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Fencing equipment

Leon Paul and Allstar are the two biggest suppliers of fencing equipment in the UK, however in recent years a number of other suppliers have started. You can talk to the club armourer Mike, the coaches or other, experienced fencers about the pros and cons of the various suppliers.

Leon Paul
Allstar Fencing equipment
Excalibur Sports
The Fencing Shop
PBT UK

Coaches

Alan Knowles’ homepage
Shaun Garley’s homepage

Veterans Fencing

Fencers who are 40 years old or over qualify for veterans’ fencing. The BVF organize their own individual and team competitions.

British Veterans fencing

Information and Clubs

Quarte Riposte – some useful articles on foil fencing, including priority for newbies, separating attacks and practising refereeing
Explore Fencing
Wiltshire Fencing
Southern Fencing
British Fencing Association
Bath Sword Club
Bristol Fencing Club
Swindon Fencing Facebook group

Summer holiday hoursAugust 12, 2024
During August the times for fencing are different as we merge the adult and junior sessions. We will be fencing 7pm to 9pm at the Deanery, its an opportunity to keep fencing and try your skills against some different people.
Back to The DeaneryJuly 1, 2024
We are back fencing at The Deanery from July 2nd 2024. The directions are on our about page. A big thank you to Cricklade Manor Prep for hosting us over the last few weeks. We look forward to seeing you on the piste.
BYC Sheffield 2024May 9, 2024
Shaun, Reka and Neil travelled to Sheffield for the British Youth Fencing championships taking place over all 3 days of the May Bank Holiday. A staggering 29 of our fencers qualified. Regardless of results every one had fun and there were lots of...
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Change of venueMay 7, 2024
From the 30th of April to the 25th of June we will be fencing at Cricklade Manor Prep Sports Hall in Calcutt Street Cricklade while exams are being held in The Deanery. Full details are on the Contact page.
Change of venueJanuary 14, 2024
We are at a new venue for the next two Tuesdays (16th and 23rd of January 2024) because the Deanery sports hall is unavailable due to exams. We are at the Dorcan Leisure Complex, St Paul’s Drive, Swindon SN3 5DA at the usual...
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