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Title: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on December 10, 2013, 08:36:29 PM
Ok, a brand new farm for us in a very good historical area. Available will be a mixture of  40 acres of pasture and  30 acres of stubble.

Having spoke to the farmer for some time this evening he informs me that this farm has never been detected. The fields are also on very shallow soil so hopefully the finds are going to be shallow. I believe Chef Geoff is going to be working his researching magic on this one, so check back in to read his research.

This will be a DetectingWales.com members only rally and I'm afraid everyone attending must be over 16 years of age. Usual terms and conditions apply. Everyone who attends does so at their own risk and we recommended that everyone has civil liability insurance. If you are a member of a club you will probably already have this. Please check.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

The location of the rally will be sent by private message to everyone who has signed up the day before the rally and the rally fee is £7.00 as normal.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dale on December 10, 2013, 08:48:26 PM
That's one place iv always wanted to detect !! Fair play on getting the land.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on December 10, 2013, 08:51:29 PM
Its 3 miles away from Old Sodbury, but the area we are in is heaped with history :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: anthonyjay on December 10, 2013, 09:09:27 PM
Great dig, thanks to those who arranged this one, looking forward to it. AJ


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: liner on December 10, 2013, 09:09:52 PM
Charging the bateries now  aint missing this one


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: joross on December 10, 2013, 09:14:01 PM
I am looking forward to this one :-D

Start of the coin count for 2014 with a DEUSSSSSSS...

Or shall I say buttons !?


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dale on December 10, 2013, 09:20:03 PM
Dylan you are number 13 unlucky for some  :o :-\


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on December 10, 2013, 09:27:38 PM
Oh sugar, I hadn't noticed that  ??? ??? oh well roll on 2015 for my first hammered  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Neil on December 10, 2013, 09:40:45 PM
Well done Rob - cracking location mate.

I presume you realise that's pretty close to a location I have been harassing you to find a farm near to for almost 4 years!

I hear the Italians calling us.

Well done indeed dude.
Neil


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on December 10, 2013, 09:53:35 PM
Neil, if the Italian mob dont show up this time, I'm going to paint my hairy white body with tar and dive into the hen house.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Neil on December 10, 2013, 09:58:15 PM
What again? You know it scared the livestock and not to mention  the DW faithful last time! ;)



Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: GJH on December 10, 2013, 10:07:15 PM
Well done Rob, nearly on my door step.
Geoff


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: welshjohn on December 10, 2013, 10:09:19 PM
Sounds good to me Rob, the return of Welshjohn.  Haven't been with you guys for over a year so looking forward to it.

John


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Trys on December 11, 2013, 07:56:49 AM
Well it's been ages since I last attended a DW rally, so I'll try my best to get to this one!


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: HAMMERRHOID on December 11, 2013, 07:45:00 PM
Looking forward to this one lets hope I start the new year with a Hammie :D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: The Ferret on December 11, 2013, 08:49:42 PM
I should be sober by then so I'm up for it ;D
TF


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: 16.5DD (richard) on December 11, 2013, 09:23:09 PM
Add duggy puggy on please.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Johnboy25 on December 12, 2013, 10:09:52 AM
Look forward to catching up with you all . Merry Christmas to you All and a good 2014.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: onehorseAl( Al) on December 12, 2013, 03:37:02 PM
Can you add,James 2nd,Earth2 and Johnny please,they are all off line at mo with Computer probs..
Thanks.
Al


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sinky on December 12, 2013, 10:06:24 PM
roll on sunday  sinky. :) ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sax on December 15, 2013, 06:05:11 PM
HI all,

My name is Sax, and I am new to this forum, I am hoping to meet you at the dig on the 5th Jan 2014.

I am just wondering if I pay on the dy, or do I need to send a cheque to someone.

cheers sax


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: The Doc on December 15, 2013, 06:07:42 PM
HI all,

My name is Sax, and I am new to this forum, I am hoping to meet you at the dig on the 5th Jan 2014.

I am just wondering if I pay on the dy, or do I need to send a cheque to someone.

cheers sax

Welcome Sax!

You pay on the day.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sax on December 15, 2013, 06:13:22 PM
Thanks mate, just so I understand whats going on.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on December 15, 2013, 06:23:34 PM
Welcome to D W Sax


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: anthonyjay on December 15, 2013, 06:51:30 PM
Welcome Sax, hope you have a good day. AJ


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on December 15, 2013, 07:08:03 PM
This rally is now full. However we will continue to take names as a reserve list as we always lose signees along the way.

Please could everyone ensure that they take their name off the list f they are unable to make it.

We  have a handful of people that have put their names down for the last 4 rallies but continually do not attend and dont let us know. These will be taken off the rally list as this is the fair thing to do for those genuinely wishing to attend.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sax on December 16, 2013, 07:26:03 PM
Thanks AJ, Hope to see you soon. ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: kencomet on December 17, 2013, 02:36:40 PM
Wow, 120 signed up for the Old Sodbury Rally already, which is testament to all who organise these great DW rallies for us,its a big thank you from me, and long may it continue,  


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Biggdetector on December 17, 2013, 05:55:24 PM
This one sounds to good to miss, but I think I,m a reserve so fingers crossed I get a place.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sax on December 17, 2013, 06:48:23 PM
I have my place at the  Old sod bury rally, so glad I joined, and looking for ward to hopefully some real good finds.

Iv done some research, and it looks very good in the area of the rally,

sax


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: anthonyjay on December 17, 2013, 08:13:01 PM
I think the best thing is to wait until the post code references are e-mailed as, if last week's dig, (Wooton-under-Edge ?) is anything to go by it could be quite some way from Old Sodbury


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on December 17, 2013, 08:32:39 PM
I think the best thing is to wait until the post code references are e-mailed as, if last week's dig, (Wooton-under-Edge ?) is anything to go by it could be quite some way from Old Sodbury


As I said in a previous posts,

 (here) http://www.detectingwales.com/index.php?topic=19548.msg178345#msg178345 (http://www.detectingwales.com/index.php?topic=19548.msg178345#msg178345)

 it is about 3 miles from  Old Sodbury, we dont put precise areas for obvious reasons :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: anthonyjay on December 17, 2013, 08:34:55 PM
I wasn't making a complaint, just making a point that would be obvious to most, DW would not indicate the exact locations until the day


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on December 17, 2013, 08:40:48 PM
I wasn't making a complaint, just making a point that would be obvious to most, DW would not indicate the exact locations until the day

No thats fine, I didnt take it as a complaint Anthony, I was just illustrating your point for you :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: anthonyjay on December 18, 2013, 11:44:13 AM
I know you wouldn't have a dig at me Rob, you're too nice.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on December 18, 2013, 03:31:28 PM
:D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Mike on December 19, 2013, 08:13:30 PM
wow 131 on the sign up list  :o :o :o I think that's a DW record , hope theres a big car park taff  :-\


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: KeithM on December 19, 2013, 09:22:49 PM
I should be sober by then so I'm up for it ;D
TF
How can we tell?
KeithM   ???


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on December 19, 2013, 10:21:59 PM
wow 131 on the sign up list  :o :o :o I think that's a DW record , hope theres a big car park taff  :-\

100 on the list - 31 on the reserve


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: kingfisher67 on December 20, 2013, 11:33:32 AM
Please count me in


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: pontyboy on December 20, 2013, 02:54:04 PM
How does the reserve list work? 100 permitted to go and 33 in line for people to pull out is that correct.



Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Mike on December 20, 2013, 03:00:21 PM
spot on mate , as/if people drop out the next person gets added to list of 100


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: pontyboy on December 20, 2013, 08:44:24 PM
Most definitely going to be a full Rally this one :o, with alot waiting in the wings.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Neil on December 20, 2013, 09:34:12 PM
It's all that talk about the site being the last resting place of the Ark of the Covenant.

Someone better find it now!

All joking aside - great to see so much support for a DW Rally guys.

I just hope the finds reflect the site and the anticipation. The research says they will, but as always there are no guarantees.

