The Circular - 1992 Vol 3 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: THE CIRCULAR
Issue: Volume 3 Number 3
Date: October 1992
Publisher: THE JOURNAL OF THE CENTRE FOR CROP CIRCLE STUDIES
Country: UK
Price: £2.50

This issue of The Circular magazine, published in October 1992, focuses on the intersection of UFO phenomena and crop circles. The cover prominently features an aerial photograph of a crop circle formation known as 'The Charm Bracelet' at Silbury Hill, dated August 18, 1992. The issue includes articles exploring 'The UFO Connection,' 'Human Effects of Crop Circles,' and 'Highlights of 1992 Formations.'

Introduction by Michael Green, Chairman, CCCS

Michael Green's introduction highlights the challenges faced by the Centre for Crop Circle Studies (CCCS) as a volunteer organization with limited resources. He addresses the public's expectations for a highly organized center and emphasizes that CCCS is a collection of geographically dispersed individuals working to understand the complex phenomenon. Green notes the increasing difficulty in tracking formations as they appear outside traditional areas like Wiltshire and Hampshire. He expresses delight that CCCS is becoming more participatory, with members contributing photographs, drawings, and information. He also touches upon the widespread media trivialization and rubbishing of the phenomenon, contrasting it with the lack of publication for reasoned contributions. Green discusses a public meeting where evidence of a disinformation campaign by international agencies to discredit crop circles was presented, stating that while he is not fully convinced of a case being made, he acknowledges the circumstantial evidence for such a campaign. He reviews the 1992 crop circle season, noting over 240 formations in England and the success of the CCCS hotline and monthly newsletters. The organization of the computer database by George Wingfield and John Martineau is praised, as are the surveys conducted by Martineau and others. The successful first CCCS international conference at Winchester in July is mentioned, with proceedings to be published. Green commends the work of local county groups organized by Patrick Palgrave-Moore and acknowledges the crucial infrastructure provided by Lucy Pringle and Hugh Pincott. He highlights Stanley Morcom's analytical work demonstrating that certain formation features cannot be hoaxed, a conclusion supported by observations at a West Wycombe competition. Green suggests that the crop circle makers' game-plan is becoming clearer, with spectacular formations like a great mandala appearing. He notes a significant increase in 'earth light' occurrences and UFO experiences during the 1992 season, with photographic and audio material being referred to Ralph Noyes. Green stresses that CCCS is not a secretive cult and emphasizes the importance of openness and responsibility in dealing with everyone, including those who attack their work. He concludes by expressing optimism about the organization's progress and looks forward to the next year.

The UFO Connection: Is the UFO Phenomenon linked with Crop Circles? by George Wingfield

George Wingfield explores the controversial connection between UFOs and crop circles, noting that understanding one mystery often leads to attributing its cause to another. He references Arthur Shuttlewood's accounts of UFO sightings in the Warminster area during the 1960s and 1970s, which included luminous objects and flattened wheat. Wingfield observes that similar events continue in Wiltshire, with 'cropwatchers' hoping to witness strange luminosities or crop circle formations. He notes a remarkable increase in luminous aerial phenomena associated with circles in 1992, often described as luminous orange spheres seen low over fields, sometimes appearing in groups and blinking out. He also mentions reports of 'structured craft' resembling metallic spaceships. Wingfield cites 'Circular Evidence' by Andrews and Delgado, detailing an incident on July 13th, 1988, where Mary Freeman reported a huge luminous object over Avebury, from which a beam of white light descended towards Silbury Hill. This occurred shortly before the formation of a large quincunx at Silbury Hill, leading to speculation about a connection. He suggests that unidentified luminous objects sometimes precede circle formations in new locations, seeding the site with something non-material. Wingfield points out that active sites like Silbury Hill and Alton Barnes have seen numerous reports of luminous orange spheres. He recounts an incident in June 1989 where a luminous sphere was observed descending into a field near Silbury Hill, followed by an imperfect quincunx formation and smaller circles the next morning. Another sighting by John Holman on June 22nd, 1991, involved a large object moving silently across the sky. The article also discusses video sequences showing small daylight objects moving over wheatfields, such as one made by German visitors at Manton. Wingfield questions whether these luminous objects are the actual circlemakers and mentions using remote viewing to investigate the phenomenon. He lists characteristics of UFOs, including their polymorphous nature, silent and ghost-like appearance, transient existence, and tendency to appear in specific locations. He also notes that UFO encounters can respond to human interaction. Wingfield then details a specific sighting on July 26th/27th, 1992, near Tawsmead Copse, Alton Priors, involving a luminous object that communicated with a high-powered flashlight. He also mentions two formations found near Draycot Fitz Payne the following day. The article concludes by stating that while the UFO connection with crop circles is undoubted, their true nature remains elusive, and suggests Steven Greer's approach might offer progress.

