Happy Christmas everyone!
There is something magical about Christmas time. Perhaps it’s the fascinating combination of secular and sacred traditions, having overlapped from the beginning. Celebrating the birth of Jesus and waiting for Santa Claus aren’t mutually exclusive in my view, in the same way as ‘The Holly and the Ivy’, ‘Good King Wenceslas’ and ‘Away in a Manger’ sit comfortably with each other on a carol service list, to be sung in a candle-lit church decorated with holly and woodland greenery.
I have spent many interesting hours dowsing in beautiful and interesting Devon churches in 2018, respecting the sacred space present, moving trapped souls to the light, finding the earth energies flowing through the buildings, discovering Green men and the three-hare motif in the wooden roof bosses and enjoying glorious stained-glass windows, such as Archangel Michael in Spreyton church, with the Michael earth energy line flowing beneath, pagan and Christian symbols combining to create that sacred space.
By dowsing we can both find and create our own special spaces, which will remain dormant until we activate them with our Intent to foster greater love, compassion and kindness this Christmas, embracing the messages from our wonderful ancient traditions.
Merry Christmas to one and all.
Gwynn
Death of Christopher Strong
Christopher Strong Obituary

30 June 2018, Cambridge, with thanks to Patricia Finn Litchfield.
We have just lost one of the brightest stars in the Dowsing firmament. Christopher Strong passed away yesterday evening.
We have lost not just a Master Dowser, who was in a class of his own, but a beautiful man, whose amazing dowsing skills were matched by his kindness, generosity, egolessness, warmth and humility.
Devon Dowsers have benefitted from his insights and knowledge through his talks and workshops run in Devon as well as in other locations, for many years, the last one being in February 2017.
I have fond memories of Christopher, having attended his “Dowsing for lost objects” workshop in Oxfordshire, where he introduced me to my Parking Angel, which I am for ever in his debt, as I have without fail found parking spaces in the most improbable situations, ever since. His workshops at BSD conferences were always full of great stories one could learn from.
Three years ago, the two of us escaped the music and dancing at the BSD Conference at Leicester University, and sat together watching the Rugby World Cup cheering on Japan over our pints.
Veronika, Christopher’s wife was also a gifted dowser. Now they can once again be reunited in their love for each other. We say our sad goodbyes to Christopher with love, and a big “thank you” for enriching our lives with his passion for dowsing.
Gwynn Paulett
Chairman Devon Dowsers
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MEALS AT THE RED LION, CHULMLEIGH PRIOR TO DD MEETINGS
MEALS AT THE RED LION, CHULMLEIGH PRIOR TO DEVON DOWSERS MEETINGS
I have been asked by the Administrator of the Red Lion, Chulmleigh to ask members who would like a meal before the DD meetings, to let them know the day before what their choice is from the menu. The menu is on their website and their phone number is 01769 580384.
Also please make sure that you arrive by 6.30pm in order to give you plenty of time to eat comfortably.
Secretary