Bucks' Blades Fencing Group

17/09/2026

A good evening's fencing last night and a great start to our 2nd Beginner's Fencing course! Lovely to hear the thud of points on walls, Nick's wise words, and quite a lot of laughs!

02/09/2026

Sept 9th, we fence again after the summer break. And the following week, we start our second beginner's course.
September - great time to get back to things we've not done for a while - it's the new 'new pencil case' vibe! So if you fence, but haven't for a while, or haven't joined us at Blades, then do come along, 7.30 - 9pm, Silverstone School Hall. We have a great group of welcoming, friendly fencers.

31/08/2026

A nice local competition for any of our fencers who fancy it!

25/07/2026

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!

22/07/2026

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!

05/06/2026

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

British Fencing are taking positive steps to support women enter coaching and continue their development.

04/06/2026

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.

20/03/2026

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.

12/03/2026

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!

06/01/2026

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

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