U F O....

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UFO -  first thing I think of or rather hear is the music from the 1970 British television science fiction series about an alien invasion of Earth. It was created by Gerry & Sylvia Anderson, loved the music - very funky and the outfits and purple wigs! 

In my youth I attended with fellow friends sky watches with a brilliant group - Lapis 
Below the location - Warbreck Water Tower, Blackpool  - we would all visit on a Saturday night,  (now in 2017 a housing estate)  clear skies, laughter and ale were the order of the evening, theories were discussed, debated , bonfires were made, education was shared.



Potted history taken from the group - LAPIS - Lancashire Anomalous Phenomena Investigation Society – is based in Blackpool, and was founded in the mid 1980s by Joseph & June Dormer who were among the leading UK investigators at the time and has been involved with many exciting cases over the years, some of which have attracted the attention of the national media.

As the name suggest, LAPIS is interested in all anomalous (inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected) events and experiences. Some of these may also be referred to as ‘Paranormal’ events. 

Review by Joe Dormer on the last Lapis event in June 2011 


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