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Metal Detecting News #72
Anthony Cawood
August 25, 2026
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Hi, and welcome to the latest edition of Metal Detecting News. Thanks for swinging by!
News… well, finally got to my first rally of the season… The Big Dig down near Ticehurst in East Sussex… 6-hour drive but had a great weekend catching up with friends, digging the odd hole or two and probably spending too much time at the bar (as usual)!
And they’re off…
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
Our friends over at LP have launched a new section to their website, The LP Detectorist Hub. As they say “The LP Detectorist Hub brings together useful resources for metal detectorists across the UK.”
The NCMD have launched a support group for Event Organisers & Retailers…
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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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