AMSKAYA

Magazine Overview

Title: AMSKAYA
Issue: No. 33
Date: July 1994
Publisher: Newsletter of the STAR Fellowship

This issue of AMSKAYA, the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, features a range of articles on UFO sightings, alien encounters, and related phenomena, reflecting the organization's focus on extraterrestrial contact and investigation.

A Sighting in Guildford

The lead article recounts a sighting that occurred in Guildford on June 6th, 1991. Two teachers, Ian Hay and Lyn Davies, witnessed unusual aerial phenomena while at a school camp. Initially, they observed three long, thin rectangular lights moving in a dancing pattern. This was later joined by a fourth light. The lights performed a complex maneuver, moving in and out of positions described using a clockface analogy. Subsequently, a different type of light appeared, resembling a revolving car headlight. This object moved at a regular speed, and a shaft of light seemed to emanate from it into the sky. The object backed away with a whirring noise and moved towards the north-west. The witnesses noted the absence of bird or aircraft noise during the hour-long observation. They regretted not having a video camera due to poor lighting conditions and their decision to retrieve magnetic compasses, which coincided with the disappearance of the lights. The article also mentions a separate sighting by Ian Hay on the Hog's Back on June 24th, 1967, of a hovering orange light, which was also seen by a BUFORA skywatch team.

Memories of Philip Rodgers

Written by Tony Wedd, this section details his experiences with Philip Rodgers, a blind contactee, in February 1960. They conducted an experiment on Edale Moor at the request of Winifred Graville, who used automatic writing. Rodgers claimed to have received information from 'Space People' regarding the construction of his 'Yonskaler' and engaged in telepathic communication. Wedd also recounts their joint project to build the 'Coffoostin' coffee pot, inspired by a story from American contactee Reinhold Schmidt. Rodgers described a unique measurement system, including a unit of length called a 'linus' (two centimetres) and a unit of time called a 'mervin' (45 hours). Wedd expresses initial disappointment when their communication attempts seemed to fail but later experienced a vivid vision of a three-dimensional lemniscate shape during a train journey, confirming to him that they were tapping into a real source of information.

UFO Conference '94

This section provides details for the UFO Conference '94, scheduled for the Bank Holiday Weekend, August 27th-28th, at the Station Hotel in Blackpool. Speakers included Philip Mantle (Director of Investigations for BUFORA), Dr. Serena Roney-Dougal (head of the PSI research centre), and Albert Budden (UFO researcher). Topics covered ranged from investigated cases and the UFO-pineal connection to the link between UFOs and electronic pollution. Mike Dave Oran was also mentioned as a witness whose experiences inspired the Cosmic Folk Band 'STORY TELLER'. Sunday's speakers included Jenny Randles (author and UFO Consultant) discussing alien communications, and Lucy Pringle (Centre for Crop Circle Studies) on crop formations. Arthur Tomlinson, a chronicler of UFO events, was also scheduled to speak, along with an unidentified guest speaker.

Skynet

Robert Fisher reports on the launch of a new magazine called 'Skynet UFO monthly', edited by Lee Winterson, which is concerned with sightings at Bristol. The subscription is £15 per year from Skynet Publications. The magazine has collaborated with the Avon crop circle group, holding skywatches at Alton Barnes and Dundry. A crop formation was observed at Silbury near West Kennet Long Barrow, with accompanying sketches of the formation and its location.

Revelation?

This section reviews 'Crop Circle Communique 2 - Revelation', a video released by Circlevision. The video is described as a feature-length documentary including aerial footage of crop circle formations, night-time and day-time footage of their construction, and an examination of the 'Hoaxing Competition'. It explores the links to indigenous tribes and the UFO and crop circle connection, promising exclusive footage. The video costs £15 from Circlevision.

Out of this World

This describes a BBC television programme called 'OUT OF THIS WORLD', presented by Sue Cook. The programme investigates the paranormal, including apparitions, poltergeists, and psychic experiences, questioning whether these are real or manifestations of dreams, illusions, or hoaxes. It features interviews with witnesses and experts. Tickets for the recording at Television Centre on Tuesday, September 13th, 1994, were available by writing to the BBC Ticket Unit.

Yet another circle!

This brief note describes a sighting of a corn circle from a train on July 31st, somewhere between Basingstoke and Andover. The witness, travelling with his son, saw a simple small circle but could not pinpoint its exact location due to a lack of landmarks and the speed at which the train passed.

