Eight members present. Start time was 10pm. The group started in the upstairs room where the ladder stairs are, and did some calling out. Some teddy bears, a dolly, a dog and a cat, all with light-up eyes, were placed around the room. A stick person was seen by the SLS camera standing next to the table. The spirit box said, ‘Like lesbians.’ The group said, ‘Do you think that’s what we are?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes. Can join you. Shall we.’ The group said, ‘Can you turn the K2 meter on?’ The spirit box said, ‘Tried it. Man here. Four spirits.’ The group asked, ‘Did you drink here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Party.’ The group said, ‘Can you make a noise to show us where you are.’ Two people sitting on the bench under the ladder stairs felt it wobble a few times. The group asked, ‘Are you stood by any of us?’ The spirit box said, ‘Don’t be silly.’ Orbs and mist could be seen through the camera next to the people who were sitting on the wobbly bench. The spirit box said, ‘Attic.’ The group asked, ‘Shall we go up?’ There was no response so the group fumbled with the door latch that leads to the ladder steps. As they were trying to open the bolt, the spirit box said, ‘How do we work it.’ One by one, the group went up the ladder. The spirit cox said, ‘Going up.’

In the attic room, the group set up an Ouija board on the large table. A cat ball placed on a chair near the top of the ladder, started to go off continuously. The spirit box said, ‘Others are scared.’ The K2 meter, which was sitting next to the Ouija board, went up to green and at the same time, a figure was seen through the SLS camera, coming and going quite quickly. A creaking noise was heard in the room. A female came on to the board. The spirit box said, ‘I’m a woman.’ The group asked the spirit to spell out her name. The planchette spelt out these letters – HAERADATTAE. Note: this can be broken down into old Scottish words – Hae Rad At Tae, which roughly means ‘Have Scared At To’. The correct English way of saying this is would be ‘Be Scared To’. The spirit box said, ‘People can’t hear me. Bob. Who’s that at the back. Get out.’ A long bright light was seen travelling left to right across the sloping ceiling near where the potty is displayed on the unit. The spirit box said, ‘Getting energy.’ The planchette on the Ouija board was not moving. The SLS camera (which was fully charged) suddenly turned itself off as if it had been drained of all power and would not restart. The spirit box said, ‘I just like to talk.’ The group asked, ‘Spirit, how old are you?’ The spirit box said, ‘Some say eleven.’ The group asked, ‘What year are you in?’ The spirit box said ‘Seventeen hundred.’ The group asked, ‘Did you live here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Did. Jake.’ The group asked, ‘How many spirits are with us?’ The spirit box said, ‘Six.’ The group asked, ‘Are they all children?’ The spirit box said, ‘We shall see. Knock. Are you ready.’ The group asked, ‘Can you knock for us.’ The spirit box said, ‘I’m trying.’