Dramatic UFO Sighting at Woodborough Hill, 26th/27th July 1992 by Chris Mansell

Chris Mansell recounts his involvement in UFO encounter experimentation near Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, as part of Dr. Steven Greer's project. He describes visiting a triple ring formation near Beckhampton on July 16th, where an unusual mist formed above a fallow field, taking on a serpent-like shape before disintegrating. Coincidentally, a similar shape was later observed by American visitors from the CSETI group, who were discussing crop formations. This led to an invitation from Dr. Steven Greer to join their project, which involved group meditation, concentration on images and ciphers, and the use of high-powered searchlights to convey shapes into the sky. On the evening of July 26th, Mansell and Annick Nevejan arrived at the crop formation site near Tawsmead Copse. Around 11:30 p.m., it began to rain heavily. Later, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Mansell and Nevejan remained with two CSETI members, Dr. Stephen Greer and Dr. Sandra Small. Mansell observed a long strip of coloured lights revolving and changing color, which he estimated to be 1500-2500 feet away. Dr. Greer identified it as a 'non-terrestrial craft.' The object moved slowly and gracefully, becoming stationary. It was estimated to be 80-100 feet in diameter. The craft then appeared to flip, revealing a triangular formation of lights on its underside. The object communicated by mirroring short bursts of light from a handheld flashlight. The craft then moved away towards the Avon Valley and was lost to sight after about 15 minutes. Attempts to take compass bearings were unsuccessful due to interference. The following day, two crop formations were found nearby. The article includes a diagram illustrating the estimated shape and light arrangement of the object.

UFOs Over Washington, D.C., 13th April 1992 by George Wingfield

George Wingfield recounts a UFO sighting in Washington, D.C., on April 13th, 1992. He and his wife Gloria, along with Susan Webster, were at the Tidal Basin when Wingfield spotted a bright disk travelling silently westward at high altitude, followed by a fleet of seven lesser objects. He estimated their altitude to be 20,000 to 30,000 feet, noting they were not conventional aircraft. The large disk appeared to subtend an angle of about one-quarter the diameter of the full moon. Wingfield attempted to photograph the objects, but only a tiny white dot was visible on the film. Gloria and Susan also saw a further small object flying rapidly westward, which halted, reversed, and brightened before vanishing. Wingfield describes another object appearing later, which changed shape, resembling a cross, cigar, or airplane, and was possibly an irregular cluster of balloons. He notes that commercial jets were also flying, but these were in a different part of the sky. Wingfield emphasizes that this was the first time he had seen anything like it, and the term 'UFO' was the only description that fit the bizarre objects observed. He speculates that the sighting, occurring near the White House, raised questions about why UFOs don't simply land there. The article includes a photograph of Susan Webster and Gloria Wingfield with the Washington Monument in the background.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the potential connection between UFO phenomena and crop circles, the nature of UFO sightings, and the challenges of researching these topics. The magazine adopts a stance of open inquiry, presenting various accounts and theories without definitively concluding on the nature of the phenomena. It acknowledges the controversy surrounding the UFO-crop circle link and highlights the efforts of organizations like CCCS and CSETI in investigating these mysteries. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious consideration of these phenomena, encouraging further research and open-mindedness, while also acknowledging the skepticism and disinformation campaigns that often surround the subject.

Title: Kindred Spirit Quarterly
Issue: Volume 3, Number 3
Date: Spring 1992
Publisher: Kindred Spirit
Country: UK
Price: £2.40 ($4.50 USA)

This issue of Kindred Spirit Quarterly, subtitled 'The Guide for New Possibilities', offers a diverse range of articles exploring alternative thinking, nature, developing cultures, human extra-sensory powers, and the paranormal. It features a full-colour quarterly magazine format with refreshing articles and a comprehensive resource directory. The cover poses the question 'ARE YOU A KINDRED SPIRIT?' and highlights a feature on 'WHERE HAVE ALL THE MEN GONE?'.

