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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
UFO hunters plan bizarre event to summon alien spaceships to Scotland
OUT OF THIS WORLD OUT OF THIS WORLD UFO hunters plan bizarre event to summon alien spaceships to Scotland ALIEN hunters are planning to summon spaceships to Scotland - but not how you might expect. The bonkers plan will see a team of paranormal investigators descend on the site of Scotland's most famous UFO incident later this month. Advertisement 4 UFO fans are going to use a special meditation technique to summon spaceships 4 Paranormal investigator Malcolm Robinson is trialling the method for the first time 4 The session will be held at Dechmont Woods where Bob Taylor encountered a "spaceship" 4 An artist impression of the spaceship Bob saw They will try to make 'peaceful contact' with extraterrestrials by using a specialist technique developed by a famed US ufologist. And the approach involves by meditating in a field and playing sci-fi sound effects. Malcolm Robinson, of Strange Phenomena Investigations, has high hopes the plan could work after participants saw 'flashing lights' during a trial run. He said: 'We are trying to bring any off-world craft into our airspace. Advertisement "There is a desire to bring forward these objects which people claim to be UFOs or UAPs. The meditation will send out a desire for open contact. 'In the background we play these special sound effects which help to enhance the mood but also the meditative process. 'It all sounds very airy-fairy, I get that, but this has been tried successfully all over the world.' The CE5 method - known as the Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind protocol - was developed by Dr Steven Greer, founder of the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Advertisement The alien enthusiasts will attempt to communicate using telepathy and guided meditations which followers believe will help guide UFOs to the spot at at Dechmont Woods, near Livingston, later this month. The site is famous for a 1979 incident during which forestry worker Bob Taylor reportedly had an encounter with a spacecraft. UFO Encounters: Earth's Most Active Extraterrestrial Hotspots He reputedly saw mysterious dome-shaped objects land in a clearing. According to the teetotal churchgoer, metal spikes then dropped down and attached themselves to his trousers. Advertisement He later woke in dishevelled state before going to cops. Baffled investigators were unable to establish what caused unusual marks seen on the ground. But detectives bagged up Bob's torn trousers as they probed whether he had been assaulted. The respected war hero continued to maintain he had been attacked by a 'spaceship thing' until his death aged 88 in 2007. Advertisement Mr Robinson hopes investigators will be able to attract aliens back to the site with their meditation later this month. A trial run has already taken place on the outskirts of Bonnybridge, near Falkirk, which is considered one of the world's UFO capitals. Mr Robinson said: 'Some people did see some bright flashes in the sky. They came from various parts of the sky. We don't know what that was. It could have been anything. 'But the only reason I'm not singing and dancing about it is it there may have been a natural explanation.' Advertisement We previously told how investigators have demanded a public inquiry in Scotland into the existence of UFOs. The alien enthusiasts believe any evidence of sightings should be made public and heard in front of a parliamentary committee. Bonnybridge, within the Falkirk Triangle, is said to have up to 300 UFO sightings each year. Police Scotland has also documented hundreds of reports of unidentified flying objects, aliens or extraterrestrial activity across the country.
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bridlington lifeboat to hold open day
An open day is being held at Bridlington lifeboat station where people can meet the can learn about what it is like to be a volunteer for the RNLI as well as taking a look at the two lifeboats at the will also be stalls selling cakes, a tombola and a raffle, along with entertainment and family event takes place on 26 July between 10:00 and 16:00 BST. The event has taken place on the last Saturday of July for more than 50 years and was formerly known as flag games will include welly wanging, throw-a-bag challenge, ready steady crew dress up challenge, and soak the Stan, the RNLI's mascot, will open the Taylor, lifeboat water safety officer at RNLI Bridlington, said: "Open Day is the highlight of the year for both the public and the volunteer crew at Bridlington RNLI. "It is a great opportunity to meet our community and visitors to the town. "Without the support throughout the year, we simply would not be able to operate and it is the kind and continued support from the public that keeps us ready for service 24/7 every day." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Bridlington RNLI urges people to float in latest safety guide
A lifeboat station in Bridlington is urging people to float if they get into difficulty at sea rather than "panic or thrash about".The Royal National Lifeboat Institution's (RNLI) Float to Live campaign has been launched after recent data revealed 76% of people would not think to do so if they were Accident Database figures show 486 people accidentally lost their lives at the coast between 2019 and water safety officer Bob Taylor said: "Most people who find themselves struggling in the water will begin to panic, swim or thrash about. We're urging people to ignore this instinct and remember to float." Mr Taylor said the water could overpower even the most experienced swimmers and most people who end up in danger did not plan to enter the water during their visit. Floating advice RNLI's advice for anyone struggling in the water is to:Tilt your head back with your ears submergedRelax and try to breathe normallyMove your hands and feet to help you stay afloatThe charity also advised practising floating in a local steps allow the body to rest and recover, Mr Taylor said. Once breathing is controlled, it is advised to call for help or swim to someone else is struggling in the water, the charity urges people to:Call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguardTell the person to relax and float on their backThrow something buoyant to help them stay afloat Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Times
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Times
How sunny spring has helped building of Britain's newest reservoir
For firefighters, farmers and frogs, the relentlessly dry spring is bad news. Ironically, however, it turns out to be helpful for builders of reservoirs. Last year's incredibly wet weather was a headache for Bob Taylor, the CEO of Portsmouth Water, which broke ground last September on Britain's first new reservoir in more than three decades. 'It became a bit of a quagmire here because we had stripped all of the vegetation and topsoil from the site and it was just mud or clay exposed. It was quite difficult,' said Taylor as he surveyed lorries and earthmovers busily working on a bright May morning. One of the challenges facing his project north of Havant is he needs the temperature and moisture levels to be just right
