What happens at each session It depends on whether it is Thursday or Sunday. Common to both sessions is a group warm-up and some footwork exercises. On Sundays, it is mostly free-fighting. The club has a broad standard of fencers, ranging from beginners to national competitors. Whatever your standard, there are appropriate opponents.
All equipment is provided by the club.
You do not need to buy any of your own, the Union very kindly pays for it. The reason there are different weapons is that they are used in different ways. The picture below might help. The Sabre, which was used by the military. The Epee, was used for duelling - the fight to first blood.