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Metal Detecting News #70
Anthony Cawood
August 08, 2026
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Hi, and welcome to the latest edition of Metal Detecting News. Thanks for stopping by!
News… well a little thin on the ground this week, speaking of which… anyone know of a good pickaxe? I’ve got three rallies coming up, and I don’t think my spade is gonna cut it!
A massive thanks to all our amazing sponsors, RUTUS, Treasure Hunting Magazine, Composite Cleaning Pencil, AMDS and The Big Detecting Show for their continued support.
See you in the fields!
Industry News
Nokta launched a Customer Appreciation package for Magnetar customers after a repricing caused some complaints, if you’re a Magnetar customer effected by this, just go to the Nokta site for details and don’t forget that you need to register by the end of August!
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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 it here.
Selected UK Summer Rallies 2026
Keep an eye on RCM as sometimes they release extra tickets.
UK Summer Rallies 2026
Date | Rally | Location | Details and booking |
|---|---|---|---|
14–16 August | Minelab 500 | Yeovil area, Somerset | |
21–23 August | The Big Dig | Ticehurst, Kent | |
22 August | Dunmow Charity Rally | Near Great Dunmow, Essex | |
25–31 August | Coil to the Soil | Berwick-upon-Tweed | |
4–6 September | RCM “No Frills” | Near Newbury, Berkshire | |
Three September weekends—dates pending | Duchy’s Dirty Weekends | Cornwall | |
11–13 September | Detectormania 2026 | Northumberland; exact site TBA | |
18–20 September | RCM “No Frills” | Near Cirencester, Gloucestershire | |
18–20 September | East Durham Detectors Weekender | Hayton, Cumbria | |
19–20 September | Muddy Boots Weekender | Wiltshire | |
19–20 September | Narford Estate Weekend Dig | Narford, Norfolk | |
From 25 September | Henry Dunlop Memorial Rally | Scotland |
Dates, locations, availability and prices may change. Check with the organiser before booking accommodation or travelling.
If you an organiser and want your rally listed then just let me know!
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