Cheers
Neil


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: jamiepearce on December 22, 2013, 09:33:42 AM
This rally is now full. However we will continue to take names as a reserve list as we always lose signees along the way.

Please could everyone ensure that they take their name off the list f they are unable to make it.

We  have a handful of people that have put their names down for the last 4 rallies but continually do not attend and dont let us know. These will be taken off the rally list as this is the fair thing to do for those genuinely wishing to attend.
Hi Rob
I think I'm a little bit guilty of not updating you guys when my plans have changed,didnt realise how important it was ......until now!  ::)...so...
All I want for Christmas is about 20 dropouts ;D
Thanks to all for a great year and a great forum!


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Mrmayo on December 23, 2013, 02:33:41 PM
Are we there yet!!!!!!!  ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sinky on December 23, 2013, 08:28:13 PM
please can you take my name off of the list 4 the 5th as something has come up and I cant get out of it sorry 2 b a pain this will give some one on the reserve list a chance 2 go sorry I cant make it this time all the best 2 u all and a merry Christmas and a happy new year  sinky . :) :(


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Biggdetector on December 24, 2013, 08:51:10 PM
Sorry could you remove my name as won't be attending. Thanks


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dale on December 24, 2013, 09:52:35 PM
s**t its possible I may half to pull out also iv only just remembered we have a road crossing (ducting) to do on the weekend of the rally :'(  il leave my name down for now I will find out on the 2nd for definite...... possibly joross also?  :'(


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: H-LoneStar on December 26, 2013, 01:57:39 PM
Sorry could you remove my name please.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: gijan on December 26, 2013, 05:42:54 PM
Are we there yet!!!!!!!  ;D...THAT WE ARE MR MAYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.............. ::) ::)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: rookypair on December 26, 2013, 05:59:46 PM
Well done Jan,

We'll see you there.  Hope you had a good Christmas

rookypair

 :) :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: gijan on December 26, 2013, 06:02:08 PM
Well done Jan,

We'll see you there.  Hope you had a good Christmas

rookypair

 :) :)
..........CAN,T WAIT ....LOTS  2 CATCH UP ON....cu there..x


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: mrstonytrees on December 29, 2013, 02:59:49 PM
Apologies but myself and tonytrees have to drop out.  :'( Unfortunately we have work commitments that we can't turn down. Gutted because we have missed the last couple of rallies because we don't know until the last minute whether or not we are working,and in this economic climate can't turn the work down. At least we have made two more places available for the reserve list.

Good hunting everyone and hope to see you at the next one.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on December 30, 2013, 11:20:38 PM
5 days and 10 hours to go


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sharkey on December 30, 2013, 11:23:08 PM
@ - no pressure but you best keep this rally hammy streak going  ;D

Sharkey


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on December 30, 2013, 11:25:16 PM
lol hope it doesn't take another 18 months >:( :D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: KeithM on December 31, 2013, 09:45:31 PM
Unable to make it on Sunday. Forgot I was taking the memsahib to an antique fair - hope I get a good price for her this time!
Have removed meself from the list
KeithM   ;D  ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: pacman on December 31, 2013, 09:47:16 PM
Hi all, well I have just booked a B+B near to Old Sodbury for Saturday night as coming all the way from the Wirral and didnt really fancy a very, very early start on Sunday morning, driving 2.5 - 3 hours, then detecting and walking around all day then doing the same drive back... not as young as I used to be  :D. Anyway, looking forward to just being in another part of the UK for a change, so see many of you then.
Cheers
Paul


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: liner on December 31, 2013, 10:26:14 PM
Hi all, well I have just booked a B+B near to Old Sodbury for Saturday night as coming all the way from the Wirral and didnt really fancy a very, very early start on Sunday morning, driving 2.5 - 3 hours, then detecting and walking around all day then doing the same drive back... not as young as I used to be  :D. Anyway, looking forward to just being in another part of the UK for a change, so see many of you then.
Cheers
Paul
pacman should be worth the drive mate plenty of history around there . i live 20 mins away and cant wait to detect around that area mate hopefully when we get the exact site emailed it will be prime location


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 01, 2014, 02:32:08 PM
4 Days to go


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: kingfisher67 on January 01, 2014, 02:52:40 PM
Please remove me from the list...🔙sorry


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: pacman on January 01, 2014, 05:07:04 PM
Hi all, well I have just booked a B+B near to Old Sodbury for Saturday night as coming all the way from the Wirral and didnt really fancy a very, very early start on Sunday morning, driving 2.5 - 3 hours, then detecting and walking around all day then doing the same drive back... not as young as I used to be  :D. Anyway, looking forward to just being in another part of the UK for a change, so see many of you then.
Cheers
Paul
pacman should be worth the drive mate plenty of history around there . i live 20 mins away and cant wait to detect around that area mate hopefully when we get the exact site emailed it will be prime location

[Appreciate the feedback liner, but have had a few disappointments before as we all have and will try to keep my feet on the ground and not to expect too much but it does look better than the Wirral. It would just be nice to come away with something I could at least read and identify... LOL.  Up here quite surprisingly, good finds are few and far between and just looking forward to a nice day out for a change with some history in the vicinity. Cheers, Paul ]


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 01, 2014, 06:16:46 PM
Hi all, well I have just booked a B+B near to Old Sodbury for Saturday night as coming all the way from the Wirral and didnt really fancy a very, very early start on Sunday morning, driving 2.5 - 3 hours, then detecting and walking around all day then doing the same drive back... not as young as I used to be  :D. Anyway, looking forward to just being in another part of the UK for a change, so see many of you then.
Cheers
Paul
pacman should be worth the drive mate plenty of history around there . i live 20 mins away and cant wait to detect around that area mate hopefully when we get the exact site emailed it will be prime location

[Appreciate the feedback liner, but have had a few disappointments before as we all have and will try to keep my feet on the ground and not to expect too much but it does look better than the Wirral. It would just be nice to come away with something I could at least read and identify... LOL.  Up here quite surprisingly, good finds are few and far between and just looking forward to a nice day out for a change with some history in the vicinity. Cheers, Paul ]

Its the luck of the draw Pacman. This site is 3 miles north of Sodbury but looking at the archaeology finds that have been made close to the farm and coupled by the fact that its stoney ground with shallow earth.... Well on paper it ticks all the right boxes. We will soon know on Sunday :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: liner on January 01, 2014, 07:26:12 PM
Hi all, well I have just booked a B+B near to Old Sodbury for Saturday night as coming all the way from the Wirral and didnt really fancy a very, very early start on Sunday morning, driving 2.5 - 3 hours, then detecting and walking around all day then doing the same drive back... not as young as I used to be  :D. Anyway, looking forward to just being in another part of the UK for a change, so see many of you then.
Cheers
Paul
pacman should be worth the drive mate plenty of history around there . i live 20 mins away and cant wait to detect around that area mate hopefully when we get the exact site emailed it will be prime location

[Appreciate the feedback liner, but have had a few disappointments before as we all have and will try to keep my feet on the ground and not to expect too much but it does look better than the Wirral. It would just be nice to come away with something I could at least read and identify... LOL.  Up here quite surprisingly, good finds are few and far between and just looking forward to a nice day out for a change with some history in the vicinity. Cheers, Paul ]

Its the luck of the draw Pacman. This site is 3 miles north of Sodbury but looking at the archaeology finds that have been made close to the farm and coupled by the fact that its stoney ground with shallow earth.... Well on paper it ticks all the right boxes. We will soon know on Sunday :)


deffo ticks all the boxes for me cant wait  ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: pacman on January 01, 2014, 08:54:01 PM
Hi all, well I have just booked a B+B near to Old Sodbury for Saturday night as coming all the way from the Wirral and didnt really fancy a very, very early start on Sunday morning, driving 2.5 - 3 hours, then detecting and walking around all day then doing the same drive back... not as young as I used to be  :D. Anyway, looking forward to just being in another part of the UK for a change, so see many of you then.
Cheers
Paul
pacman should be worth the drive mate plenty of history around there . i live 20 mins away and cant wait to detect around that area mate hopefully when we get the exact site emailed it will be prime location

[Appreciate the feedback liner, but have had a few disappointments before as we all have and will try to keep my feet on the ground and not to expect too much but it does look better than the Wirral. It would just be nice to come away with something I could at least read and identify... LOL.  Up here quite surprisingly, good finds are few and far between and just looking forward to a nice day out for a change with some history in the vicinity. Cheers, Paul ]


Its the luck of the draw Pacman. This site is 3 miles north of Sodbury but looking at the archaeology finds that have been made close to the farm and coupled by the fact that its stoney ground with shallow earth.... Well on paper it ticks all the right boxes. We will soon know on Sunday :)

Indeed it is Rob, and well worth the drive and a night in a BB in my book. Many thanks and I will fully enjoy the day either way. Thanks.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Soft top on January 01, 2014, 09:27:27 PM
sorry rob cant make this one, thanks anyway, good luck to all who attend and a happy new year!


