SLIMBRIDGE DOWSING GROUP EVENT REPORTS

Perceiving Auras & Aura Diagnosis - Dr Helen Ford*
Doctor Helen Ford explains how to learn to see the aura, what it represents and how colours can affect both it and us.
Thursday, August 11th.
Practical dowsing training - Peter Golding
Everyone can dowse, says Peter, in fact, it’s difficult to avoid doing it - our body’s receptors are on permanent red alert, and pick up all sorts of information all the time.
Saturday, July 23rd.
Dowsing to locate a break in a water pipe - Slimbridge dowsers
Rob Jewell of St Augustines Farm at Arlingham had just received his latest water bill and it was massive compared to last year’s. Slimbridge dowsers to the rescue.
Learning from success and failure - Master Dowser George Applegate*
George Applegate, master dowser, has had a lengthy and successful career dowsing for water. On this occasion he modestly chose to talk about failures and problems, as that's where the real learning is done.
Saturday, June 25th.
Determining the health of animals and applying healing - Ann Lodygowski*
Ann Lodygowski, renowned animal healer, tells in the course of her talk, the remarkable story of a horse, afraid of its stable, spooked by the ghost of a highwayman. Thursday, June 9th.
Roundhouses - Archaeological dowsing at Cam Peak with Peter Gibson
Dowsing Cam Peak our archaeology enthusiast Peter Gibson set us searching for possible roundhouses dating back to pre-history times, before the Romans came to Britain in 45 AD. Saturday, May 28th.
Bathed in Sound - Jan van der Elsen*
To be bathed in sound can be so healing, and a route into deep meditation at the same time. It has to be the right sort of sound though - drums, Tibetan singing bowls and magnificent larger vessels made from quartz crystal are best. Thursday, May 12th.
Emotional Freedom Techniques - pointless acupuncture - Diane Holliday*
EFT is an energy healing tool and can be likened to ‘acupuncture without needles’. Sometimes called the tapping technique, it is the use of language and visualisation with the tapping that makes it work. EFT works on pain, illness, fears and phobias, emotional stress, addictions and more. Thursday, April 14th.
Making the most of the experience from within
We've discovered a wealth of experience and knowledge within our own ranks this winter as we cut back on expensive outside speakers for a few months.
Earth Energies with Jon Martin
Jon’s experiences of dowsing earth energies, with practical demonstrations of their effect will include using intent so that the energies can be altered.
Saturday, 22nd January, 2011.
Forum on Dowsing Questioning Skills - Peter Golding, Peter Gibson, Barry Goldring
Our three wise men have learned from years of dowsing that to obtain meaningful results, you have to ask the right questions.
Thursday, 13th January, 2011.
A Labyrinth in Troytown - Peter Golding
Peter Golding recalls finding a lost labyrinth in Troytown which led to the formation of our Slimbridge Dowsing Group
Saturday, 27th November, 2010.
Slimbridge Dowsing Group AGM
This rabbit is constipated and other stories.
Thursday, 11th November, 2010.
Acupuncture - Dr Fiona Firth
Dr Fiona Firth demonstrates the application of the ancient Chinese technique of acupuncture and explains its relevance today.
Thursday, 11th November, 2010.
Reflexology - Avril Holland
Avril Holland demonstrates a few reflexology points on hands that members can locate easily and use for themselves or clients.
Saturday, 23th October, 2010.
The Lions of Woodchester Park - On Safari with Barry Goldring
Barry Goldring leads a group of regular dowsers and newcomers on an exploration of Woodchester Park in search of more hidden secrets. He's been dowsing here for the National Trust for years. Thursday, 14th October, 2010.
Photo: Brett Rogers
Avebury Stone Circle - A guided tour with Maria Wheatley
Way, way back, how did ancient man keep a track of time? Slimbridge Dowsing Group spent the day with Maria Wheatley, co author with Busty Taylor of Avebury, Sun, Moon and Earth, to discover some of the secrets of the famous Avebury stone circle.
