Hello

[Bluepuffin]

Hi
I'm new to the forum - my husband gave me a metal detector for Christmas after I'd joked about getting one for a few years !

I'm from the Bridgend area in South Wales so have plenty of coast at my toes but just wondered if anyone could give me any tips for my first few searches please 

I've downloaded my permit for foreshore searching but wondered what permissions we need for other areas.  There's an old POW camp not far from me but guess that is a no no as it's owned by the council I think, or are they approachable?

Many thanks for a great site and I look forward to getting to know you all.

Alison

[Zeus (Joel)]

Hi and welcome to the forum. What detector did he get you ?

[DEADLOCK]

Welcome Alison you have picked great site. im sure questions will be answered what kind of detector do you have.

Al

[Bluepuffin]

Thanks for the welcome.
I've got a Garret Ace 150 - 

[Zeus (Joel)]

nice starter machine. Will do ok on the dry sand just put it on Jewerly mode and set sensitivity down 2 notchs from the top.
 and go slow

[Val Beechey]

Hi Alison, welcome to the site. Nice to see another lady taking up the hobby.

Usually lots of support and help if needed. Just shout.

Val

[ysbytymike]

Welcome Alison.

Councils are not always the villains their portrayed to be. I've found them to be quite helpful on several occasions.
I know the old POW camp your referring to quite well, as I used to photograph car rallies using the site as special stages in the distant past.
I'm sure there would be some interesting finds there if you can gain permission.
 

[rjm]

Welcome to the site, Alison.

Probably best to join a club and come on a rally. That way you can get some tips and see what
others are finding which will spur you on when you are just finding ring pulls, which happens
to us all at times!  

[Mrs Steptoe]

Welcome on board,Alison and I hope you enjoy your new hobby.I started just over a year ago with a borrowed Garret 150 and had lots of finds including a gold coin. I was instantly hooked,but of course then it leads to buying a pro-pointer,better machine,earphones,leaving Hubby at home while you go out foraging and on rallies....Be warned!
  Don't be afraid to ask for permission to detect-they can only say 'no' and we ladies can have the advantage when it comes to sweet- talking crusty old farmers.
   Detect slow and low and have lots of patience and optimism. Looking forward to seeing your finds posted on here soon.
 Best of Luck--Mrs.S.
        

[Bluepuffin]

 
Thank you for the great welcome - can't wait to get cracking now 

[Roman (Ray)]

wellcome to the forum alison.
ray.

[TheLoveDoc]

Hiya Alison..... im just up the road in Maesteg , Welcome to dw.com. 

[Passingclod(Andrew)]

Hello
Im not that far from you at Kenfig Hill and try to get out as much I can ,work and weather permitting.Might be difficult to get permission on the POW site but would be interesting to get there before its developed.
Cheers Andrew

[dances with badgers]

welcome to the forum alison,be warned though detcting will take over your life. mike

[buttons3366]

hi alison
i am new to metal detecting  and I live quite near to you. My husband also bought me a detecter for christmas as I have always wanted one, but I must admit I know nothing about metal detecting so would be grateful for any advise from members.
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