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MAY 2013 1
Front PageGolden Girl!
Page 2Chairman’s letterBVF Calendar
Pages 3 to 11Report and photosIndividual EuropeanChampionships, Terni
Page 12Medal winners, Terni
Page 13A postcard from Terni
Page 14Home NationsInternational, DublinEngland report
Page 15Home NationsInternational, DublinWales report andphotos
Page 16Mystery photos -answers
Page 17Competition results
Page 18Caption competition
Page 19BVF contacts
CONTENTS
Report and photos -European Individual Championships4 NationsCompetition results
Gold for Georgina Usher in her firstVeterans International!
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Chairman’s letter
Dear Members,
By all accounts received back from the European Individual Championshipsat Terni, this was a most enjoyable trip organised exceedingly well andTeam Managed by Gillian Aghajan.
Well done to everyone who took part and carried the Union Flag well asambassadors for BVF, and many congratulations to each of the medallists. Ahighly respectable performance overall with 13 medals for GB and aEuropean Championship for BVF member Georgina Usher.
In my last letter, I mentioned that we had heard that our Life President,Henry de Silva had suffered a stroke, so it was good to hear that he was inTerni supporting the BVF fencers and obviously feeling somewhat recovered.
Hot off the press is that BVF put in a well presented bid at Terni to host andorganise the 2016 European Team Championships and this was accepted.We will keep everyone informed with more details soon and it is certain thatwe will be looking for volunteers from BVF members to assist in theorganisation and running of the event.
Just a reminder that the Vets Winton Cup will be held in Telford over theweekend 7th and 8th September and I am aware that some teams arelooking for a few fencers for this enjoyable weekend. If you haven't yetbeen contacted but would like to go, please contact me and I will in turncontact the Team Captains.
Sincerely
Frank MillsChairman BVF
See BVF website home page forEuropean competitionsand events -www.veterans-fencing.co.uk
BVF CALENDAR 2013
Sep 7-8 Veterans Winton Cup, Lilleshall
Oct 1-6 World Championships, BulgariaThere will be a test Team event at all 6 weapons.
Oct 12-13 Welsh Veterans Championships, Swansea
Dec 1 BVF v Royal Navy, HMS President 72 St Katharines Way.London. E1W 1UQ
BVF Calendar 2013
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European Individual ChampionshipsTerni, Italy 2013
What an amazing experience for me to be Team Manager for such aterrific group of individuals, who not only fenced well, but wereincredibly supportive of each other. I was proud of everyone, not justof the medal winners but of every individual who took part, especially thosewho were disappointed with their results yet gracious in defeat. Althoughthis was an individual championships, the sense of team spirit was tangible.Thank you to all fencers who were there and to the supporters too. Nocompetition is without its problems and this one was no exception but Ithink we managed to deal with them with our British resilience and goodhumour. All in all the Italian Job was good!Gillian AghajanGBR Team Manager
GOLD Georgina Usher WE1
SILVER Malcolm Cawton MS4 Janet Cooksey WE4 Janet Cooksey WF4 Viv Frith WS3
BRONZE Connie Adam WE4 Connie Adam WS4 Sylvia Brown WS4 Lynne Bornemisza WS3 Yvonne Walls WS3 Richard Cohen MS3 Chris Green ME4 Jane Hutchison WS2
MEDAL TABLEGOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL
ITALY 9 1 7 17GERMANY 4 7 8 19FRANCE 4 6 10 20RUSSIA 3 2 3 8HUNGARY 2 2 1 5GREAT BRITAIN 1 4 8 13UKRAINE 1 0 2 3SWITZERLAND 1 2 3SPAIN 1 1 2SWEDEN 2 2AUSTRIA 1 1BELGIUM 1 1FINLAND 1 1GEORGIA 1 1
Some ofour medalwinners!
