Silver Swords 40+ Fencing

Silver Swords is about getting more people over 40 trying and enjoying the sport of fencing! Improve your fitness the fun way!

06/05/2026

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16/03/2026

The 91-year-old netballer: ‘Some say I’m a bit aggressive’ Netball twice a week, bowls three times a week, Joyce Funnell isn’t about to let age stop her love of staying active

13/03/2026

Lindsay Bottoms invites veteran fencers to take part in a survey to assess the frequency of joint replacements among veteran fencers.

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18/01/2026

At 81, Jean Stewart was frustrated by her growing frailty, so she decided to get active. Now 96, push-ups, kettlebell squats and pushing a weight-loaded sledge keep her strong

15/01/2026

Margaret Rutherford surprised the entire crew when she signed up for a month of intensive fencing lessons so she could duel her way through Murder Ahoy without a stunt double. Every parry and riposte in that thrilling finale was her own, a testament to her playful spirit and unwavering dedication to craft. She may have been best known for her sharp wit as Miss Marple, but on that Cornwall set she proved she could wield a foil as deftly as any leading lady of action. Long before that swashbuckling showdown, Rutherford had already charmed audiences on stage and screen with her larger-than-life portrayals of eccentric characters. As she moved from Shakespearean comedies to Agatha Christie mysteries, she carried with her a fearless willingness to explore every facet of performance. Fencing at her age wasn’t just about authenticity it was about seizing the chance to surprise herself and everyone watching. The result remains one of British cinema’s most delightful moments: an elegant septuagenarian dueling across a ship’s deck with all the flair of a swashbuckler half her age. Today, fans still cheer that final sword clash not only for its cinematic zest but for the reminder that passion and courage know no retirement age.