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East Grinstead Mayor skips IAS event, but set to switch on Scientology HQ Christmas lights

The Mayor of East Grinstead, John Belsey, has confirmed he will be turning on the Christmas lights at a lavish ceremony at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters later this month despite backlash from local residents over the disruption such events cause to the local community.

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Scientology claim “3,500 people” attended Saint Hill bonfire night celebrations, but photos tell a different story

Yesterday the Church of Scientology hosted an annual bonfire night celebration at their UK headquarters near East Grinstead, claiming an attendance of 3,500 parishioners and local residents, but photos released of the event paint a different picture.

Government

Mims Davies MP distances herself from Scientology, declines invite to 2025 IAS event

Shadow Minister for Women Mims Davies, who sits as the Member of Parliament for East Grinstead and Uckfield, has distanced herself from the Church of Scientology after it was revealed she attended their annual gathering in 2023.

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Protestors gather outside Scientology’s annual IAS gala in East Grinstead

Over the weekend protestors gathered outside the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters near East Grinstead with a message, “the abuse must stop.”

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There are so many Scientologists London might have to put on TWO coaches for this weekend’s IAS event!

The Church of Scientology claims to have millions of members worldwide and over 100,000 in the UK.. But a post shared by London Org’s Executive Director paints a very different picture…

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Scientology sends protestors “final warning” ahead of IAS event demonstration

The Church of Scientology have issued protestors a “final warning” in a desperate attempt to shut down a demonstration planned to coincide with their annual UK gathering.

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Jive Aces cancel show to attend annual Scientology bash

Scientology band The Jive Aces have cancelled a show in order to attend the annual gathering of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) next week, with the venue offering full ticket refunds.

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Scientology’s greatest gathering: Just 2,000 people expected to attend this year’s IAS event

EXCLUSIVE: An inside source has confirmed this year’s gathering of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) is set to be the smallest yet, with just 2,000 people on the invite list.

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Angry locals weigh in on plans to redevelop Scientology UK headquarters

Local residents and frequent visitors to East Grinstead have hit back against Scientology’s plans for a major redevelopment of their Saint Hill compound amid a battle for permission submitted by the controversial Church.

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UK charities turn blind eye to Scientology abuse and fraud for £50,000 IAS cheques

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution and Age UK are among the charities set to receive £50,000 donations from the Church of Scientology at this year’s annual gathering at their UK headquarters near East Grinstead, Sussex.