Hello!
With sunshine forecast for Friday and a mixed bag over the weekend, the good weather is expected to return next week. Fingers crossed it holds for round two of the Triangle Tournament, taking place this Sunday at the Cricket Club. Play starts at 11am and if you play cricket (or can simply stand on a pitch in cricket whites!), we need you! Details are below. And if you want to attend a fun event – come on down to the Cricket Club to spectate and show your support!
As for this evening, the weather’s looking great, so the Poolside Kitchen will be open late, and we’ve got a quiz night at the Club too! Since I’ll be off swanning around at some party or other, the fabulous Jess will be your quizmaster. Please come along and support. You’ll find all the details HERE.
And speaking of fun events, we’ve just launched our wine tasting evening on Friday 25th July, where you’ll get to sample our brand-new Club wine selection!
And they’re coming back! ‘Don’t Freak Out’ the soul pop band return to the Club on Sunday 3rd August. They’re a brilliant band, and it promises to be another fantastic night! Details of all our upcoming events are set out below and on the website. Do come and visit!
Meanwhile, for our younger tennis players, Junior Tennis Saturday session will be finishing on Saturday 19th July and return in early September.
So let’s get to the rest of this week’s news!
ITF Masters Tournament
What a busy week it’s been for the Club, especially for a few of our members competing in the Masters Event! Matches kicked off on Monday in scorching heat, and although midweek rain threatened to slow things down, the bubble helped keep play going.
Well done to everyone who battled through the tough conditions and progressed through the rounds.
Members mentions to Marcus Eatherton who won 1st in the over 30’s Singles, and George Moxon for coming 2nd. And to all our over members who took part this week, Elliot Ball, Richard Williams & Mel Lee.
The last finals take place tomorrow from 10am. Good luck to all involved and why not pop down to watch some fantastic tennis being played at our Club!
NEW Thursday Night is Club Night
Our NEW Thursday Club Night Tennis Sessions are off to a roaring start and proving to be great fun! As we head into summer, our Thursday evening sessions have officially launched and are already a big hit with Members. These new sessions replace the previous format, with each group now enjoying their own dedicated section on the grass.
Join us every Thursday from 6pm. It’s a fantastic way to play, socialise, and enjoy the best of summer tennis at our Club.
If you’d like to take part, just email tennis@fosltc.com to get involved!
Sponsorship | Progress
A huge thank you to all our 2025 sponsors! This week, we were delighted to welcome two new sponsors to our Court 1 fence: Moveplus and LCL Lettings & Sales. We’re incredibly grateful for their support and hope the ongoing improvements will continue to benefit the Club as we grow and evolve.
We only have 2 Court 1 Fence slots left! Plus there are other sponsorship opportunities available at both Club and sporting levels. If you know of an individual or company that might be interested in supporting the Club, please contact rebecca@fosltc.com.
Children’s Tennis Junior Camps
The summer holidays are nearly here which means our Summer Camps are back! Activities will include skills and games and will cover basic agility, balance and coordination with the main priority to have FUN! Red/Orange/Green ball, 5-12yrs, for all abilities! For more information please click HERE
Over 55 Ladies County Team
Two of our ladies, Tina Newes and Clare Middleton, recently made their debut for the Over-55 Ladies County Team! They faced a tough Division 1 fixture against Middlesex, but both were grateful for the experience and took away plenty of valuable lessons.
Club Championships
This year’s Club Championships are underway. For those who haven’t played their first rounds yet, the play by date is 7th July 2025, so please do get those matches booked in and played ASAP! If you need help contacting your opponent, just pop into the office, we’re happy to assist.
And don’t forget to mark your calendars for Club Finals Day on Saturday 6th September. It promises to be a great event!
Frinton Triangle Tournament
This Sunday, weather permitting, we’re heading to the Cricket Club for the second event in the series! Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far. If you’re available and would like to take part, please email tennis@fosltc.com We’d love to have you join us!
A huge thank you to Gerry Howe and everyone at SPL for once again sponsoring this fantastic event.
The final event will take place at the Golf Club on Sunday 20th July. You’re welcome to sign up for any of the events. Please remember, you can only represent one club!
Colchester & District | Update
This week we only had 3 away matches due to the ITF Masters Tournament.
Monday night our Ladies B headed to Wivenhoe A. Unfortunately we lost 6-3.
On Thursday evening our Men’s D team played Dedham B. unfortunately they also lost 9-0.
And tonight our Ladies’ A are away at Lexden Hill A.
Next week, we have 3 home matches;
Wednesday 9th July: Men’s Frinton D vs Kirby A
Wednesday 9th July: Men’s Frinton A vs Lexden R&F Club A
Friday 11th July: Mixed Frinton D vs Wivenhoe B
Please feel free to come down and support and watch our teams. Our bar will be open for drinks and snacks!
To view our other matches and results head HERE
Wimbledon Whites Tennis Tournament
It’s that time of year again. Time to dust off your whites and enjoy an afternoon of classic tennis and refreshing Pimm’s!
Join us on Sunday 13th July from 12pm to 3pm for our much-loved Wimbledon Whites Tournament. Sign-up is now open on the tennis board.
We’ll have the Wimbledon Finals on the telly in the bar so you can keep up with all the action too. It’s a great fun day to visit the Club!
Friday 4th July – Family Quiz Night & Late Poolside! More info HERE
Friday 18th July – School’s Out Summer Party! Let’s celebrate the end of the School year with a late poolside opening until 8.30pm, live music, games, Pimms and our FOS lager will have special offers too! Fun for the whole family.
Sunday 13th July – Pauline Eyres Comedy Show, More info HERE
Friday 25th July – Wine Tasting Event – More info HERE
Sunday 3rd August – Frinton Summer Theatre Music Night with ‘Don’t Freak Out’ – more info HERE
Monday 4th August – Ronnie Buckingham Medium Night – Tickets on the door, from 7pm
Saturday 25th October – Frinton Literary Festival Lunch– SAVE THE DATE
Saturday 22nd November – Ian Dale Book Event – SAVE THE DATE
Blimey – there’s a lot going on. As I always say, something for everyone! So if you’ve not tried croquet or pickleball yet. Or perhaps you fancy a fitness class or session in the pool. Or even Aquafit. Or find all of that too exhausting to contemplate and just fancy an epic burger or toasted panini and a refreshing drink… just pop down to see us. Details of everything going on is on the website or via the office. Please remember to book your courts and classes. And do sign in guests and pay any relevant fees too!
Have a terrific week.
James Max
Club Chairman
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