Hello!
Has summer arrived… and already thinking about packing its bags? Who knows. But let’s stay optimistic – especially with our Club Open Day on Saturday 17th May looming large on the horizon (you have etched that date into your diary and your brain, right?). I can only apologise, someone clearly missed the memo about booking sunshine for whole of the bank holiday weekend. So what better way to embrace a blustery day (yes, that’s the forecast) than with a good old-fashioned Roast Sunday Lunch?
Conveniently, we’ve got just that – happening THIS SUNDAY at the Club! It’s the last roast of the season before the Poolside Kitchen opens for summer (spoiler alert: smashed burgers are making their debut in this year’s menu. How very modern).
So! If you fancy roast beef, roast pork, or a cracking veggie option, book your table by MIDNIGHT tonight. Go on – you know you want to.
Book here → https://fosltc.com/frinton/sunday-lunch-4th-may-2025
Right, let’s get to this week’s news!
Bubble
Good news – the Club’s been granted planning permission and given the green light to keep the bubble up year-round. We know there are views on both sides, but the Board felt it made sense – less wear and tear, lower costs, and no loss of covered tennis when summer weather lets us down.A big thank you to David Binns for leading the process. We’ll keep reviewing things to make sure it’s working well for everyone.
Grass Tennis Courts | Update
More good news – Section 4 of the grass courts is now open! Huge thanks to Steve and Craig, who’ve been working their socks off. They’ve also opened up more courts in Sections 2 and 3, so things are shaping up nicely.
Just a reminder: if the nets aren’t up, the courts aren’t playable – please don’t use them. It’s still early in the season, and mornings can be pretty dewy. No play before 10am, and don’t forget the knee test (i.e. if your knee gets wet when you kneel down, the court’s too damp!).
Frinton Ladies | Veterans
Fenella, Clare, Shiho and Tina travelled to Buckhurst Hill Tennis Club last weekend for their first match of the summer league. Despite the long journey, they played some amazing tennis and came away with the win. A great start to the season. Bravo!
Colchester & District | Update
Match updates this week:
We only had one home game this week with Mixed Frinton C playing Mixed David Lloyd B on Tuesday evening. The result ended up a win to David Lloyd B 8-1.
To view out other matches and results head HERE
FOSLTC Summer Open Day | Saturday 17th May 2025
It’s creeping up on us! Our Club’s Summer Open Day on Saturday 17th May. As you’ll know by now if you are a Member of the Club it’s a great day to see it at its best AND to bring friends, family, neighbours in fact ANYONE you can down to see what an amazing Club we have. If you receive this newsletter and you’re a lapsed Member or never joined us… it’s a superb time to join. We have plenty planned over the day with Taster Sessions, exhibition matches, swimming, Poolside Kitchen, and plenty more! To view our whole day’s activities please see HERE . We’ll also have local band After Hours performing from 6pm, tickets are only £5.00 each and can be brought HERE. Please remember to tell family and friends, help us spread the word! We also have NEW special offer this year, if you are a current sporting member, and bring along a family member or friend and they sign up on the day as a sporting member, you’ll both receive £30.00 on your swipe card! Now that’s a deal!
NEW! Tots Tennis
Our Tots Tennis sessions are back on Wednesday 10.30am until 11.15am. Led by our new coach Abi. Well, I say new… Abi will be known to you all as having started up our pickleball activities and has now undertaken her LTA training. Bravo Abi and officially welcome! Anyway, these sessions provide fun games and act as a great introduction to tennis for your little ones. Sessions can be booked HERE
Ladies Doubles Grass Court Tournament – Tuesday 10th June
We’ll be putting on a Ladies Doubles tournament on Tuesday 10th June this summer! Players are welcome from any club, for more information view HERE
Bar Assistant
We’re looking for a Bar Assistant to join our team ready for the summer season ahead!!
* Previous experience is welcome, however it is not essential as training will be provided.
* Must be over the age of 18 due to the service of alcohol.
* You must be able to work well in a team, but also independently.
* Good customer service skills with attention to detail
* A friendly & calm demeanour when dealing with members and customers
* Ability to multitask and remain organised during a busy period
If you are interested or would like more information, please email our Bar Manager Mark, mark@fosltc.com
Upcoming Events
Saturday 17th May – FOSLTC Summer Open Day, for more information click HERE
Saturday 17th May – Live Music, After Hours, £5.00 ticket per person, to buy click HERE
And finally a big welcome to Jessica Illman who’s joining the team to head up our events business. Please do pop in and say hi. She’ll be getting up to speed over the next couple of weeks and we hope to pick up where Hannah left off with some fab events for all of us. And of course special events for you or any party or event you’d like to hold at our Club – details are HERE
Right. That’ll do for now. Enjoy the sunshine whilst it lasts and let’s hope my inner John Kettley (if you know, you know) is right when I say it’ll be nice again from Wednesday.
Have a fab week!
James Max
Club Chairman
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