Hello!
The holidays are here and we’re ready to bring you plenty of sporting, social, and family fun at the Club!
If you’re wondering what’s on for juniors, there’s loads happening. From events and summer camps to swimming in the pool. All the details are set out below. And if you haven’t yet booked your tickets for the summer music event of the year… there’s still time! Don’t Freak Out, the brilliant pop, soul, and jazz band, return this Sunday evening for our Theatre Music Night. Everyone’s welcome, so come along and enjoy the show. They’re fantastic!
Last week, we held a wine-tasting event to showcase the Club’s new wine selection. A big thank you to Simon Jarvis from Hills Prospect, who guided us through the tasting. The verdict? A big thumbs-up all round. If you’d like to try the new wines for yourself, they’re now available at the bar. All with Member discounts. Just speak to Mark or the bar team to find out what’s new. And why not sample the new house white or rosé? Naturally, there are plenty of non-alcoholic options available too.
Now that summer’s in full swing, the Poolside Kitchen is open and serving a fantastic selection. Whether it’s the smash burger, legendary chicken burger, a lighter salad, toasted panini, or a simple sarnie, it’s all freshly made, just for you. Poolside Kitchen opening hours can be found HERE. If you’re planning to bring children for a swim, please remember to book your slot, sign in all visitors, and pay the appropriate fees.
On Membership: while we’re always delighted to welcome visitors, we do ask Members to sign them in. We’ll also be carrying out Membership checks throughout the summer. If you notice anyone without proper footwear or clothing on court, please let a member of the team know. We’re happy to help. We don’t have many rules, but the ones we do have are there for good reason. You can view them by scanning the sign at the Club entrance or clicking HERE.
Finally, to receive your bar discount, please remember to have your Membership card ready.
That’s the housekeeping sorted. Now on to this week’s news!
Elite Men’s Sponsored Tennis Competition | Saturday 2nd August
Tomorrow, Saturday 2nd August, we have a trilling tennis tournament planned for you!
12 of our Elite Men’s Tennis Players are battling it out in a sponsored invitational tournament! Sponsored by Clacton Pier & Green Robins
We’ll have special bar offers available on the day and FREE strawberries and cream for spectators! Play starts from 11am. You don’t want to miss this one!
Summer | Junior Tennis Activities
The summer holidays are here which means our Summer Camps are back! Activities will include skills and games and will cover basic agility, balance and coordination with the main priority to have FUN! Red/Orange/Green ball, 5-12yrs, for all abilities! For more information please click HERE
On Wednesday we held our Neet Academy Fun Day. We hope you all enjoyed!
BOOK NOW for our next event for juniors. Our Summer Tennis Kids Party on Friday 8th August 2025. Fun tennis activities for 5-12 year olds, followed by a partytastic disco! More information HERE
Colchester & District | Update
We’ve had a packed week of tennis action:
- Monday: Our Men’s C team took on Kirby A here at the club. The result was 8-1 WIN to Frinton C!
- Weds, 30th July: A fantastic win for our Mixed C team, beating The Essex B 8–1!
- Thursday, 31st July: Our Ladies A played away against The Essex A and unfortuantely lost 9-0
And tonight, we’ve got Men’s A vs Spring Lane A here at the cub!
Come down and cheer them on!
Next Week’s Home Fixtures:
- Monday:
- Mixed B vs Lexden R&F
- Men’s C vs Colchester Officers Club C
- Friday:
- Mixed D vs Spring Lane D
The bar will be open late, so come along, show your support, and enjoy a great evening at the Club!
For full fixtures and results, visit: https://fosltc.com/cd-matches-results
Club Championships
Matches for this next round need to be played by the end of Monday 4th August. So if you’ve not played your matches, please get to it! That includes me and I’ll be taking on the second seed in the Men’s, George Moxon. We’re scheduled to play at 5.30pm on Monday 4th if you fancy a hoot!
Wimbledon Ballot
You could be in with the chance of going next year as the Wimbledon 2026 ballot is open!. But you have to act now, if you want to have a chance of getting your tickets. As a member of the Club you’ll need to have LTA membership, if you have an advantage membership (only certain categories apply) you are able to opt in through your Benefits area on your LTA account. More information can be found HERE. Alternatively, there is a public ballot, this isn’t open yet however you can sign-up for notifications here
The Club does not receive any tickets directly from the ballot, If you are a volunteer at the club, please speak to Kim who may be able to add you into the volunteer ballot.
Christmas Market | Stalls and Date
Yes, I know it’s not even August and here I am talking about Christmas!
After the fantastic success of last year’s first ever Christmas Market, we’re bringing it back. This year it’s set to be even bigger and better.
If you’re interested in booking a stall, please email rebecca@fosltc.com. We’ve already had lots of enquiries, so don’t wait too long. Last year, over 130 people came through the doors, and we expect even more this time.
Save the date: Saturday 29th November. Pop it in your diary now!
Saturday 2nd August – Elite Men’s Tennis Exhibition Comp. Play from 11am, more info HERE
Sunday 3rd August – Frinton Summer Theatre Music Night with ‘Don’t Freak Out’ – more info HERE
Monday 4th August – Ronnie Buckingham Medium Night – Tickets on the door, from 7pm
Thursday 14th August – Pizza is Back!! Pre-orders recommended as the last 2 have been sell out nights! See more HERE. PLUS live music from Hoy Boy Pete, Sea Shanty music from 6.30pm.
Saturday 25th October – The Philomena Dwyer, literary lunch with Lisa Jewell – More info HERE. Tickets available in Caxton Books, 55 Connaught Avenue
Saturday 6th September – FOSLTC Club Finals Day!
Saturday 20th September – Wedding and Events Fair. More information HERE
Sunday 21st September – Sunday Lunch is Back! To view click HERE
Saturday 22nd November – Dinner with Ian Dale Book Event – SAVE THE DATE
Saturday 29th November – Christmas Market – 11am till 3pm
Plenty to get involved with. And we hope you’ll come and visit. Please do book your courts. And if it has rained… check the grass before you play. Gym classes and aquafit continue. And there’s lots happening down at the croquet lawn too – so do get involved. And finally, our social tennis sessions on Thursday evenings have become quite the fixture. If you want to get involved, all the details are HERE
That’s your lot for now. Have a terrific week.
James Max
Club Chairman
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