There has been lots of commentary about the Association of Detectorists (AoD) and the proposed Institute of Detectorists flying round in the last few weeks. We chose to stay quiet because we had already stated our views and now wanted to give you the space to make your own minds up. You have now spoken and your ... [ More ]
News
Junior finds competition winners
Last year we introduced a new junior finds competition for the many youngsters who enjoy the hobby alongside their parents. The age limit was set at fifteen. Entries began arriving for the usual three categories, Hoard, Coin and Artefact, accompanied by enthusiastic emails from both the entrants and parents ... [ More ]
Scotland – more people can meet locally
UPDATED ADVICE FOR SCOTLAND Some of the rules on what you can and cannot do will change on Friday 12 March: * up to 4 adults from up to 2 households can meet outdoors – you should still stay as close to home as possible * adults can take part in outdoor non-contact sport and organised group exercise in groups of ... [ More ]
Retirement of NCMD Membership Secretary
RETIREMENT OF NCMD MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY John Rigby has announced his retirement after 18 dedicated years as NCMD Membership Secretary in order to have more time to enjoy his many domestic and leisure interests. We receive John’s retirement announcement with some regret, but we are also very pleased for him ... [ More ]
Guidance for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as we exit lockdown
SCOTLAND Current situation - Metal detecting is permitted within the local outdoor recreation rule. It must start and finish at the same place and must only take place within 5 miles from the boundary of your local authority area. You must only detect within a single household group, or as a group comprising no more ... [ More ]
Guidance for England as we exit lockdown
Currently, England is still in a national lockdown but from the 8th March restrictions start to be very slowly lifted. Below are some very basic guidance for our hobby on what can and cannot be done at each of the 4 steps out of the coronavirus restrictions. Guidance for the other nations will be provided separately ... [ More ]
