Warwick Lane Shopping Centre, The Square, Wickham, Hampshire
20th February 2026
Five members present. The evening started at 7.30pm.
The group decided that nothing was going to be blessed during the evening. Everyone went into the back room downstairs and did some calling out. The temperature started at 18.6C. The spirit box said, ‘Mark, John. What you looking at. I’m not sure.’ A tapping noise was heard by everyone. The spirit box said, ‘Behind you.’ The group had placed some toys around the area they were standing and asked spirits to light some up. Immediately, teddy’s eye lit up. The spirit box said, ‘Watch it. They’ve got him. Alec Spons.’ Teddy’s eye continued to light up. The group asked for the eye to stop flashing and it did, but then started flashing again. This happened several times. A red light torch being used started to go on and off. The spirit box said, ‘Hate.’ Teddy was still flashing it’s eye, stopping every now and then on request. The torch started to flicker a lot so was placed on a table. It was turning itself on and off. The spirit box said, ‘Not enough.’ One member said their back felt icy cold, and the group asked if that was the spirit and if it was to lit up teddy’s eye. Teddy’s eye lit up then the torch turned itself on. The spirit box said, ‘Bye’ and teddy’s eye lit up continuously. The spirit box said, ‘Cat’ and teddy’s eye stopped lighting up. The toy cat was picked up and placed on the table. One member saw an unexplained flash and another member said they could hear voices, then their hair got pulled. Two members said they felt really cold and another member said they felt hot. The spirit box said, ‘Happy. Limping. Hedges. Sarah.’ The torch turned itself off. A knock was heard and the group said, ‘Show yourself.’ The spirit box said, ‘Don’t worry.’ The group asked, ‘Are you friendly?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes.’ The group asked, ‘Are you attached to Wickham?’ The torch on the table flickered. The group asked, ‘Was that you answering us?’ The torch turned itself on. The group asked, ‘Are you here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Behind you. Left me.’ Someone saw a long, black flash near the table and the SLS camera went out of focus. The spirit box said, ‘ Get off. Embers. They make.’ One member felt as if they were being pushed backwards and the group saw that person moving. The spirit box said, ‘Push you. Sneak off.’ One member said their face felt really cold and the person being pushed got pushed again. The spirit box said, ‘Warm. Fire. Coming.’ The member being pushed felt their hair being touched. The spirit box said, ‘Arrow. More. Colin did. More.’ The person being pushed said something kept touching their head. The spirit box said, ‘Push him. It’s hollow. Do it. Do it.’ The group asked, ‘Do you like Colin?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes, he’s a runner. Don’t move. Boss man. Sniff me. Free.’ One member said they suddenly felt very hot and the torch flashed by itself. The spirit box said, ‘Watch out. Black. Trip. Right knee.’ The torch turned itself on and one member said they could smell furniture polish. The person being pushed said something was still touching their head
One member went to the front of the room and, ‘I didn’t get that. Try again,’ was said out loud like it was on a tannoy system yet no-one could work out where it came from. The spirit box said, ‘Gonna hurt.’ The group said, ‘Are you talking about the fire?’ The spirit box said, ‘uh hur (like agreeing).’ The group were still trying to work out where the voice had come from. The spirit box said, ‘Watch. Here we go. I’m going. I’m switching.’ The torch on the table started to flicker. One member felt something touch their cheek and another member felt something touch their shoulder. The spirit box said, ‘Milk. Naughty,’ and the torch went off by itself. One member said, ‘Do you want a sweetie? Light something up.’ The spirit box said, ‘Touch it,’ and someone felt their shoulder being touched. The spirit box said, ‘Could be. Tart. It’s now. Who’s that.’ One member sensed someone walking around and another member heard a bell ringing. The spirit box said, ‘Smart arse. Hey, black watch.’ One member said the spirit could be talking about their wrist watch. The spirit box said, ‘It isn’t. Skirt. Men. White.’ The group asked, ‘Are you from Scotland?’ The spirit box said, ‘Sure. Boo. Die Dungeon. Put me down.’ Two members could smell a citrus smell, rather like orange blossom. The spirit box said, ‘Coffee. Fort.’ One member felt their head being touched and another member saw a flashing light next to them. The spirit box said, ‘You. Weird. Listen.’ Two members had the feeling there were three spirits in the room. They asked, ‘How many spirits are here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Three. Small one.’ The group asked, ‘Do we have a child?’ The spirit box said, ‘Ghost. Wide. Biz. We’re standing.’ One member heard someone breathing really loudly in their ear. The spirit box said, ‘Devil. Board. Go.’ The group asked, ‘Do you want us to go on the board or to leave?’ The spirit box said, ‘Board.’ One member walked next to a sensory toy baby doll and it started to cry. The spirit box said, ‘Baby. Listen.’
