WFC was established in 1992 and has been based continuously at The Oval Sports Centre. It is a member's club run by and for its members; no fees are paid to coaches or club officers. The club welcomes both experienced fencers and beginners with no prior experience of fencing; for safety reasons we have a minimum age requirement of 13. We can provide all the necessary equipment to get started, beginners need only to ensure that they have strong trousers and wear suitable footwear (trainers). For beginners their first visit is free of charge. Regular fencers will need to become members. On a typical night you'll get a private lesson with a coach and time to fence freely. All coaching is free of charge. On the first Thursday each month we hold a light hearted foil competition. Although primarily a foil club we are able to offer coaching for both epee and sabre as well. Our senior coach Alan Howell has more than 50 years experience of fencing as competitor and coach and holds the British Fencing Association's level 4 foil coaching certificate. Our assistant coaches Peter Lloyd and Stephen Brandoow hold BF level 3 foil and level 1 foil and épée, respectively. Members have achieved success at adult regional and youth international levels. Above all else, at WFC we want members to enjoy their fencing at whatever level they want to participate.