MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION.
Townsville Metal Detecting Club is the oldest continuous detecting club in Queensland, the club was formed in 1984 and currently has a membership of aprox 130 members. Due to the numerous field trips and other activities we have members from all over Queensland as well as other states.
Field trips are friendly social gatherings with members detecting or working creeks and gullies in other ways to find gold. The majority of members attending these trips usually find some gold. If required, new members are afforded information on detector use and hints on how to find gold. All field trips are managed in a safe manner with members carrying UHF 2-way radios at all times and advising other members when they intend to leave the campsite and when they return. The club Field Officer takes First aid kit, an AED and a plb .
Being a friendly club catering for families and members of all ages, all events and meetings are well attended with members having their say into all club activities.
We have the support of two Minelab agents in the Queensland area, The Outback Prospector and Towers Prospecting World, these shops also sell and support other brands of detectors as well as all other prospecting needs. We also have the support of many local businesses, some of which are mentioned on our home page.
Club members are many with a large knowledge base of detecting, sluicing, panning, refining of gold, making jewellery etc. As well as looking for gold. Members also spend time at beaches, parks, historic sites etc, searching for relics and coins. Throughout the year the club receives numerous requests from the public to find lost jewellery and other items of value. Other requests have been to find nails thrown onto a local soccer field by vandals. The majority of times items have been successfully re-united with their owners.
If interested in joining, please send your name and details to [email protected]. Or complete the form below, Other contact information is under the "Contact us" tab
Field trips are friendly social gatherings with members detecting or working creeks and gullies in other ways to find gold. The majority of members attending these trips usually find some gold. If required, new members are afforded information on detector use and hints on how to find gold. All field trips are managed in a safe manner with members carrying UHF 2-way radios at all times and advising other members when they intend to leave the campsite and when they return. The club Field Officer takes First aid kit, an AED and a plb .
Being a friendly club catering for families and members of all ages, all events and meetings are well attended with members having their say into all club activities.
We have the support of two Minelab agents in the Queensland area, The Outback Prospector and Towers Prospecting World, these shops also sell and support other brands of detectors as well as all other prospecting needs. We also have the support of many local businesses, some of which are mentioned on our home page.
Club members are many with a large knowledge base of detecting, sluicing, panning, refining of gold, making jewellery etc. As well as looking for gold. Members also spend time at beaches, parks, historic sites etc, searching for relics and coins. Throughout the year the club receives numerous requests from the public to find lost jewellery and other items of value. Other requests have been to find nails thrown onto a local soccer field by vandals. The majority of times items have been successfully re-united with their owners.
If interested in joining, please send your name and details to [email protected]. Or complete the form below, Other contact information is under the "Contact us" tab
Meetings are held on every second Monday of each Month. NOTE; NO MEETING IN December or January.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm aprox
Location: Kirwan Primary School,
Research Building/ Library ( at front of school )
21 Burnda Street, Kirwan 4817 Qld.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm aprox
Location: Kirwan Primary School,
Research Building/ Library ( at front of school )
21 Burnda Street, Kirwan 4817 Qld.
Membership Fees 2025/26
TMDCs membership year goes from 1st April 2025 to 31st March. 2026.
Fees for current members will be $40.00 for the year, payable on or before the 1st of April.
New memberships fees; A once only administration fee of $20 and $40 membership fee. (total $60)
All memberships are deemed to be Family memberships.
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Club Polo Shirts and other apparel for sale. (visit page to view)
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Included in Membership
Fees for current members will be $40.00 for the year, payable on or before the 1st of April.
New memberships fees; A once only administration fee of $20 and $40 membership fee. (total $60)
All memberships are deemed to be Family memberships.
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Club Polo Shirts and other apparel for sale. (visit page to view)
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Included in Membership
- Access to Newsletter, Social Events, Field Trips.
- Discounts at sponsor shops
- Public Liability Insurance
- Use of club fossicking license on club trips.
- Comprehensive information packages of Fossicking locations
- Access to members only section of the TMDC Web site and fb page.
Payments can be sent to ; Townsville Metal Detecting Club Inc. PO Box 95 Thuringowa Central QLD 4817.
Or; Paid into Bendigo Bank. BSB 633--000 Account 156060667 Townsville Metal Detecting club Inc.
Or; At a club meeting. (Cash Only)
Or; Paid into Bendigo Bank. BSB 633--000 Account 156060667 Townsville Metal Detecting club Inc.
Or; At a club meeting. (Cash Only)
When completing the membership Application Form, please read the Clubs Code of Conduct, and sign and date the bottom of form . Or if submitting the on line form opposite ,tick in the bottom space provided. ( a tick is your electronic signature )
Processing new memberships New membership applications can take up to 4 weeks to be
processed depending on what time of the month it was lodged. All new Membership applications will be presented to club members at the first ordinary club meeting directly after the application has been received. Attending members will then vote on whether to accept the new application. After your application has been excepted you will be allocated a members Number, and a membership card will be emailed out with your membership number, this process may take a few days to be completed. You will also be added to the clubs contact list, and be given the current password for the members only section of this web page. TMDC Committee can reject an applicant that it feels does not fit the criteria set out in it's code of conduct, rules and regulations. If an application is rejected the paid fees will be refunded in full. |
For New and Renewals. |
NOTE; When renewing membership fees ,please email details of payment and name to [email protected] so we can enter into our records.