SOUTHAMPTON UFO GROUP

Magazine Overview

This document is a newsletter from the Southampton UFO Group, identified as Newsletter No. 40, published in February 1994. The primary focus of this issue is to summarize media reports concerning UFOs and related phenomena that appeared in December 1992. The newsletter is organized into sections covering regional newspapers, national newspapers, world articles, and magazine articles, followed by a detailed press cutting collection and general information on recent events and publications.

Regional Newspapers

The newsletter lists numerous articles from various UK regional newspapers published in December 1992. These articles cover a range of UFO-related topics, including "Shedding Light on UFO Reports" (Falkirk Herald), "Shining UFO Seen in Area" (Ashbourne News Telegraph), and questions like "Are Aliens Watching Langley Hill?" (Ripley & Heanor News). Other reports include "Tony's Quest to Enlighten" (Westmorland Gazette), "UFO Mystery at Kinghorn" (Fife Free Press), and "Science Fiction....." (Manchester Metro News). Several articles discuss sightings of bright lights or objects, with headlines such as "The Mystery of the Dancing Light" (Newton & Golbourne Guardian), "Space Invaders..in Shetland" (Glasgow Daily Record), and "UFO? Fiery Space Junk Likely" (Aberdeen Press & Journal). Some articles explore explanations like meteors or space junk, while others highlight specific sightings, such as a "Deeside Man Shaken by UFO Sighting" (Aberdeen Press & Journal).

National Newspapers

Reports from national newspapers in December 1992 include "Plane Can Circle Globe in 5 Hrs" (Daily Telegraph), "Fast Moving UFO Spied as 5,500MPH" (The Guardian), and "Land Here, Millionaire Tells UFOs" (Today).

World Articles

A mention of "Alien Chronicles" from The Cyprus Weekly on December 11, 1992, is included.

Magazine Articles

Two magazine articles are noted: "More: Aliens" from an unspecified publication on December 9, 1992, and "Outlook: UFO Embassy" from November-December 1992.

Press Cutting Collection

The newsletter details a comprehensive press cutting collection maintained by the organizer, Steve Gerrard. This collection is categorized by topic, with counts for each category. Prominent categories include Crop Circles (757), UK Nationals (903), UK Regionals (2713), and Magazine Articles (238). Other topics covered are UFOs in the USA, Bermuda Triangle, Bigfoot, cattle mutilations, and more. The total number of press cuttings listed is 6497.

General Information

This section provides updates on matters related to press, TV, and radio from mid-January to mid-February 1994. It features a story about a "Leopard-type animal" shot on the Isle of Wight, identified as potentially an Ocelot or Serval, by Stuart Skinner and Jason Ward. It also references a BBC report about strange lights seen across the country, with personal accounts of sightings. A mention is made of a vote in Brussels regarding a flying saucer observatory and a reference to the Daily Mail and a newsletter concerning this event.

Television and Radio Reports

Several television programs are highlighted: "X-Files" on Sky TV (January 19, 1994), described as a documentary on UFO abductions. "The Sightings" on Sky TV (January 21, 1994) is noted as a weekly feature covering UFOs, cattle mutilations, and crop circles. Granada TV's program on January 28, 1994, featured Jenny Randles, Susan Blackmore, and Michael Roll, with an appeal for recordings. Another episode of "The Sightings" on Sky TV on January 28, 1994, focused on abductions.

Magazine Reviews

Two magazines are reviewed: "Hereford Ufo Group No 2: Dimensional Force," described as nicely produced with information, book reviews, and articles. "Foresight: No 119 (Jan-Mar 94)" is noted as having few articles for ufologists but containing "wierd and wonderful articles."

Other Newsletters and Publications

The newsletter also reviews several other UFO-related publications:

• Amateur Ufology News (USA): Issues 20 (Nov 93) and 21 (Dec 93) are mentioned for their coverage of local sightings in Missouri and Nebraska.
• Rufon News (Germany): A German-language newsletter from December 1993, containing German UFO sightings from 1945 to the 1980s and information on mystery triangle UFOs.
• National Ufo Centre (Belgium): Issue No. 1 (Dec 93) is praised for its detailed coverage of sightings of large, dark, triangular objects over Belgium.
• Northern England Crop Circle Bulletin: Issue No. 6 (Feb 94) focuses on Project 'ARK' 1993, crop circle formations, the CSETI project, and the Alien Acknowledgement campaign.
• Ovni (January 1994): Covers local UFO sightings in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, and a statement by Colin Andrews at the United Nations.
• Circles Research Newsletter (Maria Ward): Packed with information on crop circles and UFOs, including the Bythorne formation and a UFO museum in Japan.
• DEGUFO (Germany): DEGUFORUM Nr 1 (Jan 94) is a German-language journal with sightings and reports.
• JUFOF: Ufo Journal Of GEP (Germany): Another German-language publication with news, views, reports, and sightings, including an English summary.
• Just Cause (USA): Issue No. 38 (Dec 93) from Citizens Against UFO Secrecy, covering topics like EBOLS (Expanding Balls Of Light) and Russian UFO Wave.

Items for Sale

The newsletter lists several items for sale, primarily photocopies of crop circle material, including "Circle Lines" (Colin Andrews & Pat Delgado) and "Crop Watcher" publications. It also lists "The Cereologist" and "The Circular" magazines, a VHS video titled "Undeniable Evidence" by Colin Andrews, and a book "Circular Evidence" by Colin Andrews and Pat Delgado. A collection of over 750 press cuttings on crop circles from 1980-1993 is also available.

Forthcoming Exhibition

RUFON (Germany) is organizing the first German UFO exhibition in Hamburg, Germany, from March 1st to 14th, 1994.

Death of Ken Rogers

The newsletter reports the death of Ken Rogers, a significant figure in ufology, on January 15, 1994. Rogers was a founder member of the Warminster UFO Society and was known for his research into the Warminster 'THING' and his belief that crop circles were UFO landing marks.

Bufora Ireland and Malcolm Robinson

Bufora Ireland has severed ties with Bufora (UK) and is now known as IUFOPRA (The Irish Ufo and Paranormal Research Association). Malcolm Robinson has taken up a new post as BUFORA's Scottish Regional Investigator Co-Ordinator.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this newsletter are the reporting and analysis of UFO sightings and related phenomena, the coverage of these events in the media, and the dissemination of information through various publications. The editorial stance appears to be one of active information gathering and sharing within the UFO research community, encouraging readers to contribute and engage with the topics presented. There is a strong emphasis on cataloging and making available a wide range of UFO-related materials, from newspaper clippings to specialized magazines and books.