Prof Z. Czajkowski
With great sadness we announce the death of Prof. Zbigniew Czajkowski.
The funeral took place on 14th February at the Central Cemetary at Gliwice, Poland.
Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
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The Academy is deeply saddened to hear of the death Trevor Cox following illness. A lifelong fencer and coach, Trevor was a valued member and supporter of the BAF. A Mass and funeral will take place in Croydon on Tuesday 14th May. His widow, Frances, requests no flowers but donations to Macmillan Cancer.
We are very sad to announce that long time Academy Member Jack Fitzgerald died on Monday aged 89. Jack coached in the Surrey area at various clubs until very recently.
The Academy is delighted to welcome two new masters – Prof. Scott McMenemy and Prof. Andrew Norris, both of whom passed their final Diploma exam on the Denstone Examination day on October 31st. They are pictured below with two students from King’s Leadership Academy which kindly donated the use of its school hall during September…
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