Fencing in the Grantham and Newark area
Whilst Nottingham is well served by a number of fencing clubs, the area around Grantham and Newark has not been as well provided for. The nearest clubs are North Kesteven (Lincoln) and Custodians (Spalding).
To address this, Fernwood Sword Club was formed in November 2008 on the outskirts of Newark. I am the Head Coach at the club, which meets at Highfields School in Balderton each Tuesday evening. Our members are either graduates of the beginners' courses we have run so far, or more experienced fencers who were looking for somewhere to fence.
We also have a growing junior section for children from 10 years old. If you are interested in a place, or you are an experienced fencer looking for somewhere to fence, then please get in touch.
Please also get in touch if you are a teacher at a local school who would be interested in adding fencing to the PE curriculum or as an after-school club.
The club's website can be found here, and the club featured in the local newspaper soon after its foundation. The article can be seen on the Newark Advertiser website.