Saturday, 25th September, 2010.
Earth Energies, Geopathic Stress and Agriculture - Dr Patrick MacManaway
Dr Patrick MacManaway discusses earth energies and their influence on agricultural crop yields and how our thoughts and intentions can affect other people and the things around us.
Thursday, 9th September, 2010.
Ley Hunting - Peter Gibson
Ley Hunters is a name given by author Alfred Watkins to those who look for features in the landscape that appear to be in straight lines and can also be detected with dowsing rods on the ground.
Saturday, 28th August, 2010.
Animal Healing - Ann Lodygowski
From a pony to a parrot, Ann helps us find out through dowsing what they are feeling, both mentally and physically.
Thursday, 12th August, 2010.
Purton Hulks Revisited
Paul Barnett challenged Slimbridge Dowsing Group members in front of a large group of visitors at the Purton Hulks open day, Saturday, 17th July, 2010.

Photo: Katherine Ellen behind The Higre - The Rob Shopland Collection 21st September 1957
Sound Healing - Jan van der Elsen
Using sound to re-balance the internal vibrations in our bodies and energy fields, Jan uses Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Singing Bowls, Tuning Forks, Peruvian Whistling Vessels and our own voices.
Saturday, 17th July, 2010
The Healing Concept - Les Greve
Remote Energy Therapy is a specialised form of treatment that offers the possibility of accelerating recovery from illness for anyone, anywhere in the world.
Saturday, 26th June, 2010
Dowsing Long Barrows at Coaley Peak - Jon Martin and Barry Goldring
Slimbridge Dowsing Group dowse several ancient sites, including Nympsfield Long Barrow, and investigate earth energies in the vicinity.
Thursday, 10th June, 2010

Photo © Neil Owen
Flower Festival
Slimbridge Dowsing Group at the Slimbridge Parish Flower Follies Festival.
May Bank Holiday weekend, 2010
The Proof of the Dowsing's in the Drilling - Aaron Bray, dowser and driller
Aaron Bray, one of the few drillers to do his own dowsing, talks about dowsing and the practicalities of extraction.
Saturday May 22, 2010
Practical Dowsing - The Three Perpetual Choirs of Britain - John Gibson-Forty
For the last three and a half years, John Gibson-Forty has been dowsing the energy lines of a decagon centred on the tiny hamlet of Whiteleaved Oak, and thought to be associated with the Three Perpetual Choirs of Britain.
Thursday May 13, 2010
Practical Archaeological Dowsing - Peter Gibson
Peter Gibson lives in Shepherds Patch and takes us to his favourite field-next-door to lead us in our search for an 18th century site.
Saturday April 24, 2010
Herbal Medicine and the Heart Field - Nathan Hughes
Continuing our theme of herbal healing, Nathan brings new insights from his Clinic at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth.The Ruskin Apothecary uses dowsing rods to amplify what the heart knows.
Thursday March 11, 2010
Rediscovering Avebury Henge - Maria Wheatley
Authors of "Avebury - Sun, Moon and Earth", have rediscovered several long lost astronomical alignments which have been unnoticed for 4500 years.
Saturday February 27, 2010
Medicinal herbs and other weeds - Ben Stiles
Ben Stiles explores the natural ingredients of healing that grow around us.
Thursday February 11, 2010

Photo: Jared May
Crystal healing - Collette Stubbs
Crystal healing works by placing crystals of the appropriate colour and energy on the corresponding Chakras.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Four Tables
A traditional Slimbridge Christmas.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Sacred Geometry - Ced Jackson
There is a mathematical significance and an interconnectedness to all things.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Dowsing The Purton Hulks
These vessels were scuppered along the banks of the River Severn in an effort to prevent erosion. Some are yet to be found.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
(Photo Ron Cowl Archive 1982)
Health and Healing
Using dowsing skills as an aid to identifying sources of discomfort or malfunction, and applying spiritual healing. Peter can do it – can you?
