Metal detecting anyone?

sophiepop · 19 Feb 20, 09:07 PM

My Husband is looking for a hobby to take into his retirement years. He is really interested in metal detecting. He has found a couple of magazines in WHS and is wanting to know which is best to subscribe to.

We have 'Treasure Hunter' and 'Searcher'.

Any help would be great, thanks

Pussycat Doll · 19 Feb 20, 10:36 PM

My parents were huge detecting fans, they used to go out every weekend and even found a hoard of silver coins. Dad subscribed to both of those magazines so I can�t tell you which is best I�m afraid, he read them both from cover to cover every month.

novocastrian · 20 Feb 20, 09:48 AM

I believe the correct term is detectorist

maybe look for a club in the local area or online facebook maybe?

The Tv show Detectorists is excellent probably not much help in getting into the hobby but its a great watch

salmim · 20 Feb 20, 10:02 AM

Detectorists!
The best tv of the last decade in my humble opinion.
Funny, sweet and has a real love of the countryside and nature.
Catch up with it if you haven't watched.
And the theme tune..brilliant.

Oh and I hope the hobby is enjoyable if taken up.

novocastrian · 20 Feb 20, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by salmim

Detectorists!
The best tv of the last decade in my humble opinion.
Funny, sweet and has a real love of the countryside and nature.
Catch up with it if you haven't watched.
And the theme tune..brilliant.

Oh and I hope the hobby is enjoyable if taken up.

Its a hidden gem, two blokes spending days messing about doing something not out of laddish wackiness but because they are genuinely interested... I love the little nods to other hobbies Lance has his triumph and marine fish

great supporting cast as well & as you say theme tune. some great incidental music as well, the unthanks etc

sophiepop · 20 Feb 20, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by salmim

Detectorists!
The best tv of the last decade in my humble opinion.
Funny, sweet and has a real love of the countryside and nature.
Catch up with it if you haven't watched.
And the theme tune..brilliant.

Oh and I hope the hobby is enjoyable if taken up.

This programme is what made him look into it more

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novocastrian Imagineer Join Date: Aug 14	I believe the correct term is detectorist maybe look for a club in the local area or online facebook maybe? The Tv show Detectorists is excellent probably not much help in getting into the hobby but its a great watch

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salmim Imagineer Join Date: Sep 05 salmim's Reviews Hotel Reviews: 1	Detectorists! The best tv of the last decade in my humble opinion. Funny, sweet and has a real love of the countryside and nature. Catch up with it if you haven't watched. And the theme tune..brilliant. Oh and I hope the hobby is enjoyable if taken up.