Midland Metal Detecting Club

Newly formed and keeping things simple: rallies at £15 a go, with numbers held between 30 and 45 so the fields don't get swamped. Land is being lined up locally around Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

The online group already has around 1,700 members, so places on early digs may go quickly. If you're in the West Midlands and like the idea of being in at the start of something, contact the club through the links.

Thinking of joining? Get in touch with the club directly using the links here — and if you're still choosing your first metal detector, sort that before your first dig.

Map shows the club's approximate home area (Staffordshire), not a dig site or meeting venue. Contact the club for exact details.