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Slimbridge Horse Show
Yes, a horse show! Dowsing horses and other animals for health and healing can bring interesting results.
Saturday July 25, 2009
Introduction to Spirit Release - Irenka Danielewicz-Herbert
An introduction to Spirit Release Therapy, which provides powerful, painless healing at all levels, and offers a way of changing our inner and outer landscape, enabling us to live our lives more freely. For Irenka's website go to www.srthealing.co.uk
Thursday July 9, 2009
Avebury ring
A visit to Avebury with South Herefordshire Dowsers, exploring the presence of energies associated with these ancient standing stones.
Saturday June 27, 2009
Location. Location. Location.
Arthur Marrow is renowned for helping the police with their enquiries. Locating missing objects, people, bodies and even felons, is his speciality.
Thursday June 11, 2009
Archaeological dowsing in the grounds of Berkeley Castle
SDG takes advantage of the rare opportunity to work alongside archaeologists working on a site in the grounds of Berkeley Castle
Monday June 8, 2009
Exploring Thistledown Environmental Centre, Nympsfield
Bank Holiday at Thistledown near Nympsfield, dowsing and exploring archaeological and natural phenomena.
Saturday May 23, 2009
Relieving Geopathic Stress
Detecting the presence of detrimental geopathic stress, determining occupants’ susceptibility, and attempting to convert it to a benign or beneficial energy.
Peter Golding
Thursday May 14, 2009
Reflexology Ancient and Modern
Reflexology is now accepted by one and all (even the NHS!) as a remarkable healing method via points on the feet that correspond to parts of the body.
Isobel Willmott
Saturday April 25, 2009
Earth energies in the Glebe Field
Peter Gibson takes us to his favourite field-next-door to explore earth energies – spirals, ley lines, geopathic stress, etc.
Thursday April 9, 2009
Dowsing for water
Our Chairman shows the basic methods all dowsers should understand and be capable of using to find sources of groundwater.
Peter Golding
Thursday March 28, 2009
Bach Flower Remedies
The 38 Bach flower remedies relieve stress and emotional imbalance in humans and animals, in conjunction with herbs and homeopathy.
Daphne Adams
Thursday March 12, 2009
Kinesiology - Touching for Health
The study of movement - a combination of chiropractic methods and Chinese medicine.
Janet Nicholls
Saturday February 28, 2009
Aura-Soma essential oil presentation
You are the colours you choose.
Melanie Lewis
Thursday February 12, 2009
'The Pendulum Paradigm'
Neuro-linguistic Programming and the Unconscious Mind.
Ian Critchley
Saturday, January 24 2009
The Great Woodchester Mansion Mystery
Barry Goldring explores the secrets of Woodchester Park.
Thursday January 8, 2009
Table Dowsing - SDG Christmas Party
From fixing the lights on the tree to guessing your Christmas presents. Plenty of useful tips this Yuletide.
Hypnotherapy
Mark Firth, speaking in a deep, soothing voice, describes how hypnosis can be used to help overcome mental and physical disorders.
22nd November 2008
The Battle of Evesham
Peter Gibson and team scour the battlefield.
Untangling String Theory
Demistifying science and explaining the common ground shared between religion, dowsing and psychics.
Marcus Burnett
11th September 2008
Dowsing Demonstration at The Dursley Festival
13th July 2008
Ancient Wisdoms in a Scientific World
The Matrix Reloaded. The energy is out there. All you have to do is plug in to it.
Joey Korn
19th April 2008
Psychic Phenomenon at Ram Inn in Wotton-Under-Edge
Slimbridge members dowse for archaeological features and psychic phenomena at this renowned location.
15 March 2008
A Life of Dowsing
A charming and modest man shares his experiences of dowsing over 70 years.
George Applegate
22nd September 2007.