“Tommy Coleman, the founder of the group, initially wanted to start his own club. However, after attending a few digs with other groups, he sought to do things differently by creating a family atmosphere with friendly members. When Surrey Metal Detecting held its first event in 2019, it had only 60 members. Remarkably, some of those original members still attend every dig to this day.”

In 2020, Surrey Metal Detecting experienced significant growth, expanding our membership to nearly 500 enthusiastic members. This growth allowed us to secure access to some truly remarkable and diverse detecting sites, offering our members new and exciting opportunities to explore. With the increase in participants and activity, we recognised the need for better organisation, and so we expanded our team.

We brought on four dedicated team members to help with the logistics, including managing parking and overseeing the safety and conduct of our members while out in the fields. Their involvement has been invaluable in ensuring our events run smoothly and efficiently, allowing everyone to focus on enjoying the hobby in a well-organised and welcoming environment. This expansion marks an important milestone in our journey, as we continue to grow both in size and in the quality of the experience we offer to all our members.