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We hold regular weekend digs - and all members are welcome to attend.
Details of all upcoming digs can be found on our Events Facebook page.
North of the Tyne Detecting
A big shout out to all our sponsors!
North of the Tyne Detecting is proud to be sponsored by some great companies and groups - and we'd like to here say a big thank you to them, and tell you a bit more about who they are!
If you would like to sponsor North of the Tyne Detecting, and see your logo on this page and on our Facebook Page, please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!

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Our club sponsors...
(in no particular order!)
club sponsors
Regton are the largest metal detector shop in the UK, with a wide selection of metal detectors and accessories. They offer discount to all NOTTD members, and are our main sponsor at Detectorcon - you will see them in the big marquee!
A weekly radio show bringing all areas of history together with guests, news and more. Every Thursday at 8pm.
The Archaeology and Metal detecting magazine are a leading online source of information. Offering multiple platforms for Archaeological, Historical and metal detecting news, articles, research areas and much more.
Just as the name says! In addition to offering a wide range of affordable detecting accessories, you can also pick up your North of the Tyne Detecting club merchandise from these guys. Keep an eye on ATMD - they have some big things in the pipeline.
Treasure Hunting is an exciting 92+ page monthly magazine, packed with information and useful features for detectorists. Lots of stories about what people have found and beautiful colour photos.
Detecting Innovations showcase new and useful ideas to aid and help detectorists in their hobby. North of the Tyne members can enjoy a 10% discount in their online shop.
Based in France, these guys design and create branded items including cleaning mats, clothing and mugs. They designed our cleaning mats and mugs too!

The Megraphta is an ultra-lightweight and strong shovel, developed after years of research by an experienced metal detecting enthusiast looking to get back into the hobby after suffering a severe back injury.
Our Detectorcon sponsors and stalls...
detectorcon stalls
In addition to our above club sponsors, we are also very grateful to our Detectorcon rally sponsors and trade stands, without which we could not make this event as magical as it will be with them!
Below is a list of our supporters that have agreed to kindly donate raffle prizes, and/or will be hosting a stand at our Detectorcon event. We also have more sponsors and retailers lined-up to attend, and will add their details shortly.
This great manufacturer and distributor of metal detectors, has very kindly donated loads of great prizes for the charity raffle - thank you!
Lindum Colonia and Ancient Lincs offer an extensive range of coins, artifacts, antiques and fossils. So if you are looking for some new additions to your collection, then be sure to have a look at their impressive range!
As experts in the trade, they also buy and value coins and artefacts, and can help with identifying finds.

Clean your metal detecting finds with a composite cleaning pen - a super handy tool!
Dix Noonan Webb Ltd are the UK’s leading specialist auctioneers and valuers of banknotes, coins, tokens, medals and militaria.
They warmly welcome enquiries from all those wishing to buy or sell at auction, and are happy to provide free valuations.
If you have something you are thinking of selling at auction and/or want to find out more about the process - then this is the perfect opportunity to say hello!
If you have an item/coin you would like identifying and/or valuing, or you're thinking of selling it - then be sure to bring it along to show them at the rally!

Dr Otek
This fab manufacturer and distributor of metal detectors has very kindly donated some great prizes for the charity raffle - thank you!
Providing evening entertainment!
Waltons Marquee Hire of Ponteland, in Newcastle upon Tyne, supply the finest quality marquees and accessory hire for events of all sizes.
Keeping you well fed and quenching your thirst...
food - rally catering
Named after the famous Roman Wall that lies nearby, Hadrian's pizza will be serving up delicious neopolitan style pizza, cooked up in a wood fired oven. Fresh pizza ready in minutes.
Janet's Sarnies
Serving up a great range of cold foods and sandwiches - these guys will have plenty to keep you fuelled during those sunny days.
A fully licenced bar, ran by the couple behind the very first micropub in Scotland!
Loaded up with chilled beers, lagers, pale ale and ciders - both on draft and in bottles, gin dispensed through a microscope (!) and the best range of spirits you can summon up, garnishes and plenty of ice. These guys will help keep the party going!
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