IONA CIRCLE
About the Iona Circle.
The original IONA CIRCLE was opened in 1998 as a non denominational
healing development circle based on the teachings and practices of the NFSH (
Healing Trust ) although not affiliated to the organisation. It soon
became a mixed healing and development group for aspiring mediums and anyone
with an interest in spiritual work.
We now have over 100 years combined experience of spiritual work between our
lead members. We use our abilities and knowledge both to assist our group
members so that they can progress their spiritual development and to provide
contacts for further experience. We also investigate
situations and assist people who are experiencing what may be paranormal events
and this is a fascinating aspect of spiritual work, but we do not engage in
‘ghost hunting’ or similar activities.
The Circle became well known for hosting spiritual workshops, training
courses and performing spirit rescue and ghost clearing as well as providing a
welcoming and genuine base for aspiring mediums and healers to find their feet
without the mumbo jumbo that so often accompanies spiritual work. The late
Bill Harrison was the circle's inspiration for many years and his no nonsense
approach has always been the fundamental principle of our teaching.
Due to the interests of the core members, the Iona Circle became a closed
group specialising in trance mediumship, clearing, spirit rescue work and
similar activities until 2016 when the original founders took a short break.
In 2017 we went back to our roots with ‘Iona Lite’ for beginners and those
seeking to start their journey with like minded people, catering for anyone at
the very start of their spiritual journey. Our aim has always been to help new
members develop in their own way at their own pace while providing a safe and
friendly environment and to use best practice at all times. At this time we
opened the Iwood Circle, an open group with a greater emphasis on discussion,
healing and esoteric subjects. This ran for a time but closed in Summer
2019. The Iona Circle continued operations in the original format as a
closed circle with occasional outreach to do on site investigations, clearance
and support.
When Covid arrived, we obviously had to close. People sitting in circle
was not sensible. Unfortunately due to the continuous occurrence of the
virus we had to put indoor activities on hold but were still available for
spirit rescue and clearances, but group meetings did not take place.
As at Autumn 2025 we are reopening the Circle as a closed group. A closed
group has a smaller number of regular sitters who do all they possibly can to
come to every meeting. There is a much more formal approach with a set
procedure each week and longer meditations. Specific in depth activities are
carried out as necessary and this can include trance work and channeling.
Membership is limited with a waiting list. Joining is by informal application
and we like to meet to explain and discuss first. It is a fascinating activity
but more formal than an open group and commitment is essential.
A note about our activities.
Our fundamental philosophy is that everything is done for the highest good.
All meetings start and close with a non denominational prayer.
You won't find that the Iona Circle group deals in weird rituals and strange
beliefs. OK, spiritualism might be regarded by some as a bit strange, but
we don't sing to dolphins ( and singing with them is out of the question
as the Bristol Channel is far too muddy and cold), we don't meditate on
mountains and certainly don't hold naked fire dancing rituals under the full
moon or go on supra-dimensional tree hugging trips.
In spiritual work, a huge amount of utter rubbish is spouted by people who set
themselves up as 'experts' and 'practitioners' in very abstruse subjects. Our
philosophy is that in many cases the longer the words and the more
"qualifications", the higher the charge and the fewer results.
We work on the KISS principle - keep it spiritually simple. Then you can't
go far wrong.