One member of the group was having trouble reaching the Ouija board and had to keep standing up and stretching forward. The spirit box said, ‘You’re protecting her. Get some longer fingers.’ It went quiet for a couple of minutes, then the spirit box said, ‘It’s a game. I’m behind you.’ The group asked, ‘Have you played this game before?’ The spirit box said, ‘I’m in the corner. Beer. Ale. Melissa. Virginia.’ The group asked, ‘Was this a good place to be?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes, darling.’ The group asked, ‘Are we still speaking to Jake?’ The spirit box said, ‘Was Jake. Michael.’ The group asked, ‘Are you the landlord of this tavern?’ The spirit box said, ‘No. The wenches. It’s beautiful here.’ The group asked, ‘Do you like the wenches?’ The spirit box said, ‘Course I do. It’s fun, isn’t it. I am Ophelia.’ One member said, ‘I am Bev.’ The spirit box said, ‘Bev. Yep. Yep. Wench.’ The group asked, ‘Do you like Bev?’ The spirit box said, ‘She’s alright.’ The group said, ‘Can you make the light above the table move.’ Someone pointed to the pendants dangling from the light fitting. The spirit box said, ‘Don’t touch them.’ The group asked, ‘Why not?’ The spirit box said, ‘Might break them. Are you aware I’m here.’ The group noticed that the pendants had started to swing slightly. The spirit box said, ‘Don’t touch them. Cursed.’ The group asked, ‘So what was this room used for?’ The spirit box said, ‘Go f*** yourself. I like it.’ The group asked, ‘Who are you?’ The spirit box said, ‘William. I’m behind you. Innocent.’ The group said, ‘Were you innocent? What were you accused of?’ The spirit box said, ‘Thieving.’ The group noticed the light pendants above the table had started to swing again. The group asked, ‘What did you steal?’ The spirit box said, ‘Beer.’ The group asked, ‘How much did you steal?’ The spirit box said, ‘Barrel.’ The group asked, ‘Who stole it?’ The spirit box said, ‘Little man.’ The group said, ‘Did you take the blame?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes.’ The group asked, ‘How old was the thief?’ The spirit box said, ‘Five. Leave this place.’ The group asked, ‘Who said you took the beer?’ The spirit box said, ‘Wench. Crazy. Shandy fermented.’ The K2 meter on the table started to go up to yellow. The group asked, ‘Did you have much money?’ The spirit box said, ‘Enough.’ The group asked, ‘What’s your son’s name?’ The spirit box said, ‘He’s sad. His dad.’ The group asked, ‘Is he with you?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yeah.’ The group asked, ‘Were you married?’ The spirit box said, ‘Was. Need a chair.’ The group said, ‘Come and sit next to us.’ The spirit box said, ‘Scared.’

Everyone noticed the room had got colder. Some people complained of intense coldness at the backs of their legs. The group asked, ‘Is there anyone else who wants to talk to us?’ The spirit box said, ‘Harold. Working. A horse.’ The group asked, ‘Did you work with horses?’ The spirit box said,’ Yes. Shod.’ The group asked, ‘Were you a blacksmith?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes. Jack. Here boy. Behind you. Women. Wanna kiss.’ The group asked, ‘Who are we talking to?’ The spirit box said, ‘Steve.’ The K2 meter on the table went to yellow. The spirit box said, ‘We love talking.’ The group found an old photo showing people doing a séance and placed it on the table. The K2 meter immediately shot to red. The group asked, ‘Is this you in the photo?’ The K2 meter went to orange. The spirit box said, ‘Joseph told me off. Old Joseph.’ The group asked, ‘Who is Joseph?’ The spirit box said, ‘My headmaster.’ The group asked, ‘Are we talking to Jake?’ The spirit box said, ‘I’m here. Standing at the back.’ The group asked, ‘Are you in any of the photos in the room?’ The spirit box said, ‘That’s me.’ People seated around the table could feel someone walking around the room. The spirit box said, ‘Mirrors. Reflection.’

