Past Talks

An evening with F.G. Cottam
Mansion House, York 
11th May, 2011

Author F.G. Cottam joined us to discuss his novel, The Waiting Room, and his inspirations from the world of supernatural fiction

To kill a vampire?
Guildhall, York
June 8th, 2011

Jonathan Ferguson, from Leeds Royal Armouries, guided us through the weird and wonderful job of vampire slaying, examining the dubious origins and history of the vampire killing kit.

Things that go BUMP!
Guildhall, York
13th July, 2011

Mike Hallowell, well-known expert and writer on all things paranormal, and John Triplow, seasoned paranormal investigator, talk about witnessing and investigating the case of a family terrorised by an unseen and unwelcome guest... 

 

An evening with Tariq Goddard
Golden Fleece, York
12th October, 2011

Author Tariq Goddard joined us to discuss spirit possession and  his novel The Picture of  Contented New Wealth: A Metaphysical Horror (2009), which won The Independent Publishers Award for Horror Writing

Satan Claws: The Dark Side of Christmas
Black Swan, York
14th December, 2011

York based writer and journalist Gavin Baddeley spooked us with a dark history on the origins on Christmas and Santa Claus, including unusual festive games and the terror of the Krampus.