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Metal Detecting News #10

Metal Detecting News #10

Anthony Cawood
May 21, 2025

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Hi, and welcome to the latest edition of Metal Detecting News, we’re into double figures!

Thanks as always to our other sponsors, RUTUS, Composite Cleaning Pencil and The Big Detecting Show.

Those generous chaps at Composite Cleaning Pencil have also provided a monthly giveaway pack! So, from May onwards one lucky winner each month will receive a trio pack of a Cleaning Pencil, Preserve it Wax and the Refill Pack!

That’s just one of the great Subscriber giveaway prizes currently on offer, checkout the Subscriber Giveaway section for what’s available in the next few months.

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Manufacturer & Dealer News

Those clever peeps at RUTUS have been busy working on a software upgrade for the Versa, which they are describing as ‘enhanced detection capabilities’ it’s not out as I type this update - but it is imminent, so keep an eye on this page - https://www.rutus.com.pl/en/page/66/software

Vertical promo image of the Rutus Versa metal detector

Detecting News UK

Weekly, Thursday nights at 8pm on YouTube, Facebook and elsewhere!

The Big Detecting Show is the UKs premier weekly metal detecting event, showcasing the characters in the hobby, news and views, regular competitions, fun and games… you’d be mad to miss it! Thursday 8pm, Facebook, Youtube, everywhere really! This week’s guest is Laurie Gagne - Relic Dirtyhands on Youtube… all the way from Canada!

Norwich Castle acquires largest Anglo-Saxon gold coin hoard

Rare gold coins that were found in west Norfolk by two metal detectorists are set to go on display.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qgn9egd7eo

Metal detectorist finds hoards of historic coins in fields

A Bicester metal detectorist is celebrating after discovering a hoard of Elizabethan coins and other treasure. Last year a magical medieval ring was…

www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25166887.metal-detectorist-digs-hoard-elizabethan-coins/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKVM4tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmyG32ekL3nc7JLP-JNcZX-sdG6sezXg8fHiz6uafATyDLX2tLO1EmqYp5zs_aem_XscRjLGwih2hYomtbk9QYA&sfnsn=scwspwa

Keepsake of loving couple unearthed by detectorist reunited with ‘astonished’ owner

Dave Helm, a metal detectorist and member of the Cheshire Searchers, unearthed the keepsake close to the River Dane near Twemlow Viaduct at the end…

www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/25163637.detectorist-finds-old-photograph-riverbank-appeals-owner

Largest Iron Age gold coin hoard acquired by Chelmsford museum

The finder of the "nationally significant" hoard of 933 coins was convicted of theft, says museum.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3nz54eegko

Detecting News Worldwide

Man Finds Nearly 1,500 Priceless Ancient Coins While Out for a Walk: Thought He Might Be 'in a Dream'

Imagine setting out for a casual stroll in the great Romanian wilderness and stumbling upon nearly 1,500 priceless ancient Roman coins. For Marius Mangeac, this was not just a tale from a storybook but a reality that unfolded unexpectedly. His remarkable discovery during a simple walk has captivated historians, locals, and…

www.southbeachbulletin.com/man-finds-nearly-1500-priceless-ancient-coins-while-out-for-a-walk-thought-he-might-be-in-a-dream

Hikers find mysterious stash of gold hidden on a mountain trail | CNN

The discovery of a box containing items such as bracelets, cigar cases and gold coins worth at least $360,000 sparks an investigation into the treasure’s origin.

edition.cnn.com/2025/05/20/science/hikers-gold-stash-czech-republic

MDN Subscriber Giveaways

We are lucky to have generous sponsors who are supporting MDN with giveaway prizes, plus there’s a few prizes that I’ve thrown in for good measure too!

These are subscriber giveaways, so all you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is stay subscribing! And yes, before you ask, you can win more than once.

Web banner for the Composite Cleaning Pencil featureing their web address www.cleaningpencil.com

Composite Cleaning Pencil trio set - this includes a Cleaning Pencil, Preserve it Wax and the Refill Pack! We have one of these packs per month to giveaway between now and December, and first draw will be end of May!

Garrett Pro-pointer AT - One lucky subscriber will win a new Garrett Pro-Pointer AT, draw will run until end of May and be drawn and announced in the first issue of MDN in June!

Digathon Ticket - one lucky subscriber will win a full adult weekender ticket for the SOLD OUT Digathon in August! The lucky winner will be drawn at the end of July!

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Call and mention tcDetects for 10% discount on most items!

Latest Youtube videos

He’s back! Aaron from South Coast Detecting returns triumphant with a new vid!

Our fave Garrett girl, Digger Dawn, is also back with a brand spanking new video.

All the way up in Scotland, Bald Man Detects, has been back to the hoard field!

Club & Rally roundup

The summer rally season is nearly upon us, so here’s a roundup of the main weekenders we know about so far!

Digathon - SOLD OUT - dates are 22nd - 25th August, in Pocklington East Yorkshire
Coil to the Soil - 21st - 26th August, Berwick Upon Tweed
Just Detect UK Six Bells - 4th - 7th September, in South West Lincolnshire
Detectival - SOLD OUT - dates are 13th - 14th September, in Hertfordshire
Detectormania - 19th - 21st September, Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders

If you are a rally organiser and you’d like to promote your event in the newsletter just drop me a line.