.m. Wednesday Check time in your city
Coordinator: Dr. Susan B. Barnes, CSNU susanbbarnes@gmail.com
Online in Zoom https://zoom.us/j/873881773
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026/ Thursday, April 30th, Australia
USA-based Physical mediumship development group with Rob Blackburn and Craig Hogan. Participants sit in a darkened space in their own homes; the group has been going for some time and members are experiencing phenomena.
Times:
Pacific 6 p.m. Wednesday
Arizona 6 p.m. Wednesday
Mountain time 7 p.m. Wednesday
Central time 8 p.m. Wednesday
New York time 9 p.m. Wednesday
London 2 a.m. Thursday
Paris 3 a.m. Thursday
Perth 9 a.m. Thursday
Sydney/Melbourne 11 a.m. Thursday
New Zealand 1 p.m. Thursday Check time in your city Email r.craig.hogan@afterlifeinstitute.org for meeting guidelines and link.
"Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it". Read the full poem.
PREACHER'S DAUGHTER DIES IN A CAR WRECK - THE AFTERLIFE WAS NOT WHAT SHE OR HER FATHER EXPECTED
Dr. Mary Helen Hensley was involved in a car accident that prompted an NDE that changed her life forever. She was taken out of her body before the accident and witnessed it from above. A very special video with several fascinating insights. She has also written some great books.
THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT "The Power of the Spirit is here to stay in your world. Every centre, every group, every individual who is aware of these truths and has become a repository for them, spreading them wherever they can, is a lighthouse of the spirit. Its rays will enable pilgrims who have lost their way to find the truth that has brought you spiritual and mental freedom."
"More Philosophy of Silver Birch" p. 141
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1) "I rarely watch the videos over one hour long or else I flip through them watching excerpts, but I could not tear myself away from the marvelous, entertaining one of Stewart Alexander who inserted so much humor into his talk, and these anecdotes were evidential nevertheless. I love the idea of waking up to find a plastic pig on the book I'd been reading the night before, or to see a widower pleading with the ectoplasmic head of his wife to stay a little longer. I only wish I could have attended a Stewart Alexander seance." Tony Pappard
2)
I have enjoyed your newsletters/emails for years and thank you.
I did ask some time ago re mediums contacting passengers and or/crew of Flight 370, the missing 777 plane of Malaysian Airlines and to date, I have seen nothing. There have been numerous contacts with people who have been killed on space exploration trips but nothing with flight 370. If this is so, why is this? Lizzie.
Can anyone help with an answer?
3) "As always, your Friday Reports always bring light and motivation to me, each time I'm stuck with my research on Life After Death: it pushes me to keep going until solid truth is found.
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SOMETHING INSPIRATIONAL: THE EXQUISITE VOICE OF EVA CASSIDY
Eva Cassidy's haunting voice turned her into a star, five years after her death from melanoma at age 33. While she was alive, she never got further in life than temporary jobs and rented flats, a bus ride from the house where she grew up and where her statue stands. Yet now, when people hear her singing, they dissolve into tears at the delicacy of her phrasing and the sweetness of her voice. Listen to her exquisite version of "Songbird".
FRIDAY
AFTERLIFE REPORT 
The Scole Experiment (1993-1998) was a long-running, and rigorously documented demonstration of the possibilities of physical mediumship.
you can help in your sleep state. But usually, it is a preparation. You are taken to those places which will help you to be ready for your work when you leave the world of matter. If that were not done, the shock of coming from one sphere of expression to another would be so great that it would take you a long time to recover." 
SurvivalAfterDeath.info
Northern Beaches Spiritualists (Sydney, Australia) is holding a face-to-face meeting on Friday, 1st May, 2026, at Manly Vale Community Centre, Innes Road Hall. From 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m., we will be holding a healing circle. For more information email paulhinson@gmail.com. 
Our guest this week is Australian psychic and medium
A free Zoom group about Spiritism, Kardec, and Chico Xavier. See 
Developing the skills of mental mediumship and blending with spirit.
Professor Stafford Betty, author of a scholarly book 
When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesdays 7 a.m. (Sydney). 
Every week participants interested in trying to develop physical mediumship sit in a darkened space in their own homes for 20 minutes, relax, and listen to music. 
We are meeting to create spirit art with messages. 
with Rob Blackburn and Craig Hogan. Participants sit in a darkened space in their own homes; the group has been going for some time and members are experiencing phenomena. 
"The Power of the Spirit is here to stay in your world. Every centre, every group, every individual who is aware of these truths and has become a repository for them, spreading them wherever they can, is a lighthouse of the spirit. Its rays will enable pilgrims who have lost their way to find the truth that has brought you spiritual and mental freedom." 