Human Effects of Crop Circles – The Story So Far

Diana Clift presents research into the effects of crop circles on human visitors, having collected nearly 100 well-documented accounts. She classifies these effects into five categories: acute effects (immediate or shortly after a visit), chronic effects (developing gradually with frequent exposure), remote effects (associated phenomena like UFO sightings), anomalous animal behaviour, and mechanical effects (equipment failures, photographic oddities). While the majority of reported experiences (64%) are unpleasant, 20% are of healings, some temporary, some long-lasting. Unpleasant effects include threatened miscarriage, collapse, aggravation of painful conditions, nausea, headache, and exhaustion. Ray Barnes attributes cataracts developed after witnessing a crop circle formation to the experience. Beneficial effects include cessation of chronic pain and dramatic improvements in conditions like severe arthritis and ME. The article includes a table analysing 96 experiences, showing 64% unpleasant reactions, 36% pleasant/neutral, 40% strange emotions/feelings, 19% nausea, 16% tiredness, 12% headache, 16% pain/physical ill effects, 20% healing/cessation of pain, 36% long-lasting effects, and 15% tingling/sensation of 'energy'. Clift notes that individual experiences are often unrelated to expectations or beliefs.

Experiencing the energies of crop circles in a formation near Stonehenge, July 1992

This section, accompanied by a photograph, briefly touches upon the experience of crop circles and their energies. It suggests that while some experiences might be psychosomatic or induced by factors like agrochemicals, there appears to be a real phenomenon. The article cites specific, local, sudden, and dramatic experiences occurring even in those who initially dismissed crop circles as hoaxes. Anomalous animal behaviour, such as dogs refusing to enter fields with crop circles and cows appearing disturbed, is also noted as widespread. The author mentions the possibility of 'earth energies' being involved and the connection to ancient sites.

DOWSING THE CIRCLES: THE INTERACTION OF HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS

Colin Bloy, founder of Fountain International, explains dowsing not as a physiological reaction but as a prosthetic extension of consciousness. He posits that consciousness is a field extending inside and outside the body, and that dowsing can detect this field. Bloy discusses how different brain patterns relate to states of consciousness and suggests that consciousness is the ultimate unified field. He describes his personal dowsing experiences, particularly with ley-lines and crop circles, noting that he has never knowingly dowsed a hoaxed circle. Bloy finds that genuine circles have concentric dowsable rings, often based on an '8' factor, and that these energies may be related to the collective consciousness of the world. He also notes that these energies can affect the gravitational field and electrostatic fields. Bloy raises the question of whether crop circles are a result of human and non-human intelligence co-operating, possibly an 'Elohimic' phenomenon, and suggests that a more participatory approach to understanding these phenomena is needed.

THE MICHAEL LINE: DOWSING STONE AVENUE, WEST KENNETT

Peter Breingan, an IBM Systems Engineer and CCCS member, describes his dowsing investigations at Stone Avenue near Avebury. He recounts how a 25 ft crop circle found in wheat, located on the 'Michael Line', sparked his interest. Breingan's research, conducted from October 1990 to May 1992, involved measuring the 'Michael Line' and observing its growth from 18 lines to a massive 500, with exponential expansion. This growth dramatically collapsed on May 22nd, 1991, coinciding with the start of the new crop circle season. In the 1991/1992 season, the Michael Line showed even greater growth, reaching nearly 800 lines in April 1992 before collapsing again. Breingan also notes similarities in his dowsing experiences at various stone circles, finding a pattern of seven concentric rings. He connects this pattern to genuine crop circle formations, suggesting that 'earth energies' are central to the phenomenon. He concludes that ancient people were sensitive to these energies, a sensitivity modern man has lost.

FIRST REPORT ON PROJECT ARGUS

Ralph Noyes reports on Project Argus, an international research initiative based in Wiltshire during July and August 1991. The project aimed to study minute but detectable traces left by crop circle-forming forces in crops and soil. An international team of researchers, including professional scientists, collected samples of soil and crops for testing for radioactive effects, magnetic anomalies, changes in soil micro-organisms, DNA effects, and germination speed. Approximately 1000 individual samples were dispatched for analysis. The team also conducted on-site testing using equipment sensitive to local static electrical, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields. Noyes offers preliminary views on the project's outcome, suggesting that a simple 'litmus test' for distinguishing real from hoaxed events was not found. He posits that the phenomenon is subtler, possibly related to non-ionising radiation rather than radioactivity, and that future research may need to adjust its strategy and techniques. The project also noted 'luminosities' in the low atmosphere in circle-haunted areas.

