Article | North East providing rich pickings for metal detector treasure hunters

Published by Sunday Sun, by Alastair Craig, Sunday 22nd April 2012 “TREASURE hunter Terry Vickers this month struck gold when he unearthed an 1,800-year-old Roman ring from a muddy field. At an inquest, the County Durham coroner declared the find to be “Treasure”, after hearing how it had been authenticated by experts at the British…

Garrett invest in new scholarship programme.

Lamar University Engineering Center honors Garretts for multi-faceted gift to benefit student scholarships and faculty enrichment. Published by The Vindicator,Thursday 26th April 2012  “Lamar University has announced the naming of the Charles and Eleanor Garrett Engineering Center on the LU campus to recognize a major gift from the Garland couple whose company is one of…

Pennies from Heaven

Published by Banner Graphic, by Eric Bernsee, Monday 9th January 9, 2012 “There’s an old adage that says “gold is where you find it,” and that’s certainly an apropos sentiment for a guy like Mick Burney. Gold, silver, bronze or brass, Burney is apt to find it as he runs his trusty metal detector over…

Rallies 2012

Our calendar of  rallies happening in 2012 If you would like your dig/rally added to our calendar then please email media@regton.com with your information Please Note: Regton Ltd accepts no liability over the events and details listed. We are going to be at the Weekend Wanders Rally from the 21st till the 23rd so keep your…

Lost and found: Lee man is a sand-sifter who reunites people with lost rings

Published by Naples News, written by Kristine Gill, Sunday April 9th 2012. “NAPLES — Mike Grueninger flew home from Sanibel toIndianapolisin April 2010 without his wedding band. He was still married, but the ring was at the bottom of the Gulf, a casualty of beach football. “I think I was more distraught over it than my…

Sussex fishermen turned treasure hunters

Published by The Argus, written by Neil Vowles, Monday April 9th 2012 “Fishermen could find a new profession as treasure hunters. English Heritage is launching a year-long pilot scheme in Sussex this month in an attempt to create an ordered log of historical finds uncovered by the fishing community. The heritage group is working with…