First fencing club for children in Milton Keynes set to launch this month

Wednesday, 14 October 2020 15:05

Touche Fencing Club is launching a brand new Junior Fencing Club in Milton Keynes at the end of the month.

The adults club is based in Towcester but will be moving over to Wavendon to host sessions for juniors from Wednesday 28th October.

Touche Fencing Club has been coaching both able body and wheelchair users since 2000, has attended London 2012 Paralympics, Rio 2016 Paralympics, and also the Asia 2018 Jakarta Paralympics.

The not-for-profit club has also had several fencers representing GB at the International stage.

The 6-week course costs £50 and full kit is provided. The course will take you from the first steps and safety to supervised sparring. Suitable for ages 8 years and over.

Those interested can find the classes at Wavendon Village Hall from 4:45 to 6:45 pm on Wednesday 28th of October.

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