The Rodney Cook Memorial is awaiting further developments, just seen the latest update from Gary Cook. He'll do the responsible thing no doubt.
Many comments around the subject of open digs and rallies and the government classification of detecting. I honestly think that a one day open dig can be arranged far safer than a car boot sale, but apparently they are allowed to go ahead, while we are not. Perhaps a lack of understanding around how our "events" take place, but how many people outside of the hobby understand detecting ?
It's a bit more complicated for overnight two/three day rallies, with entertainment, food stalls and trade stands. Many detectorists love the weekend rallies and I hope things change for the better soon and they can socialise at these great events once more.