Hello,

What a week it has been! Last Sunday saw the closing event for the Frinton Literary Festival 2024. We hosted an afternoon tea at the Club. The guest speaker was the UK’s leading etiquette expert, and popular podcaster, William Hanson. He brought the house down with his hilarious anecdotes and entertaining commentary. Now we know how to eat peas, the reasons not to own a hot tub and what to do with your napkin. Looks like I’ll have to change some of our signage too, now it has been confirmed that ‘toilet’ is not the right terminology! Meanwhile, William’s new book ‘Just Good Manners’ is now a Sunday Times bestseller and is available at Caxton Books. Our thanks must go to co-Chairs of the festival Gordon Wise and Clive Brill and to their superb committee who put together a wonderful festival full of literary highlights and we look forward to supporting them again in 2025.

Meanwhile onto other matters. Unlike the chancellor and her Budget, we’ve found a more palatable way to fill the Club’s financial black hole. Through a range of generous donations, supporters and benefactors, I am confident that we’ll make our target. Perhaps even exceed it. Members have also been putting money on your cards where we have a special offer running. It’s a last call on this please! We’ll keep the offer open until Friday 8^th November. Add £100 or more to your card and we’ll give you a 10% additional credit. Please see Mark in the bar for more details or to add funds.

A huge thank you to those who have been in touch, stepped up or supported the Club. We are extremely grateful for the way in which you’ve responded. With donations coming in from locals and around the world, our Club has demonstrated once again that Members really do support when asked to do so. Thank you. 

Talking of ‘that’ Budget, your Board will be crunching the numbers. Inevitably there are consequences for us. We’ll report in more detail once we have formulated our plans.

Next week we’ll launch our New Year’s Eve Party. At just £50 per head we’ll publish all the details and once again we’ll have the option to purchase dance tickets should you not wish to dine at the Club.

Murder Mystery Evening | Saturday 16^th November

It’s only 3 weeks to go until our Killer at the Casino Murder Mystery! Set in 1920’s Chicago, it’s a case of ‘who dunnit’ and will you be lucky or smart and work it out?!

Tickets are £50pp which includes a 2 course dinner and all the murder mystery action!

For more info click HERE

Gym Fundraiser | Wednesday 11^th December

Fundraiser coffee morning for Gym Studio flooring and mirrors. It starts at 10.30am. And there’ll be a raffle with a luxury hamper and a host of raffles prizes to be won.

There will be homemade cakes and savoury items for sale too with all proceeds going to the fundraiser. Any donations for cakes or donations more than welcome. Please speak to Rebecca if you’re interested in helping us! The events runs until 12.30pm.

LTA Youth Starter Course | From Friday 8^th November

A fantastic start tennis course for children aged 8 to 11 with racket and equipment included! Starting on Friday 8^th November, children receive 6 x 1 hour group tennis sessions, LTA branded tennis racket and cover, LTA t-shirt, LTA sweatbands & 3 mini tennis balls all for £29.99! Places are limited so book early!! For more information Click HERE

Racketlon Tournament | Sunday 1^st December

Please save the date in your diary for this super fun event incorporating our Club’s racket sports! More details to follow in the coming weeks…

Junior Squash Stars | From Saturday 9^th November

Squash Stars is a fun 6 weeks beginner and junior squash coaching programme for kids aged 5 – 11. Starting on Saturday 9^th November, the 6 weeks course is £20 and includes 6 coaching sessions delivered by our Head Coach Chris Vine, a squash stars branded t-shirt and we’ll provide racket, balls and googles! To book click HERE

Christmas Club Calendar

With the festive season fast approaching, we have a wide range of events for you to enjoy. Our festivities kick off with our inaugural Christmas market on 30^th November with pizza available to!

Our other events are:

Wreath Making workshop – 12^th December

Christmas Parties:

Friday 13^th December – limited availability!

Saturday 14^th December – limited availability!

Friday 20^th December

Saturday 21^st December

Members’ Christmas Lunch – Sunday 15^th December

Juniors’ Christmas Disco – Sunday 22^nd December

Carols with Caryll – Tuesday 24^th December

For our full events calendar, click HERE

Cardio Tennis

Cardio Tennis is a high energy group fitness session that combines energetic tracks and tennis with cardiovascular exercise. Delivering the ultimate full body workout, Cardio Tennis is fun, social and designed to get you moving. From Monday 4^th November the sessions will be in the bubble, 6.30pm – 7.30pm. And you can get a free trial session using the code: AUTUMN2024 when you book! To book click HERE

Roast Sunday Lunch | Sunday 24^th November

Where would a newsletter be without a mention of our delicious Roasts at the Club! Our next one will be on 24^th November! Chef and his team pull out all the stops to offer you a fantastic two course lunch, served to your table. We have a range of menu options and it’s spot on! Click HERE for more information

That’s it for now.

Do pop down and see us… Games night continues until 5^th December and Pizza will still available from 6.30pm! The offers will still be on this week.

Have a great week!

James Max

Club Chairman