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: BritishBeef on January 01, 2014, 11:54:12 PM
May need to bring a boat ;D. Wonder how the land is fairing after all this rain and even more forecast up to and including Sunday?


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: HAMMERRHOID on January 02, 2014, 07:48:40 AM
May need to bring a boat ;D. Wonder how the land is fairing after all this rain and even more forecast up to and including Sunday?
If parking is on hard standing then usually rallies are ok parking is the main reason for cancellations , so is the parking on hard standing or farm yard ?


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: relichunting on January 02, 2014, 04:18:26 PM
As you have changed the date to the January 12 I will have too cancel as I am committed to another rally

I have been watching this thread with interest and guessed this may happen with the weather been so bad and the fields been waterlogged

Personally I think rallies should be limited to 1 person an acre

100 people on 70 acres is to much     


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 02, 2014, 04:21:25 PM
1 person an acre .. what absolute rubbish! .. theres plenty of room in 70 acres for everyone!


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: relichunting on January 02, 2014, 04:25:04 PM
Thats your opinion 100 people crammed into 70 acres to me seems to many

Maybe members should have a vote on what is an acceptable ammount  


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 02, 2014, 04:26:44 PM
guess thats the last time we'll be seeing you on a DW rally, then!  ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: nobby on January 02, 2014, 04:28:54 PM
We can live in hope ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Mike on January 02, 2014, 04:34:06 PM
Thats your opinion 100 people crammed into 70 acres to me seems to many

Maybe members should have a vote on what is an acceptable ammount  

taff and the rest of the guys work hard to set up rallies for us all  and you complain the available land is not enough . >:( >:(

perhaps you would like to organise a rally for us , its easy  ::) ::) honest  >:(


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: The Ferret on January 02, 2014, 04:35:49 PM
That's a shame but a good decision ;)

"relichunting" sorry but I think 100 to 70 acres is ample ;)  

TF


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: carling2 on January 02, 2014, 04:36:17 PM
just remember rally land is special and needs to be tected on at a optimum time  ;D,,,even on good rallys where 20-30 good finds are made it has still took a average 80 peeps at 8 hours each ,that's roughly 500 hours tectin,, I think anybody else did 500 hours anywhere they would need a rucksack for finds ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: relichunting on January 02, 2014, 04:43:26 PM
i can voice an opinion without the rude un called remarks and smart ass comments

Moderators should know better  >:(

Who said Taff does not work hard to get land ? not me

I have been a member of Detecting Wales for years and have been to many rallies

What i have noticed when a rally is announced all of a suden you have a big influx of new members that take a lot of spaces from regulers,is this fair?

70 acres is fine as long as its limited to around 70 people



Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: HAMMERRHOID on January 02, 2014, 05:26:37 PM
Hi relichunting I am a new member and have attended all 4 rallies since I first joined so I have become a regular , but I cannot see why you want to only have regulars has new members become regulars just remember you were once a NEW MEMBER!!! I think the problem arises when people put there names down and do not attend thus not only not giving some one else a chance to attend but putting the numbers up and giving a false total on the list


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Chef Geoff on January 02, 2014, 05:29:09 PM
Yes totally fair, Detecting Wales is an internet forum not a club and so is open to all who sign up, the rallies are held as a bonus and have always been on a first come first serve basis, if long term members can't be bothered to check if there's a rally then good for the newby I'd say he is obviously more keen.
The majority of detectorists won't even cover half an acre in the course of a rally, yes it's always nice to have a lot of land but on rallies it can be a case of your eyes being bigger than your belly and a lot of wasted land ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: relichunting on January 02, 2014, 06:14:34 PM
I was once a member of a certain forum were they would have a rally on about 20-30 acres and would allow 75-100 people to attend

Total madness   ::)

The best digs I attend limit the attendees to 50 yes its more expensive but the finds are fantastic and farmers the are paid good money.

People are entitled to an opinion that's what an internet forum is about

And Mike myself and two mates gave Detecting Wales around 70 - 100 acres of land for a Rally a few years back so get of your high horse


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 02, 2014, 06:16:43 PM
Relichunting everyone is entitled to an opinion but we've always, well I've always worked on the basis of 1 person to 1/2 an acre.

Its never been a problem to date (or at least noone has approached me and said otherwise) And lets not forget, everyone has a choice whether to attend or not.

And to reiterate what has already been said, whether you have been on DW for 4 days or 4 years, every member is equal and has equal rights to attend any rally posted. When I announce a rally I always and without exception post a newsletter up advising people by pm and email of the sign up.

If people miss out, its not for the lack of notice given by this site.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: DEADLOCK on January 02, 2014, 06:21:01 PM
Oh dear relichunter sad times for you mate.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Mike on January 02, 2014, 06:23:06 PM
well done on giving dw the land relichunter I was unaware of that , as to high horses impossible with my short legs  , more suited to a shetland pony  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: BritishBeef on January 02, 2014, 06:28:13 PM
I think the postponement is a good call as it would be an absolute washout on Sunday.
I'm a bit of a DW rally newbie. I have only been on one DW Rally so far as I don't have the luxury of free time to attend all the rallies. By relichunter's reasoning maybe I should give up my place to a rally regular?

I personally prefer to have about half an acre per person. Double that and you end up spread out so far and wide that you don't get to have a chat with other members very often and get to see their finds which is one of the best parts of rallies for me. Also, it means that the area gets more comprehensively detected which means hotspots (if there are any) are more likely to be identified. All just my opinion of course  ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 02, 2014, 06:29:46 PM
I think the postponement is a good call as it would be an absolute washout on Sunday.
I'm a bit of a DW rally newbie. I have only been on one DW Rally so far as I don't have the luxury of free time to attend all the rallies. By relichunter's reasoning maybe I should give up my place to a rally regular?

I personally prefer to have about half an acre per person. Double that and you end up spread out so far and wide that you don't get to have a chat with other members very often and get to see their finds which is one of the best parts of rallies for me. Also, it means that the area gets more comprehensively detected which means hotspots (if there are any) are more likely to be identified. All just my opinion of course  ;)

Well to be honest fella, you've hit several nails on the head there.  :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: anthonyjay on January 02, 2014, 06:33:24 PM
Good call Rob, looking forward to the next dig 2014. Best wishes everyone. AJ


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: nobby on January 02, 2014, 06:47:53 PM
Mike I ve a got a rocking horse if your interested mate ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Mike on January 02, 2014, 06:52:26 PM
Mike I ve a got a rocking horse if your interested mate ;D

has it got one of those little ladders on it so I can get up on it mate  ::) ::) :D :D :D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 02, 2014, 06:55:52 PM
..and does it need an acre of land  to wander about in!  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Mike on January 02, 2014, 06:59:51 PM
..and does it need an acre of land  to wander about in!  ;D ;D

 :D :D :D :D :D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: sax on January 02, 2014, 07:07:10 PM
HI Guys and dolls,

Hope you all had a great Xmas & New year,  I am really looking forward to this one, the history looks very good, and I sure the bosses have done their homework, I think we'll have a great day, and ICANT WAIT !!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D

Anyone going from the SAS??  if so   I'll see you there.

