Sussex - Charity Rally 18th August UNDETECTED cut meadow

[detecting rod]

will my garret 300i be ok for this and will there be people about to advise a newbie on the day ?

[Blackadder43]

will my garret 300i be ok for this and will there be people about to advise a newbie on the day ?

Your machine is absolutely fine sir, in fact any machine would be welcomed there
Hopefully someone with the same machine will also be there, if not there will be basic and general and advanced detecting knowledge by the bucket load, which will keep you busy all day

[Arch Stanton]

Hi Liam, I would love to come along. I'm usually a 'lone wolf' so this would be my first organised rally/dig, so may be a bit nervous!! I was born and grew up within 5 miles of this area and my parents are still there, I'm still fairly local so it has persuaded me to go for it!
If you would put my name down for it that would be great?!

[Jamesey1981]

will my garret 300i be ok for this and will there be people about to advise a newbie on the day ?

I have a 300i and I'll be there, I'm not the king of metal detectorists but I can help you out with the basics and settings if you need it.

[detecting rod]

thx il confirm in next couple of days

[liamnolan]

Here are a couple of shots of the farm and the surrounding area
Click on pics to make slightly larger

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Attendees ..
1 - Jamesey1981
2 - Runnerflash
3 - Phil2401
4 - WVAM - bacon bap on arrival
5 - Jim hawkins
6 - Mega B
7 - simon brown
8 - Julie116
9 - Zeffer - Yvonne Lundon-Marchant
10 - Linda Pollard
11 - paint
12 - Plasticiron
13 - Telstar - breakfast white bap with bacon
14 - fred
15 - Southcoastsoftee
16 - Snuzz
17 - Saffron
18 - Wuntbedruv - sausage bap
19 - Fusion
20 - R4RJB
21 - Firsty
22 - scoobydoo
23 - Ian.B
24 - detecting rod
25 - Arch Stanton
26 - Kritika
27 - Mr Elusive
28 - Valcar333
29 -
30 -
31 -

[WVAM]

oooooh you temptress. "This time round we have 31 acres in three fields of UNDETECTED LAND off the beaten track, surrounded by woods, absolutely beautiful setting"
And does that include the interesting big sandy coloured field(s)?

[liamnolan]

oooooh you temptress. "This time round we have 31 acres in three fields of UNDETECTED LAND off the beaten track, surrounded by woods, absolutely beautiful setting"
And does that include the interesting big sandy coloured field(s)?

I will confirm asap, I stood in one spot with all three fields in view around me and now I cannot reconcile that with the map I will report back .. I was tempted to bring my machine on the visit but I may never have left! Loads of places still left, stay for an hour or all day, scenic enough for just coming along to admire Liam

[detecting rod]

ok thx id like to sign up for a slot

[WVAM]

I will confirm asap, I stood in one spot with all three fields in view around me and now I cannot reconcile that with the map I will report back .. I was tempted to bring my machine on the visit but I may never have left! Liam

It's that op you've had - one leg now shorter than the other so you keep walking in circles

[liamnolan]

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The above map outlines the area we have, off the beaten track and yet to be detected. In the event of a sudden downpour the surrounding woods will afford some cover, though we should be dry. You can maybe do some research to see if any old pathways existed, there were some roman settlements in the area, plus skirmishes from the Battle Of Lewes nearby. Old field system boundaries will always be interesting as well.
Plenty of spaces left, 31+ acres to play around in, Liam

[Arch Stanton]

Hi Liam - Cheers for the map, I went to School in Chailey, so I'm excited to revisit my old stomping ground! Just wondering if that's the full extent of the area? By my reckoning the red lined bit is coming in at around 28 acres...Not a problem with me, as that's still loads, and my calcs may be off, just checking!

[liamnolan]

Thanks and I have had a chat with the farmer re the acreage. The original 65 acres was mooted as covering all of the land he controls, but at present we have 31 acres of land, though he is now also hoping to prepare more land for us, either his own or neighbours.
I will keep the topic open for food orders and a waiting list. Some will detect for an hour or so and be happy to do some supportive work in organising the event, others will need to be dragged off in chains in total darkness
If anyone wants to attend, in anticipation of more land coming through then just add your name here
Thanks, Liam

[liamnolan]

Still some places left on this event, weather looks very promising We will have at least an acre each and hopefully more if the farmer can get some from the neighbours. Every penny goes to a really good charity, Liam

[Kritika]

Hi Liam

Please can you put two of us, me Kritika and Mr Elusive down please.

[WVAM]

Liam,

Tamsyn did a great job last time - where do we put in our bacon roll orders please?

Cheers,

Chris

[liamnolan]

Food orders can be made on here Last time we had sandwiches, baps etc on arrival, with tea/coffee, more food during the day .. we can also cater for veggies and vegans Liam

[pier0]

I'd love to attend if spaces are still available.
Cheers

[WVAM]

Food orders can be made on here Last time we had sandwiches, baps etc on arrival, with tea/coffee, more food during the day .. we can also cater for veggies and vegans Liam

In that case put me down for a bacon bap on arrival. Onglet de boeuf washed down with a glass of Petrus for lunch and a cream tea with home made scones for mid afternoon. A tenner sound reasonable?

[liamnolan]

Tamsyn will happily take the dosh .. I will add you to the list for grub, Liam

[Saffron]

Food orders can be made on here Last time we had sandwiches, baps etc on arrival, with tea/coffee, more food during the day .. we can also cater for veggies and vegans Liam

Bacon bap on arrival please, (and lunch if Tamsyn is doing lunch time to).

Tamsyn did a good job with the food last time, so sure it will be up to standard again.

Evan

[Julie116]

Thanks Julie for booking us in - Are we going to camp on Saturday night?
Yvonne

I might camp too

[liamnolan]

No probs with anyone camping Sat night, but please arrive after 5pm when I will be there to greet you, Liam

[Wuntbedruv]

Food orders can be made on here Last time we had sandwiches, baps etc on arrival, with tea/coffee, more food during the day .. we can also cater for veggies and vegans Liam

Hi Liam,
if there are sausage baps available in the morning I will take one please. Failing that-bacon would be grand!

Wuntbedruv

[valcar333]

Hi, great location and good causes. Please send me post code for this event. Thank you.

[R4RJB]

Please put me down for a space.
Thanks,
Richard

[thefiggis]

Sorry Liam, can't make this after all, so please take me off the list.

Hope all goes well

[liamnolan]

Now on the list Richard! Sorry you cannot make it John.
FOOD - Its always great to have a hot bacon/sausage/egg bap/roll/sandwich on arrival, with a hot or cold drink to was it down, plus maybe a sandwich etc during the day. If you do want anything ordered in advance, please post on here so Tamsyn can get things ready for you, cheers, Liam

[WVAM]

please post on here so Tamsyn can get things ready for you, cheers, Liam

There's delegation for you!

Bacon and egg roll
Tea (lots)
Sandwich for lunch - cheese and pickle with good bread (but I'll eat anything so don't mind)
More tea.

Thanks Tamsyn.

[coil]

I hope all goes well with charity dig everyone finds loads and lot of money for charity