For a long time I had been looking for table cloths or coverings to use when using my Oracle/Tarot Cards, but I never found anything I liked. Today, I decided to make my own, using a small worn out coffee table and lots of coloured felt tip pens. I coloured in blocks and shapes and…
I was now living on Burder Street. I knew the Street well and the surrounding ones as I visited my Granny and Aunt Vera when they lived down here and also my friends. Instead of a flat I now lived in a shared house and it was owned by a friend of the family. Two…
We all need a friend in life and one of my most treasured was: Captain Birdseye He was called this because he had a big grey and white beard and had a boat. His boat was kept at the Ring O Bells car park in Loughborough. When he had some spare time he would be…
Music If you are feeling low and life is getting you down, music is a good way to lift your energy levels. Find a piece of music or song that on hearing it, it makes you want to sing, dance or both. Play it and when you hear that beat move to the music. Sing…
Time And Patience There is no time limit on when things will manifest in your life. Everything that happens is when it is meant to happen. Don’t spend your days counting hours waiting for something. Try instead to focus on your tasks for today and what you can achieve. Eventually you will find that…
Igniting the Flames Of Passion Having a passion for something is good, but sometimes we waver and lose our momentum, so much so that the passion dies. Nathaniel can help you to either take up something new or revisit your old passions. He will also help you to see things in a different way and…
Archangel Of Wealth And Prosperity Sometimes we struggle with money and life. We don’t know where to turn or what to do. What can we do? We can ask the Sachiel to help us. The angels cannot do the work for us, but they an help to point us in the right direction, so that…
Replenishing Energy An unborn child in it’s mothers womb sleeps and replenishes it’s life force. When we are born we still need to do this. “Remember as you lay in bed to call in Cassiel and ask for your life force to be replenished as you sleep”
Haniel – Angel of Joy Colour is Blue and White What does it mean to have joy in our lives? It means to have purpose and know where we are going. To be able to live a life of happiness. Our emotions can sometimes be up and down and when this happens trying to attract…
Here is Granny and Aunty Vera in their home Pictured Left, Oliver, John, Paddy, Granny, Mary, Vera, John McGowan and Tommy. Oliver, John, Paddy and Tommy are Vera’s brothers. Mary is Paddy’s Wife and John McGowan is married to my mum’s sister. If there is one thing that the Irish know how to do and…
Whenever you went to Granny and Vera’s house, they always had lots of drinks and treats for the children. Our parents would sit on the settee and have a cup of tea. Not in a mug, no, it was a cup and saucer, and Aunt Vera would always bring in a bit of fruit cake…
(Pictured, Oliver at the back. Left is Bernadette, Mary and in front is Susan. Taken at Granny and Vera’s house I would often visit my grandmother and Aunt Vera’s house. They lived at 119 Ratcliffe Road in Loughborough. The had a lovely little house and a beautiful Garden. One year I was at their house,…
This picture was taken on the day of my Christening. I am Margaret Ann Cunningham (Ann) and Aunty Vera is my godmother. I was born in July 1968. This is 15 Oaklands Avenue, Loughborough, where I was born In this picture is Top Left, Vera, My Mother Margaret and me and My Aunt Margaret who…
Every year in Mexico they celebrate Dia De Muertos – Day Of The Dead They believe that for one night the spirits of their loved ones come back to visit them In order for the spirits to do this the living must invite them Alters are made and upon them are pictures of the deceased.…
The Geranium is an everlasting memory of our mothers, grandmothers and family. For years and years this little plant has been planted in gardens It has also been placed on the window sills in our homes It evokes strong memories of growing up as a child and looking back on happy times When we see…
National flower of Mexico Its grown in many gardens and can be seen around late August Appears in many floral arrangements, especially at harvest festivals Its the Victorian symbolism of an everlasting bond between two people Symbol of marriage and love Provides inner strength and motivation Shows us kindness Brings happiness to all that see…
The name Cosmos comes from the Greek “Kosmos” this means Order and Harmony within the universe. It was named by Spanish priests in Mexico when it was planted in their mission gardens A member of the sunflower The delicate petals and soft appearance bring with it a sense of calm and compassion, thus giving it…
This flower has captivated the hearts and minds of people all over the world. Although fossils have been found to give clues about the origins of the rose it has still not been established when the first rose bloomed. What we do know is that China is home to more than half of the roses…
Ginny is a muse and her mantra, supports you with creativity, wellbeing and courage. She teaches us that it is okay to be bold, different and most of all yourself. She was created for me by a lovely lady called Julia Harvey. Julia takes a photo of you and then creates using her intuition a…
When you think of me, I will know When you speak about me, I will hear your words When you laugh about me, I will laugh with you
When I first started school at St. Marys’s R.C in Loughborough my mother used to take me on the back of her bicycle. It was a purple ladies bike and it had a tiny seat on the back.She would ride down a road called Golgrove, that has the most amazing gardens. Most were rockeries with…