It will be nice to meet you guys from over the water.

sax


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Landyman on January 02, 2014, 07:14:36 PM
Postponed to 12th? Great. Im now signed on for two different rallys on the same day...............................


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 02, 2014, 07:17:35 PM
Postponed to 12th? Great. Im now signed on for two different rallys on the same day...............................

lol -- there's going to be quite a few with that dilemma!   choices, choices!  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: sax on January 02, 2014, 07:36:14 PM
Sorry to hear your going to two on the same day, I'd choose this one if I were you, the history looks great, but then only you know where you want to go.

Better toss a coin.  all the best mate


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: BritishBeef on January 02, 2014, 07:46:37 PM

Anyone going from the SAS??  if so   I'll see you there.
sax

 :-*


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: pacman on January 02, 2014, 07:49:24 PM
Ah well these things happen, asked my B&B hotel if they would change my booking to the following week, I await their reply and hope there are no additional charges, but this is my hobby and they are the chances we take.
On a plus though for my wife, I was given "permission" to stay out overnight and then go detecting all day and to keep the peace I promised to buy her a little gift..... Cost me £118 for two tickets to see II Divo, now that's commitment... :D I am sure I can get a pass out again now a few times this year, LOL. See you next week then.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Dryland on January 02, 2014, 07:57:01 PM
£118 to see Il Divo? I could have booked you Mike and Nobby  for a fiver and thrown in a bag of chips as well  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Mike on January 02, 2014, 07:58:19 PM
£118 to see Il Divo? I could have booked you Mike and Nobby  for a fiver and thrown in a bag of chips as well  ;D ;D

and a pony  ::) with an acre of stubble  8) 8)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Dryland on January 02, 2014, 07:59:58 PM
lol Stubble ? that pony of yours need a shave  :D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Landyman on January 02, 2014, 08:09:30 PM
Postponed to 12th? Great. Im now signed on for two different rallys on the same day...............................

lol -- there's going to be quite a few with that dilemma!   choices, choices!  ;D ;D

Yeah. I have someone relying on me for a lift to one rally.
And someone else relying on me for a lift to the other rally.
I will let them decide. I will leave it to the last minute to see if one of them pulls out.
Unlike some, I always make sure that I can make it before I sign for a rally and have never had to pull out of one.
Til now............


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: pacman on January 02, 2014, 08:22:02 PM

£118 to see Il Divo? I could have booked you Mike and Nobby  for a fiver and thrown in a bag of chips as well  ;D ;D


Ha, thanks for the offer, just checked with the wife and she politely declined. Best £118 I have spent in my book, peace and harmony if you know what I mean


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Dryland on January 02, 2014, 08:26:09 PM
 ;) ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Svaipa on January 02, 2014, 11:15:20 PM
get to have a chat with other members very often and get to see their finds which is one of the best parts of rallies for me.


I'll second that Beefy ! It's great to go to rallies for the oportunity to try detecting on different type of land, but I'd say the main reason why I attend the rallies is for the social life. To bump into other mad detectorists and have a natter about finds, gear etc and to get some good advice from those experienced guys. DW rallies are always a good day out for me, no matter if I find anything or not. I always look forward to the next one.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: pacman on January 03, 2014, 12:47:05 PM
Just had confirmation through from the accommodation I had arranged for this Saturday that they have changed my night to the following Saturday at no additional cost. Nice one in this day and age when others are trying to squeeze every available penny from your pocket. Made my day now, its doesn’t take much....  ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: HAMMERRHOID on January 03, 2014, 03:06:33 PM
get to have a chat with other members very often and get to see their finds which is one of the best parts of rallies for me.


I'll second that Beefy ! It's great to go to rallies for the oportunity to try detecting on different type of land, but I'd say the main reason why I attend the rallies is for the social life. To bump into other mad detectorists and have a natter about finds, gear etc and to get some good advice from those experienced guys. DW rallies are always a good day out for me, no matter if I find anything or not. I always look forward to the next one.

I"ll third that has I have meet some very good friends at detecting rallies 


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Dryland on January 03, 2014, 05:34:20 PM
Great news pacman


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: DEADLOCK on January 03, 2014, 07:17:57 PM
Sorry guys can't do Sunday have a gud un


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 04, 2014, 04:46:51 PM
Fingers crossed


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: GJH on January 04, 2014, 05:11:07 PM
I'm going to hold you to that forecast Robb, so I can get my cap and shirt, :) :) :)
 Geoff


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 04, 2014, 06:02:24 PM
I'm going to hold you to that forecast Robb, so I can get my cap and shirt, :) :) :)
 Geoff
;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: relichunting on January 05, 2014, 08:51:00 AM
Relichunting everyone is entitled to an opinion but we've always, well I've always worked on the basis of 1 person to 1/2 an acre.

Its never been a problem to date (or at least noone has approached me and said otherwise) And lets not forget, everyone has a choice whether to attend or not.

And to reiterate what has already been said, whether you have been on DW for 4 days or 4 years, every member is equal and has equal rights to attend any rally posted. When I announce a rally I always and without exception post a newsletter up advising people by pm and email of the sign up.

If people miss out, its not for the lack of notice given by this site.

Thanks for explaining

Relichunting everyone is entitled to an opinion but we've always, well I've always worked on the basis of 1 person to 1/2 an acre.

If that's your policy why not allow all 125 on the list to attend the more the merrier


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 05, 2014, 09:44:47 AM
Relichunting everyone is entitled to an opinion but we've always, well I've always worked on the basis of 1 person to 1/2 an acre.

Its never been a problem to date (or at least noone has approached me and said otherwise) And lets not forget, everyone has a choice whether to attend or not.

And to reiterate what has already been said, whether you have been on DW for 4 days or 4 years, every member is equal and has equal rights to attend any rally posted. When I announce a rally I always and without exception post a newsletter up advising people by pm and email of the sign up.

If people miss out, its not for the lack of notice given by this site.

Thanks for explaining

Relichunting everyone is entitled to an opinion but we've always, well I've always worked on the basis of 1 person to 1/2 an acre.

If that's your policy why not allow all 125 on the list to attend the more the merrier

Its not as simple as just land availability - There is also parking to consider, and how many the farmer is comfortable with attending, Coupled with the fact that around 20% of people that put their name down don't bother turning up - well that leaves to a lot of guesstimation when capping a rally.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Little Chub on January 05, 2014, 11:09:33 AM
Could you remove me from the list please I am unable to attend on Jan 12th.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: relichunting on January 05, 2014, 12:27:46 PM
People that put their names down and don't bother turning up really winds me up

It happens on a lot on dig's and rallies  >:(


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 05, 2014, 12:52:21 PM
As I said in the newsletter, there was 3 people down for this rally that have put their names down for the last 3 -4 rallies and not turned up - Nor let us know, they have been removed from the list.

Theres also several people that have got their names down for this rally and another rally on the same day, they need to sort that out immediately to be fair to both rallies. I've sent enough newsletters out, people have had loads of warning.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: relichunting on January 05, 2014, 01:00:46 PM
I am going to the other rally out of fairness as i signed up to it first,and its just up the road from me  ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Dale on January 05, 2014, 02:42:38 PM
Its busy times for me at the moment with work and many other things including back problems, so im going to give the next person on the list a little more time to prepare for the rally on the 12th and pull my name now :'( Good luck to all who attend!


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Dale on January 05, 2014, 02:48:39 PM
Dylan (dryland) you are now 12th on the list, unlucky 13 goes to stampy, so you will now need to share your roman coins with him :D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Landyman on January 05, 2014, 02:58:49 PM
As I said in the newsletter, there was 3 people down for this rally that have put their names down for the last 3 -4 rallies and not turned up - Nor let us know, they have been removed from the list.

Theres also several people that have got their names down for this rally and another rally on the same day, they need to sort that out immediately to be fair to both rallies. I've sent enough newsletters out, people have had loads of warning.