The Ouija board was shut down and some of the members moved to one of the mirrors to do some scrying. A noise was heard which sounded like a chair being scraped across the floor. The group asked, ‘Shall we use the scrying mirror?’ The spirit box said, ‘No.’ One member settled in front of the mirror. The spirit box said, ‘Here she goes.’ The member sitting in front of the mirror noticed her lips getting bigger. Orbs were seen through the camera, dancing around the mirror. The spirit box said, ‘Sick man. Poor devil.’ The person doing the crying noticed their face becoming older with several wrinkles on it. Faint orbs were seen near the curtain. The group asked, ‘Can you give me your name.’ The spirit box said, ‘Theodore.’ The chair scraping noise was heard again. A cat ball near the potty started to flash. The person doing the scrying noticed a long moustache and beard forming on their face in the mirror. The spirit box said, ‘Are you here for me.’ The person doing the scrying looked as if their mouth was opening really wide. The spirit box said, ‘The devil. Do it. Touch me. Steady. My name is Irene.’ The person doing the scrying looked in the mirror as if their mouth was opening and closing and it felt very cold next to the mirror. The spirit box said, ‘Look at me. I am looking at you. Good, aren’t I. Peek-a-boo.’ One member said, ‘My name’s Bev. What’s your name?’ The spirit box said, ‘Bitch. Kiss. Frightened. Damnation.’ One member said they felt a chill going right through their body. Another member was moving around the room and stood by the top of the ladder stairs. The spirit box said, ‘Here he comes.’ The group asked, ‘Who is here with us?’ The spirit box said, ‘He’ll get you. Fever. Toys. The ball.’ One member rolled a cat ball across the table and said, ‘Roll it back to me.’ The spirit box said, ‘Not to be trusted. Strange this. I can protect you.’ The group asked, ‘Would you like us to go to a different room?’ The spirit box said, ‘Go on then.’ The group asked, ‘Do you want us to go downstairs?’ The spirit box said, ‘Thinking about it. Won’t come off. Eyes.’ The group asked, ‘Are you playing with the bear downstairs?’ The spirit box said, ‘The bear.’ The group said, ‘You can take the eyes off.’ The spirit box said, ‘I know.’ The group asked, ‘What else is down there?’ The spirit box said, ‘Dolly.’ The group asked, ‘Which one do do like?’ The spirit box said, ‘Dog.’ The group said, ‘Have you worked out how to light their eyes up?’ The spirit box said, ‘Knock them over.’ The group said, ‘Shall we go downstairs?’ The spirit box said, ‘Get up and go. I remember how I died.’ The group said, ‘Shall we go down?’ The spirit box said, ‘No.’ The group said, ‘Do you like us being up here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes.’ The group asked, ‘Who else is up here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Everyone. Fair hair.’ The group said, ‘Did you play up here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Lonely.’

The group went downstairs to the room below the ladder stairs. The spirit box said, ‘Hello. Watch your step on the stairs.’ The group did some calling out. A cat ball went off. The spirit box said, ‘Magic.’ A really loud knocking noise was heard coming from downstairs. Half the group went down to investigate and the others carried on calling out. The cat ball went off and at the same time someone’s torch went completely off as if the battery suddenly went flat. The group asked, ‘Can you light something up.’ The spirit box said, ‘Manifesting.’ The cat ball went off again. The spirit box said, ‘I’m happy to talk. I keep secrets here.’ The cat ball went off again, then started going on and off by request. Someone investing the loud noise downstairs came back into the room and said they had tracked the loud noise to the door opening (it had been closed and there was no-one about). Everyone decided to go downstairs for a tea break. As they were leaving the empty bench creaked as if someone had sat down on it.

After a tea break, the group went into the room where the witch trial book is situated. An Ouija board was opened and everyone heard a whistling sound. Something white was seen whizzing across the room in the area where the ladder stairs are. The group asked a lot a questions but didn’t get much reaction. A male came through on the board and the spirit box said, ‘Roberts. What are your names.’ Everyone in the room said their name out loud. One member on the board felt themselves being pushed forward. The group asked, ‘Is that you pushing Sue?’ The spirit box said, ‘Might be. Witch.’ One member came off the board and the planchette suddenly became very strong and active. The spirit on the board thought all the women in the room were witches. The spirit said he doesn’t like them and means them all harm. The planchette spelt DUNK. The group asked, ‘What are you going to do to the women?’ The spirit box said, ‘Please leave.’ The group asked the planchette how many sprits were in the room – it went to 3. The group asked the planchette how many spirits meant the group harm – it went to 1. A coldness was felt in the room. The spirit box said, ‘He can see you all.’ One member felt themselves being pushed. The group said, ‘Push the people who you think are witches.’ The spirit box said, ‘Poor pigs.’ The group asked, ‘Are we pigs?’ The spirit box said, ‘You are admired.’ One member got pushed again. The planchette said the two men in the room are admired. The spirit box said, ‘Spirits.’ A thump was heard coming from the bottom of the ladder stairs. The spirit box said, ‘Leave us an offering.’ The group asked, ‘What shall we leave as an offering?’ The spirit box said, ‘Two men. Sue.’ A whistling noise was heard. The planchette said it was going to dunk Sue. The planchette spelt CUSHASS and the spirit box said, ‘smells.’ Note: Cus can mean Concerned, Uncomfortable, and excess or too much. Hass is a German word that translates to hate, loathe or detest. The planchette then spelt FET. Note: Fet was last used in the 1870’s. In the mid 1500’s it was used for nautical or anatomy subjects. It was also used as an abbreviation of ‘fetch’. The group asked, ‘What year is it?’ The planchette spelt 1925. The spirit box said, ‘I remember how I died. 1990’s.’ The group asked, ‘What did they tie the witches with.’ The spirit box said, ‘My arms.’

