Report of Physical Circle experiences at Greenways Farm, 17th March 2007
My name is Nick Jones and I am the owner of Greenways Farm in Kent. I studied Communications Engineering at University and I work as a Computer Engineer. The farm is a timber-framed wealden "hall house" built around 1450 and had been used as both an arable and dairy farm for hundreds of years.
Background
I came into contact with the ghostcircle team in late 2004 after experiencing a number of strange happenings at the farm including unexplained loud bangs, invisible dogs barking and panting, unexplained growls, items going missing and photographic anomalies, particularly in the loft. A number of other people also experienced the phenomena including builders and previous occupants of the house with whom I have spoken. In 2004 I sent a digital photograph taken in the loft to Patrick at Ghostcircle.com. Using Psycometry, he explained that there were sixteen ghosts present from three different time periods, with one being very strong in the house, a priest. The priest apparently indulged in black magic with others. In the spring of 2005 I invited Ghostcircle to the house but the circle was not successful owing to my also inviting a number of inebriated guests who unfortunately disrupted the circle. However Patrick was able to give several people very accurate information regarding what was going on in their lives and advice from the spirit world. In my case he correctly named my Grandfather and correctly identified that I was waiting for two sums of money that would be delivered and among other things that I was considering buying a watch (I had arranged to travel some distance to buy a watch but had cancelled at the last minute; I had told no one). To my amazement he also told me that my Grandfather was telling him that my eyes were fine and not to worry about them. I had attended hospital a few weeks before with an optical migraine and Patrick had no prior knowledge of this.
In February 2007 I invited a local Ghost group to the house who conducted an investigation but also performed an unauthorised exorcism. To my relief, Patrick confirmed they were unsuccessful. Following discussions with Patrick he kindly offered to visit again with a team. On 17th March 2007 Patrick and Karl from Ghostcircle arrived together with Paul, a Healer, Allan a Professional Forensic investigator and Chris a schoolteacher and medium. The atmosphere was very friendly and informal with Patrick passing on accurate messages to people present about their current circumstances and how things may work out for them in future. I don't know where he gets these messages from but they are usually stunningly accurate. With me for example he saw large computer/TV screen with lots of information scrolling quickly down it. That is precisely what I had been looking at in my new job and I had told him nothing about that. Patrick can also use this ability over the phone and recently I spoke to him and he was able to tell me I needed a new pair of shoes. At the time my boots were killing me and I am today looking to buy a new pair!
The circle
We had some tea and sandwiches intiially and people wandered around to get a feel of the place. Chris mentioned there were a number of cold spots and that the south upstairs bedroom (solar) made her feel woozy. Patrick said he could sense three ghosts in the building including the priest. He said as he went upstairs he saw a blue light and the priest in the North bedroom said "I'm still here", a comment that clearly relates to the unsuccessful exorcism. Patrick also said that the South bedroom was spiritually divided in two with different spirit layers in each area.
The upstairs bedroom was set up with cameras, specially adapted blue and infra red lights, a table, chairs and a funnel-shaped horn object which was placed on the table together with a rectangular piece of card painted in luminescent glow-in-the dark paint. The windows were blacked out and a fire was set in the small wood burner. Although I have experienced a number of unexplained happenings myself and I believe in ghosts I have a scientific background and education and approach each situation with an open mind and a healthy scepticism.
The table
We all sat down. Patrick started with the Lord's Prayer then asked us to link hands. Patrick and Chris then started picking up on different spirits. It wasn't long before the table was rocking from side to side rhythmically. I could see no evidence of pushing. I believe it would have been impossible as the table began crashing about in all directions including towards and then away from me. At one point the surface was almost flush with my chest! It would have been impossible for anyone to do this without using their knees, or without the aid of a strategically placed hand or two under the table; and I could see everyone's feet firmly planted on the floor and also their hands above table. There was also a point where the table started creaking heavily and it was suggested that something was pushing down on it hard. I have to say it sounded just like that. When the table was up against me I took my hands away and it was slowly lowered to the floor in one smooth and gentle movement by an unseen force.