What newsletter? Never seen a newsletter. Where do I find them?
As for being fair to both rallies. Shouldnt that have been done by whoever chose to postpone to the 12th? I find it hard to believe that the organisers of DW rally did not know about the other one on 12th?
I have never put my name down for a rally unless I know I can make it. Unlike some who put their name down just to get on the list and then decide later whether to go or not.
I have never cancelled before but now find myself booked on 2 rallys on the same day. Someone is relying on me for a lift to one rally and someone else is relying on me for a lift to the other rally!
I have told them to sort it out themselves and let me know which rally I am going on. When I know I will cancel one of them and not before. How about being fair to all the detectorists that now find themselves double booked at short notice?


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: legio11augustus on January 05, 2014, 03:06:23 PM
landyman im sure if you tell the guys who are relying on lifts they can sort out another ride,as for postponing a week it was the correct thing to do ,people travelling to the rally let alone detecting in this crazy weather could have been a safety issue..its just unlucky that two rallies are on the same date ,im afraid thats life sometimes


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Landyman on January 05, 2014, 03:16:05 PM
landyman im sure if you tell the guys who are relying on lifts they can sort out another ride,as for postponing a week it was the correct thing to do ,people travelling to the rally let alone detecting in this crazy weather could have been a safety issue..its just unlucky that two rallies are on the same date ,im afraid thats life sometimes

Postponing it was the correct thing to do.
Postponing it to the date of another rally? I dont think that was correct, but hey ho, Im just going with the flow.
I will cancel one when I know.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: handyman [Alan} on January 05, 2014, 03:25:33 PM
Rally's are independent events run by different groups. There's no control, or discussion between organisers as to when to hold them. In fact there are 3 welsh group with rally's that day and 2 english ones that i know of, you pays your money, you takes your choice.

Just be grateful that there are some wonderful people out there, spending their time to put these events on for us to go to.

Cheers


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Landyman on January 05, 2014, 03:36:35 PM
Rally's are independent events run by different groups. There's no control, or discussion between organisers as to when to hold them. In fact there are 3 welsh group with rally's that day and 2 english ones that i know of, you pays your money, you takes your choice.

Just be grateful that there are some wonderful people out there, spending their time to put these events on for us to go to.

Cheers

Yeah. Thats fine. I totaly agree with you.
I just feel miffed that all my arrangements are up in the air due to others who are now asking me to be fair and cancel one immediatly. I feel that is not being fair.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Mike on January 05, 2014, 03:47:10 PM
sometimes you just got to do your own thing mate , you cant  please  everyone  ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: bristolminelab on January 05, 2014, 04:07:00 PM
Some people seem are very ungrateful on this forum, people take the trouble to organise these digs and when postponed due to weather outside their control to another date , there are people  complaining they are double booked for rallies >:(


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 05, 2014, 04:26:24 PM
As I said in the newsletter, there was 3 people down for this rally that have put their names down for the last 3 -4 rallies and not turned up - Nor let us know, they have been removed from the list.

Theres also several people that have got their names down for this rally and another rally on the same day, they need to sort that out immediately to be fair to both rallies. I've sent enough newsletters out, people have had loads of warning.

What newsletter? Never seen a newsletter. Where do I find them?
As for being fair to both rallies. Shouldnt that have been done by whoever chose to postpone to the 12th? I find it hard to believe that the organisers of DW rally did not know about the other one on 12th?
I have never put my name down for a rally unless I know I can make it. Unlike some who put their name down just to get on the list and then decide later whether to go or not.
I have never cancelled before but now find myself booked on 2 rallys on the same day. Someone is relying on me for a lift to one rally and someone else is relying on me for a lift to the other rally!
I have told them to sort it out themselves and let me know which rally I am going on. When I know I will cancel one of them and not before. How about being fair to all the detectorists that now find themselves double booked at short notice?

Landyman, the newsletters go out via email. You already explained about the double booking and my post certainly is not aimed at you - At least you made the effort to explain your circumstances (That's all we want)

As for the rally being postponed until the following week, that was completely out of our hands. Off the farmer, we had a choice of the 5th or the 12th. And as it happens, no we didn't know about the other rally until you mentioned it and made some inquiries.

As I've said over and over again, its not our regular attendees I'm having a pop at nor thoses that cancel on the lead up (that cant be helped) its our regular non-attendees that fill the list and never turn up.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Landyman on January 05, 2014, 07:03:13 PM
Some people seem are very ungrateful on this forum, people take the trouble to organise these digs and when postponed due to weather outside their control to another date , there are people  complaining they are double booked for rallies >:(

If yer 'aving a pop at me, I dont really care.
Im well 'appy.
Just got back from watching the Swans knock Man U out of the FA cup.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Landyman on January 05, 2014, 07:06:23 PM

Rob, does everyone get a news letter? Because I Havnt. Just been back through all my e mails from DW and all I have is Rally details/directions. Maybe news in them but I have never noticed it.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Dryland on January 05, 2014, 08:10:24 PM
Does the news letter have a page 3 ? ::) ::)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 05, 2014, 08:11:50 PM
Yeah everyone gets one. It would come via the registered email on your account, you still using the same email (dont put it on here though)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: bristolminelab on January 05, 2014, 08:15:16 PM
Some people seem are very ungrateful on this forum, people take the trouble to organise these digs and when postponed due to weather outside their control to another date , there are people  complaining they are double booked for rallies >:(

If yer 'aving a pop at me, I dont really care.
Im well 'appy.
Just got back from watching the Swans knock Man U out of the FA cup.
Glad someone enjoys watching football :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Dryland on January 05, 2014, 08:15:59 PM
Hey Rob seriously I've never had a news letter either


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Dale on January 05, 2014, 08:24:46 PM
I had one via email, not through the DW PM system, I just looked and spotted it :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: relichunting on January 05, 2014, 08:25:25 PM
I have never had a news letter either  ???


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: beachboy (viv) on January 05, 2014, 08:27:01 PM
hi dylan,i never had a letter either but the cancellation notice informed you about the new date.viv


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 05, 2014, 08:30:49 PM
I'll send out a test newsletter now.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: relichunting on January 06, 2014, 06:29:29 PM
No test Newsletter received  ???


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: CUT/HALF on January 06, 2014, 08:29:15 PM
Sorry im afraid me ( cut/half ) and hammerrhoid will not be able to attend the old sodbury rally this weekend as something has come up. We have removed our names from list and we wish everyone who's going a very lucky weekend  :) .
Best of luck to everyone going and we hope to see you all on the next Detectingwales.com rally.
All the best
CUT/HALF and hammerrhoid


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: Dryland on January 06, 2014, 10:22:56 PM
Thats a shame cut/half, see you both on the next one


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: BritishBeef on January 06, 2014, 11:58:16 PM
I have never received a newsletter e-mail since I joined. The correct e-mail address is on the system because I get notifications of threads I'm subscribed to  ???

I've checked my spam folder too.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: mrstonytrees on January 07, 2014, 08:03:32 AM
I've never received one, nor has my husband tonytrees. Since there seems to be an issue with the receipt of the newsletter, is it worth setting up a library folder for old and new newsletters , so all that it needed is an announcement on the main page that the newsletter is now available to be read? Everyone can then access it in their own time. Just a suggestion....


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: The Ferret on January 07, 2014, 09:02:57 AM
Morning Rob I didn't receive a letter ???
Cheers
TF


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: BritishBeef on January 07, 2014, 09:14:41 AM
Was a postponement email sent? I found out through another member.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: searcher on January 07, 2014, 12:22:08 PM
I haven't received notification that the rally has been cancelled,what is the New date


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: manicdev on January 07, 2014, 01:04:05 PM
Hi, just to say that I don't get a newsletter either.
I knew the rally was cancelled because of other members 


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury - POSTPONED
Post by: proconsul on January 07, 2014, 01:20:53 PM
This rally has not been cancelled. The date was postponed fromn Jan 5th to Jan 12th.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: anthonyjay on January 07, 2014, 03:17:37 PM
I don't know what the fuss is about e-mails, when you log-on to the DW site then go to 'HOME' you would see the postponement notice.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: BritishBeef on January 07, 2014, 04:58:13 PM
I don't know what the fuss is about e-mails, when you log-on to the DW site then go to 'HOME' you would see the postponement notice.

