The Monday session from 7:30pm to 9:30pm is held in the Beaufort Centre, Beaufort Road, St. Julians, Newport, NP19 7UB, next to the local school (click here for a map). This site provides facilities for both beginners and more advanced fencers.

Club kit is provided for those without their own (jackets, masks, foils, gloves and ladies chest protectors) and three electric boxes (both two weapon and three weapon models) are in regular use. The centre has its own car park and waiting area.

For the most part both teaching and practice are taken with epee and foil, with sabre practiced only as a amusement (to people watching at least).

After a hard nights fencing, it is not unknown for fencers to retire to the local Pub for a pint or two (or a pineapple juice for Catherine).

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General Information about Gwent Sword Club

Gwent Sword Club provides a stimulating and friendly and informal environment for those looking to learn and practice the sport of Fencing. Facilities include:

• Spacious practice halls.
• Full beginners kit provided.
• Instruction from Professional Coach and three assistant coaches.
• Access to electrical fencing equipment.
• A chance to participate in competitions and internal club competitions (not compulsory).
• Monthly and weekly fees to suit different needs.
• Regular club social events.

Times and Venues:

• Monday 19:30 - 21:30 at the Beaufort Centre, St. Julian's, Newport
• Wednesday 18:45 - 20:15 at the UWN Sports Centre, Caerleon, Newport
• Friday 18:30 - 20:30 at Chepstow Leisure Centre, Chepstow

Fees:

Monthly Rates (payable to treasurer or via standing order)

• Gwent Sword Club (all sites) - Child/Student £18; Adult: £25
• Newport only - Child/Student £10; Adult: £13
• UWN only - Child/Student £10; Adult: £13
• Chepstow only - Child/Student £10; Adult: £13

Fees per session

• Newport - Child/Student: £3 - Adult: £4
• UWN - Child/Student: £3 - Adult: £4
• Chepstow - Child/Student: £3 Adult: £4

Beginners Courses

Please see our Beginners Page for full information concerning up-coming courses.

Fees for 8 week Beginners Course:

• Students/Children - £35
• Adults - £45

This fee includes a year's insurance, membership to the BFA, Membership to Gwent Sword Club, coaching fees and equipment hire for the full 8 weeks.