Mediums and spiritualists flocked to Borehamwood Spiritualist Church to take part in a gala of mediumship.

The gala, which took place in Allum Lane Community Centre, Allum Lane, Elstree, recently, involved demonstrations of several different forms of psychic and mediumistic activities.

There was a good turn out from local residents, and president of the church, Bill Coombes, thinks the event was a success.

He said: "We were very pleased with the amount of people who came and the evening was really enjoyable. The mediums took the time to see everyone so most people had a chance to use them if they wanted to."

While being entertaining, the gala also gave visitors the chance to learn a little more about psychic and spiritual matters as the compere explained what was happening as the evening progressed.

"We shall definitely hold one again, as it was so popular in this area," said Mr Coombes. "The next event, which is set to take place at the church in November is a spiritual supper so we shall be making arrangements for that quite soon."

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