Hello!
As summer comes to an end, there’s still plenty of activity at the Club. So please do come and visit. Enjoy the grass courts and pool whilst they’re still open and why not pop down for a cheeky drink? One thing to put into your diary is our Club’s AGM which, this year, will take place on Friday 17th October. I’ll be writing more about that in the coming weeks.
Meantime, let’s get to this week’s news!
Colchester & District Finals!
This Saturday our Club hosts the Colchester & District Finals day. Well done to all our members who entered this year. And congratulations to our Member who have reached finals! They are:
Jasper Wilding – Under 16 & 18’s Boys Final
Elliot Ball & Marcus Eatherton – Mens Open Doubles Final
Anne Cosby & Shiho Main – 40+ Women’s Doubles Final
Glen Crisp & Richard Williams – 40+ Men’s Doubles Final
Anne Cosby & Fenella Pearey – 55+ Women’s Doubles Final
Play is due to start from 10.30am (weather dependent). The bar and Poolside Kitchen will be open!
Croquet Finals Day | Saturday 30th August
As the Club Championships come to a close, Croquet are holding their finals day tomorrow, Saturday 30th August. Knockout matches start from 10am, please feel free to come down, watch and support! And if you think croquet might be for you? Why not come and find out more about the game. It’s becoming super popular and throughout the Autumn, they’ll be having regular sessions you can get involved with too.
Junior Tennis Social Sessions
We hope you’ve all had a relaxing holiday and it’s been great to see so many of you for our Holiday Camps! Our usual Saturday afternoon social sessions will be back on Saturday 13th September in line with our other junior term groups. Please email the coaching team on neetacademyhq@gmail.com for more information.
New Health Offering
We’ve got a new health offering at the Club! Lucille Cowell is a Registered Naturopath , Homeopath , Naturopathic Nutritional Advisor and she’ll be holding some sessions at the Club. Clinic times from 1st September are Fridays 8.30am – 4pm , Saturday 2pm -5pm . Other times are available by request. Contact Lucille on 07720385068 for more information or to book an appointment. Email : gutandwellnessclinic@gmail.com For more details on what’s on offer, click HERE
Pizza is back | Thursday 4th September
Chef will be back with his pizza trailer on the evening of Thursday 4th September. Serving from 6pm until 8.30pm. Please remember to get your pre-orders in, to avoid disappointment on the night! Throughout the summer it’s been extremely popular and he’s sold out! Text 07498 744 745 with your order or to reserve your pizza.
Club Championships | Finals – Saturday 6th September
It’s the climax of our summer season! FOS|LTC Tennis Committee will again be hosting the Club Championship finals on Saturday 6th Sept. Adult finals will begin from 10.30am.
It’s our goodbye event for the 2025 season for our grass courts too. So why not pop down to the Club to watch some great tennis, enjoy a social day at the Club – we’ll have food available and the bar will be open, of course!
Junior Club Championships | Saturday 6th September
Anyone interested in playing junior club champs on Saturday 6th September, please register your interest by reply HERE. Sign up will begin for juniors from 0900 on Saturday morning for a 10am start for all junior competitions.
We encourage as many junior members to pay as possible and look forward to running a fun tournament with certificates and prizes.
Categories:
Mixed u8 red ball
Mixed u9 orange ball
Mixed u10 yellow ball
U14 and u18 yellow ball boys and girls events (sign up dependent)
Swimming Pool | Dates
We hope you’ve all enjoyed the pool this year. Just a quick reminder that the pool closes for children on Sunday 7th September. Please remember to book your slots up until then. Adult swimming will be available throughout September. The pool will close for the season on Sunday 28th September.
Christmas | Party Dates and Plans
Yes, I know it’s not even August and here I am talking about Christmas!
We’ve launched all our festivities for Christmas at the Club. You’ll find all the information HERE and we’re taking bookings!
For more information, please speak to Jess in the office, events@fosltc.com
It’s going to be a busy month so please make sure you get your spaces and tables booked!
Saturday 30th August – Croquet Finals Day, knockout competitions from 10am
Saturday 30th August – Colchester and District Finals Day
Thursday 4th September – Pizza is Back!! Pre-orders recommended as the last 2 have been sell out nights! See more HERE
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
Friday 26th September – Macmillan Coffee morning, 10am until 12noon
Saturday 18th October – 80’s, 90’s & QUEEN night! More info coming soon!
Sunday 19th October – Roast Sunday Lunch. To view click HERE
Saturday 25th October – The Philomena Dwyer, literary lunch with Lisa Jewell – More info HERE Tickets available in Caxton Books, 55 Connaught Avenue
Saturday 22nd November – Dinner with Ian Dale Frinton Literary Festival Book Event – Tickets available in Caxton Books, 55 Connaught Avenue
Saturday 29th November – Christmas Market – 11am until 3pm
So, that’s it for now. Have a great week!
Have a terrific week.
James Max
Club Chairman
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