COMMUNICATION

This section includes correspondence and updates from the CCCS. Barbara Davies, Secretary of CCCS, apologises for delayed replies due to a high volume of mail. She thanks contributors for photographs, drawings, news-cuttings, and information, which are helping to build a data-base of crop circles. A dowsing questionnaire is announced, inviting those with dowsing experience to participate in an experiment to statistically analyse possible causes, motives, and methods of the crop circle phenomenon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of crop circles, their potential effects on humans and animals, and the exploration of underlying energies and consciousness. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded yet evidence-based stance, encouraging research and the sharing of experiences while cautioning against definitive conclusions and urging a balanced perspective. The editorial stance is one of exploring new possibilities and challenging conventional thinking, particularly in areas where science meets the paranormal.

Title: The Circular
Issue: Volume 3, Number 3
Date: September/October 1992
Publisher: The Circular
Country: UK
Language: English

This issue of The Circular delves deeply into the phenomenon of crop circles, presenting detailed surveys, analyses, and reader contributions from the 1992 season. It also touches upon related topics such as UFOs, electromagnetic anomalies, and alternative scientific theories.

Contents and Key Articles

Highlights of 1992: Crop Formations

The magazine features detailed diagrams and descriptions of several significant crop formations from 1992:

• West Stowell Crop Formation (August 3rd, 1992): In wheat, this formation featured anticlockwise swirls, a pathway from the ring, and a 12" band of clockwise lay around the large circle. Surveyed by John S. Martineau, Nigel & Paul Mann.
• HMS Mercury Crop Formation (July 24th, 1992): In wheat, most circular features were clockwise, except for the halo, 'semicircle', and two box system. The 'rainbow man' was laid from the groin. Surveyed by John S. Martineau and Chris Mansell.
• Milk Hill Crop Formation (July 16th, 1992): In wheat, all circles were swirled clockwise, with pathways laid away from the southernmost circle. Surveyed by John S. Martineau, Nigel & Paul Mann.
• Avebury Avenue (July 17th, 1992): In wheat, the three southernmost circles were anticlockwise, while the ring and tail-tip were clockwise. Pathways were laid away from the standing crop. Surveyed by John S. Martineau & Claire Gammon.
• Ogbourne St. George (August 5th, 1992): In wheat, all circles were clockwise except for the large ring, with pathways laid away from the central circle. Surveyed by John S. Martineau.
• Oliver's Castle (July 24th, 1992): In wheat, all crop was laid clockwise. Surveyed by John Martineau and Chris Mansell.
• Silbury Hill Crop Formation (August 18th, 1992): In wheat, most features were anticlockwise, except for the southernmost grapeshot, a nearby circle, and the dumb-bell ring. Pathways were laid away from the centre. Surveyed by John S. Martineau, Chris Mansell & Dave Gilfoyle.

Notes Concerning Surveys

This section highlights the challenges and nuances of crop circle surveying. It notes that circular areas are rarely perfect circles, often drawn with averaged radii. The centre of a swirl may not coincide with the centre of the 'circle'. Errors in compass readings due to equipment limitations were sometimes encountered, requiring triangulation for accuracy. The author acknowledges the possibility of human-made formations using tools like garden rollers, string, and planks, but also leaves open the possibility of unknown origins, stating that regardless of how they are made, they represent a remarkable body of art.

Crop Circles: An Intelligence Test? by Barbara Davies

Barbara Davies explores the idea that crop circles are an 'IQ test' or a form of communication. She discusses the concept of 'chaos' as a symptom of disintegration in belief systems and institutions, drawing parallels with events in the former USSR and Yugoslavia. Davies suggests that personal reactions to uncertainty and fear are crucial, advocating for a non-reactive stance and self-reflection. She addresses the 'New Age' suspicion surrounding crop circles, noting that the phenomenon is often politicized, leading to a focus on hoaxes rather than the formations themselves. Davies also critiques the 'Wessex-centred hype', suggesting that awareness of formations elsewhere is peripheral and that a more balanced perspective is needed. She concludes by emphasizing that how one chooses to perceive the circles influences their message, and that the season's focus will be on showcasing their magic.

