Newbie port talbot

[Montydog]

Hi all and thank you for accepting my request to join. Never held a detector in my life but just purchased a Garrett 150 as it seems a good beginners one. Delivery Monday (can't wait) will keep you all informed of my expected beginners luck.

[Chef Geoff]

Welcome to DW Monthdog and good look with your new machine, if you have any questions don't be scared to ask

[Montydog]

Obvious question is where can I dig apart from Aberavon beach? Need permissions but don't know any farms etc. thanks

[Chef Geoff]

Nobody does when they start but the best way to get permission is to go to the farmhouse and ask, I know that this can seem a bit daunting at first but you'll be surprised that if you dress presentably and don't mention the word treasure lol oh and go at a time that the farmer is there but not halfway through his meal you'll be surprised how approachable they are, you'll hear a lot of people saying they just can't get permission but many are sending letters in the post which to a farmer fits in the category of junk mail

[Montydog]

Many thanks, I'll have to google local farms as not Welsh born and bred (Geordie). Is there a best time of the year regarding farms letting you dig as I presume the would not like you digging up their turnips? Also would be helpful to know if there is a bad section on Aberavon to avoid? And should this all be asked on another section. Many thanks.

[Chainsaw Bampy]

welcome montydog and hope you have lots of finds.

[dingdong]

Welcome Montydog,I hope you find everything and more in all you go searching for,good luck,and the Garrett  Ace 150 is a great intro machine!!👍

[wondering]

Welcome Montydog, there's a few people from around the area I'm down Bridgend and a lot gain permissions so if you do get a no don't be disheartened just take it on the chin and ask the next, you will get one. I've been lucky, asked 5 and get 4 so just ask and see what happens.

George

[wagis]

You have just got to pluck up the courage and knock on the farmers door. I have been knocked back numerous times but there is s lot of friendly farmers out there that are more than happy to let you on their fields, don't worry about been a Geordie as i am from Hull in Yorkshire originally.If a farmer is going to refuse you it is not because of where you are from it.'s just in that particular farmers nature to be anti social as personally I find the welsh very friendly people

[dances with badgers]

alright bud ,when i started i used old footpaths and old play grounds,i started with an ace 250.
 good luck
   mike
p.s dont bother with aberavon ,i never find much there lol.

[Dryland]

Welcome to the DW Forum Montydog and good luck with the permission. Why not join up with a detecting club as well.  The Swansea
metal detecting club meet once a fortnight at the Coopers Arms in Plasmarl [ by the Liberty Stadium ] on a Wednesday night at 7.30pm. Check out their website, they hold regular rallies for members. There is  also at least one member from Port Talbot who is a member

[congerman]

welcome to the forum 

[dances with badgers]

i second that,swansea club has a good bunch of peeps and we have a lot of land to play on.

[Montydog]

Many thanks to all. Swansea club it is, but I guess there is membership fees etc so will have to start saving up. Would my son, age 9 bee too young for membership? Many thanks in advance. Roy montydog gibson.

[Napoleon]

Welcome to the forum , i am in Port Talbot too the best way to find lands just see few local farmers with a bottle of wine and a friendly atitude like me lol goes a long way  100% one will say yes . Best of luck  and Happy Hunting .

  Nap.