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‘A magical Christmas awaits you’ – Saint Hill festivities revealed

An ice rink, “jaw-dropping” gingerbread castle and “over 100,000 Christmas lights” are among the attractions at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters this festive season, a promotional magazine reveals.

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Conservative Party Vice President & East Grinstead Mayor John Belsey switches on Scientology Christmas lights

Conservative Party Vice President and Mayor of East Grinstead John Belsey has officially switched on the Church of Scientology’s Christmas lights at their UK headquarters in Sussex.

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Aerial photos reveal extensive land damage as IAS tent derig begins

EXCLUSIVE: Newly obtained drone footage from the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters near East Grinstead reveals extensive damage to the surrounding countryside following last month’s annual IAS event, despite being situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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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.

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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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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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Scientologists offered 24hr-long bus ride from Italy to attend Friday’s IAS event, priced at €20

As Scientologists around the world prepare for Friday’s annual gathering at Saint Hill, details have started to emerge of the inter-Org transfer options being offered by the Church for European parishioners who wish to attend the event in person.

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Scientology pave over field ahead of next week’s IAS event, despite Council and environmental concerns

The Church of Scientology have paved over approximately 7 acres of agricultural farmland in order to serve as a car park for their upcoming IAS event, despite environmental concerns and lacking permission from the local authority.

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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.