Hello!

There’s so much happening at the Club this week that we thought we’d send out our newsletter early so you can plan ahead! Our Club is definitely the place to be for a perfect sunny day or evening out. As you’ll probably know by now, it’s the Club’s 125th Anniversary this year and we’re holding a special Dinner & Dance to celebrate on Saturday 13th July. We hope as many of you will join us for this spectacular evening. There’s more details below. 

The Lexus British Tour is underway at the Club this week. The tournament is just over halfway through and thanks to the lovely weather this week, we’ve witnessed some spectacular grass tennis. Our Poolside Kitchen is open (12 – 6pm) for those looking to enjoy a tasty lunch, an afternoon bite to eat or a cheeky ice-cream. Please come along to support these amazing young players and enjoy a lovely al fresco meal, glass of Pimm’s, perhaps some club-made cake, or just a cuppa. Everyone is welcome!

If you want to play tennis yourselves, we have courts reserved for Members, so please book in the usual way. 

Thursday Night is Football Night! 

Our usual Thursday night games night isn’t on this week due to the tennis tournament. This week, however, it’s England’s next match in the UEFA EURO’s. It’s England VS Denmark with kick-off at 5pm. The match will be shown on the big screen, we’ll have selected drinks at discounted prices during the match and our Poolside Kitchen will be open until 6pm. Surely there’s no better place to watch the match? Non-members are welcome to join in and enjoy the game with fellow football fans. 

Thursday Night is Games Night will be back NEXT WEEK. And yes, Pizza will be back on the menu too!

Triangle Tournament | Tennis and Croquet | Sunday 23rd June from 2pm

This superb tournament between Frinton’s great sporting Clubs… Golf, Cricket and Tennis is BACK! We are hosting the first leg THIS SUNDAY from 2pm. And free drinks alert! There will be £500 behind the bar for players and spectators to enjoy (when it’s gone, it’s gone!).

Once again this event is generously supported by SPL, Stabilised Pavements Limited. A huge debt of gratitude to Gerry Howe for supporting the event and also this year for initiating support for a superb cause. Market Field College which provides specialist education for students aged 16 – 19 with moderate learning difficulties. This year we’re running a raffle with some incredible prizes. More details are below. Please support this fantastic event by popping down to the Club on Sunday to spectate. A huge thanks to Tom Philpot who has coordinated everything from our Club’s side and once again to SPL for their generous support and sponsorship. 

Triangle Tournament Raffle Tickets

Raffle tickets are available for purchase behind the bar, with all prizes to be drawn at the final event at the Golf Club on 21st July. Tickets are priced at £2.50 each or £10 for a strip of five.

The main prize is a dinner for two at Milsom’s The Pier & Hotel in Harwich, including a one-night stay, breakfast, and a boat trip around Harwich Harbour. 

The second prize is two tickets to see ABBA Voyage.
The third prize is a Sunday lunch for two at the Talbooth.

There are many more attractive prizes to be won. The raffle runs until the 20th July, and all proceeds will go to Market Field School, a school for children with moderate learning difficulties. Please support this amazing cause.

Celebrate 125 Years with Us! | Saturday 13th July 2024

With less than a month to go, our dinner and dance event is fast approaching. We sincerely hope you’ll reserve tickets to join us for a memorable evening at the Club. It’s going to be a stylish celebration with an array of drinks, a delicious dinner, live music, an exciting auction, and plenty of dancing. And who knows, there may be some lively, well-known guests turning up on the evening. Please book your tickets HERE.

We’ve put the auction items online so you can start the bidding right away! We have a range of exciting items to auction off. Including; A day at Wimbledon,  a week in a charming Northumberland cottage, tickets to the new Cirque du Soleil show at the Royal Albert Hall, and plenty more. To see what’s on offer, please click HERE and start bidding! 

Squash Team 

Our men are ready to conquer the summer season in their new match kits! As we all know, it’s not just about having the sporting skills and fitness to succeed and win. It’s about looking good too and our team certainly do. Good luck!

Should you want to find out more about our squash teams, social play and coaching, please click HERE. We have plenty to offer for adults and children alike, our Saturday morning drop-in sessions for Juniors are particularly popular. 

The works are now complete. Our squash courts have been refurbished and are looking spectacular. They’re ready to book. And play! A huge thanks to Jack and Gavin for organising these works which were done on time and under budget. 

Last Weeks’ Tennis Results

Frinton’s Ladies vets team, playing in the Essex Seniors League, had a long match against Westcliff Lawn Tennis Club on the grass on Sunday afternoon.

After several close sets and two championship tie breaks, we’re happy to report that Frinton won 6 sets to Westcliff Lawn’s 4. Well played Tina, Soozi, Shiho and Victoria.

Our Men’s C team played at Lexden Hill on Monday. The sun was shining, and we witnessed some fantastic tennis. Unfortunately, it ended in a narrow 4:5 defeat for our team.

The ITF World Masters Tennis Tour

The club will host another exciting tennis event in the first week of July. Entry is open to to all players, with categories starting from ages 30 and above. Historically, our club has had a strong representation of players, and we are optimistic about continuing this tradition this year again. To enter or to find out more info please click HERE.

A number of our Members are playing at the ITF tournament at Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club this week including David Binns, Chris Everton and Melvin Lee. We hope to have an update for you next week on how they’ve done.

Swimming

OK, I don’t want to jinx this, but the weather this weekend and next week looks pretty amazing! Please don’t forget to book your swimming slots for your little ones as we all know how popular our pool is for children. Book your slots HERE (just one per day per child please!). The non-member’s fee is £8 per slot. 

If you are not yet a member and want your child to enjoy the full range of activities our club offers, including swimming, tennis, parent play, social sessions, squash, discounted coaching, and summer camps, all for just £90 per year, please sign up HERE or contact our office. An active child is a happy child, giving you a few spare minutes to enjoy some child free time! 

We’re Not Just A Tennis Club!

Although there’s a lot of tennis at this time of year, please don’t forget about our coaching opportunities for adults and juniors, our Gym and all the classes on offer, our croquet and the Club sessions we have for all sports. Walking Football are always up for Members and newbies to join them on a Monday afternoon or Wednesday evening and our croquet players are always happy to involve you should you wish to try out this super game. Then there’s squash, racketball, pickleball and all our social events too. And even if you just want a bit of a social gathering, our Bar is there for you with an amazing array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. And tea, coffee and cake! Everyone likes cake. And our Poolside Kitchen is a wonderful option for a tasty lunch or light summery snack! All the details on everything that’s going on is on our website HERE or via the office. 

As ever, your Club relies on you for support and to get involved. We hope you’ll want to pop down to see us, especially now summer has arrived! 

That’s about it for now. Have a great week!

James Max

Club Chairman