Hello!
Happy New Year. And welcome to 2025, which we hope will be an exciting and vibrant year for your Club. We have plenty of plans and events on the way. As well as changes, developments and upgrades to undertake. Of course we’ll be keeping you updated along the way. Meanwhile we appreciate the economic headwinds are strong and we’re doing everything we can to control our costs and manage the Club as efficiently as we can. Meanwhile it’s important for us that we improve our activity and Membership numbers. Your support in helping us achieve those goals will, as ever, be much appreciated.
We kick off our new year with a really important Membership Initiative. Don’t put it off any longer. Please join the Club and even better come and see our gym and squash courts and all we have to offer! They’re the best equipped in town.
Gym and Squash Open Day | Saturday 18th January
Are you looking for a fun and healthy way to start 2025? Then why not pop down to our Gym and Squash Open Day on Saturday 18th January, 11am until 2.30pm!
Our Gym, Studio and equipment will be available to view with Katy our Gym Manager. We’ll also have a FREE ‘Introduction to Pilates’ class available with Katy, 1pm till 2pm. If able, please bring along your own yoga mat. The class will be held in our ballroom located in our clubhouse. Please email katy@fosltc.com for any further information.
Our Head Squash Coach Chris Vine will be offering 2 FREE taster squash sessions, an Adult session 1pm till 2pm, and a family plus junior session 2.30pm – 3.30pm. All equipment will be provided and Chris can talk you through the basics behind squash and get you playing the game! Please email Chris chrisakv@btinternet.com to register your interest for either of these sessions.
Everyone is welcome to any sessions! No matter your fitness level or goal, our team can guide you to find the best path to suit you.
Special offer for new members will also be available on the day!
New On-Site Physiotherapy Business
The renovation of the two rooms at the front of the Clubhouse has now been completed and I am pleased to announce that the Club have agreed terms to rent these rooms out to JL Physio, a very well respected local physiotherapy business. One room will be a waiting room and the other a consultation room. JL Physio will also have access to our Gym. Headed up by James Leathers, JL Physio already have sites in Colchester and Mersea Island. Details of their services can be found on their website HERE. James has 15 years of experience, leads a team of three and already provides services to the LTA.
The Club has arranged discounted fees for members on presentation of your membership card – a 20% discount on first consultation and a 10% discount on second consultation.
The launch date has been set for Saturday 18th January.
We welcome James and his team to the Club.
Thanks must go to Pete Richmond and Tom Philpot for introductions, to Clive Allenby for successfully managing this project, to Sam Chisnall of SS Builders for transforming the two rooms and to Liam Willetts for moving all of our telephone and broadband equipment.
Wedding and Event Open Weekend | Friday 24th – Sunday 26th January
Are you looking for somewhere to hold your wedding or an event? Then why not pop down on our wedding and event viewing weekend and speak to one of our team about what you’re looking for.
Our ballroom will be set-up so you can visualise how your day could look.
Local suppliers will be on hand on the Saturday afternoon 1pm until 4pm to offer any other advice or help. To book an appointment please email hannah@fosltc.com – And don’t forget that Members receive discounted rates for hall hire!
Upcoming Events | 2025
Saturday 18th January – Karaoke and Pizzaaa! Pizza served from 7.30pm, Karaoke starts at 8pm. There’s no charge to come along but please email rebecca@fosltc.com if you’re planning to attend to gauge numbers.
Sunday 19th January – Roast Sunday lunch is back! Roast Beef and Roast Chicken are on the menu this month with a veggie option as usual! Book HERE
Friday 31st January – Bangers and Bingo! Join us for a evening of bingo hosted by our very own Chairman, James Max! Yes, that’s me! Book HERE
Sunday Lunch 16th February – Roast Sunday lunch! Book HERE
Date for the Diary – Pol Roger Champagne Evening | Saturday 22nd February. More information coming very soon for this special event.
Saturday 1st March – Brentwood Mac! Tickets are selling fast with over 60% sold already! We’re expecting it to be a sell-out event! Members of the Club also receive a discount on the ticket price, please contact us direct for the code. Please click HERE to book
Thursday night is Games Night!
Discounts on drinks and games galore! Pizza won’t be available every Thursday evening due to the time of year. We’ll confirm next week our specific nights where pizza will be available over the coming months. In the meantime, games night will continue each Thursday with special offers still available at the bar. However, we’re looking for new ideas and hosts to shake it up a bit for the new year. If you have an idea on how to elevate games night, whether that be a mini competition, a specific game or a themed night, do let us know!! Email rebecca@fosltc.com
That’s it for this week. We hope you’ll book a court or class, visit for a social drink or event. And come and see us for the Open Days!
Have a great week.
James Max
Club Chairman
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