AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No. 2
Date: April 1986
Publisher: The STAR Fellowship
Document Type: Newsletter

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, focuses on the upcoming "The Star Rally" and delves into various aspects of UFOlogy, contactee experiences, and related concepts.

The Star Rally

The newsletter announces the first Rally of the new STAR Fellowship, scheduled for Saturday, May 31st, in Chiddingstone, Kent. This village was the home of the original Fellowship and the site of all previous Rallies. Despite the lack of readily available premises, the organizers decided to proceed to honor tradition and the twenty-fifth anniversary. Philip Heselton is investigating suitable venues.

The rally program includes talks by Philip and the author on their memories of the original Fellowship and the new direction. There is also a potential video screening of a film inspired by "space people" and an audio recording of songs by a former member. The event will include a toast to the Fellowship's future and, weather permitting, a walk to visit places of significance to the Fellowship in the past.

Contact details are provided for Philip (Weybridge 49505) and Philip (Hull 445747) for rally details. Information on accommodation can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centre in Tunbridge Wells.

Close Encounter at Close Encounter

This section recounts an experience on Thursday, March 13th, when the space probe Giotto penetrated Halley's Comet. The author attempted to transmit a mental message on behalf of the STAR Fellowship via the probe. The reply suggested that any message must be in a form not recognizable to scientists. While the comet's interior pictures were of interest, a final picture before closest encounter showed an irregular pattern of white dots. The author interpreted this pattern, after manipulating the image, as the letters "YH", the phonetic initials of "Yava Hoosita", a space greeting received by Tony Wedd. This provided a surprise to the author.

Introductory Notes by Philip Heselton

Philip Heselton provides introductory notes for a leaflet produced by Jimmy Goddard from a text by Tony Wedd around 1963. This leaflet introduced the concept of thought communication with "space people" and "allotechnology" projects involving "free energy". The names of the space people involved – Gerbrung, Nimorim, Impetorung, and Ismekaya – are now revealed.

The initial contact was made through Winifred Graville, a Sheffield sensitive, via automatic writing. Tony Wedd was asked to go with Philip Rodgers to Edale Moor for an "experiment." Wedd describes the arduous climb and a period of sleep while Rodgers played his recorder. They did not see any UFOs.

The next day, they had a lengthy phone call with Winifred, who was doing automatic writing. Tony was asked to establish a telepathic communication link daily. Heselton notes that the leaflet withheld the names of the space people for authenticity, a precaution now deemed unnecessary.

To Our Friends on Earth

This section, written by J. A. Dunkin Wedd, discusses receiving messages from "Space People." Wedd describes a process of mental concentration and receiving guidance from a mentor named N, who helped with "spiritual developments," and later Is, who assisted with "mechanical apparatus." The communication was received through a combination of sound and sense, with the author translating thoughts into words.

Wedd recounts a message received on February 19th, 1960, warning of impending disaster and urging friends on Earth to take action, referencing lost civilizations. The message questioned Earth's preparedness for such events, stating "Nothing! Not even Peace and Good Will."

Wedd questions the origin of these communications, believing they are not subconscious but rather a combination of weak, fragmented sounds and a sense of knowing the correct word. He notes the peculiarity of receiving synonyms and the difficulty in distinguishing between "l" and "r" sounds, comparing it to the interlingua of the Solar System.

Wedd wrote an article for "Flying Saucer Review" in Jan./Feb. 1961, proposing that all men in space are brothers from a common origin and suggesting a seven-pointed star badge as a sign of welcome. This idea led to the adoption of the "amskaya" or "emskaya" symbol, translated as "a tiny little star."

The sale of these badges helps fund a travelling exhibition and educational efforts about "Space men." The STAR Fellowship aims to produce a book compiling "contact stories," referred to as the "Crackpot file," with some stories appearing for the first time and others from out-of-print sources.

Wedd states he makes no claim to be a "contactee" without physical confirmation but recounts a remarkable communication about medicine and music. The suggestion was that doctors should use music in their consulting rooms to reawaken a patient's sense of purpose, as illness indicates a loss of direction. The Space People reportedly admired those who struggled against odds on Earth.

Wedd also experienced two songs "on the brain" and an improvement in a headache, which he interprets as a demonstration of music's curative power and its ability to act as a "carrier-wave" between minds.

Our Heritage: A Brief History of the STAR Fellowship - Part II

Philip Heselton details his experience attending the first STAR Rally. He describes meeting Tony Wedd and his son Laurie, purchasing a booklet titled "Skyways and Landmarks," and being captivated by Wedd's rapid-fire ideas about flying saucers, "free energy," and magnetic currents. Wedd mentioned devices based on "free energy" received telepathically, such as a heating system for an orange grove in California, and plans for a "cosmic coffee pot" and "foot warming boots."

The discussion at the rally revolved around "Skyways and Landmarks," which proposed that flying saucers followed energy lines marked by prehistoric people. The rally involved digging in a field believed to be on such a line, though no conclusive findings were made.

The Rallies were held annually from 1961 to 1966. The 1962 Rally saw Tony Wedd propose the compilation of contact stories for the exhibition funds, fulfilling a previous communication request. The last Rally in 1966 featured contactee Arthur Bryant. After 1966, the Rallies were discontinued due to scattered membership.

Free Energy and Microwaves

This section, by Jimmy Goddard, explores the belief that "free energy" (as termed by Howard Menger) is related to "earth energy" and Reich's "orgone energy." It notes that its effects are similar to microwaves. A table compares "orgone" and "microwaves" regarding substance absorption and transmission.

The "De Land Installation" in California is presented as an interesting application of free energy to prevent frost on orange groves. Its similarities to the magnetron, a device used to produce microwaves, are highlighted.

Further comparisons are made between "Scilly Research" and the "De Land" machine. "Charged" areas in Scilly were observed to drift south, especially when the ground was wet, and caused a low temperature rise. The De Land installation also caused a low temperature rise. A similarity noted is that the magnetron in a microwave oven produces the same dowsing reaction as charged ground, even when the oven is turned off. This leads to speculation about why microwave towers are often sited at ley points.

Later Developments and Fellowship Activities

The newsletter reflects on the STAR Fellowship's approach, which accepted contactee stories at face value and focused on practical results. It acknowledges the growing awareness of Earth as a living, interconnected system and the emergence of a "Universal consciousness."

It is mentioned that the records, tapes, and free energy machines were never published, and the Travelling Exhibition never materialized. Tony Wedd emigrated to Australia and died ten years later. The formal end of the Fellowship came in 1972 when the last funds were withdrawn to reprint "Skyways and Landmarks."

The Star Rally - Latest Details

This section provides practical information for the upcoming rally. The Village Hall in Chiddingstone is booked from 10 am. The Castle Inn nearby offers bar lunches. A bus timetable for the area is provided, with arrangements to collect people from Bough Beech if notified. The rally aims to finish around 5 pm to allow attendees to catch buses.

Tony Wedd: New Age Pioneer

A biography of Tony Wedd, titled "Tony Wedd: New Age Pioneer," is announced for publication in October 1986. The price is expected to be around £2.50, with full details in the next issue of AMSKAYA.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the STAR Fellowship's activities, particularly the upcoming rally, and the exploration of UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial contact, and alternative energy sources. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded inquiry, accepting contactee accounts and exploring concepts like thought communication and free energy without necessarily seeking to prove or disprove them. There is a strong emphasis on the historical aspects of the Fellowship and its key figures, like Tony Wedd and Philip Heselton. The newsletter also promotes a broader view of consciousness and interconnectedness within the universe, suggesting that understanding our place is vital for survival.