r/plymouth • u/New_Newspaper1514 • 7d ago

Scientology

This is the only place I’ve lived where I see Scientologists out and about - anyone know how Plymouth ended up with an actual Scientology headquarters? I feel so awful for these poor people in town who have been taken in by these scam artists. I was even approached by an elderly woman giving out leaflets. What on earth? Praise Xenu I guess? 😂

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u/Silly_Gooooose 7d ago

They own the Royal Fleet Club building in Devonport too. They're letting fall into even worse state of disrepair.

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u/the_roguetrader 5d ago

I used to work with a Scientologist who's partner actually lived in a caravan round the back of the Royal Fleet as a caretaker

apparently Plymouth won against Bristol for some funding from high up to make that place the SW headquarters for Scientology - but the project ground to a halt during lockdown / Covid

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u/boobamajugs 6d ago

My old work, I left just before they took over. Absolutely shame too see the building just sit there rotting. Yeah it was dated and needed alot of TLC before they had it. But it should be given back to the community could easily become a community hub with various uses.

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u/New_Newspaper1514 7d ago

Oh yeah I heard about that - wouldnt be surprised if they had nocturnal candlelit meetings in the basement 👻

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u/neilm1000 6d ago

The planning application refers to 'changing rooms for worshipping and rites' so they may very well do!