Metatron – Self-Discovery, Development and Motivation Colour is Violet, Silver and Gold Flecks I am a spiritual leader someone who helps people to develop and discover their talents. Many of you may have been gifted with receiving messages from Angels. I will teach and guide you on your journey of self-discovery and the road to…
Michael – Leader Of Archangels Colour is Blue I am the giver of light. I help you when you feel alone, afraid and can’t move as you have become full of fear. I am here to help give you courage and wisdom, you will know I am near as you will feel my warmth and…
I am an angel of God, I bring you great comfort and joy in your times of need You cannot see me but I am with and around you all of the time We first came to be on this earth many years ago, some of us have come from human form and the rest…
For many years now I have called on the help of Archangel Gabriel. Gabriel is the angel who helps with communication. Whenever I have had problems with getting hold of someone or trying to get someone to respond to me, I have asked this angel to help. I have always found that having a walk…
I love this little dog with all of my heart. She had been with the family as a pup when I was a baby. My brother Patrick had brought her home. He used to take her down the meadows to go rabbiting. When he got married and left home he left the dog with us…
Is researching your family tree something that you have thought about, but put it off, because you didn’t know where to start? Then put it off no more, as I describe my journey and also my hints and tips on how you can discover your roots. Plus you can read mine under this section https://www.theshamaninmygardann.co.uk/ann I…
Azrael – Comfort, Aids Bereavement And Loss Colour is Vanilla/Cream In times of great sorrow, we need an Angel to take some of our pain away. I bring you comfort and I am here for you to give to me your pain and emptiness. In return, I will fill you with hope and light which…
I was very close to my brother as a young girl. He always looked after me and would play in the garden and house with me even though there was a nine year gap between the two of us. I love all of my brothers but our Pete is my closest brother. He has always…
It was Christmas Eve and tensions were still high in the house, and I was still not feeling that great and nor did I have a job. I went shopping, I thought that if I went shopping and bought gifts for everyone and showed them that I really cared and loved them, then maybe we…
One evening I went upstairs to my bedroom. I was not feeling that great so decided to head up early. To relax I liked to listen to music so I put on my favourite which was Madonna. I had always liked her music, especially the up-tempo ones as I liked to dance. I put on…
Everything I had experienced in life, especially after my mother had died, had left a big gap in it. Being alone doesn’t mean that you are just by yourself. Being alone can mean you live with other people, have friends but still have an emptiness inside and this is how I felt I never got…
My middle brother had seen this house many many years before it became a guest house. It’s funny how someone can see something and have an instant vision for the place. It’s almost as though my brother was meant to see it and that the thought of it being a Guest House was given to…
The PonderRosa was a name that was given to this house by my brother. He had moved in a year or so after we had. As a child I never really knew him that well. Yes, he was my brother but he was much older than me and we didn’t spend much time together. Cover…
For my 18th Birthday, I had gone with some friends to Spain. We stayed at a small house that belonged to the owners of the Casablanca Pub in Loughborough. I had not been on holiday for a while and this would be the second time I had gone away on my own. The first being…
It had been a long 6 months after my mother had died, but there was a new job that I had been offered and I took it. Myself and another girl would be working in the offices in 39 Fabrication Shop. We were given the choice of whether to work downstairs and help support the…
I had my 16th Birthday in July and then in August, something really terrible happened. I was at my Aunt’s house and my dad had to take my mother to London hospital as her stomach had swollen quite badly. On his return, he came back alone without her and had to leave her there for…
It was almost time to finish school, not just for the summer holidays but forever. I took my exams in May 1984 and by the beginning of June of the same year, it was my last day and we got to go home early, I would be 16 years old on the 16th July. Recovering…
It was the summer of 1982 and I was at this point living with my brother and his family. My mother was in Hammersmith Hospital in London and as my dad worked shifts, he thought it would be better for me to stay with them. Although it was sad not seeing my mother as much…
It may appear to be a strange title, but as it says oranges in the washing machine was a true fact in our house. There were 6 people in our house and this was the late 70’s so everything you bought had to stretch and the only way you were going to do that would…
I was brought up in an Irish Catholic family. Not only did I go to a Catholic school, but we went to mass at school and also on a Sunday with my family. We would attend the service and listen to the priest as he read out the scriptures from the bible. I didn’t always…
I wasn’t aware as a young child or even as a teen, that I had been bestowed a very special gift. Lots of people that I have heard about or even have read about, had experiences where they either saw loved ones that had passed over or had very clear messages from Angels. I didn’t…