The group opened an Ouija board and started to move the planchette around whilst showing all the letters. The spirit box said, ‘I know.’ The group moved the the planchette around ten times and it was a bit noisy. The spirit box said, ‘Scraping. Nervous.’ The group asked loads of questions but the planchette just kept going to ‘no’. The spirit box said, ‘What, her? Get out. Ask me.’ Eventually the planchette stopped going to ‘no’ and answered some questions. An animal spirit came through for one member. It was a white cat. Two members could smell wet cat fur and the spirit box said, ‘Jump up.’ The cat was in a different country and had three kittens. The spirit box said, ‘I’m a cat. Doris. Mee-ow.’ A male spirit came on the board. The group asked how many people were in the room. The planchette went to number 5. The group asked if the spirit was attached to the building. The spirit box said, ‘The end. Fire.’ One member could smell smoke then felt something rubbing itself on their lower leg, like an animal. The spirit box said, ‘It’s good.’ On the board, the fire took a child’s life so the group asked for the child’s name. The planchette spelt ‘Dodo’ and the K2 meter went off twice. Dodo is a nickname. The spirit box said, ‘If you want. Emmy. Purring.’ The group asked, ‘Are we still talking to an animal?’ The spirit box said, ‘Cat.’ The group asked the spirit to confirm they died in a fire. The spirit box said, ‘I was.’ One member complained their leg had gone very hot. On the board the planchette spelt ‘Gil’ and then spelt ‘Sue’. One member said their head and fingers felt very cold. The spirit box said, ‘John. My legs. Not good.’ The planchette spelt ‘Tina’ and then spelt ‘Colin.’ Two members could smell poo. The group were talking about an up-coming visit to a haunted doll museum. The spirit on the board said they would be there as a haunted doll. The spirit has black hair and will be wearing a green outfit. Everyone heard a clicking noise. The group asked the spirit if they will be in a sitting position and the K2 went up to orange. The group asked the spirit if it was still here. The spirit box said, ‘Yes. Bickering. Easy.’ There’s a bad spirit in the room and another spirit is protecting the group from it. The spirit box said, ‘Make me laugh.’ One member felt something blowing on their hand. The group asked, ‘How old are you?’ The spirit box said, ’84.’ The group said, ‘Tell us who you are.’ The spirit box said, ‘Busy.’ The group asked if someone in the room attracts negative spirits and the K2 meter went off. The spirit confirmed it was a demon spirit. The group asked for the demon’s name and the planchette went to ‘J’. The spirit box said, ‘John.’ The dark spirit confirmed it drains the energy of someone in the group quite often so the demon can gain power. A loud noise was heard coming from upstairs then everyone heard a clicking noise again. The spirit box said, ‘War. Run.’ The group said, ‘Did you like that we didn’t bless anything this evening?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes, I did.’ A stick-man was seen on the SLS camera standing in a corner where the member being pushed had been standing. There was a very loud knock by the door and the spirit box said, ‘They’re out.’ The planchette spelt ‘I can see you.’ One member got a sudden sharp pain in their forehead. The group asked the spirit to take the pain away and it went. Another loud bang was heard by the door. The group spoke about going for a tea-break and the spirit box said, ‘Group. Tea.’ The temperature had dropped to 16.2C.
Everyone went upstairs for a tea break. Two members heard a cat’s Mee-ow. A menu on a wooden stand was seen on the floor leaning up against some items for sale. No-one had noticed that before. All other menus were on tables. The group wondered if the bang heard earlier was the menu falling off the table. After the tea break the group went back into the back room to collect all their stuff. The baby doll kept crying every time a light was shone at it and the group were laughing and jumping. A cat ball on the shelf kept lighting up and so did the K2 meter. The spirit box said, ‘Listening.’ Everyone was laughing and talking and the cat ball kept going off. Someone said the ball was sitting on the tea set. The spirit box said, ‘Set.’ The person mentioned the tea set again and the spirit box said, ‘Told you.’ A clicking noise was heard and the spirit box said, ‘Testing.’ Everyone was laughing and chattering and the cat ball kept going off. Someone said, ‘That dolly would frighten a kid.’ and the spirit box said, ‘It would.’
