Cotswold Cutlass was established in 2012 by Kevin Nelson to encourage participation in sport fencing within and around Gloucestershire, it operates as a satelitte organisation of Cotswold Fencing Club. Our aims are to promote the sport of fencing through enjoyment, encouraging all ages and abilities.


Kevin is enhanced DBS checked, has current first aid & safeguarding certificates, and is registered with British Fencing, the National Governing Body of Sport Fencing, and also works in a number of schools teaching fencing within the county.

Last Updated 25th August 2023.

Please Contact Kevin if you are interested in learning to fence, or wish to take it up again.


Down Ampney Club

We meet in the Village Hall at Down Ampney

Thursdays in school term time

7pm to 8pm for 7 to 14 years old

8pm to 9pm for over 14 & adults.

We normally fence Sabre

If you are interested in learning to fence at Down Ampney, please contact Kevin.


We are restarting on 7th September 2023


Overbury Club

We meet in the hall at Overbury First C of E School

Mondays in school term time.

7pm to 8pm for 7 to 14 years old

8pm to 9pm for over 14 & adults.

We normally fence Sabre.

We are restarting at Overbury on 11th September 2023

If you are interested in learning to fence at Overbury, please contact Kevin.


Cotswold Fencing Club

We meet at the GL3 Hub in Churchdown on a Wednesday throughout the year including the school holidays.

U10's between 6pm and 7pm who fence Foil.

U14's Between 7pm and 8pm who fence Foil.

U18's  between 8pm and 9pm who can fence Foil, Sabre or Epee.

Adults between 8pm and 10pm who can fence Foil, Sabre or Epee.

The last Wednesday of each month is our club competition.

Cotswold Fencing Club runs Beginners courses 3 times a year at Churchdown.

The next Cotswold Fencing Club Beginners course starts on 4th October 2023.

Contact Kevin


Send a message using the form below and I'll get back to you as soon as I am able.

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