A new spirit came on the board. This was a female who worked in the building in 1837 when she was twenty four. The female said she died aged thirty four from sex. The K2 meter went off. The female said said she died during childbirth. She was not married and the father of the child was a punter who was married. The female spelt her name as FRANY. The spirit box said, ‘You understand me. You hear us. Bottom.’ The K2 meter went off again. The female spelt her surname as being BIRD. The spirit box said, ‘Don’t be fearful of me.’ Everyone in the room started to laugh. The spirit box said, ‘It’s not funny. Nice shoes.’ The group stopped laughing and asked, ‘Who was the punter who made you pregnant?’ The spirit box said, ‘He’s am ass.’ Frany said her baby died with her during childbirth and that her name was Julia. The planchette spelt BRAWOM. Note: Braw is a Scottish word meaning fine, good or pleasing. Om is a vibration. It has no real meaning but refers to a vibration that gives you peace.

A male spirit came on the board and said the group had spoken to him before. He said his name was Jake and that he was fifteen. He said he was born to one of the prostitutes and that he was in the workhouse. He died in 1928. The group asked the spirit to spell his mother’s name and the planchette spelt HARRET. The spirit confirmed her name was Harriet. He said his surname was FUREST. Note: Furest is a surname which is likely to be a variation of Furst which has German origins. The spirit box said, ‘Little girl.’ The group asked, ‘Hot old were you when you died?’ The planchette moved to 25. A loud knocking noise was heard. The spirit box said, ‘Stay for longer. I’m with my children.’ The word FUN was spelt on the board. The spirit box said, ‘Erik. Erik. We live in the shadows.’ The planchette confirmed that Erik does not like fun because he’s a clergyman. The Ouija board was closed down.

The group did some calling out. Teddy’s eyes lit up twice. One member sat quietly in the room where the ladder stairs are. It was very quiet in there. The spirit box said, ‘Peacefulness.’ The group asked, ‘Can you light the room up?’ The spirit box said, ‘Something is wrong.’ A shadow figure was seen floating past one of the members then a very loud banging was heard coming from downstairs. Some of the group went to investigate and said it was the door being moved again (there was no-one down there). One member’s hand felt very itchy and hot as if it was burning.

The group stopped for a tea break. During the break, a wisp of white smoke was seen near the table and the name BIRDS came up on the spirit box. Banging was heard coming from outside, then banging was heard coming from the area where the tea urn is. The group said they were going into the gift shop next and the spirit box said, ‘Gift.’

After tea, the group moved into the gift shop, opened a sacred circle and all held hands. Footsteps could be heard. The group asked, ‘Is there anyone here?’ The spirit box said, ‘I’m in the corner. My name is Joan. Ghost, Here. There’s a priest. He likes little ones. Scared.’ The group said, ‘You can push Colin if you like.’ The spirit box said, ‘I’d love to.’ A knocking noise was heard near the door. The spirit box said, ‘Holding hands. My remains. Arms. Breaking it. For f***s sake. Get off me. Jump.’ The group said, ‘Can you light up a machine.’ The spirit box said, ‘Tina’s, two of them.’ Note: there are two Tina’s in the room. The group said, ‘Can you push them.’ One Tina got pushed forward. The group said, ‘Push the other Tina. Do you know who she is?’ The spirit box said, ‘The small one. I’ve been here for one thousand years.’ The group said, ‘What did you do here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Builder.’ The other Tina felt as if she was being pushed. The spirit box said, ‘Peter.’ The group asked, ‘Did you build this place?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes.’ Another member felt themselves being pushed. The two Tina’s felt themselves being pushed backwards and forwards. The spirit box said, ‘A little shove.’ The Tina’s continued to be pushed and pulled and another member complained of having a sore shoulder. The spirit box said, ‘Stand up straight.’ One Tina started to sway. The spirit box said, ‘Let’s sit and talk.’ Another member said they had cold legs. A high pitched cry was heard. The group asked, ‘Is there a cat in here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Can you feel us?’ Some other members felt themselves being pushed. The group said, ‘Do you want us to move.’ The spirit box said, ‘Go up. Make me.’ The group said, ‘Light up some balls if you want us the move.’ The spirit box said, ‘Colin, sling her out. How much do you want to be paid. Serious. Death.’ Several people in the circle complained of having sore shoulders. The spirit box said, ‘Scared. Not much happening is there. You’re next.’ An orb was seen shooting out of the K2 meter. The spirit box said, ‘Did you see that orb. The children are here.’ Another member felt themselves being pushed. The spirit box said, ‘I’m behind you.’ Some members sensed someone standing behind them. Then all members felt themselves being pushed backwards and forwards and some started to sway. The circle was closed down.