I don't think anyone is making a fuss. It was pointed out that e-mail notification of the postponement went out to all members who had signed up to the rally. Also that there is a regular newsletter to all members of DW. As I have never received any newsletter nor the postponement notification I thought it a good idea to say so in case there was something amiss. Turns out there is as there are others who don't get these mailings.

I do not have the free time to regularly check DW's homepage in case of an important announcement so an e-mail would be an ideal way for me to be informed of important news re. DW or DW rallies.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: rookypair on January 07, 2014, 05:52:07 PM
We have never seen a newsletter, didn't know such a beast existed. We checked site as common sense told us it would probably be postponed but we had no notification via email, not even Staffs test one on 5 Jan. Looking forward to this Sunday tho weather permitting.

HH


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 07, 2014, 05:57:39 PM
The newsletters only ever announced new rallies. From now on they will be sent via pm. But until we can sort out the time out issue, just check the site. Postponements will and always have been announced on site and Rallies will show in the calender, top right of site page.  :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: kingfisher67 on January 08, 2014, 11:16:36 AM
Sorry, had t he flu but now recovered.  Please add me to the list again...thanks


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: GJH on January 09, 2014, 11:34:50 AM
Is there any historical info on the dig site from Chef Geoff yet, or have I missed it somewhere.
Geoff


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: keepmateethinajar on January 09, 2014, 02:15:37 PM
 :'(..had to pull out of rally..taken name off list


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 12:18:06 AM
2 days, 8 hours and 15 minutes to go ,
oops  2days 8hours and 14 minutes
I mean, 2 Days 8 hours and 13 minutes .............. not that I'm counting


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tor on January 10, 2014, 10:14:20 AM
2 days, 8 hours and 15 minutes to go ,
oops  2days 8hours and 14 minutes
I mean, 2 Days 8 hours and 13 minutes .............. not that I'm counting
If its still on, I can imagine the state of ploughed land for parking and for that matter for detecting. No doubt we will hear the state of play soon. Fingers crossed.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: relichunting on January 10, 2014, 10:36:40 AM
I would have thought the ground would be to water logged for detecting,a lot of Somerset is still under water.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Johnboy25 on January 10, 2014, 03:01:07 PM
As much as I want to go out  Sun , I don't want to be up to my ankles in mud , so hope the right decision will be made!!!.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: GJH on January 10, 2014, 03:10:09 PM
To many negative thoughts going around. if your looking for ideal conditions all the time then maybe your in the wrong hobby
Geoff


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: bristolminelab on January 10, 2014, 03:40:29 PM
Me and the wife would be happy to go no matter what the conditions are  at preset -2 and -3 on the list, so we live in hope to get a chance. ???


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: anthonyjay on January 10, 2014, 03:53:56 PM
Fair weather detecting is much like fair-weather fishing. If that is what you expect, as Geoff says. you're in the wrong hobby. AJ


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: relichunting on January 10, 2014, 04:44:27 PM
Not negative thoughts just sensible comments

I think rally organizers should insist on public liability insurance,and not just recommended it especially when you have soaking wet fields and dangerous under foot conditions.

I have never once been asked to produce my FID card on any of the rallies i attend its a waste of time having it really


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: d thomas on January 10, 2014, 05:02:26 PM
im ready, no matter what its like. bring it on ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: pontyboy on January 10, 2014, 05:04:45 PM
And me :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tor on January 10, 2014, 05:26:57 PM
im ready, no matter what its like. bring it on ;D
Don't you just love it when you walk a few paces and take on so much mud that you start to moon walk....but my greatest dislike are holes that fill with water faster than you can bail it out  ;D Definitely looking forward to the Old Sodden dig, sorry Sodbury, anyway have an AWD vehicle so fully prepared for most things and get withdrawal symptoms if I don't detect for more than 2 weeks.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 10, 2014, 05:30:30 PM
I would have thought the ground would be to water logged for detecting,a lot of Somerset is still under water.

Relichunting, you're making assumptions about an area without knowing the exact area. Your comments regarding this rally have been constantly negative and I do sometimes wonder if you have a personal agenda.

Just to reiterate. I have been in contact with the farmer 3 times this week checking on the field conditions. The field we are parking in has excellent stony access. There is very little topsoil and drainage is excellent. The field is already firm enough to park in and has had no waterlogging, even through the heaviest of the rains.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: pontyboy on January 10, 2014, 05:32:05 PM
We'll all need Minelab Excalibur's ;D

Who knows!  we'll find out later this evening no doubt. it could be a hill fort. ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: pontyboy on January 10, 2014, 05:34:00 PM
I would have thought the ground would be to water logged for detecting,a lot of Somerset is still under water.

Relichunting, you're making assumptions about an area without knowing the exact area. Your comments regarding this rally have been constantly negative and I do sometimes wonder if you have a personal agenda.

Just to reiterate. I have been in contact with the farmer 3 times this week checking on the field conditions. The field we are parking in has excellent stony access. There is very little topsoil and drainage is excellent. The field is already firm enough to park in and has had no waterlogging, even through the heaviest of the rains.

Great news!


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: bristolminelab on January 10, 2014, 05:45:16 PM
Game on Where in, lets hope it goes ahead ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: d thomas on January 10, 2014, 05:53:37 PM
looking good then.cant wait, fingers crossed.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: BritishBeef on January 10, 2014, 06:19:52 PM
I have never once been asked to produce my FID card on any of the rallies i attend its a waste of time having it really

It doesn't matter if you show it or not - if something happens whilst you are detecting that is your fault, then you could be liable for it.  Surely having that backup doesn't make it a 'waste of time'?


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: bristolminelab on January 10, 2014, 06:22:29 PM
I have never once been asked to produce my FID card on any of the rallies i attend its a waste of time having it really

It doesn't matter if you show it or not - if something happens whilst you are detecting that is your fault, then you could be liable for it.  Surely having that backup doesn't make it a 'waste of time'?
I agree


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: GJH on January 10, 2014, 06:31:49 PM
Glad to see you made it Bristolminelab.
Geoff


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 06:56:15 PM
Well I for one am going to enjoy myself,


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Mrmayo on January 10, 2014, 07:08:18 PM
Well I for one am going to enjoy myself,

Not if I can help it !!!  Lol.    ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: DEADLOCK on January 10, 2014, 07:17:37 PM
Ur full of the joys of spring aren't you relichunter lol ;D relax dude let detectorists  have there fun.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: 16.5DD (richard) on January 10, 2014, 07:26:41 PM
Things never quite go to plan. A friend always tells me "the best laid plans never go smoothly"
Well I know I will be gutted after all the finds are posted.
Next time perhaps I will be able to clear at the very least a day to detect with you all.

My gut feeling about this Rally is Saxon pennies, Gold milled and some nice artifacts.

Me not coming is probably a good thing. Remember Rooksbridge. I never made the Fest!!

Good luck to all of you and see you all soon my friends.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Mike on January 10, 2014, 07:30:56 PM
be careful be safe and always listen to the rally stewards guys  ::) ::) :D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 07:33:04 PM
HA HA HA HA HA HA that would be my luck


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: wayno on January 10, 2014, 07:43:06 PM
Always be prepared


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 07:44:31 PM
 ;D ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Trys on January 10, 2014, 07:49:19 PM
I'm going to have to pull out of this one - sorry for the late notice.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: 16.5DD (richard) on January 10, 2014, 07:53:48 PM
I think that there is a disclosure that we apply to by taking part in rallies where all parties are subject to be responsible for our own safety.

This is not a public event where people may attend without already first signing up but below a public event organised:-

I could imagine the MSA events where on entry where you PAY!!! You do so on the acceptance that Motorsport is dangerous. You must be aware that you are responsible for your own safety.
The MSA are not responsible for your safety before during or after the event.
Bla Bla Bla.....

Anyway
If your scared to open your door everyday..
If your worried the weather may effect your well being.

