Hello! A slightly delayed newsletter from last week as on Friday we held the Club’s AGM. I wish to congratulate Victoria Kunzer on being re-elected and Gavin Downing on being elected to the Board. I am delighted to continue in my role as Club Chair. We have an ambitious plan to implement to continue our programme of change along with exciting events in the coming year. There is one more serious matter of fundraising that we also addressed and I will be writing separately to Members to explain the situation and what we need to achieve.

I’d like to extend my personal thanks to my fellow Board colleagues, committee chairs and committees who work very hard on the Club’s behalf. And to all our staff who work tirelessly to deliver for us throughout the year. And to you, our Members and visitors. To see who’s who at the Club we have refreshed the website with all the details HERE. And if you’d like to join? There’s plenty on offer.

I’ll write in more detail with the details of the AGM and our draft Minutes in due course.

Meanwhile on to the week’s news;

Cardio Tennis | Mondays 6.30 – 7.30pm

Cardio Tennis started again last night!

Cardio Tennis is a high energy group fitness session that combines music and tennis with cardiovascular exercise. Delivering the ultimate full body workout, Cardio Tennis is fun, social and designed to get you moving. For more information and to book onto the course follow HERE

Meanwhile in some team news, congrats to our Ladies Veterans Team who put in a stupendous performance, winning 10 – 0 v Thorpe Bay which leaves them with a great chance of winning the league depending on Thorpe Bay’s last result!

Pickleball | Wednesday Evenings From 7.30pm

As communicated earlier last week, Pickleball now has an extra session! We’ve now organised a Wednesday Evening Pickleball Club Session to replace the Club Tennis. Why not come on down and try it out for yourself? Organised by Abi and Jon – it’ll start at 7.30pm and run until 9pm on Wednesday evening in the bubble. For more information see HERE or on the notice board.

Pickleball Tournament – Sunday 20^th October 1pm – 3.30pm

We’re holding an inaugural pickleball tournament – open to all which should be a fun way to get involved in this new sport. It’s easy to pick up and play! £10.00 entry per person and all proceeds are going to help raise funds for the pickleball court markings. To sign up, please contact tennis@fosltc.com or use our Heja App HERE. Last sign up is by Friday 18th October. The Tournament is open to any players, members and non-members!

Gym Mywellness Bands

When we introduced our Technogym four years ago, a number of members received a ‘mywellness’ band. We are now asking, if you still have one, if you are able to please return them to the Club. Please email Katy katy@fosltc.com or drop them into the office.

Spooky Thursday Night is Games Night with Pizza! | Thursday 31^st October

With Halloween just around the corner, we’ve planned an extra spookkyyy Thursday Night is games night! With it being Halloween that evening, we’ve decided to celebrate. Pizza will still be on as usual from 6pm and our drinks offer’s will be spookily as good!

Upcoming events

For our full list of upcoming events do click HERE for our calendar! Otherwise, here’s what’s coming up the next couple of months:

90s Night – Saturday 19^th October – For more info click HERE

Roast Sunday Lunch – 20^th October – For more info click HERE

Murder Mystery – Saturday 16^th November – For more info click HERE

Roast Sunday lunch – 24^th November – For more info click HERE

Christmas Market | Saturday 30^th November 11am – 3pm

We’re hosting our first Christmas market! Why not start the Christmas shopping and come down on 30^th November to view a range of local businesses including crafts, food and wine! We do also still have stalls available to host, please contact rebecca rebecca@fosltc.com to enquire further.

That’s it for now. Have a wonderful week!

James Max

Club Chairman