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Metal Detecting Clubs
There are some advantages for those who join a club - although you may question the need to do so.
A number of detectorists are fully independant and prefer their own company. A number would also find it difficult to attend meetings, functions etc because of other commitments.
Metal Detecting clubs have members from a wide variety of backgrounds and age groups and at all levels of ability and experience .
For those who choose to join a club, monthly Club meetings are an essential part of club life, it is during these meetings that members are kept up to date on all areas of club life, including what is happening within the hobby at a national level. The benifits of membership are normally access to club sites, club library, club outings and "find of the Month" competitions which often lead to the " Find of the Year" contest
A number of clubs will negotiate for club sites with farmers and landowners to have access to land, enabling members to enjoy a days detecting on a new site.
Each month all the members are asked to bring along their best coins and finds to the meeting, and to submit them for entry to the Find of the Month competitions
From time to time, guest speakers are invited to talk to the club members on a wide variety of topics. The type of speakers could be Archaeologists, Bomb Disposal Officers, Manufacturers of metal detectors, Local historians, coin collectors etc
A lot of clubs have waiting lists.
The standard and quality of detecting clubs vary greatly - from the very good to the downright boring and un-informative - it's worth asking around on the online forums guidance.
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