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European Individual ChampionshipsTerni, Italy 2013
Results report
Thursday 9th May
Men's Epée Cat 1The first day started with ME1 and 8 GBR fencers in an entry of 142. RobFLATT got off to a flying start, ranking 1st after the poules but after a byein the L256 and two convincing DE wins both with scores of 10-5 then lost7-10 in the L32 to BERNERON (FRA). For the other GBR fencers it was theirfirst Vets international and their results in such a large competition weremore than creditable with Etienne DE BURGH finishing a very good 31stalso with a bye in the L256. He won his DEs 10-6 and 10-8, going out toWACQUEZ (FRA) 3-10 in the L32. Final results were:
Rob Flatt 17Etienne de Burgh 31Adam Bonner 56Steve Wallace 76Tristan Spicer 94Paul Baillache 113Duncan Salter 120Simon Pink 122Paul Gregory 132
Men's Epée Cat 4The Cat 4 men did very well withChris GREEN determinedly defeating AFTANDILOV (RUS) in the L8 4-3 toreach the semi-final. He then lost 3-10 to BEONIO BROCCHIERI (ITA),coming away with a well earned and deserved bronze medal. Rob PHELPSwent out in the L32 and Bob SONDERMAN, in his first Vets international, inthe L64, but Bill OSBALDESTON, Jim PILKINGTONand Malcolm FARE all moved on to the L16 beforethey were defeated. Final results were:
Chris Green BRONZEBill Osbaldeston 9Malcolm Fare 11Jim Pilkington 13Rob Phelps 17Bob Sonderman 39
Women's Foil Cat 1Nicola HULL was our only fencer in afield of 29 and finished 21st losing out4-10 to WELTZIEN (GER) in the L32.Weltzien went on to win the silvermedal.
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Women's Foil Cat 4With an entry of 9 fencers in total, 3 from GBR, Janet COOKSEY wonsilver, losing 6-10 in the final to DEMAILLE (FRA). Final results were:
Janet Cooksey SILVERSylvia Brown 7Kristin Payne 9
Women's Sabre Cat 2With 2 GBR fencers in a strong field of 24, Jane HUTCHISON fought herway to the semi-finals, losing by one hit 9-10 to JANSHEN (GER), thegold medal winner, to gain BRONZE. Vanessa Hendra, also losing 9-10,went out in the L32 to PARPAJOLA (ITA) finishing 17th.
Women's Sabre Cat 3This was the final event of the day with 6 GBR fencers entered in a total of13. After the poules our girls ranked 1-5 and 7, but their fortunes were thenmixed. Lynne BORNEMISZA met Bath Sword Club team mate Sue BENNEYwinning 10-9 to take her into the semi-finals where she lost 5-10 to goldmedallist GARDINI (ITA). Yvonne WALLS and Vivien FRITH met in the othersemi-final with Viv winning 10-8. Viv went on to fight strongly againstGARDINI in the final, losing 7-10, but winning a SILVER medal; a greatachievement. Final results were:
Viv Frith SILVERLynne Bornemisza BRONZEYvonne Walls BRONZESilvia Earl 5Sue Benney 6Maggie Myers 9
Day one was a very good start for GBR with a total of six medals.
Friday 10th May
Men's Epée Cat 2With a total entry of 162, there were 6 fencers fromGBR. George LISTON ranked 3rd after the poules andwith a bye in the L256 sailed through the DEs withscores of 10-5 and 10-6 to meet HOCH (GER) in theL32. In a very close match George was both unluckyand disappointed to lose 8-9 to time.
