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Metal Detecting News #58
Anthony Cawood
April 20, 2026
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Hi, and welcome to the latest edition of Metal Detecting News, thanks for stopping by!
Another quiet week from the manufacturers but, we have the usual mix of news, digs and vids to brighten your day, and don’t forget the new subscriber giveaway prize of a Nokta Backpack - tell your friends!
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Industry News
Very little tbh… like last week…
But this kinda counts?
Leaving this one here so we can drum up some more support for Wayne Rowlands, friend of the hobby, maker of amazing finds cabinets, and all round good guy, and he’s raising money for RCM’s cancer charity by walking from his home in Wales to the Rodney Cook Memorial rally this year - 270 miles! Metal Detecting News has donated - please do the same if you can!
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Club & Rally roundup
If you have a weekender, charity event etc and would like to let people know just send me a message and I will include in here.
First up, news of a new event, sounds like a great idea too - keep an eye on their facebook page.
News in of the first confirmed rally of 2026 and a ticket offer too, though they may have run out by now!
Next up, Minelab 500 - Reunion 14-16 Aug.
All the rest that’s fit to print
My good friend, and friend of the hobby, Dave Sadler, has launched a brand new venture! I’ll let Dave do the intro… “Histories, Mysteries & Beyond is a multidisciplinary independent publishing and book-retail business exploring the worlds of the paranormal, UFOs, archaeology, history, metal detecting, treasure mysteries, and secret societies such as the Knights Templar.” Now check it out! |  |
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