The group went back to the witches room to collect their belongings and dolly’s eyes lit up. Everyone then went into the room at the bottom of the ladder stairs to do some calling out. The group said, ‘Isn’t this the room where Derek got affected?’ Note: Derek is Derek Acorah who was a spirit medium on a well known TV show. The spirit box said, ‘Touched him.’ The group said, ‘Come and talk to us.’ One member felt someone’s hands on their back and a light pushing sensation. Voices could be heard followed by a whistle. The spirit box said, ‘It’s one of us.’ A faint, white mist was seen in the room and a more solid mass of mist was seen in the doorway. A bang was heard and a black orb crossed the room. The K2 meter on the wall flashed green. The spirit box said, ‘I like the dark.’ The group asked, ‘Can you show yourself as a light.’ White lights could be seen flashing across the camera lens. The K2 meter on the wall kept flashed then turned itself off. It turned back on, flashed then turned off again. This happened several times. Loud knocking was heard coming from downstairs every time the K2 flashed. Someone said they could smell talcum powder. The spirit box said, ‘Satan.’ The K2 meter continued to turn on and off. A long streak of green light was seen going from left to right in front of two people sitting on the bench under the ladder stairs. White flashes of light were seen on the floor. A red orb was seen, followed by a white orb. Then flashes of light were seen and at the same time, knocking noises could be heard. The spirit box said, ‘George.’ A big orb was seen on the camera coming out of teddy (who was sitting near the doorway going into the witches room) and the spirit box said, ‘Satan.’ A few more orbs were seen on the camera then a massive orb shot straight out of the doorway and headed towards the bench under the ladder stairs. The spirit box said, ‘Audrey.’ A high pitched wail was heard coming from the witches room. The spirit box said, ‘I know I am dead.’. Another loud whine was heard coming from the witches room (it sounded like a cat’s mee-ow) and a dark shadow figure was seen near the table in the witches room. The spirit box said, ‘Mandy.’ Orbs were seen coming from the doorway and into the room, then a huge orb was seen hovering in the doorway. The group said, ‘Shout out our names.’ The spirit box said, ‘Don’t mess with me.’ The K2 meter on the wall flashed again. Someone in the group suggested that the battery may need renewing. The spirit box said, ‘Renewal.’ A cold breeze was felt by two members sitting next to the large chest. Sapphire blue orbs were seen dancing on the floor and three loud clunks were heard coming from the witches room. One person complained of having a very cold knee and a shadow figure was seen in the room standing in front of another member. Another member started talking about Derek Acorah. The spirit box said, ‘Keep talking.’ Two massive orbs were seen hovering over the K2 meter in the middle of the floor. One member started to over-act, pretending they were Derek Acorah. The spirit box said, ‘Great.’ Pinprick flashes were seen coming from the doorway. The spirit box said, ‘Take a photo.’ Several members started to takes photos. Bangs were heard and more orbs were seen. The spirit box said, ‘I’m in the shadows.’ One member started to read some sonnets from William Shakespeare and the music box went off by itself.

As the group was packing up to leave the venue in the tea area, one member felt someone tap them three times on their shoulder. The evening finished at 4.30am.