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Anton POLLARD finished 27th and ‘foilist’ Richard SAGE a creditable38th. For the other 3 this was their first international Vets event.Final results were:George Liston 17Anton Pollard 27Richard Sage 38Chris Cranston-Selby 105Stefko Bonev 128Ian Byers 130
Men's Epee Cat 3Robin Davenport although in Terni had been very ill with a suspectedvirus and unfortunately had to withdraw at the last minute so in thiscategory GBR fielded 6 fencers in an entry of 68. Jonathan STANBURYstormed through, winning his first DEs 10-3 and 10-7 but eventually losing6-10 to SOKOLOV (UKR) number 2 seed in the L16 to finish 11th. A firstVets international for Max TELFER and DavidHYDES. Final results were:
Jonathan Stanbury 11Andrew Brown 23Max Telfer 26Ralph Johnson 28Rob Brooks 39David Hydes 52
Women's Foil Cat 26 GBR fencers started in the poules in a total entry of 23. Jane CLAYTONwas taken ill during one of her bouts and needed medical attention. Shevaliantly battled on after a medical break but had to withdraw from the DEs.Gillian WORMAN fenced very well to reach the L8, losing 4-9 to HILGERS(GER) for a place in the semi-finals. Jenny MORRIS missed out on the L8losing 4-7 to MULLER-BRANDT (GER) to finish 9th. It was a first Vetsinternational for Wendy BATISTE and Amanda COLLINS. Final results were:
Gillian Worman 7Jenny Morris 9Kati Archer 14Wendy Batiste 21Amanda Collins 22
Women's Foil Cat 3Pressie MADRANGCA had pulled out of the competition with an injuryleaving 2 GBR fencers in a field of 13. Maggie MYERS reached the L8losing out to bronze medallist PALM (SWE) 2-10 and Susan UFF inher first Vets international lost 6-10 to DELACOUR in the L16. Finalresults were:
Maggie Myers 8Susan Uff 12
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Women's Sabre Cat 1Another tough category of 30 fencers with 3 from GBR.Beth DAVIDSON started well ranking 3rd after thepoules. She romped through her first DE defeatingSTEIDL (GER) 10-1 to meet GANASSIN (ITA) in the L16but was disappointed to lose 8-10 placing her 9th.Michele NAREY reached the L16 losing 8-10 to PADURA(ITA) and Nickola BECK, another first Vets internationalcompetitor also reached the L16 going out to REIMERS(GER) 4-10. Final results were:Beth Davidson 9Michele Narey 13Nickola Beck 14
Women's Foil Cat 4With an entry of 5, Connie ADAM and Sylvia BROWN took up the gauntletfor GBR, both reaching the semi-finals where Connie came up against goldmedal winner DEMAILLE (FRA) losing 4-10 and Sylvia going out to silvermedal winner GREUNKE (GER). This placed them both with BRONZEmedals.
A disappointing day for some but 2 medals won taking thetotal to 8.
Saturday 11th May
Women's Epee Cat 1With only 3 GBR fencers all in their first individual Vetsinternational in an entry of 73 the pressure was on.Georgina USHER in a league of her own, ranking 1st after the poules with abye in the L128 sailed through the DEs with scores of 10-3, 10-2, 10-4,10-7 to reach the semi-finals where she defeated MILANOLI (ITA) 10-4, tofence in the final. In another lesson on how to fence epee and win, sheconvincingly defeated HABLUTZEL-BURKI (SUI) 10-5 to take GOLD. Afantastic start to her international Vets career. Nicola HULL, after a bye andthen a 10-2 win in the L64, went out in the L32 4-10 to NEUHAUS (GER).Marie MATHESON also went out in the L64, after a 10-8 win in the L128,5-10 to DUVAL (FRA). Final results were:
Georgina Usher GOLDNicola Hull 31Marie Matheson 62
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Women's Epee Cat 44 GBR fencers in a field of 13 gave us a good chanceof medals. Janet COOKSEY was 2nd after the poulesand she and Connie ADAM went through to meet inthe semi-finals with Janet fencing tactically winning3-1 after passivity in the 1st period. Janet then mether foe DEMAILLE in another final and lost 3-10.Another SILVER for Janet and another BRONZE forConnie. Carole SEHUELT narrowly lost 9-10 to Conniein the L16 and Sylvia BROWN also in the L16 lost toGREUNKE (GER), bronze medallist, 7-10. Final resultswere:
Janet Cooksey SILVERConnie Adam BRONZECarole Seheult 11Sylvia Brown 12
Men's Foil Cat 2An intrepid band of 6 GBR foilists in a total entry of 68 made agood start, with Lindsay Watkiss and John Troiano 4th and 8threspectively after the poules. With yet another very highstandard of fencing the men all fenced well with John Troianoreaching the L8 losing out on a place in the semi-finals by 7-10to CSAK (HUN), silver medallist. Lindsay WATKISS reached theL16 going out in a close match 8-10 to LE BARBIER (FRA). TonyBartlett also reached the L16 losing 4-8 on time to BOSIO (ITA).Richard SAGE, Gerry GAJADHARSINGH, another first timer, andPaul ABRAHAMS all reached the L64.Final results were:John Troiano 7Lindsay Watkiss 11Anthony Bartlett 15Richard Sage 45Gerry Gajadharsingh 51Paul Abrahams 59
Men's Foil Cat 3Our 3 GBR fencers did well in the poules in a field of 30 with JonathanStanbury ranking 7th, Graham Paul 9th and Fred Sheppard 14th. Grahamwas unfortunate to lose 8-9 to LOERO (ITA) in the L32 but Jonathan andFred both progressed with wins to reach the L16. Jonathan then metPINCEMAILLE (FRA), silver medallist, going out 7-10 and Fred came upagainst another Frenchman, LE MONNIER losing 4-10. Final results were:
Jonathan Stanbury 9Fred Sheppard 11Graham Paul 17
Men's Sabre Cat 1Another strong category with 6 GBR fencers in a total of 60. DuncanROWLANDS was ranked highest of our fencers after the poules at 27th. Themen faced a difficult task.