Keep me safe and warm at night. Don’t let the bed bugs bite. Tell me things to help me sleep. Close my eyes and count the sheep. Then I fall into a daze. I blink my eyes and see your gaze. Your hair your smile that face so warm. I won’t wake until it’s dawn.…
When I am lonely Keep me so warm Tell me you love me So I can come home Never forget me For I am your love The one who has helped me Until the time is undone So now you must say you’re sorry For hurts and mistruths For I am An Angel who comes…
When I was little I was very quiet and shy. I didn’t say much and didn’t have much confidence either. Over the years I had different jobs and did different activities, but none of them really made me tick, until I started writing about art. ArtisanHQ.com This little site and the guys that owned it…
I have come to believe over the years that when we lose a loved one, they are still with us. They may not be in a physical body, but their soul and spirit is still alive. It has taken me many years to finally accept that I am being looked after, along with my daughter…
There are many angels in the world and each group sits within a specific sphere. There are 9 ranks of Angels, 3 in each sphere In the middle, we have source energy, and this is where God resides. Working outwards from source. Sphere 1 contains the Seraphim, Cherubim and the Thrones, they are heavenly servants…
The Angels can give you more clarity around a situation or a specific area in your life. They cannot give “yes” or “no” answers, but what they can do is help you decide through signs. e.g. You decide that you want to know if now is the right time for a career change. You have been in…
We live in the cosmos in the outer part of the universe. We have our own space and time which is different to yours. Days, hours, minutes, months or years do not exist here. You cannot reach us by plane or other outer space vehicles. You can only reach us by either talking to us…
Sandolphon – Listens and Delivers Wishes Colour is Red For many years I walked the earth as a man I had my own fair share of ups and downs and how difficult life can be. Now that I am in the Angelic realm, my job is to ensure that my earth family that I came…
Jophiel – Beauty, Inner Peace And Creativity Colour is Yellow Sometimes we are too busy and we rush around trying to do everything at once. I bring inner calm and peace to you. I help you breathe in the cool air and, to learn to savour the moment and enjoy life at a steady pace.…
Chamuel– Love and Compassion Colour is Deep Pink I’m your fairy Godmother and we could all do with one of them in our lives. I bring a bit of fairy magic to your life. I sparkle from head to toe in pink and dance around all day. When you need a shoulder and a love…
Raguel – Harmony and Balance Colour is Light Blue The angel of justice. Sometimes in life, we feel that things are not going our way. We may be in conflict with ourselves or other people. What I try to do is find a balance for all concerned. I work very hard behind the scenes to…
Raphael – Healing Colour is Green Raphael is my name and I am here to make sure that all your health matters and inner worries are soothed away. My Greenlight of energy will surround you and dissolve away all the old energies. I will also bring new energy to you and within your body, you…
Gabriel – Communication Colour is White I am Gabriel the chatty one, I am always talking to people trying to help you and others overcome any barriers that may be in your path. I unlock gateways for you so that you can walk through them. I help guide you to a better life and help…
Uriel – Unblocks Negativity, Eases Frustrations, Lights Your Path Colour is light red At times your paths and channels came become blocked. You seek a way forward but each time you do, you come back to the same point. I help you to open up inside. to allow all the frustrations, hurts and painful memories…
Jeremiel – Change And Transition Colour is Dark Purple Throughout your whole life, you will go through many different changes. Some that you have decided upon and others were you have had to make a difficult decision. Either way, a change will happen and with that can come fear and uncertainty. You may decide to…
Raziel – Teacher Guardian And Mentor Colour is Rainbow We all from time to time, need the help of a teacher or someone who can support us. Whenever you feel that you lack in confidence and need a quick boost I am here. If you feel nervous at a meeting, I am at your side.…
Ariel – Courage Nature and Wildlife Colour is Rose Pink I can often be seen with my many animals and wildlife. I like to help you to help the environment and keep it clean and safe. If you have a specific project or cause that you require help with, I can aid you with this.…
Zadkiel – Can Bring About Change And Help With Forgiveness Colour – Violet and Gold One day While I was at the side of a young man, I watched him as he was in total pain. Not because he had been injured in any way, but the fact that his feelings had been so badly…
It was so lovely to be sent this photo of my dad as a boy. I haven’t seen any photos of him this young only at the age 17/18 with his brother Thomas. The picture has been taken from this photo of my dad at school with the other pupils of Brackney Primary School. That’s…
My dad John was born on September 21st, 1935 in Ballykeel, Kilkeel, Co Down, Northern Ireland. He had a big family. He had 5 brothers and 2 sisters. They are Paddy, Tommy, Oliver, Vera, Mary Bernadette, Brendan and Malachy. My dad was born after Tommy. My dad left home when he was 17 and went…
I knew that researching my granny wasn’t going to be easy, but it was something I wanted to do very much. I knew that she had lost both her mum and dad at a very early age and that details of her parents and relatives were not really known. So on and off for nearly…
