Salle Joseph's News

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08/11/08 - Cambridge Leon Paul Junior Series (U/13 Girls)- Ayesha Fihosy - 1st

01/11/08 - Southampton Premier Foil Junior Series(U/14 Girls) - Ayesha Fihosy - 1st

27/09/08 - Manchester Cadet International Tournament (U/17) - Ayesha Fihosy - 39th

28/09/08 - Kent Senior Championships - Nick Fihosy - 3rd

29/09/08 - Civil Service Fencing Championships - Nick Fihosy - 1st

04/10/08 - British Cadet Foil Championships - Ayesha Fihosy - 19th

05/10/08 - British Junior Epee Championships - Chloe Shaw - 24th

05/10/08 - Sussex Open - Nick Fihosy - 6th, James Shaw - 39th

Ayesha Fihosy wins the Amberton Leon Paul Junior Series. It was the Amberton (Leicestershire) Leon Paul Junior Series, held on Saturday 13th September at Leicester.

There was an entry list of 18 fencers in her category ( Under 13 - Girls Foil ).

After the first round, and no defeats, she was seeded 2nd, they had a second round of pools and once again she had no defeats, this time she was seeded 1st.

She went into the DE's as the No.1 seed and sailed through to the finals which she won.

Salle President Joe Gibbons is awarded with his Bronze Award.

	Ayesha Fihosy becomes The British Champion in her age group. more >>

	Three time champion fencer Ayesha Fihosy with Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham. more >>

I learnt yesterday that Nick Halsted died in 22nd September this year.

Nick was a former president of the British Fencing Association - perhaps one of its finest - who made a magnificent contribution to our sport both as a fencer and as a leader.

He was a wonderful individual and as a recipient of the Salle Medal of Appreciation was well regarded by many of the Salle's former members.

I shall remember him for his stalwart support at a time of great need and for his "champagne" generosity at the end of our very first 24 hour London Fencing Marathon. He would have been so delighted with out latest efforts on the piste.

Members, particularly the newer one, should take note of his name to ensure that his efforts are committed to memory. Edmund Gibbons [ed@bkgroup.co.uk]

New Year

Though I haven't yet set the new subscription rates I intend to keep them unchanged until 1st November after which I may/will increase them by some £10 each.

We would like to say thank you to all those who took part in this years 24 hr fencing marathon, it looks as if we raised a fantastic £4000 for the Anaemia Trust. This would not have been possible without all the suport from the fencers, everyone envolved in the organisation and the St Joseph's College authorities. Thanks again

Lottery Grant

The Salle has secured a further Grant of £4,038 from the Lottery Fund to enable it to replace existing kit with kit meeting new safety standards and to underpin our coaching base.

The Salle is grateful to the Lottery Fund for its continued support