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Duncan won his first DE 10-7 against ALBA (SPA) to reach the L32 where hewent out to MATRIGALI (ITA) 2-10. Paul BAILLACHE, with the othernewbies, ADAM BONNER and Stefan LEPONIS went out in the L64. Finalresults were:
Duncan Rowlands 24Stefan Leponis 41Adam Bonner 45Paul Baillache 51
Men's Sabre Cat 4In a total of 19, 5 fencers were representing GBR. The star of theshow was Malcolm CAWTON who fought exceptionally well. After abye in the L32 he won his first DE against Chris GREEN 10-7, then10-7 against GERENDAS (GER), followed by 10-8 victory in the semi-final over ABATI (ITA) to reach the final against AFTANDILOV (RUS).Unaware of Aftandilov's reputation, Malcolm fought brilliantly in avery exciting final to reach 9-9 with the last hit then going toAftandilov. A very well deserved SILVER medal for Malcolm. BillOsbaldeston narrowly missed the L8 going out 8-10 to BUDAY (HUN)in the L16. Peter BARON ranked 7th after the poules lost in the L164-10 to PETSAL (CZE). Dennis HUNT ranked 17th after the pouleslost 5-10 in the L32 to ESSER (GER) ranked 16th. Final results were:
Malcolm Cawton SILVERBill Osbaldeston 9Peter Baron 10Chris Green 14Dennis Hunt 17
With a good medal haul on the 3rd day the total for GBR was now 12.
Sunday 12th May
Women's Epee Cat 2With Jane Clayton having recovered and raring to go GBR had 7 fencers inthis category out of 46. Mixed fortunes after the poules in the L64 with JaneHUTCHISON going 3-10 to HEINZELMAN (GER) and Wendy BATISTE 6-8 toJane CLAYTON. Kate SMITH and Mariette MASON both had byes into the L32whilst Jenny MORRIS and Sue BROOKS both won their L64 DEs. Sue lost3-10 in the L32 to FISCHER (GER) whilst Jenny moved into L16 defeatingYURCHENKO (RUS) 10-9. Kate SMITH was unlucky to lose 5-8 to CIRILLO(ITA) in the L32 with the referee calling passivity inthe 1st period. Mariette MASON went out 4-10 toWEINMULLER-ATZE (GER) and Jane CLAYTON 6-8 toCHERNOVA (RUS). Final results were:
Jenny Morris 15Mariette Mason 23Kate Smith 24Sue Brooks 26Jane Clayton 28Jane Hutchison 33Wendy Batiste 39
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Men's Sabre Cat 2Yet another strong category with 3 GBR fencers in an entry of 54.None of the three had a bye in the L64 after the poules. ChrisPREVETT made an impressive start beating PDERIZZI (ITA) 10-0but then lost 6-10 to SRECKOVIC (SER) in the L32. BarryCOULTER went through 10-4 against CASTELLI, but then lost 7-10to MAUCERI (ITA) in the L16. Paul ABRAHAMS also won his first DEwith a score of 10-9 against MAGNASCO (FRA) but then lost toSKORYNIN (BLR) 1-10 in the L32. Final results were:
Chris Prevett 25Barry Coulter 26Paul Abrahams 32
Men's Foil Cat 1In this category of 84, 4 fencers represented GBR, all at their first Vetsinternational. Adam BONNER met CASTELLI (ITA) in the L128 losing 3-10whilst Paul GREGORY came across VORONKEVICH (RUS) also losing 3-10.Paul BAILLACHE and Duncan SALTER both got through to the L64 with Paulthen going out 1-10 to CAMBON (FRA) and Duncan, in avery close match, 9-10 to VANNUCCI (ITA). Elvis was inthe building (GREGORY-ITA) and his fencing was asalways exceptional. He won the gold medal in style.Final results were:
Duncan Salter 55Paul Baillache 56Paul Gregory 76Adam Bonner 79