The group went into the old Mr Peabody’s shop and put all the toys and K2 meters on the window sill. They did some calling out and teddy’s eye lit up a couple of times. The spirit box said, ‘Continue. Secrets.’ It was noticed that the temperature was 16.2C. There was a horrible toilet smell in the shop. The group asked, ‘Are there lots of secrets in this building?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes. Out.’ (This was said in a very nasty tone). The group said, ‘See if you can move the toys.’ The spirit box said, ‘No way.’ The group said, ‘Can you make Sue jump.’ The spirit box said, ‘Scare her. Dance. Colin.’ The cat ball went off again. The spirit box said, ‘Do you like it.’ Everyone was laughing and the cat ball went off. The group said, ‘Do you like it that Sue is scared.’ The spirit box said, ‘Chicken. Throw something.’ The group said, ‘Can you make baby doll make a noise?’ The K2 meter sitting next to baby doll went off. The spirit box said, ‘Animal. Today.’ The temperature suddenly dropped to 15.8C. The spirit box said, ‘Oh my God. Inert. One member said it felt as if their feet were moving yet they were still. The spirit box said, ‘Devon. Different atmosphere. It’s hot. Say you would. Eleven. Horrible. Good evening. Friday. Do it. Don’t talk like that.’ The group asked the spirits if they should stay or leave and as they spoke, a black orb was seen near the table. One member asked the spirit to make the temperature drop down to 15.5C and it did. The spirit box said ‘two’ so the group said, ‘Take the temperature down to 15.2 then.’ The spirit box said, ‘Did not.’ Everyone was feeling cold. The group said, ‘Tell us how many people are in the room.’ The spirit box said, ‘Five. Budgie. Five. Quite a few.’ The group said, ‘How many males are in here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Hundreds. Heart to heart. Prison. Back here. Song. Gil. Foundation.’ The group started to feel even colder. Teddy’s eye lit up and one member had a tingling sensation run down their entire body. The spirit box said, ‘Investigate. Done before. Jackie. Stay and burn. Help.’ One K2 flashed. The group asked any spirits to make two K2 meters light up and two did light up. The group asked any spirits to make three K2 meters light up and three did light up. A knock was heard coming from upstairs. The spirit box said, ‘Burn. Linda. Scone. Weird.’ The group asked any spirits to move the cat ball. A K2 meter next to the ball lit up. The spirit box said, ‘Weird.’
The group asked for some proof that there was life after death and a K2 meter went up to orange, then two K2 meters lit up. The group said, ‘We believe there is something after death.’ A K2 meter went up to red and the spirit box said. ‘Different. Someone. Hilary. Hilary.’ The group asked what it was like being dead. The spirit box said, ‘Picture it, bitch.’ The group asked if loved ones came to greet you after you died and two K2 meters lit up to orange. The group asked if it was right that you came back to earth to become an angel. The spirit box said, ‘Could be. Kill. The temperature had dropped to 15.2C. The group asked any spirits to light up the cat balls and a K2 meter lit up. The group were chatting and laughing about the baby doll and a cat ball went off. The group asked, ‘Is it nice to hear laughter?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes.’ The group said, ‘Will you come back and talk to us again?’ A K2 meter went up to orange. The spirit box said, ‘Tina. Two.’ One member felt a waft of cold air across the face. Another member had a strong urge to open the door. The spirit box said ‘hello’ and a knocking noise was heard. One member stood in the doorway and asked any spirits if they were fat. The spirit box said, ‘Lose it. Thank you,’ then a cat ball went off. Everyone heard a long high pitched whine and one member felt really hot. Another member saw, from the corner of their eye, someone standing behind them. As they turned around they saw quite clearly a disembodied arm. The spirit box said, ‘Team. Sweetheart. Excuse me. I’m hiding. Dark. Do you see it.’ One member could hear voices like women talking and the cat ball went off. Another member said they had also heard women talking a bit earlier in the evening. Another member heard footsteps walking about upstairs and the K2 meter lit up. Two taps were heard on the wall and the spirit box said, ‘Hundred. Different, ‘ then the cat ball went off. The group were talking about new people moving into the shop space then asked for the K2 meter to be lit up. The spirit box said, ‘Shh. Shh,’ and the K2 meter lit up. The group said, ‘Don’t you want new people in here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Not allowed. Arm.’ One member asked if they used to have a cabinet in the shopping centre and the K2 meter went up to orange. Another member said they had a feeling that something was hugging them and the K2 meter went to orange. The group were talking about jewellery and asked the spirits if they liked it. The K2 meter went off and the spirit box said, ‘Uh huh (like yes). Derek.’ The group heard a high pitched whine again and the K2 meter started to go crazy. The spirit box said, ‘Fire. Call out. Yellow, ‘ and another K2 meter went off. The group were talking about hearing a lady singing during past vigils and the K2 meter went up to orange. The spirit box said, ‘They kept. Bless you. Evil. Tough.’ The group packed up and left the room. At the bottom of the stairs a lady’s voice was heard.
