Great report Byron. Had a brilliant day out with great company, weather, conversation and good finds too.
I had a few good finds including a hoard.......the hoard consisted of 2 x 2 pences, a 10 pence, 2 pennies and a five pence, all in the same hole in the very corner of the field. As i dug the hoard I dreamed of sipping champagne on a luxury liner cruising the Caribbean.... I came back to earth with a bump when the pennies started to appear 
I did find a Georgian penny (1807), a nice St Christopher motor badge, a queen Anne silver shilling, loads of buttons and some other nice bits and pieces.
Big thank you to Norman and Anne Oxley for finding this great place, looking forward to the next one now.
         

Thanks Liz, will try Oxwich, sounds fun, you up for it ? 

Hi All,
Thinking of doing some beach detecting in the week, can anyone out there recommend a local(ish) one.
We've had a look on the following :- Barry (ringpulls and a touch of flu ;o), Merthyr Mawr Newton end (superb collection of ringpulls and a bullet), Southerndown (couple cf coins), Ogmore (lots of small fragments of cans).
If anyone can recommend anywhere else to try that would be great.
Thank You
                   Martin   

Hi All,
Found this brass "relic" in Cowbridge on Saturday, I've searched the web but cannot find anything like it.
It is hollow but quite heavy.
My guess is some sort of cane or umbrella tip, any ideas
All the best
         Martin