The Psychic & Spiritual Fellowship
which meets 7.30-9.30pm at
Paston & Gunthorpe Community Centre,
Hallfields Lane (Off Fulbridge Rd), Peterborough.
The first Wednesday of every month
Coronation Street's 'Ken Barlow'
Raises funds for the PSF
The Psychic & Spiritual Fellowship were very honoured that William Roache MBE generously agreed to come and give a talk entitled "The Psychic Side of My Life" at the John Clare Theatre in Peterborough to help raise money for our local charitable donations fund. All the tickets were sold out and we raised £650 towards the fund. (See News below of how monies raised from this event and our monthly meetings is spent on your behalf).
The talk ranged from some very amusing anecdotes about life as an actor which had us all laughing so much, and then moved on to his spiritual experiences. He kept the audience spellbound as he talked about having actually physically seen spirit and the learning he gained from his unnamed mentor later in his life. William's life started out very unusually as his Grandfather ran a Steiner School which William himself attended as a youngster. This is where the foundations were laid for his openness and looking at life in a different way when most people at that time would have found this very strange. "I believe in the very fundamental truths of spirituality like cause and effect for example. I am not a Spiritualist, but I do believe in the aims and ideals of Spiritualism" said Mr. Roache.
The talk finished with some very wise words and a moving poem. (If you would like a copy of these, please email via the contact option).
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to William Roache for giving up his time in coming to Peterborough.
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£100 to ‘Beating Bowel Cancer’ Chairty
Lucy, a local girl who lost her Dad to bowel cancer two years ago, will be running the New York marathon this year. Look out for pics and more info later in the year.
Nene Valley Tots - £100
Thank you so much for your generous donation. We are looking to get some outdoor equipment now the weather is improving, as well as a few other much need items. Thank you again. Love from Becky Eames, on behalf of Nene Valley Tots.
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Castor & Ailsworth Preschool – Donation £100
Thank you very much for your kind donation, which will be put towards a much needed new computer at the pre-school. It was very kind and very much appreciated by the children, parents and staff. It is due to donations such as yous that we are able to provide the children with a good range of activities. Thank you again. From June Cawsey, Aministrator.
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Pensioner Suffering from Cancer - £200
A donation was given to a lady who is not only suffering from cancer, but was involved in a bad car accident in recent months. She has been a worker for Spiritualism in Peterborough for 20 years. The money was given so that she can have a little break at the seaside or to help towards cab fairs to and from her many hospital appointments. We felt it appropriate not to publish her name as she lives alone, but we would like to thank her for the lovely raffle prizes she donated to the Fellowship.
Deafblind Centre, Paston Ridings, Peterborough - £1000
Deafblind UK have a residential centre in Peterborough which allows people who are both deaf and blind to live as independent a life as possible. It is kept going by volunteers and staff who we saw at work when we took them our donation cheque.
The kindness shown to residents in this lovely place restores faith in human nature and they all do a fantastic job.
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The Felton Family - £400
In June of this year, 14 year old Becki was run over on a pelican crossing by a hit and run driver on her way to school. As you can see, the picture of her in the intensive care unit is such a contrast to the lively girl you see in the second picture. Becki's family (Mum Theresa, Dad Peter and Lauren and Liam Becki's younger sister and brother) had to be at the hospital with Becki for 24 hours a day as they had been told by the consultants it was extremely unlikely that Becki would survive her terrible head injuries. This was devastating news for the family.
Unfortunately in these circumstances, people still have to pay to eat, for petrol (an 80 mile round trip to and from the hospital) and all the normal living expenses. The Fellowship donation helped to ease the family's financial burden during this very trying period of their life.
Many people sent absent healing to Becki and the family during this period, including my circle and Fellowship attendees. Below is a letter Teresa Felton sent to us following Becki's return home.
"Dear Jacqueline,
Please pass on our thanks to everyone on the Fellowship Committee for the kind thoughts and prayers over the past couple of months since Becki's accident. At times we have been at real lows, but the kind words from you and everyone have helped to lift us. The good news is that despite things looking so bad at the end of June, Becki is now well on her way to recovery.
