Hi Andrew mate,
Yes i am local , from Bryncethin, Nr. Bridgend, are you local mate.
Have only basically done Porthcawl, Newton, Aberavon, at present, hoping to do Swansea Bay one day.
As far as finds go mate, i have had a few pounds each time i visited Porthcawl and Newton, also had a couple of charms off necklace and bracelets, no Gold yet though mate
Aberavon was quite poor the last twice, as they had a JCB on beach digging and rolling the sand, give up in the end, it was a nightmare, they had dragged all the coke cans to the surface
But because of the sand build up, i have give the beaches a miss at the moment, until it removes itself again, and put's the goddies within range.
A few good storms we need mate.
In the mean time i have been out detecting with the LoveDoc, great fella, local as well, from Maesteg, we detected some woodland had a few coins each and some other bits and bobs, we're planing to do some farmland next, totally different to beach detecting , you can never tell what your going to find, very enjoyable mate.
Anyways Andrew Good Luck and Happy Hunting Mate, keep in touch and let us know what you find
Ace