Above photographs by Paul Skelton 2 Mach 2008.

Saturday 7th January. Ghost Search.

Our Researchers could find no history about the Port Arms Inn.

The Investigation Report.

It was one of those events, not a lot of information (in fact hardly any) but plenty of Spiritual activity to keep the guest’s awake and alert. We started the investigation with a demonstration of table tipping, and, although the table did the usual spinning and dancing, the main event where our Parapsychologist (Gary) sat on the table, failed to go as hoped. The table did tip up on to one side and Gary had to hold on to stop himself falling off, but when we asked Spirit to spin the table around it just placed the table back square on the floor. We attempted again with someone lighter sitting on it, (just hoping) but this time it refused to move at all. The group that I was assigned too decided to go into the cellar as our first port of call, and I’m glad we did. Each of the group members experienced some pushing, pulling and hand movement. At one point when almost all of the hands around the circle where held up to about waist height Maxine (guest) asked Spirit if they could make all of the hands touch, and slowly each of us were pulled together until all hands were indeed touching. There were cases of people having their hair or faces touched by unseen hands, and the smells of scents and pipe tobacco wafting around. I saw a male Spirit come into the room we were working in and he was about 5'7" tall and had silver/grey hair which was combed straight back (no parting) he looked to be in his late 50’s to early 60’s, but unfortunately, no name or dates with him. We stayed in the cellar for quite some time as the activity was high and virtually constant. Poor Carrie (guest) had to go out of the room twice as she felt unwell, but returned each time after a short break to regain her composure because she didn’t want to miss anything. When we left the cellar we went to the main bar area, and after a brief chat about what had gone on some of the guests wanted to try out the Ouija boards (I had explained that all of the Ghost Search mediums ask for protection for everyone on the investigation prior to the start). With 4 guests on one board I showed them how to use it and stayed with them until a connection was made. I then took my finger off of the planchett so it was just the guests operating it. We do this to prove that we (GS mediums) are not influencing it. The evidence that came from this board astounded the participants. There were names and even a full address (which was confirmed by another person not on the board). 2 other guests along with Gary ( our Parapsychologist) set up another board at the other side of the room. Again I explained how to use the board, and placed my finger onto the planchette. Almost immediately Maxine had a shock as her Nan came through. I then left them to it and went back to the first group. We then had a go at glass movement. We started getting movement and as it got faster it decided to go under the table but we couldn’t keep up and it fell. It was re-started (without me this time) and again it went to the corner of the table and under the tabletop, this time the guests did not let go and it went round the underside then returned to the tabletop. From here we went to one of the bedrooms, we held a séance, and although the room was dark it seemed to get darker still. Several of the guests felt someone touching them and a couple (me also) could see a “darkness” moving towards us. Then a few of the guests saw what they described as “sparkles” of different colours moving about the floor and spinning round. As it proceeded to move towards the side of the circle that I was standing, I too could see them. Both myself and Jo (camera lady although not operating a cam at the time) could hear footsteps behind us, there was nobody anywhere near us, and the room had fitted carpet but the footsteps were on a solid hard floor. As the happenings died down, much to our surprise we saw that it was time to call an end to the night’s vigil. We all gathered in the bar area for a debrief of the nights events and look at the orbs and anomalies that had been caught on the cams.

I would like to express my thanks to Lorna, Mike and Shaun at the Port Arms Inn for their hospitality, the “Lovely grub” and the drinks all through the night.

Pete

(Ghost Search Uk Paranormal investigators).

http://www.ghostsearchuk.co.uk/