Hello!
It’s never easy to discuss price rises but this week we set out changes to our subscription rates for the coming year and changes to some of our bar prices too. That said, we do continue to work hard to provide the best sporting and social facilities we can to give you, our Members and visitors, that are great value for money.
Over the past year we have continued with our plan to invest in our sports and facilities whilst working hard to increase our reach, offer and Membership. This year we have introduced pickleball alongside our full range of racket sports, gym, croquet, walking football and social activities. And we continue to add extra benefits to our offer – including for the first time a proposal to include free reciprocal social Membership of Frinton Links, formally known as Frinton Golf Club, for our full sporting Members. Some restrictions will apply and we’ll publicise the full offer once finalised.
The past 12 months have presented a range of economic challenges, shared by the entire hospitality and sports industries. General price increases have been significant and often into double figures. And we face a further increase to the minimum wage of 6.7% and an increase in Employers’ National Insurance. We continue to review our costs, increase activity to minimise the consequential impact on subscription rates by boosting our sponsorship, rental and other income. Nevertheless, this year, we will be increasing the general rate of subscriptions by 7.5%. There will a variance as we continue to equalise certain rates between sports. Most other fees will also increase but we will be leaving bubble and floodlight fees unchanged. Rewards to returning Members, those who pay for the year upfront and for families continue. Members will receive a fuller explanation with details of all the changes. One further change we are proposing is to reward our loyal Members. For the first time, we’ll be introducing free guest passes on 1st April for returning Members with full details to follow shortly.
On to this week’s news.
Pizza Night | Saturday 1st March
Whether you’ve got tickets to see Brentwood Mac or simply fancy a bite to eat, ‘pizza night’ returns to the Club from 6.30pm tomorrow (Saturday) night. If you want to guarantee your pizza, please book ahead! Email sales@pizzaamante.co.uk or call 07498 744745 Because when they’re gone, they’re gone!
Roast Sunday Lunch | Sunday 9th March
Not decided what to do next Sunday for lunch? A delicious Sunday Roast lunch will be served at the Club. For the menu and to book, please visit HERE
Bar Prices
Due to cost increases relating to our bar, we’re having to review our prices. Alcohol duty increased on most products on 1st February, there have been general increases in supplier prices and the Club faces significant increases in minimum wage and employer’s NI from 1st April.
These increases necessitate an increase to our prices from 4th March. We’ve managed to keep many prices at current levels and to keep other increases to a minimum. The Member’s discount has been maintained at 20%. And that applies to all Membership categories. Details of Membership can be found HERE
Junior Tennis Fun FREE Competition | Saturday 1st March
FUN TEAM competition for junior U11 members and tennis coaching affiliate members. On Saturday 1st March at 14:00 -16:00 during the junior social session we will be running a FREE fun competition for all attendees. There is no need to sign up. There will be fun games, target games as well as point playing in teams. All abilities welcome!
Sponsorship | Thank you!
A big thank you to 800 Progressive Building for their recent sponsorship. You may have seen their new board in the car park. We’re still looking for new Club sponsors to join us for 2025, please contact rebecca@fosltc.com for more details on what we offer sponsors, what we’re looking for and how you can help.
Join Pete’s 24-Hour Tennis Challenge!
It’s not long to go until Pete Cleverly embarks on his mammoth challenge! Raising money for 2 incredible charities: Steps Worldwide and Colchester Hospital NICU. From 9 am Friday, 28th March 2025, to 9am Saturday, 29th March, one of our members, Pete Cleverly, will take on a 24-hour tennis marathon to raise funds for these organisations that help poorly babies thrive and provide support to families of children born with lower limb deformities.
To help our Pete, please visit our webpage HERE with more information of how to help!
Mother’s Day | 30th March 2025
Mother’s day is fast approaching booking is now available!! Adult 2 Course; £27.50 per person which includes a gift for mum and Children 2 Course; £13.50. To view the menu and book please visit HERE
Upcoming Events
Saturday 1st March – Brentwood Mac. SOLD OUT
Sunday 9th March – Sunday Lunch!
Sunday 30th March – Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch
Friday 4th April – ABBA & 80’s Night – ABBAtastic! Please save the Date! Details soon!
Sunday 20th April – Easter Sunday Lunch – Coming Soon!
Croquet Taster Sessions | Wednesday 2nd April & Saturday 5th April
Wednesday 2nd April; Adult taster session from 2pm
Saturday 5th April; Junior Taster Sessions from 10am, if Child is under 10, they will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Sign-up is available on the croquet board or just turn up on the day!
Please do put Saturday 17th May in your diaries for our Club Open Day. We’ll have more details closer to the date. And we have been putting work into a range of plans to upgrade our Club and its facilities too. We’ll present those to you in the coming weeks. And our attention to promised works, such as improving access to the squash and gym building and pool area have now been undertaken. There’s a lot going on and we hope you’ll pop down and visit soon.
Have a great week.
James Max
Club Chairman
Comments are closed