Tag Archives: 2016

The Wellington Open Fencing 2016

5th June 2016 by Ruth Tolkien News

Ruth Tolkien fencing Wellington Open 2016

Fencing – The Wellington Open 15/05/16 Three years ago this weekend, this would have been my first experience of an open fencing competition. In this case familiarity only breeds greater affection each year and I think this will always be my favourite open being the sentimental soul I am! In 2015 I was equal third […]

Birmingham International Fencing Tournament

5th April 2016 by Ruth Tolkien News

Ruth Tolkien Birmingham Open Fencing 2016

Birmingham International 26/03/2016 First fencing competition of 2016 and it feels like a lifetime since my last (the Welsh in November) and like yesterday at the same time. The venue itself was easy enough to find – and no arguments with doors! Fascinatingly, the sports complex is like a maze over two floors! Unfazed – […]

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@RuthTolkien Just heard your pm interview...what an inspiration you are! A very merry Christmas to you! :-)
— Professor Jack Darcy (@DarcyComedy) December 24, 2015

@RuthTolkien I gave up longsword fighting because of failing sight. You've inspired me to start anew! And I shoot arrows! #bbcpm
— Chris Tandy (@Hugh_Amye) December 24, 2015

@RuthTolkien Just been listening to your fascinating story on @BBCPM You also have a laugh I could listen to for ever ? Happy Christmas!
— Paul Taylor-Greaves (@ptg1973) December 24, 2015

@RuthTolkien @BBCRadio4 @BBCPM Hang on, she's not just a fencer. She's a drummer, guitar teacher & archer as well.
— Tom Bigwood (@thetombigwood) December 24, 2015

[FAMÍLIA TOLKIEN] - Acredita-se que Ruth Tolkien seja a única esgrimista cega do Reino Unido que compete contra... https://t.co/PyINf3EOV2
— Tolkien Brasil (@TolkienBrasil) October 26, 2015

TIL that Ruth Tolkien is believed to be the only blind fencer in the UK who competes against sighte… https://t.co/dtOGfZEUuy — Education Topics (@education_us) October 26, 2015

Great story on Ruth Tolkien, Truro's visually impaired foilist - http://t.co/VniUhqRUOl — Truro Fencing Club (@trurofencing) September 26, 2015

Congrats to Truro v.i. fencer Ruth Tolkien on achieving grade 9! Incredible determination & courage, & amazing level of technique, footwork — Truro Fencing Club (@trurofencing) October 8, 2013

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Tag Archives: 2016

The Wellington Open Fencing 2016

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