Just remember these facts
The landscape is uneven and mud is slippery when wet!!
Falling could cause severe embarrassment or injury or both.


I think I could recommend you stay in bed all warm and cosy or in front of your tv watching the rest of us live.

Also there are a few companies that sell accident insurance you may well be best call to cover yourself.




Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dale on January 10, 2014, 07:58:16 PM
The way people are dropping I may stick me name back on the lists end, I thinking of a skive day now from work Sunday :o


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 08:02:09 PM
Why not , go on Dale you know you want to :D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 08:19:48 PM
When I used to banger race in my younger days, clubs had to have liability insurance for
the paying spectators, but drivers and mechanics were required to take out their own insurance.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Chef Geoff on January 10, 2014, 08:20:54 PM
It's a members only rally and therefore is not a public rally in the true sense of the word and is outside any rules on public events (even those are governed by size/location).



Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 08:25:47 PM
Exactly, the rally has no PAYING SPECTATORS and it's not a club but a forum.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: bristolminelab on January 10, 2014, 08:35:04 PM


Motor sports would have there own insurance and they are responsible for your safety



  
I marshall at the Isle of Man TT races every year and this is certainly not the case, as we have to take private property into consideration ( 11 general public were injured this year).We are able to advise but at the end of the day they are at their own risk. This seems to be getting away from people with a like minded interest going out and have a fun day out on A Sunday. Why are we even on this subject??


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Da Monkey on January 10, 2014, 08:37:38 PM
When I park my car in a PUBLIC car park that I PAY for the privilege I have to forgo any claim against the council or people running the company. I park at my own risk... easy fix here is a condition of attendance that you do the same by the act of putting your name on the list and and attending. If you as an individual choose not to insure yourself for any third party for personal liability and its advised (which it is) then that's up to you, as you'll be the one being sued... easypeasy.  Also I kind of agree with cheffy its not a truely open event as only members can attend.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: wayno on January 10, 2014, 08:38:50 PM
Here is a bit of a write up for you sounds like a good place to me,



The name of the village is recorded in Anglo-Saxon (in the dative case) as Soppanbyrig = "Soppa's fort" and in Domesday Book as Sopeberie. The name may refer to the Iron Age hill fort just to the north-east of the village. The fort, perched on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment, is enclosed on three sides by two parallel earthworks, and is open to the west, commanding an impressive view of the Frome Valley, Severn Vale and the Welsh mountains. The earth walls enclose an area of 11 acres (45,000 m2), and are usually kept mown by the local farmer (the fort is in private hands, but accessible). The fort can be reached by footpath from the A46 road, and through the village from below via the Cotswold Way. Below the fort are a group of ancient pillow mounds which are supposed to have been created by people who hoped rabbits would develop warrens there – providing a source of meat.

The Romans strengthened the fort for use as a camp to support their western frontier. In AD 577 the Saxon army used the fort as a camp before the battle of Dyrham, a few miles to the south.

Bishop Milred (743–755) granted the land at Soppenbyrig to Eanbald, and he to Eastmund, on condition that there was a man in Holy Orders, and worthy of them, in their family, but if otherwise, the lands would pass back to the See of Worcester. In 888 the covenant failed; however, the land was granted to Eadnoth in perpetuity for the rent of 15 shillings, payable to the See of Worcester yearly at Tetbury.

In Edward the Confessor's reign, the manor formed part of the estate of Brictric, Earl of Gloucester.

King Edward IV camped here in 1471 before attacking the army of Margaret of Anjou at the Battle of Tewkesbury


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: 16.5DD (richard) on January 10, 2014, 08:52:57 PM
If it were free would you still think the organizers would be responsible for your safety and providing insurance cover?
I would say no, also the same for detecting wales rallies as these are run at very near cost and all funds collected are used to pay for land, run this website and costs involved to find new venues.


It could be looked into to see if a policy was available for individuals to pay an extra amount to cover themselves prior to each event. This is now often offered to children activities that clubs run. This is normally available from specialist event insurers.


Answer the following question to yourself.
Not rally related but on a casual day in the life.

If you walk across a field/path whilst on your way to any destination one day and fell.
Would you want to claim from the field the land owner or your footwear?

The field/path could be uneven through no fault of the land owner and are your shoes fit to walk across the field/path.

I remember going fishing a competition one day and I walked down rocks wearing suitable footwear and slid landing on my back.
It hurt more than my pride.
Event organizers were not responsible for my error in judgement in thinking the rocks were safe enough for me to walk down. My fault I walked that way, I was not taking care enough for my safety.

In life we have choices.
Some can effect us forever.

Careful on your next TRIP!!!









Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: bristolminelab on January 10, 2014, 08:53:47 PM
Here is a bit of a write up for you sounds like a good place to me,



The name of the village is recorded in Anglo-Saxon (in the dative case) as Soppanbyrig = "Soppa's fort" and in Domesday Book as Sopeberie. The name may refer to the Iron Age hill fort just to the north-east of the village. The fort, perched on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment, is enclosed on three sides by two parallel earthworks, and is open to the west, commanding an impressive view of the Frome Valley, Severn Vale and the Welsh mountains. The earth walls enclose an area of 11 acres (45,000 m2), and are usually kept mown by the local farmer (the fort is in private hands, but accessible). The fort can be reached by footpath from the A46 road, and through the village from below via the Cotswold Way. Below the fort are a group of ancient pillow mounds which are supposed to have been created by people who hoped rabbits would develop warrens there – providing a source of meat.

The Romans strengthened the fort for use as a camp to support their western frontier. In AD 577 the Saxon army used the fort as a camp before the battle of Dyrham, a few miles to the south.

Bishop Milred (743–755) granted the land at Soppenbyrig to Eanbald, and he to Eastmund, on condition that there was a man in Holy Orders, and worthy of them, in their family, but if otherwise, the lands would pass back to the See of Worcester. In 888 the covenant failed; however, the land was granted to Eadnoth in perpetuity for the rent of 15 shillings, payable to the See of Worcester yearly at Tetbury.

In Edward the Confessor's reign, the manor formed part of the estate of Brictric, Earl of Gloucester.

King Edward IV camped here in 1471 before attacking the army of Margaret of Anjou at the Battle of Tewkesbury

Interesting :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sharkey on January 10, 2014, 08:59:29 PM
good luck to all rally attendees, looking forward to seeing the finds on Sunday evening, including Dryland's gold half sovereign  ;D

Sharkey


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: 16.5DD (richard) on January 10, 2014, 09:06:53 PM
PUBLIC LIABILITY COVER

Any person allegedly injuring another or damaging another person’s property may have an action for compensation brought against them. This is as true of motor sport activity as of any other and it is for this reason that the ACU has arranged Public Liability insurance to protect its Affiliated Clubs, Local Centres, Officials, Sponsors and others who are involved in organising or running ACU permitted events. For these potential legal liabilities to be covered under the ACU policy, the Organisers must obtain an appropriate Permit or exemption from the ACU.

This was one of the reasons I put a previous question.
"no person has caused the injury".
Now if a land fault opened up and swallowed one of us then land owners public liability insurance would cover or the farmers union perhaps.

Going back to MSA they cover by way of a policy which is compulsory for competitors to pay for.
All spectators are not covered even though they pay to enter stages.



Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 09:10:57 PM
Thanks Sharkey, send me a map of where you've buried it  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Da Monkey on January 10, 2014, 09:11:54 PM

It is not up to individuals to pay an extra amount to cover themselves prior to each event it should be included in the attendance price as standard

Why should it ? That's just your opinion.

 I've already got insurance by membership of NCMD or FID, why should I have to pay a higher entrance price to get something I don't need. It's down to the individual. Period.  There's to much of this pc cr@p about if you ask me.

 I hate this  Nanny state stuff ...


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sharkey on January 10, 2014, 09:14:13 PM
Public event free or not public liability insurance is required

It is not up to individuals to pay an extra amount to cover themselves prior to each event it should be included in the attendance price as standard

If you walk across a field/path whilst on your way to any destination one day and fell.
Would you want to claim from the field the land owner or your footwear?

