Lewes Fencing Club (LFC) is a friendly community fencing club based in Lewes, East Sussex. We teach épée and sabre to beginners and experienced fencers of all ages and operate as a non-profit enterprise.
Our mission
To inspire and enable people in the community to start, stay and succeed in fencing.
Our history
Lewes Fencing Club was set up in September 2011. The club first met at the YMCA before moving to its current home at Lewes Leisure Centre.
The people behind the club
The people working behind the scenes at Lewes Fencing Club are:
- Gordon Mankelow, Chair & Coach
- Lewis McInley, Head Coach
- Della Bowley, Competition Secretary, Social Media and Coach
- Simon Fox, Armourer & Coach
- Claire Cox, Treasurer & Social Secretary
- Jo Banks, Welfare Officer (supported by Claire Cox)
If you have a passion for fencing and would like to help us grow and develop the Club then please get in touch at enquiries@lewesfencingclub.org.uk