*Meet the team*


Dave

Dave is the groups owner and main land sourcer for all events here at Detect it Nation.

Dave worked in the agricultural industry for over 17 years and it's within that time that he managed to build some great relationships with a wide range of land owners in the North West of the UK.

Daves dream find - Roman gold

Daves best find - Roman hoard of 3000 coins


Ian

Ian has been with us from day one and is a living book of expertise and knowledge. 

Ian can be found on most of our digs helping keep the wheels turning by giving tips, assisting members and in general just being the great guy that he really is.

You can be certain that if ians in the field... stuff will be coming up!

Ian's dream find - Gold coin

Ian's best find - Bronze age axe head


Nicola

Nicola again has been with us since near the beginning ensuring the group runs as good as it can on the social media side.

Nicola is a keen camper and does lots of the boring but crucial things in the background of events trying to ensure that our events run as smoothly as they can onsite and off site.

Nicola's dream find - victoria sovereign 

Nicola's best find - Roman silver


Ian (H)

Ian (H) is the other half of Nicola and runs side by side with Nic trying to ensure that the group is running at its best on the social media side of things before and when events are taking place.

Ian can be found on near all of events with his dog (benny) who is our very own hounds liason officer.

Ian's dream find - gold hammered

Ian's best find - bronze age spears head


Paul

Paul is an absolute gem to the group and has been with us from the very start.

Paul is our official head of parking and always does his best to ensure that the logistics side of our events run as smoothly as possible on the day of our digs.

Paul is very knowledgeable and loves to help people in the field so if your ever stuck with the i.d of that find that you have no idea about then the chances are... he's gunna know.

Paul's dream find - Roman fibula

Paul's best find - Gold ring


Phill

Phill is a great guy that loves nothing more than being out with his detector in the field.

Phill's been with us from the very start and does lots in the background onsite from ensuring all our first aid kit is up to date to ensuring everyones digging responsibly onsite.

Phill's dream find - A hoard

Phill's best find - Hammered coin


Thomas (Viking)

Thomas is one of a kind and has been with us from day one.

Thomas spends most of his time in the fields helping people and ensuring that the events are running as smoothly as they can on the day of our digs.

Tom's a true gentleman, he's a great friend with excellent knowledge and he's a real credit to our group and the metal detecting community overall.

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Lynne

Lynne has been with us for a few years now and it's more than likely Lynne or Nic that will greet you upon arrival at our events.

Lynne does a great job in checking NCMD's and taking payments along side Nic at our events and often, if your lucky... she will offer you one of her great cupcakes aswell.

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Maria

Maria has been with Detect it Nation for a few years now and does an amazing job dealing with everything that the group needs from safety equipment, merchandise and anything else that we all require to run.

Maria is also the head of sorting out all our insurances and finances and I generally don't know what we would do without her.

Maria's dream find - Toy car

Maria's best find - Silver medieval ring


Tony

Tony has been with us from the start and does a great job helping the group run onsite and offsite.

Tony thrives off helping members and if your ever stuck with a problem he's normally the first to offer his help.

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Tony's best find - Spanish gold coin


Lisa

Lisa is an absolute gem and has been with us again from the start.

Lisa does an amazing job in making sure everything runs smoothly in the fields whilst onsite and just like her husband Tony, she is always one of the first to offer assistance should you need it.

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