My grandfather on my mothers side was called Alexander McCormick. I never met Alexander or his brothers and sisters. One day while I was on the ancestry site I came across a man called Jim Scott. Jim had information about the McCormick’s on his family tree. After discussing the family through messages it came to…
Oliver McParland’s Journey to become an artist is extraordinary and almost miraculous in some sense. The Belfast man who now resides in Ballycastle Co Antrim tells us about his fondest moment after drawing a picture of Robert F Kennedy and it eventually finding its way to the White House in Washington DC. To a day he…
This was never published by the Echo, although I did send it in. Looking at my previous post, you can see a pattern emerging. Its almost as though I am a visionary in some respect and writing about what I see and feel. The little men have now gone, but my stories and ability to…
We have all heard about meeting the love of your life and that when you meet them you will know that they are the one. This was true for my Irish parents John and Margaret Cunningham. None of us know who were are going to meet in our life’s, but sometimes someone comes along that…
I want to be an artist, so that I can show the world the true meaning of art. Art to me is something that is pure and exciting. It is something that is not pre planned, but expressed. I love the way that the brush has a mind of it’s own. It is it’s own…
As the title says from plasters to coffee and this is true for me. I came here one day as I had been playing at school and had hurt myself. I had been jumping up to grab hold of the window latch and had missed and the next thing I knew I was at the…
As I start out on this new journey of my life, I look back at my life and explain about my own fears as a child and the things I have faced. By doing so I give others the strength to share their life’s as well. Leave The Light On I wasn’t always afraid of…
Art has always been a part of our lives. We were first introduced to it at an early age, either through play groups or when we first went to school. I want to take look at the benefits of doing art and joining a group, and how it helps us as people in our everyday…
I never knew that I had a great uncle that served in the first world war. It has only been a short time since I discovered George existed. To me to find out that I had a member of my family in the first world war makes me very proud. As a tribute to all…
Being an only girl in a family of three boys sometimes felt like a lonely place for me. I was the youngest and there was a massive age gap. Although I had brothers, I always felt like an only child. Don’t get me wrong I do have many happy memories but sometimes wished I had…
Just before xmas 2012, I saw this graffiti. I was so touched by it that I wrote about it and telephoned my local paper. They photographed it and I emailed in my story. As we approach xmas again, I wanted to reflect back on it and the messages in it. After walking through Queen’s Park…
I want to give thanks to my dad for helping me with this. I know that it really means a lot to him to have his family tree researched and to see it written down. I made a few phone calls to Ireland over the past few weeks to dad to ask him about the…
This was an image I saw this morning, whilst walking to take my daughter Rosie to her grandparents house. A mum and her daughter with plastic tubs picking blackberries straight off the bush. It brought back memories for me as a child being with my own mother when she used to do the same. We…
I had been thinking for a while about my mothers side of the family. She was born Margaret McCormick and lived in Ballycastle Co Antrim in Northern Ireland. As a child growing up I didn’t really know much about my mothers side of the family.Yes, i knew who my aunties and uncles were, but as…
When my mother Margaret was in Hammersmith Hospital in London she would often go to the chapel to pray. My mother was an Irish Catholic and her faith in God had always been there. It was here that she first heard of the Pilgrimage to Lourdes in France where many sick people would go from…
As a little girl I would often go on holiday to where my mum was born. She was born in Ballycastle Co Antrim N Ireland. It was a seaside town and very quaint. We would go most years to visit my family for our summer holiday. We went by plane from our local airport East…
I love and miss my mother Margaret everyday. She went too soon. Her guardian angel came for her when she was 47 years old and took her up to heaven. She had a beautiful face and smile. When I think of her I can see her smiling at me. Our house had four men and…
Where did it all begin? This is a question I ask myself quite a lot, so here is what I came up with. As a young child I grew up in a cul de sac. This was no ordinary cul de sac. We lived right opposite Loughborough College in Leicestershire, it was very popular for…
I have come to believe over the years that when we lose a loved one, they are still with us. They may not be in a physical body, but their soul and spirit is still alive. It has taken me many years to finally accept that I am being looked after, along with my daughter…
The Geranium is an everlasting memory of our mothers, grandmothers and family. For years and years this little plant has been planted in gardens It has also been placed on the window sills in our homes It evokes strong memories of growing up as a child and looking back on happy times When we see…
I had my 16th Birthday in July and then in August, something really terrible happened. I was at my Aunt’s house and my dad had to take my mother to London hospital as her stomach had swollen quite badly. On his return, he came back alone without her and had to leave her there for…