Bucks' Blades Fencing Group

Beginner's Fencing!! We will be running a course for adults starting September 16th, 7.30 - 9pm, at Silverstone School Hall. This is your early warning, so if you know someone who wants to learn, or if you have found our page and want to learn, then make a note. Meanwhile, enjoy the summer!

Looking ahead to September! Something our Bladers might like to have a go at. In the past, our members have competed, medalled, and Gina won this 3 years in a row!

Great initiative - I think Aurelia has much too much on, ditto me, plus I would be awful! Simone?
https://www.britishfencing.com/new-grant-scheme-to-support-women-in-coaching/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSP1UhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBDbFFnTmt5Y3dra01JYk1yc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm9G2FuN6OoZGVsGf61SOT4AyA0-OsdlOrduQOmMfZwNzCoMpUf8QdNbeIIw_aem_D_mogIZ3fqBaiztnZ7D2IQ

NEW GRANT SCHEME TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN COACHING - BRITISH FENCING British Fencing are taking positive steps to support women enter coaching and continue their development.

Fencing with the Bladers last night! A great group; some epee, foil, coaching with Nick, and a lovely atmosphere. Well done Jacek, who is new to fencing; Evan who is coming along well after taki,ng our beginners course last autumn, and Aurelia, back into fencing and juggling baby Beren (not literally!). Sorry, I missed Andy off on the epee piste! If you are thinking about coming along, even if it's been a while, then ping me a message and come join us.

It was great to have Aurelia back on the piste this week! 8 months off actual fencing on maternity leave with the adorable Beren. A couple of takeaways for all of us from her break.
1. Ria was able to come along through last year, do some warm ups and some reffing, which I'm sure has kept her eye in - useful thing to do.
2. Many of us have to take a break from fencing for all sorts of reasons, and coming back can feel daunting. BUT at Bucks Blades you are welcome to come and watch, get back into the vibe, and when you're ready to fence, you will be very welcome, no stress, no pressure, go at your own pace.

Bucks' Blades is 2!! A friend of mine says, '90% of new businesses fail in the first year' - he's an accountant... OK, we're clearly not a business, although thanks to Aurelia, we have excellent accounts. A lot has happened in 2 years. We have run a beginner's course in association with Nick and Luton Swords. Our members have competed in competitions. We have bought the scoring boxes, spools and leads. Aurelia and James welcomed their baby son, Beren and Ria is back with us at the Blades. We have had some great fencing, mostly foil, but some epee, and we work to help each other with our fencing and our reffing. We continue to meet at Silverstone School, do come along and join us, even if it's been a while!

Thank you Northampton Fencing Club for passing this on - a nice one for anyone who fancies a competition
https://londonregionfencing.org.uk/2026-london-region-winter-open-novice-intermediate-competition/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPJq4VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBDbFFnTmt5Y3dra01JYk1yc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvEW4UgUNl1srVKaQYe1dGp8_BSg8Rn7PJOsRPyz_mGxhwlzSHklqCGXmAI9_aem_4UxbZ9qVZDfE-Q-psUCErQ

2026 London Region Winter Open Novice & Intermediate Competition Open for All. Men’s and Women’s Foil, Sabre & Epee at Novice and Intermediate level from any Region. All welcome. Entries will open on Sport80 on 7th December VENUESt Benedict’s School, Marchwood Crescent, Ealing, London W5 2DZ. Closest train station Ealing Broadway (10 min walk). Several

Happy 2026 to you all! We return to fencing this Weds (7th) at Silverstone School Hall. Top news - Blades co-founder Aurelia and husband James' baby son was born on Jan 2nd. Aurelia and baby Beren are both home and doing well. And, of course, he already has his first sword!

Wishing all the Bladers a very Happy 2026, with lots of good fencing!!

Wishing all our lovely Bladers a very Merry Christmas! We're not fencing tonight ... come on darlings, we're all flat out, and obviously not next week, when we will all be busy hanging our stockings! It has been a fab fencing year - some great Wednesdays, a beginner's course, some new and some old faces joining us, and a baby on the way! So, have a lovely break and enjoy your festivities. We will meet again in 2026!