Close Encounters with Circular Readers by Bob Kingsley

This section features reader contributions:

• Ron Baskerville (Castle Hill, Guildford): Reports obtaining a tape recording from a Surrey corn circle that produced an electrostatic crackle and a bleep every four seconds, similar to a satellite location bleep. He speculates if it could be a 'homing probe' and suggests circles are designed to attract attention for monitoring purposes.
• Regina Cullen (London): Suggests an experiment using radionics to create an event in a suitable field. She references 'Radionic Pesticides' and the potential for radionics to achieve astonishing effects, including pest control. She also mentions a Canadian seer's insight likening creation to a pantograph and speculates about military/intelligence involvement with electromagnetic spectrum research.
• Michael Green (Chairman): Responds to a reader's report about a silver vehicle seen over a crop formation, noting the exquisite timing and 'humour' of the Crop Circle Makers. He also mentions his reservations about UFO phenomena based on personal experience.

Bob Kingsley also shares information about a "natural radio" receiver (WR-3 VLF) that can pick up electrostatic emissions and Omega navigational signals, wondering if Ron Baskerville's recording might be of these.

Reader Letters and Experiences

• Tony Caldicott (Newark): Suggests the need for a simple, well-printed A4 handbill for the CCCS to provide to general enquirers, as existing publications are too esoteric and expensive for this purpose.
• Jon Erik Beckjord (Malibu, California): Reminds readers of his 1990 prediction that Circlemakers might be 'cosmic jokers'. He suggests that genuine circles are those that cannot be explained as hoaxes, emphasizing the need for verified anomalies over numerous hoaxes. He also proposes an 'Advanced Hoaxing Contest' in oil-seed rape and wheat crops.
• Colin Bloy (near Rye, Sussex): Recounts a distressing experience while investigating a crop formation. He encountered a non-existent petrol station, had his car break down, broke a pub window, and sustained minor injuries. He questions if this was a paranormal experience.

Director of Field Research response to Colin Bloy:

The Director acknowledges Colin Bloy's story as a 'horror story' and confirms the existence of a dumbbell crop formation at Cadborough Farm, west of Rye, which the farmer now acknowledges.

Book Reviews

• Ciphers in the Crops: The Fractal and Geometric Circles of 1991 (Edited by Beth Davis): This review highlights the book's exploration of an intelligent force behind crop formations, with particular focus on the Barbury Castle formation and its alchemical diagrams representing triads of the Sun, Moon, and Mercury. It also discusses other formations and their potential symbolic meanings.
• Busty Taylor: Available for lectures on crop circles, offering impressive aerial photos.

Other Mentions

• The MYSTERY of the CROP CIRCLES: A new video documentary is advertised.
• CCCS First International Conference WINCHESTER 1992: Recordings of the proceedings are available.
• Wilhelm Reich and Orgone Energy: Mentioned in relation to crop circle formation and its potential effects.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are crop circles, their investigation, the debate between hoaxing and genuine phenomena, and the search for underlying intelligence or meaning. The editorial stance, as reflected in the articles and reader contributions, is one of open inquiry, acknowledging both the possibility of human manipulation and the potential for unknown forces at play. There's a strong emphasis on rigorous surveying and data collection, while also embracing the more mysterious and 'intelligent' aspects of the phenomenon. The magazine encourages readers to share their experiences and contributes to a growing body of knowledge on these unexplained events.

Title: The Circular
Issue: Volume 3, Number 3
Date: October 1992 (inferred from lecture dates and calendar year)
Publisher: Centre for Crop Circle Studies (CCCS)
Country: UK
Language: English

This issue of The Circular delves into the complex and evolving phenomenon of crop circles, presenting a range of perspectives from scientific inquiry to spiritual interpretation. It features book reviews, announcements for lectures, and discussions on the significance of recent formations.

Book Reviews

"Spuren im Korn" (Traces in Corn)

Edited by Jurgen Kronig and published in German by Zweitausendeins, "Spuren im Korn" is a substantial hardback (239 pages) featuring eighteen essays and two photo-essays by fifteen contributors. The book, which is intended to have an English edition, offers superb typography and numerous colour photographs. Ten of the essays are translated from English.

Jurgen Kronig's foreword emphasizes the timeliness of the crop circles, appearing in an age of secular thinking and human-caused crises. He suggests that their secrets challenge humanity to ask profound spiritual questions. The review notes that interventions by state institutions aimed at discrediting the circles have confused the public. The book includes a list of 92 pictograms with their dates and locations, serving as a reference, and also features photographs of faked formations.