Information relayed by mediums
Chris and Patrick picked up on a teenage girl who died in the room of a fever. Her name was Mary Rose and she used flowers to tell her story. She was betrothed to a man who did not keep his promise. I regret that I didn't keep more of a record of this as it would have been very interesting to have it saved here. They also picked up on previous members of their circle who have since passed over and came to say hello. This included a man who had recognisable body odour and some elderly ladies. I was also relayed a message from the priest which said "Don't get those bastards back again" which can only relate to the attempted exorcism.
Patrick asked if any of my spirit guides were present and Chris came through with my Grandmother Elsie who let me know it was her with "Elsie Tanner" and Coronation Street. The table went berserk. My Nan used to love Coronation Street. Very accurate personal information was also provided. I asked if there were messages to my Father and Uncle and was given information.
Patrick mentioned that a vortex had opened and that the house would become much busier with phenomena..
Lights and shadows
I saw a light flash near my legs and a thin diagonal wispy white cloud approximately 10 inches long drift near the ceiling near Patrick. I felt temperature changes. With the test lights on full I also saw a group of diagonal shadows waft in unison across one of the walls near Patrick. The mediums asked me to look at and touch lights they could see but with all my effort and focus and wanting to see something I don't recall seeing anything. I suspect that only gifted mediums and psychics can see these lights. The one exception to this was with the glowing paper where I saw dark lines near my fingertips stretching away from them to the paper's edge that apparently represented the fingers of the teenage girl spirit in the room. This was very impressive and (literally) touching. However the most impressive phenomena or me was the movement in the floor.
Floorboards moving
At one point Patrick said he could feel vibrations in his chair and it was quickly established by himself and Karl that they were coming from the floor. About 10 to 20 seconds later Karl reported that he could feel it also. Then approx 10 to 20 seconds after that, Chris felt them and then I distinctly felt my entire chair and body lift up by what I imagine to be about half an inch. This doesn't sound a lot but it is very noticeable and mind boggling because your are at a complete loss to explain it! It was unusual in that it felt like a wave, like being at sea in a dinghy or pedalo and going over a small ripple. I am baffled by this phenomenon because to cause it someone would have jacked up the floor from downstairs in a smooth and quick movement or perhaps a group of people stand together and jump up and down in one spot in harmony. Clearly I would have known if either had taken place and even then I think it would have been possible to simulate the "wave" motion, it would have been more of a jolt. I experienced two waves in the floor. I have gone into the room since and jumped up and down to see if I can myself reproduce the phenomena but I cannot.
Other things
At various times I felt myself shiver suddenly and the feeling as if someone has "walked over your grave". I noticed Allan do this a few times. It was clear that Patrick was having his energies tapped by spirit to produce the physical phenomena and that he was finding the circle genuinely physically taxing..
After the circle
Patrick showed me an electronic device that was fully charged before the circle and should have lasted a week but had been drained flat.
We gathered for tea and sandwiches downstairs and Patrick said he picked up on a raven or ravens being held captive or possibly a hawk. Patrick looked like he had just played a game of squash or ran a marathon and seemed exhilarated.
One week on
I have since seen the video clips and I am very impressed with a woman's voice calling out and whispering. I didn't hear these noises during the circle. I am surprised that more light anomalies weren't captured on camera given the things I saw with my naked eye.
Since the investigation there have been three unusual events: A red light shone through the front downstairs window midweek for about two seconds and was viewed by Aimee
Last night I heard several gentle thuds from somewhere in the house while I was in the bath around 11pm. Then while I was in bed I heard two noises from downstairs. One was like a moan or shout around 4am. It was impossible to determine what was said if anything. Later after 9am on Sunday I heard what sounded like a dog barking quite loudly. I know it disturbed my youngest dog because I heard his chain as he moved. The sound was unusual in that it was muffled as if passed through a filter and also had a kind of electronic ring to it. It was periodic and sounded like three movements of two people with a manual bandsaw chopping down a tree. I am arranging to leave a recorder going at night to capture these sounds.
The was very enjoyable night and I look forward to the team coming back in future for further circles.
Nick Jones
Greenways Farm