Book Reviews

Alien Encounters by Gordon Millington

This book is a collection of articles on UFOs and encounters with their operators. It includes cases like the Schirmer case, where a policeman was taken aboard a craft. Millington searches for patterns in the reported information, suggesting a mysterious force referred to as 'The Phenomenon' is responsible for unusual events. The book posits that 1950s contact claims and modern 'abductions' are part of this program. It also discusses the writings of Zechariah Sitchin and Gordon's involvement with the Surrey Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena and the 'E-Line' ley crossing.

The Unexplained - Great Mysteries of the Twentieth Century by Jenny Randles

Jenny Randles' book covers a wide range of unexplained phenomena, catalogued by date. It includes an item from 1952 about George Adamski, noting that the original account described the visitor as 'The Creature from Venus' and that the contactee movement was influential, even advising against a challenge to Kennedy's presidency. The book also mentions a picture of an Adamski-type craft and a Howard Menger photograph.

Adamski's Cosmology

This section delves into George Adamski's cosmology, questioning why he insisted all solar planets are inhabited. It argues that if his claims were a hoax, it would have been more logical to place his contactors' origin in a distant star system. The article discusses Adamski's view of the solar system, which he believed consisted of twelve planets and three asteroid belts, all with habitable temperatures due to a cathode-ray tube-like mechanism where the Sun emits positively-charged particles. It addresses the contradiction with modern space probe findings, suggesting that government agencies might have altered planetary photographs to promote the idea of a sterile universe.

Farnham Man Healed by Aliens

This article recounts the experience of 'Tom Fraser', who, at age 27, decided to share his story after ten years of wondering about it. On February 28th, 1984, he was involved in a serious motorbike accident near Guildford. He recalls a bright light in the sky and then seeing three beings with oversized, hairless heads, pale complexions, and diamond-shaped, tilted eyes. They were about four to four-and-a-half feet tall. He was on a bed in a room with a control panel, and another body lay on a bed nearby, appearing unconscious and similar to himself. The beings communicated telepathically, assuring him they would heal him. Upon waking, he was told his injuries were extensive but had been cured. He was also dressed in metallic, greyish clothing without buttons or zips. He recalls corridors with self-emitting light and no shadows, and impressions of a control bridge and a docking bay with multiple craft. He remembers being asked to help with something and agreeing. One being explained they would have to break his arm to make his recovery seem more plausible after the accident. He was taken to Epsom District Hospital, where staff were puzzled by his only having a broken arm given the severe damage to his motorbike. Fraser believes he should have died in the accident. He was advised against hypnosis to recover more memories. The article notes that the accompanying picture was drawn by Tom Fraser himself, and Gordon Millington comments that the beings do not resemble typical 'greys'.

The Hidden Unity and Beginnings

This section reviews two booklets brought out by the Surrey Earth Mysteries Group: 'The Hidden Unity' and 'Beginnings'. 'The Hidden Unity' explores the subconscious siting of ley points and the predominance of worship places on leys, discussing environmental and philosophical implications. It examines two ley centres: the Shah Jehan Mosque in Woking and the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Scunthorpe, with an appendix on Pagan religion by Eileen Grimshaw. 'Beginnings' covers discoveries made by Jimmy Goddard over twenty years, including earth energy detection, natural antigravity, subconscious siting, ley width, and the solar transition effect. It also discusses cognitive dissonance and concludes with an account of ley discovery by Alfred Watkins. Each booklet costs £1 plus 30p p&p from the Amskaya address.

Subscription Information

AMSKAYA is the newsletter of the STAR Fellowship, costing £2 for four quarterly issues. Subscriptions are to be sent to J. Goddard, 25, Albert Road, Addlestone, Weybridge, Surrey, KT15. 2PX. Original cover design by David Taylor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AMSKAYA are UFO sightings, alien encounters, and the broader field of unexplained phenomena, including crop circles and paranormal experiences. The STAR Fellowship's stance, as indicated by its history and the content of the newsletter, is that direct contact with extraterrestrials is a key area of investigation and a potential path forward for understanding these phenomena. The publication actively promotes discussions on these topics through articles, book reviews, and conference information, encouraging readers to engage with and consider evidence from various sources, even when it challenges conventional scientific understanding. There is a clear interest in historical accounts, personal testimonies, and alternative cosmological models, as exemplified by the coverage of George Adamski and the discussion of his theories.