Women's Epee Cat 3With the addition of Caryl OLIVER there were 5 GBR fencers in this categoryof 25. Kate ELVIN won two DEs to reach the L8, having defeated GARDINI(ITA) 10-5 in the L16, then narrowly lost 8-10 to DELACOUR (FRA), bronzemedallist. Caryl in her first international representing GBR, havingpreviously fenced for Australia, had been defeated 9-10 byDELACOUR in the L16 missing out on meeting Kate. LynneBORNEMISZA and Silvia EARL both lost in the L32; Lynne 8-10 toPOLKKO (FIN) and Silvia 7-10 to LEPELTIER (FRA). Janet Baronwon her first DE 10-4 to reach the L16 then went out 9-8 toHOFFMAN (HUN), gold medallist.Final results were:
Kate Elvin 8Lynne Bornemisza 11Caryl Oliver 12Janet Baron 14Silvia Earl 18
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Men's Foil 4In an entry of 21, 3 fencers represented GBR. Malcolm FARE ranked 5thafter the poules with Peter Baron 12th and Jim Pilkington 18th. Jim lost 7-10to KONNES (GER) in the L64 with the Malcolm and Peter having byes intothe L16. Unfortunately they were drawn against eachother. Malcolm won by one hit 10-9 and went into the L8where he was defeated 9-10 by ANDRIADZE (GEO) justlosing out on a guaranteed medal.Final results were:
Malcolm Fare 5Peter Baron 12Jim Pilkington 19
Men's Sabre Cat 3This category fielded 27 fencers with 4 representing GBR. It was a first Vetsinternational for Terry WISHART. Terry met PARISI (ITA) in the L32 andwent out 3-10. Carl MORRIS, Andy BORNEMISZA and Richard COHEN allprogressed to the L32. Andy fencing bravely with a painful shoulder injurywhich needed medical attention between bouts was unfortunate to drawRichard in the L32, losing 5-10. Carl had defeated BERARDI (ITA) 10-9 inthe L16 and then had to fence Richard in the L8 for a place in the finals. In avery close and exciting match Richard won 10-9 on the last hit and went onto fence BELLET (ITA) in the semi-final losing 7-10 but winning BRONZE.The final results were:
Richard Cohen BRONZECarl Morris 7Andy Bornemisza 11Terry Wishart 27
Richard Cohen's medal win was the only one of theday giving GBR a final total of 13 medals and 6thplace in the medal table.
The final medal tally was:
1 GOLD 4 SILVER 8 BRONZE
Not at all bad!
Full results can be found on the competition website:http://www.europei.circoloschermaterni.it/en/content/results-09101112052013And the EVF website:http://www.european-veterans-fencing.com/results.html
Gillian AghajanGBR Team Manager
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Medal Winners
Janet Cooksey - Gold WF4Chris Green - BronzeME3
Jane Hutchison - BronzeWS2
Viv Frith - SilverLynne Bornemisza - BronzeYvonne Walls - Bronze WS2
Janet Cooksey - SilverConnie Adam - Bronze WE4
Sylvia Brown - BronzeConnie Adam - Bronze WS4
Richard Cohen -Bronze MS3
Malcolm Cawton -Silver MS4
Georgina Usher - Gold WE1
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Greetings from Terni!
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Home Nations International - Dublin4th and 5th May 2013
The 2013 Home Nations International (4 Nations) was hosted by Ireland inthe Sports Hall of University College, Dublin. All of the Teams stayed at theStillorgan Park Hotel Dublin.
On the first day the Foil and Sabre Teams took up the cudgels. EnglandWomen’s Foil Team of Caron Hale, Kate O’Connell and Susan Uff won all oftheir matches getting the England Squad off to a good start. The EnglandMen’s Foil Team of Anthony Conyard, Tony Williams and Brian Caustonadded to the success of the Women’s team winning all of their matches.
The Men’s Sabre Team of Chris Prevett, Keith Rogerson and Evert vanGemeren maintained the pressure by winning 2 of their three matcheslosing to Ireland. The women’s Sabre Team of Tracy Russen, Caryl Oliverand Yvonne Walls lost to Scotland but beat Ireland and Wales.
