The Club met at the Spiceball sport centre in Banbury.  Regulars attendees were: Taff, Simon, Sam Tidsley, Colin, Jon Impey and Kelly Mellis. Kelly has progressed to become a penthatlete

During the following year the club decided to have a membership drive by attending almost every available school fete or village gala, we even had a "stab" at the Banbury carnival. And with success, school children had the opportunity of "having a go at the head teacher", and the teachers were equally sporting - and we thank them all for their support. 
At the carnival we had numerous people "trying" their hand at the sport. Young and old, able and disabled people were given to opportunity of using a sword. 

From a small beginning the club has grown and gradually has become successful. New membership especially from younger members has provided us with a pool of good quality fencers who have progressed into local, county and National competition successfully. 

One of the most famous or foolhardy undertaking, was a charity marathon (fencathon as we called it)  to help raise money for the Horton General Hospital and for club funds. 
We naively thought a day fencing was going to be easy. Ignorance is bliss, The idiots (oops! I mean fencers) who took part include Elaine Barnett, Taff Roberts, Simon, Craig Edwards, Loris Gatti,Colin McLean. So we and a whole load of kids fenced for 25 hours and it was for a good cause, aside the bruises from fencing bout after bout, having to end up fencing in the car park whilst the fire brigade were in attendance - because we broke a fire alarm. Finishing totally exhausted it was a fantastic feeling of achievement.

The Club has always donated money to the British Handicapped Fencing Society.

A notable win was The trophy won by the Club at  the Steam Foil Rally which was held at Reading 1996.

The banbury fencing club, not only has provided fencers for competition, but the local amateur dramatic society (Banbury Cross players) used our services. 
Notably Dick Turpin, where some 8 fencers spent several months re-training not to fence but to combat or stage fight. Working with actors to create a show which looked professional. Endless rehearsals, with an eye to details, ensuring our and the public safety and we teaching actors to sword fight as well, we started rehearsing within the play. And dressed as a bunch of "rough beer drinking louts (nothing changes)" we went on stage........... and we were applauded!!!!!!

For the famous Scottish Play, The Banbury Cross Players, used the fencers to teach the actors how to sword fight and "kill". 

One of the most notable display, were several open air performances at Broughton Castle (Oxfordshire) for the Merrie England show. From Rapier Dagger fight to the full show of the sport was put on display with the backdrop of a moated castle.