Leiden Fencing Exchange

Leiden fencing A.E.W. (Attack and Parry) club, which is the fencing club in Leiden are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. Since Leiden is one of Oxford’s twin cities, they have decided to visit for a cultural and fencing exchange. We will be welcoming them to Oxford during the week 27th April to 5th May. The events planned so far are:

DateActivity
Saturday 27th AprilLeiden visitors arrive. Pot-luck picnic is being planned in Linacre college (or University Parks, adjacent. Weather dependent) 13:00 – 17:00. We will arrange what/how to bring food nearer the time.
Sunday 28th AprilAfternoon: Punting or similar tourist activity in Oxford. All welcome.
Monday 29th April
Tuesday 30th AprilTraining at Oxford Fencing Club session. All fencers welcome!
Wednesday 1st May
Thursday 2nd May
Friday 3rd MayTraining at Oxford Fencing Club. Pro/Am session following our current beginners courses, so a fun (and busy) evening’s fencing.
Saturday 4th May
Sunday 5th MayLeiden visitors return home.
Provisional plan.