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The '''Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena''' ('''ASSAP''') is a [[United Kingdom]]-based organisation whose mission is to investigate, [[scientific method|scientifically]], [[paranormal phenomena|paranormal]] and anomalous phenomena. The ASSAP was founded on [[June 10]], [[1981]]; its current president is the [[Reverend]] [[Lionel Fanthorpe]] and total membership is currently about 300 people. The previous president was [[Michael Bentine]] who had a long term interest in the subject of the paranormal. |
The '''Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena''' ('''ASSAP''') is a [[United Kingdom]]-based organisation whose mission is to investigate, [[scientific method|scientifically]], [[paranormal phenomena|paranormal]] and anomalous phenomena. The ASSAP was founded on [[June 10]], [[1981]]; its current president is the [[Reverend]] [[Lionel Fanthorpe]] and total membership is currently about 300 people. The previous president was [[Michael Bentine]] who had a long term interest in the subject of the paranormal. |
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The Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena (ASSAP) is a United Kingdom-based organisation whose mission is to investigate, scientifically, paranormal and anomalous phenomena. The ASSAP was founded on June 10, 1981; its current president is the Reverend Lionel Fanthorpe and total membership is currently about 300 people. The previous president was Michael Bentine who had a long term interest in the subject of the paranormal.
ASSAP researches phenomena including houses allegedly haunted, reports of UFOs, anomalous photographs, automatic writing, crop circles, hypnotic regression, numerology, out-of-body experiences, street light interference, remote viewing and dreams, among many others.
ASSAP organises training for members who wish to investigate the paranormal, particularly ghosts. It maintains a network of investigators to look into new cases as they arise. It also promotes and undertakes systematic research into various anomalous phenomena. Results are published in a newsletter, ASSAP News and a journal, Anomaly. ASSAP's website contains many articles, including past cases, advice for researchers and special sections on vigil equipment and anomalous photos (including orbs). ASSAP welcomes skeptics and believers alike (as well as those with no particular opinion), relying on scientific evidence to decide on the true nature of the anomalous phenomena it studies.
Founding members included well known authors Hilary Evans and Jenny Randles as well as Fortean Times editor Bob Rickard, Dr Vernon Harrison and Dr Hugh Pincott (previously secretary and treasurer of the Society for Psychical Research).
Sources
- Have you got library room? 05 December, 2006 Derby Evening Telegraph
- Fancy being a West ghostbuster?: From creaking cottages and eerie rectories to ghostly taverns and mysterious manor houses - no allegedly haunted home or hostelry is too spooky for the Paranormal Site Investigators. Western Daily Press (Bristol UK); Jul 24, 2008
- The guest slot(Features) Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); Apr 12, 2003