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Metal Detecting News #71
Anthony Cawood
August 15, 2026
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Hi, and welcome to the latest edition of Metal Detecting News. Thanks for swinging by!
News… well, it’s just a few more day until The Big Dig down in Kent, my first rally of the season, and I cannot wait - hopefully will see some of you there!
Also wanted to take a moment to wish Arron Weedall (South Coast Detecting) a speedy recovery after a heart attack; get well soon mate!
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
Most people will know Sid Perry, YouTuber, product tester and all-round friend of the hobby. Sid’s YouTube channel helped and entertained thousands of people over the years, certainly helped me when I started out. Unfortunately, his original channel has been taken over by some evil hackers and he’s having to start over. So please check out his new channel Sid Perry Adventures and drop him a sub.
The new PAS website is live! If you had an account on the old system you will need to transfer over, check out the Login Guide for details.
Garrett, and I think this is US only, have a new promo running… 20% off total basket value if you buy a detector, pinpointer and headphones all together.
Excellent article from Saul over at Treasure Hunting World after the brand new S series from Quest appears to have disappeared!
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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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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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