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Leon Hill receiving his MBE from the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mr. Warren J. Smith

Contrary to some online speculation, it is NOT compulsory to attend a residential course in order to take a BAF exam at any level (though it is highly recommended). It is even possible to schedule a BAF exam at your own convenience and at your own location though of course you would have to cover…

Coach wanted for West Dorset Fencing Club.  More info here

Coach wanted for Hitchin Juniors Fencing Club.  More details here

The 2012 AGM was well attended and much enjoyed by all.  Details of the election of new officers can be found here

Bob Anderson obituary here.  If any members have memories or photos to add, they will be gratefully received.

Pro-Coaching is looking for a fencing coach to potentially  work in local schools often primary. More info here

Akos Moldovanyi’s cremation will be held on December 19th,  11am at the  St Marylebone Crematorium,  East End Road, London N20RZ, ph 02083432233Flowers may be sent via  Levertons Funeral Directors, 1 Denmark Terrace, Fortis Green N2 9HGTel: 020 8444 5753

It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the death of Prof. Akos Moldovanyi on Saturday Dec. 3rd.He died quite peacefully and would have been 94 next month.  My thoughts and sympathies are with his family and many friends. He was a great fencing master and a huge supporter of the Academy and…

The following have been acceptd for membership of the BAF:Franco Cerutti – Switzerland (Master)James Bate – Halesowen (Member)Marina Hauer – Portsmouth (Member)Chris Howser – Peterborough (Member)Andrew Norris – Midhurst (Member)Jonathan Daley – St Albans (Associate Member)Philip Wirght – Ashbourne (Associate Member)