Heart of Devon Swords

29/08/2026

Again! We need a new venue! (Suddenly discovered the whole hall is fully booked for two seasons.)

29/08/2026

There aren't many coach education courses each year.
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⏳ There's only 1 week left to claim your offer!

Thanks to our partnership with PGL, we're offering a discount on accommodation and meals for coaching courses at PGL Caythorpe this October. Offer ends 4th September.

🗓️ 25th-28th October 2026: Coaching Fencing Level 2 (CFL2) (all weapons)
Book your place here: https://bf.sport80.com/pub/e_locator/courses/view/40755

🗓️ 25th-29th October 2026: Weapon-Specific Level 3 (WS3) (all weapons)
Book your place here: https://bf.sport80.com/pub/e_locator/courses/view/40756

26/08/2026

The 2026 Dart Individual Epee
(Men’s & Women’s Individual Epee)
Sunday 20 September 2026
Totnes Leisure Centre, Borough Park Road, Totnes, TQ9 5XW (Near Totnes railway station)

Open to fencers aged 13 or over on 20th September 2026 who hold a current British Fencing Compete membership.

REGIONAL RANKING!
This competition qualifies for regional ranking points for fencers who live in, or are members of fencing clubs in, the South West region.

COMPETITION FORMAT
Check-in opens 10:15am
Check-in closes 10:30am
Fencing starts 10:45am
The format may change on the day depending on the number of entries in each gender category. The expected format is one round of poules followed by a full direct elimination. Poules may be mixed if entries require it, and a mixed Plate competition will be held if time permits. Fencers may be expected to self-referee.

Free tea & coffee will be available.

 Medals will be awarded separately for each gender to the top four fencers.
 Additional medals will be presented to the best Veteran 40+ and the best Cadet U17.

MINIMUM KIT STANDARD
Fencers must comply with British Fencing guidance for size 5 Epee, including 350N jackets and breeches and 800N plastrons.https://www.britishfencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BF-Safety-Guidelines-23rd-Edition-Approved-Jun-2026.pdf

REGISTRATION
Entries and queries: Please contact Josh Letten at [email protected]
 Standard fee £24.
 Early bird fee £18 for entries received & paid by 23:59 on Friday 04 September.
 Entry deadline: 23:59 on Tuesday 15 September.
Withdrawals received after the entry deadline cannot be refunded. Other withdrawals may be refunded at the organiser’s discretion.

Any surplus funds raised by this event will be split between NAFC and local wellbeing charity Stepping Stones.

26/08/2026

Bonus Brownie Points for anyone who recalls this Thursday's theme.

PS - it's not just J who likes to try a few hops before a lunge.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcTZXZapieQ/?igsi=bXhhMWhkMjN0eDV5

25/08/2026

What did last year's participants think about the WS3 course at PGL Caythorpe? 💬

Thanks to our partnership with PGL, we're offering a discount on accommodation and meals for CFL2 and WS3 courses at PGL Caythorpe this October. This is alongside our early bird offer. 💵

🗓️ 25th-28th October 2026: Coaching Fencing Level 2 (CFL2) (all weapons)
Book your place here: https://bf.sport80.com/pub/e_locator/courses/view/40755

🗓️ 25th-29th October 2026: Weapon-Specific Level 3 (WS3) (all weapons)
Book your place here: https://bf.sport80.com/pub/e_locator/courses/view/40756

25/08/2026

Also in Exeter. 🙂⚔️
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DbDu3MeHh/

Seb is an experienced coach and competitor in longsword, sabre, and rapier with over 200 rated matches on record.

Event workshops and private lessons can be booked via PM.

For more info and to support me: https://buymeacoffee.com/sebtym

22/08/2026

Here's info about the Dart Individual Épée tournament on the 20 Sep 2026 at Totnes.
Link to entry form > www.facebook.com/share/p/1E6nSrVaPz/

The 2026 Dart Individual Epee
(Men’s & Women’s Individual Epee)
Sunday 20 September 2026
Totnes Leisure Centre, Borough Park Road, Totnes, TQ9 5XW (Near Totnes railway station)

Open to fencers aged 13 or over on 20th September 2026 who hold a current British Fencing Compete membership.

REGIONAL RANKING!
This competition qualifies for regional ranking points for fencers who live in, or are members of fencing clubs in, the South West region.

COMPETITION FORMAT
Check-in opens 10:15am
Check-in closes 10:30am
Fencing starts 10:45am
The format may change on the day depending on the number of entries in each gender category. The expected format is one round of poules followed by a full direct elimination. Poules may be mixed if entries require it, and a mixed Plate competition will be held if time permits. Fencers may be expected to self-referee.

Free tea & coffee will be available.

 Medals will be awarded separately for each gender to the top four fencers.
 Additional medals will be presented to the best Veteran 40+ and the best Cadet U17.

MINIMUM KIT STANDARD
Fencers must comply with British Fencing guidance for size 5 Epee, including 350N jackets and breeches and 800N plastrons.https://www.britishfencing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BF-Safety-Guidelines-23rd-Edition-Approved-Jun-2026.pdf

REGISTRATION
Entries and queries: Please contact Josh Letten at [email protected]
 Standard fee £24.
 Early bird fee £18 for entries received & paid by 23:59 on Friday 04 September.
 Entry deadline: 23:59 on Tuesday 15 September.
Withdrawals received after the entry deadline cannot be refunded. Other withdrawals may be refunded at the organiser’s discretion.

Any surplus funds raised by this event will be split between NAFC and local wellbeing charity Stepping Stones.

19/08/2026