Paranormal Shows

I do like a good ghost hunting show, even if it is just to take the mickey out of.  I have posted before about my love of ghost hunts,

Most Haunted Live was the best.  How long before Stuart falls down the stairs?   Will there be a horse on the stairs?*  Will we see George and his tree?**  When will Cath's hair be touched?  (We all loved Cath in our little group and were disappointed when she didn't return in the revamp).  Although our little online group took the mickey, it was all light-hearted and we looked forward to each episode.  Even when MHL disappeared for several years, we were all there for its return.  We certainly did not and would not condone bullying people just because a relative appeared on Most Haunted.

In recent years there has been an influx of American paranormal shows which, for me, are ruining the genre.  They all take themselves too seriously.

One particular 45 minutes show spends about 25 minutes speaking to people about what they can expect to find, 5 minutes telling us where they will be setting up cameras and the remaining 15 minutes running away from or ignoring any activity.

Another, newer show, deals with paranormal artifacts.  Now this could be a really good show, but it is presented in such a theatrical and over-blown way it makes everything seem fake, whether there is a story or not.

I would love to see these artifacts in a more sterile setting,  but I am guessing that that would not bring in the viewers.

*There was an episode with a guest psychic, he was American I think, who saw a horse on the stairs.  Even the team at the time didn't sound like they believed him.
**George was a regular soundman who could be seen with his 'tree' of microphones.

The one with the ghosthunt.

I have always been interested in ghosts, even at a very young age.  

A few years ago I took part in a ghost hunt.  It was supposed to be the first of many as we were trying to get a ghosthunting group off the ground, but for various reasons, there was never a second investigation!

Our inaugural, and only, investigation took place at Quorn Churchyard.  It wasn't as quiet or dark as it could have been as the churchyard is a shortcut to the pub next door!

At one point I got fed up with the theatrics of some of the group and wandered off, sorry, I meant to say that at one point I went off to do a solo vigil.  On my return I was met by the group rushing towards me telling me that a man in a black suit and hat was following me but that he disappeared as the group neared me.

This led to a flurry of questions.  Did I know he was there?  Had I felt anything following me?  Had I been communicated with?  The answer to all three questions was no.

I did get a few photos which show what appear to be orbs.

I have also taken part in a ghost hunt at Tutbury Castle with the lovely Lesley Smith and would love to make a return visit.

I am also hoping that a group will hold a ghost hunt around Coventry as the city centre is supposed to be quite active.

Has anyone else been on any ghosthunts?