Towards the end of the first day with 8 matches won and 2 lost Englandlooked set fair for an overall win by the end of the second day. However in athrilling Men’s Foil match at the end of day 1 Scotland beat Ireland by 1 hitafter being equal at time. This win meant that Scotland were back in therunning requiring 4 victories from the 6 available on day 2 of theChampionships.
On the evening of the first day members of all teams took part in a veryenjoyable Gala Dinner at the Hotel. As usual there was much banter andfriendly rivalry between the teams. The raffle was a great success raisingover £200 for charity.
England started the second day with the knowledge that they had to win atleast 3 of their 6 matches, preferably taking at least one victory fromScotland. In the first round the England Men’s Epée Team of Ralph Johnson,John Leahey and Niall Campbell, after a shaky start, ran out victorious overScotland. England’s Women’s Epée Team of Janet Baron, Caron Hale andValerie Young lost to Scotland.
In the second round both England’s Epée Teams faced Ireland where theWomen’s Team lost but the Men’s Team won. In the final round, witheverything to play for both of England’s Epée teams were victorious overWales and retained the Justin Smith Trophy for the 7th year in a row.
There was a good team spirit among the EnglandSquad, with each of the teams not fencingsupporting those on the piste. Everyone enjoyedthe experience and camaraderie, none more sothan the new members of the England Team.Well done England, again!
David SweeneyEngland Team Manager
HappyEnglandwinners at theGala dinner
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And from Wales….
The valiant Welsh team, depleted because several were at the BYCS or ontheir way to Terni, fought with their usual determination and goodsportsmanship at the Home Nations International in Dublin, but were upagainst strong opposition. A special well done to the women, four of whomfenced in all 3 weapons. A well deserved silver in the women’s foil andbronze for the men’s epée and men’s sabre teams.
Thanks to our Irish hosts for a well organised and very enjoyable event. Agood time was had by all.
Gillian AghajanWales Team Manager
Overall results:EnglandScotlandAll IrelandWales
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and friends
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Liverpool University Open -11/05/2013
MF (41) 16 Jason Hughes
ME (52) 17 Tom Chrisp
MS (36) 12 Paul Woodward
WF (13) 1 Catherine Heyes 3T Liz Chinn
WE (14) 7 Catherine Heyes
Wellington Open -26/05/2013
MF (32) 2 Austen Rose 5 Paul Abrahams 8 Tony Williams 10 Jason Ball
ME (36) 1 Robert Flatt 5 John Chalmers
8 Rob Brooks9 Keith Barnett12 Rob Phelps13 Steve Tatner
WF (13) 3 Susan Uff 5 Astrid Merrick 6 Susan Brooks
Competition results (top half)
Congratulations toCatherine Heyes - 1st placeLiverpool University OpenWomen's Foil and
Robert Flatt - 1st placeWellington Open Men’s Epée!
Cascata de Marmore, near TerniA reminder for those of you who went!
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Did you guess?
These two young boys, who arenow both Vets,are Rodney Greenhalgh andPeter Baron
‘Rodney and I met on holiday in Newquay when we were about 7, whereit happened that his parents owned the hotel at which we were stayingon holiday and he lived about a mile away from my home. We got on andmet again when he returned home. He later went away to prep andpublic schools but we would meet up during the holidays. This wasusually at his house (where the photo was taken) as there was little roomfor play at our shop which was in a row of terraced houses. We lost touchwhen time came to go the college/uni, meeting again once more a fewyears later and then when he took up fencing and began to take part invets events. So we didn't see each other for the best part of 40 yearsuntil 2006.’
Peter Baron
and this one….With thanks toRobin Davenport andHoward West
‘Having spoken to Howard West aboutthe photo he thought it was 1973, Ithought 1974 or 1975. It is thevictorious Surrey Excalibur team at theschool venue on top of one of the hillsabove Bath.The fencers are from top and left to right: Howard West, Wim vanBeukuelen, Carol Oliver, Joe Shackell, Roger Pye, a sabreur whose namefails us, probably David Exeter, Wendy Ager, Lawrence Burr, Diane Austin,Jim Hamments, and probably Pete Casey.’
Robin Davenport
Photocourtesy ofPeter Baron
Photocourtesy ofLawrence Burr
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