Becki came out of her coma within a week and took her first steps shortly after. Since then, she has continued to baffle all her doctors by her recovery. It is hard to believe that only 8 weeks ago she was not expected to wake up, yet alone be back at home enjoying family life. Becki has many battles ahead of her as she has to undergo a couple of corrective procedures and rehabilitation over the next few months and understandably, she is a little worried, but I am sure she will be ok.
Since your visit to the hospital Jacqueline 5 days after her accident, we have all began to believe in miracles. I remember that you said she had a great life force and that she would live and be normal, and you were right! I now keep these two photos with me to show that miracles do happen. The first is Becki on the day you came to give her healing and the second is as she is now. I am not sure who 'upstairs' is looking after her, but they must really love her.
It seems such a pathetic thing to say, given the help and support given, but THANK YOU to you and your circle for all you have done. We will never forget it."
The Marianne Rooprai Trust Donation - £600
Marianne Rooprai is a local girl in her early twenties. Two years ago, having started a successful business she had all her life before her. Marianne was involved in a car accident which left her paralysed from the shoulders down. A devastating blow for her and the whole family. Marianne has now started the Rooprai Spinal Trust with her fiancée so that she and others can get treatment abroad which may help with the problems experienced in day to day living in such difficult circumstances. See Marianne's website www.rstrust.com
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Sue Ryder Care Hospice, Peterborough Donation - £200
This is a local hospice which caters for all age groups. Craig Linton, Fundraising Manager of Thorpe Hall said "Thorpe Hall relies heavily on the goodwill and support of our local community to help us raise the £2 million a year it costs to provide all our vital services. Without donations of the kind provided by The Psychic & Spiritual Fellowship, we would not be able to provide our vital medical care and services to so many people in Peterborough and District. Many, many thanks for your kind donation."
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The George Simpson Fund Donation - £600
As you can see, George Simpson is a gorgeous little boy. He suffers from severe Cerebral Palsy which prevents him from walking, communicating and doing most of the things we all take for granted. We were told about George by one of the people who comes to our monthly meetings. As George is getting bigger, some help was needed to make some modifications to the Simpson's home to make it easier to lift and bathe George in the downstairs of the house. Our donation has gone toward this project. As a direct result of the press coverage in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph, Joy and Scott Simpson received another £400 donation from a caring citizen.
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Peterborough District Hospital Eye Clinic Donation - £200
A member of staff informed us that the eye clinic needed a wheelchair. Eye clinic consultant, Mr. Timothy Rimmer who accepted the cheque for the chair said "Most of our patients are elderly and frail and need help getting about. It is absolutely marvellous to get this chair because we always need this sort of thing." We were really pleased to be able to help.
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Family Welfare Assoc. Playgroup Donation - £100
One of the roles of the FWA is provide playgroups in some of the most deprived areas of the City. Jackie Smith, Playgroup Supervisor of the Paston Ridings group said "We rely heavily on donations to keep things going. We wanted to develop an outdoor play area for the children to play safely in the fresh air and this donation is so very much appreciated. We will certainly put it to good use."
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Happy Days Preshool Group Donation - £100
Belinda Fenning, the Playgroup Supervisor said "We are situated in a deprived area and government funding is very limited. Kind donations like yours make all the difference to us. It enables us to purchase equipment and resources for the children. On behalf of the children and staff at Happy Days, please pass on our thanks to all your committee and members for this money".
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Attention Deficit Disorder Boy Donation - £291
Although his identity must remain confidential, this 14 year lad was falling through the cracks of the NHS and struggling with behaviour at school, although he is a very talented musician. He desperately needed an assessment for the above condition which would take so long to get via the NHS. The Fellowship paid for him to have a private consultation with an expert in the field.
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Exotic Pet Rescue Donation £150
Pam & Mel Mansfield founded the charity and rescue centre in 1985 although their work with needy animals goes back to the mid 1970's. They take animals in from disbanded or closed zoological establishments and private collections where owners find these more exotic creatures too much to handle. Also from owners whose health or hardship prevents them from keeping on an animal or bird. See their website www.Exotic-pet-refuge.org.uk
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