Some articles provide detailed factual descriptions of formations, including a piece on a large pictogram near Hildesheim by three German students. The review highlights the careful sorting of real evidence from false.

Kronig's own essay, "Circles – a Modern Myth," and John Michell's "Cyphers of Nature" explore the deeper meanings of the circles. Kronig points out the growing number of people seeking supernatural explanations, cautioning against drifting into unreality. The review suggests that Earth's known cycles (carbon dioxide, moon, sunspots) might influence the human psyche and potentially explain the phenomenon. It also mentions energy lines (leylines) known in other cultures and Michell's discussion of spiritual force as a possible manifestation in crop circles, potentially leading to a physical explanation.

"Ciphers in the Crops: The Fractal & Geometric Circles of 1991"

Edited by Beth Davis, this book is described as a lovely, small volume that looks in depth at formations like the Mandelbrot, Barbury Castle, and the Serpent. It aims to highlight the 'scientific ciphers' of 1991, suggesting that while 1990's pictograms invited various analyses, the 1991 ciphers represent something clearer, prompting inquiry into their potential significances. The book is intended to stimulate a more thoughtful approach to the mystery and decipherment of crop circles and was to be launched at the CCCS Winchester Conference. It contains 16 colour photos, is 88 pages, and is available in paperback for £5.95.

"Crop Circles – Harbingers of World Change"

Edited by Alick Bartholomew, this paperback examines the meaning and significance behind the crop circle phenomenon. It reports on the dramatic shifts in complexity and variety of formations in 1991 and presents radical holographic ideas and speculations about their wider world context, viewing it as an examination of reality rather than just crop formations. The book is praised by the Daily Mail as "compulsive reading" and by Clifton Digest for providing "a wealth of knowledge and information on our understanding of the circles." It contains 67 colour and 51 black-and-white illustrations, is 192 pages, and costs £9.95.

"The Crop Circle Enigma"

Edited by Ralph Noyes, this book is presented as a range of viewpoints from the CCCS and is considered the best introductory book in English on the subject. It traces the history of crop circles back ten years or more, exploring mechanisms, myths, and metaphysics. It is described as "the most comprehensive and thought-provoking appraisal of the mystery to date" and "hours of absorbing reading."

Winter Lecture Program

The Centre for Crop Circle Studies is holding a Winter Lecture Program at Kensington Central Library, Phillimore Walk, London W8 7RX. The program includes:

• October 2nd: Roy Dutton
• November 6th: John Martineau
• December 11th: George Wingfield, Busty Taylor
• January 15th: Montague Keen
• February 12th: A Dowsing Debate featuring Pat Palgrave-Moore, Michael Green, Richard Andrews, Lucy Pringle, and Barbara Davies.

Other Publications and Services

"Crop Circle Calendar 1993"

This is described as a "cereological Christmas present solution," featuring a collection of pictures showing the evolution of the phenomenon from the Celtic Cross to the Mandelbrot. It includes photos by John Haddington, Mac Smith, George Wingfield, Busty Taylor, David Parker, and Richard Wintle. The calendar is a full 12" square with a 12" square monthly calendar. It costs £6.96 (or £6.00 for CCCS members) plus postage, available from August 1, 1992.

Crop Circle Posters

Posters are available for the 1991 series (350x490mm) featuring Barbury Castle and Mandelbrot, and the 1990 series (490x680mm) featuring Alton Barnes, Crawley Down, Barn Field, and The Gallops. They cost £1.95 each (or £1.60 for two or more).

Crop Circle Postcards

Two sets of eight different cards are available for 1990 and 1991, priced at £2.50 per set.

Quality Aerial Photos

Anthony Horn offers 6" x 4" photos of 1992 crop formations for £1.25, with posters also available. Details can be obtained by sending a S.A.E. to Anthony Horn, 23 Sea View Drive, Scarborough, N. Yorks, YO11 3HY.

CCCS First International Conference, Winchester

A full report on this conference is promised for the next issue of The Circular.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the interpretation and significance of crop circles, particularly those from 1991. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, acknowledging both scientific and spiritual perspectives while cautioning against unsubstantiated beliefs. There is a clear effort to present the phenomenon as a serious subject worthy of study, encouraging a thoughtful approach and distinguishing genuine evidence from hoaxes. The CCCS positions itself as a provider of information and a forum for discussion through its publications and lectures, aiming to help the public form its own conclusions.