After a quick break, the group headed across the road into the cellars. Some toys were placed on the steps and the group did some calling out. They asked, ‘Are there any spirits here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Two of us.’ The group told the spirits there were lots of toys on the steps and the spirit box said, ‘Display.’ The group were talking to any spirits and the spirit box said, ‘We’re here.’ The group said, ‘Are you in a better place,’ and the spirit box said, ‘Forget about it.’ The group said, ‘Come closer to us, spirits.’ The spirit box said, ‘Are you sure.’ The group started messing about with the baby doll and teddy’s eye lit up. The spirit box said, ‘Knob head. Pathetic. Still here. Look. Hello. Is it sweet.’ The group were talking about the cellar and the spirit box said, ‘Trap. Alright.’ One member said they felt as if something nasty was going to happen and the spirit box said, ‘Let’s see. Six lights.’ The group said, ‘Are you missing Steve?’ The spirit box said, ‘Man. Yep.’ It felt very quiet in the cellar and nothing else happened so the group left and headed back to Warwick Lane.
In Warwick Lane, the group went upstairs to the cafe area and stood near the toilets. The temperature was 15.3C. The group asked if anyone was in the area and the spirit box said, ‘Just push.’ One member felt really hot and many orbs were seen through the camera. The spirit box said, ‘Busy. Mummy. Jesus.’ One member felt something touch them and another member said they felt really nauseous. A child was heard singing on the spirit box. The group asked, ‘Where are you spirits?’. Teddy’s eye lit up. The child on the spirit box was singing ‘I’m a baby. I’m a baby.’ One member asked any spirits to make the temperature go up. The group said, ‘Light up a cat ball and we’ll sing for you.’ The spirit box said, ‘Shut up.’ Some members could hear women talking. It was noticed that the temperature had risen to 16.5C. The spirit box kept singing. ‘Baby, baby, baby,’ over and over again. The group started to sing any songs they could think of that had the word ‘baby’ in it. They started talking about the baby doll again and the spirit box said, ‘Babies.’ The K2 meter went off. The spirit box started singing ‘Baby, baby, baby,’ again and the K2 meter went off again. The group were talking about abortions and asking spirits if they were witch’s babies. The spirit box said, ‘Damn it. Copper. Listen.’ One member could hear voices talking then faint voices could be heard on the spirit box. The spirit box said, ‘Finish it. Take it.’ Then ‘baby, baby, baby’ was said over and over again in a high pitched voice. The spirit box said, ‘Cat. Dead. Smoke. Shut up.’ The group said, ‘If you want us to go downstairs, light up a light.’ The spirit box said, ‘Trying.’ The group said, ‘Do you want us to go home?’ The spirit box said, ‘Do it.’ Someone heard footsteps walking on the stairs.
Nothing else happened so the group moved to the front of the building. The group asked if anyone was there and the K2 meter went off. The spirit box said, ‘Leaving.’ One member could hear someone walking about. The spirit box said, ‘Masters.’ The group said, ‘Have we got a male spirit here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Bluey.’ The group asked, ‘Are you an Australian?’ The K2 meter lit up. One member heard a whining noise. The group asked, ‘Are you a Sheila or a Bruce?’ The cat ball lit up. The group asked if the spirit was connected to anyone in the room and the cat ball lit up again. Some knocking noises were heard and someone’s hair got pulled. The spirit box said, ‘Sheep. Grown up. Hair. The girl. Kiss her.’ The group asked the spirit to confirm they were Australian and the cat ball went off and the K2 meter lit up. The group started talking in Australian accents and the spirit box said, ‘That’s it. Ben. Jesus. Hat. Their way. Penny. Wish. He fell off.’
Nothing else happened so everyone went back to the end room downstairs and did some calling out. The spirit box said, ‘Old man. Other way. I’m here. Big man.’ One member felt something scratch their leg. The spirit box said, ‘Bitch. Bugger. Now sit.’ The group said, ‘Let us know you’re here.’ The spirit box said, ‘I’m here.’ The group said, ‘Do something.’ The spirit box said, ‘I will.’ The group were talking about what they could see in a mirror. The spirit box said, ‘I’m alive.’ Nothing much was happening and the group were talking about how dead the atmosphere felt. The spirit box said, ‘Sorry. Bag. Not looking. Demon.’ One member saw a long purple light on their arm. Everyone was talking and laughing. One member had their hair being pulled then someone saw a bright yellow light the size of a pin prick. Another member could smell poo. The group went back to the old Mr Peabody’s shop and did some calling out. The cat ball on the window sill went off and an orb was seen shooting towards towards one member, but nothing else happened so the group left and headed back upstairs. The evening ended at 2am.