Another permission to detect ... :)

[history-hunter]

Hi Ladies and Gents,

YES…. I’m another detectorist looking to gain permission to carry out my beloved hobby on your precious land. Am I any different to any of the hundreds who have already asked? Probably not, but as they say you gotta be in it to win it, shy bairns get nowt ( northern expression – contact me for a translation..) and so on and so forth.

YES .. I am fairly new to the hobby, so am looking for land to get to know my machine ( they do take some getting used to) and hopefully find some exciting items. I love picking up old coins / buttons / artefacts and just wondering who the last person was to hold it? What were they doing when it was lost?

YES.. I do know how to dig a plug so when it goes back you would never know the ground had been disturbed.

YES.. I do hold NCMD membership and insurance.

YES… is the answer I would like to hear from you JJ

Seriously though, I know a lot of landowners are against detectorists on their land, and I really do understand. Would I want some stranger digging up my land… no ( you can have a go in my back yard if you like.. )

But without your help this hobby will die out, all that history be lost forever, and I will have to spend my weekends shoe shopping with the wife…..!!!!!

So if there are any kind souls in the North East of the UK, Durham, Sunderland, Tyneside, Teesside, Northumberland or even the borders of Scotland, please send me a message and we’ll take it from there.



Regards



Rob

 

[history-hunter]

Gotta say, I'm loving this forum! Despite the lack of replies to my original message.. lol.
I never thought I'd spend so long looking at pictures of tractors and fences ( who would have known there was so many ways to build a fence!! )
Some of the topics are really interesing ...and some hilarious .
It's my new fave place to visit.....
Might have to see if any farmers near me need any help from a complete novice, all I know is plant it, it grows, dig it up again

Rob

 

[history-hunter]

I may be opening a can of worms here, so apologies if it’s already been covered elsewhere.


Why are detectorists hated so vehemently by some landowners / farmers?


I have read a few posts on here and other forums about farmers being shafted by unscrupulous members of our hobby, and of course there are the scum that call themselves “ nighthawkers” but are basically thieves! There are also those who call it a “business” by holding rallies and digs and again screwing the farmer over, all this I can absolutely understand if you have been a victim of this.


But like all walks of life, this is the minority rather than the majority. There are good and bad detectorists just as there are good and bad farmers, or police, or politicians … ok, maybe there are no good politicians but you get my drift.

I have been on this forum for a short while and have gained a valuable insight, albeit only a snippit, into what goes on and how busy everyone can be, as well as seeing that you are all only human ( well…some..lol) and have a wicked sense of humour.

I saw in one post where we were referred to as “the unwashed “ or lazy dole wallers who can’t be arsed to work!

I for one work full time, I also present a radio show on Thursdays on Bishop FM, and run regular 1950s rock n roll nights in Stockton and Middlesbrough. Not to everyones taste I know, but it keeps me happy…lol.


I am fairly new to detecting, only had my machine for 5 months, been on a couple of paid digs and tried it out on beaches. I WILL NOT, EVER go onto anyone’s land without permission. I’ve come to the conclusion that getting permissions to detect are rarer than unicorn s**t, but will it stop me trying…..NO.

This is my relaxing time, my escapism and let’s face it, just a glance on google maps and there is enough land in this beautiful country to keep everyone happy, as John Lennon one said “ give peace ( ME ) a chance” .




You may now berate me and vent some spleens.




Cheers, and happy harvesting.




Rob

 

[history-hunter]

I'm growing old ....,.

 

[history-hunter]

Hi forum lurkers...
I'm Still here after all these months. Still loving this hobby, and still looking for permissions ( the hardest part )
So I'll just keep asking til I wear someone down
North East/ Yorkshire area. If any kind hearted soul would like to take pity on an aging (56) bloke . For full info see my original post.
Thanks guys n gals.
Rob

 

[history-hunter]

Does anyone actually read/view these?? let's see....LOL

 

[Dry Rot]

No Massey Fergusons, then?

 

[history-hunter]

Here you go.......

 

[JCMaloney]

Nope.

 

[history-hunter]

Except us John.... Lol

 

[history-hunter]

Still here... And haven't had a wash or shave since my last post,...... ( Some will get that, some wontw...lol)

Rob

 

[Shooting Builder]

Shooting permission is the same story flower - also in Yorkshire - also fruitless

 

[DRC]

I think your best bet is to visit farmers face to face , rather than over the Internet. Farmers are rightly , very wary of letting strangers onto their farms for all sorts of reasons , but many do, once they trust someone .
We let two local people come here, so don’t want any more as it’s becone their patch, so to speak . I know neighbours allow the same local lads.

 

[JCMaloney]

I think your best bet is to visit farmers face to face , rather than over the Internet. Farmers are rightly , very wary of letting strangers onto their farms for all sorts of reasons , but many do, once they trust someone .
We let two local people come here, so don’t want any more as it’s becone their patch, so to speak . I know neighbours allow the same local lads.

Face to face is the best option.

Then you just wear them down....... waffling about a bit of horse harness that is 900 years old... until they crumble. They`ll either shut the door on you or say "Yes" to get rid.

Works for me !