Depends on the circumstances really if it was a public footpath going across the field and it was an obstruction that caused your fall then you would have a claim

has the alleged 'lack of insurance' stopped you going to a Detecting Wales Rally before? you've said yourself earlier in this thread about attending previous Rallies, which must mean that at that time, you were willing to attend them whilst knowing full well that you were 'not covered'. Also known as attending at your own risk (clearly stated in the sign up post).

but I for one do not believe that Taff, Neil etc would set up these Rallies without exploring the legalities of holding such an 'event', and if the Rally was held on the 5th of January none of this would be coming to light, as you'd be able to attend both Rallies.

Sharkey



Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: DEADLOCK on January 10, 2014, 09:19:58 PM
Do I sense sour grapes from relichunter.   ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 09:20:20 PM
There are no members of the public at these rallies to make a claim ,and if anybody feels the need to
be insured then there's nothing stopping them from taking out their own seperate insurance


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: oscar on January 10, 2014, 09:24:20 PM
Sorry Rob I can,t make this rally ,I,m sorry for the short notice and good luck to everyone that attends .I,ve taken my name off the list . Phil


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: IFINDNOTHING on January 10, 2014, 09:31:30 PM
Insurance is about £8, or to put it another way 2 or 3 pints., and should be included if you PAY to join a club and then put up with the BS that goes with it, just remember that DW is a friendly free forum.
Can't make it Sunday, but best of luck to all.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: GJH on January 10, 2014, 09:33:16 PM
It's getting boring now, can't this thread be transfered to the chat room, then relichunter can argue with himself :)
Geoff


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 09:51:22 PM
I think that the majority of rally atendees are happy with the way rallies are run. There's just too much of this blame and claim culture, nobody is being forced to attend any rally, and if all a person can do is worry about who to sue, then maybe it would be better to just stay home.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: bristolminelab on January 10, 2014, 10:20:26 PM
I respect anyone that uses up their free time organizing rallies / events for the enjoyment of others. I worked on and around farms for over 30 years and it must be hard  to get permission for strangers to go on peoples land.
Joe :)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 10, 2014, 10:27:31 PM
Well done Joe


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Jeff The Wizard on January 10, 2014, 10:37:42 PM
Sorry for short notice, but due to the rescheduling of the Rally, I have suddenly realised I am double booked with my own club Rally  :-\.
I hope my replacement makes good use of the slot at Old Sodbury, and comes up with the goodies  8)
I am Gutted to say the least  :'(
 


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: proconsul on January 10, 2014, 10:41:54 PM
I have removed some posts from this thread as this is a signup thread and not the place to have discussions on other matters even though they may be rally related. Please do not be offended if you have had posts removed that were part of this discussion.

To make conditions of rally attendance absolutely clear: DW rallies are members-only private events. Members attend these events entirely at their own risk. We encourage rally attendees to have their own public liability insurance. If you are a member of a club you will probably already have this. DetectingWales.com makes every effort to keep our members safe and adheres to the health and safety regulations and other laws relating to private events of this nature.

To get this thread back on topic, Rob has spoken to the farmer who says that the fields are in good condition for Sunday's rally.



Geoff


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: gesza on January 10, 2014, 10:54:50 PM
well said that man


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: liner on January 10, 2014, 10:59:57 PM
Great news cant wait good luck all who are attending and hope it stays dry


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: mrsmarky123 on January 10, 2014, 11:27:56 PM
cant make sunday damn mark is working  :( so our spaces are free GUTTED ! hope u guys finds lots of goodies


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: legio11augustus on January 10, 2014, 11:56:15 PM
eager beaver , sounds a good un


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 11, 2014, 12:55:38 AM
1 day 8hours 38minutes to go
1 day 8hours 37 minutes to go
1 day 8hours 36 miutes to go
Not that i'm counting


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Jeff The Wizard on January 11, 2014, 08:47:31 AM
I bet you wet the bed last night Dylan my old bean  ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Johnboy25 on January 11, 2014, 09:30:52 AM
Thank you AJ and Geoff for your kind words. ;D.... I will try and man up a bit or as you both say find a new hobby. Thank you both again ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Springj86 on January 11, 2014, 12:18:25 PM
Hi guys is any one driving from newport or from around newport and fancy sharing a lift?
Pm me or email me j_w_spring@hotmail.co.uk, looking forward to tomz !!


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dryland on January 11, 2014, 12:35:31 PM
Nearly Jeff Nearly  ;D ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sax on January 11, 2014, 01:30:18 PM
HI All,

Iv had my email for the Sodbury Rally, but I do not have a Post code Not sure where it it, Help please.

sax


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sax on January 11, 2014, 01:37:20 PM
thankyou,  i'll log on later,

best to be safe.

sax


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Springj86 on January 11, 2014, 03:31:25 PM
Hi

I am still waiting for postcode for this rally.

Thanks joe


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Mike on January 11, 2014, 03:40:49 PM
Hi

I am still waiting for postcode for this rally.

Thanks joe

rally info will be sent via PM later this evening usually around 6-7pm  ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: anthonyjay on January 11, 2014, 04:37:09 PM
Thank you AJ and Geoff for your kind words. ;D.... I will try and man up a bit or as you both say find a new hobby. Thank you both again ;)
A tad touchy aren't we Johnboy, I don't recall Geoff or me mentioning you. I think the remarks were made in response to several comments about the possible conditions for Sunday


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Springj86 on January 11, 2014, 05:43:41 PM
Thanks mike
This is my first rally so a little unsure of how its all done



Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dale on January 11, 2014, 06:13:03 PM
Hi can someone please remove Nigel304 from the rally list he is unable to attend......Thanks ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: stampy on January 11, 2014, 08:44:12 PM
Sorry, have taken a knock to the head and ribs playing footie today, so unfortunately I am going to need to pull out!!!
Stampy  :'(


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: kencomet on January 11, 2014, 10:08:13 PM
Looking forward to tomorrows rally, its great to see 100 percent turnout, good luck to all..


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dale on January 11, 2014, 11:53:32 PM
Good luck all.... looking forward to seeing Neil's report...........Liner I will be in touch ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on January 12, 2014, 12:22:33 AM
Try to nip up Dale if you get a chance.


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Svaipa on January 12, 2014, 06:07:17 AM
Are we there yet ?  :D :D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: bristolminelab on January 12, 2014, 06:49:49 AM
Nice frosty morning going, to be a great day ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dale on January 12, 2014, 06:53:05 AM
Try to nip up Dale if you get a chance.

Il try Rob, Thanks mate ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: WeCan-Octavian on January 12, 2014, 06:55:41 AM
Good luck everyone  ;D >:(


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Mrmayo on January 12, 2014, 07:05:45 AM
Nealy there !!!! ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: anthonyjay on January 12, 2014, 06:01:01 PM
Thanks for the dig DW only found a 2p piece and a Geo IV farthing but enjoyed the day and good to see so many faces. Well done to those who had the good stuff. Looking forward to the next DW dig. Best wishes all AJ


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: GJH on January 12, 2014, 06:21:18 PM
Not much for me today, buckles, buttons and three coins, sadly not roman, well done to the guy who found the gold James, it was good just to hold it, thanks everyone concerned for arranging another good rally. ( whens the next one )
Geoff


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: liner on January 12, 2014, 06:31:02 PM
Great day out today  didnt find anything worth mentioning but what is worth mentioning is what a GREAT JOB the rally organisers on DW actually do. Thanks chaps your hard work dont go unnoitced   ;D


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: Dale on January 12, 2014, 08:26:51 PM
Great day out today  didnt find anything worth mentioning but what is worth mentioning is what a GREAT JOB the rally organisers on DW actually do. Thanks chaps your hard work dont go unnoitced   ;D

True Liner its always a good day out ;)


Title: Re: Official Detecting Wales Rally - Near Old Sodbury
Post by: sax on January 12, 2014, 10:02:55 PM
Had a good day today, thanks to all who arranged this.

I did not find anything, except a grotty old Roman, but I am happy. Maybe `i'll be lucky next time.

Thanks Guys.

sax


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