Club News
War hero’s stolen medals recovered
TWELVE years ago, medals bestowed on a war hero and distinguished police commander were stolen from his family’s Oxfordshire cottage.
But this weekend they were returned to their rightful home after being discovered in a farmer’s field just 20 yards from the house they were taken from thanks to the sharp eyed members of the Oxford Blues Metal Detecting Club. They had been awarded to Ralph Sheldon, a World War I veteran and high-ranking officer in the Metropolitan Police, who died in 1952.
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Welcome To Our Club
Welcome to your club website. My name is Ken Marshall and I am the club sites officer and webmaster. I liaise with farmers and landowners in order to organise the sites where we go to for a dig each week.
The Oxford Blues Metal Detecting Club was formed over 18 years ago,and consists of a small informal group of enthusiasts who meet monthly at the British Legion, Littlemore.
Most members have been detecting for many years and have attained a vast knowledge of detecting and it’s associated activities. One of our members has been with the Club since its commencement.
Find further information discover more here.
Club Activities
Finds of the Year – 2011
Here are the results of the 2011 Find and Finder of the year awards. Weather better than last year as there was no snow. A good attendance and buffet provided by Mick and helpers. The presentation went well with a new 1st prize winner Dave Connor. A big raffle again – Top Prize a Whites
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Government Minister becomes a club member for a day!
On Friday 11th June, 2010, members of The Oxford Blues Metal Detecting Club were delighted to welcome Wantage MP and Minister for Culture, Ed Vaizey, to join them for his first metal detecting experience.
Finds of the Month
Finds of the Month December 2011 Finds of the Month December 2011 Coins 1st – Kevin Benning – Marcus Auzelius Denarius 161 – 180 AD 2nd -Kevin Hodgins – Antonius Pias 3rd
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Club Services
Lost Something of Value? In fact it could be anything metallic that has been misplaced or lost. We don’t charge a fee, all we ask for…[Read more here...]
News Breaking Finds
Gold Rush When a haul of 200 gold sovereigns like this one were found at a charity dig in Essex, only two were handed in. Metal detector enthusiasts who struck gold at a charity fundraising dig are believed to have fled with the loot – worth up to £70,000.
Upload Your Images
Upload Your Finds Here or View Images Already Listed This is where you can upload your latest finds, view finds already listed or reply to someone’s posting…[Click here to list your latest finds, or view finds already listed...]
