Hello!
We may just be heading into Spring, however we’re already making preparations for our Open Day on Saturday 17th May. Do put the date in your diary and please spread the word. With an increasingly turbulent world and difficult economic headwinds, the more we use our Club and encourage others to join – the better our prospects not just to survive but to thrive! With all the sporting and social activities we have available, we have something for everyone! Meanwhile, on to this week’s news;
Events Manager Role
Hannah, our Events co-ordinator, will be leaving us in April. She’s been offered an amazing opportunity within the travel sector and we wish her well on her new adventures! We’re looking for a dynamic Events Manager to join us and build on Hannah’s work to continue building our Events team and activities. More information on the job can be found HERE. If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please email your cv to rebecca@fosltc.com
Padel Announcement
For all Members, you will have received a recent communication with regard to our progress on developing Padel and Pickleball at the Club. David Binns has recently joined the Board and is spearheading this initiative. We intend to continue our mission to bring more sporting options to FOS|LTC and to upgrade the facilities we have – ensuring our Club has some of the finest equipment, sporting and exercise options and courts in the area.
If you are a Club Member and did not receive the communication, please contact Kim. Meanwhile, for all of you who read this newsletter, we will keep you updated on our progress and more information will be available at our Open Day – hopefully to persuade more people to join our Club! We will publish more details of the event closer to the date.
Two Weeks to go until Pete’s 24-Hour Tennis Challenge!
It’s not long to go until Pete Cleverly embarks on his mammoth challenge!! Nearly £7,000 has already been raised!! Raising money for 2 incredible charities: Steps Worldwide and Colchester Hospital NICU. From 9 am Friday, 28th March 2025, to 9 am 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!
Pickleball Tournament | Sunday 6th April
To launch our new Sunday Pickleball sessions we’re holding a fun tournament! From 1pm until 4pm, sign-up is available on our Heja app, HERE
Junior Tennis News
A bravo to Frederick Greda, one of our junior tennis members. Finalist in the Mountnessing grade 5 LTA competition last weekend. He beat the no 1 seed in semi-final but sadly lost to the second seed in the final. Massive congrats from Pete and everyone else at the Club!
Upcoming Events
Friday 28th March – Pizza Night from 6.30pm! Pre-order 07498 744745 or sales@pizzaamante.co.uk
Sunday 30th March – Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch
Friday 4th April – ABBA & 80’s Night
Monday 14th April – Ronnie Buckingham Medium Night – Tickets on the door, from 7pm
Sunday 20th April – Easter Sunday Lunch
Saturday 17th May – Summer Open Day! SAVE THE DATE
Colchester & District Tennis Try-outs | Saturday 22nd March
Fancy trying out for our tennis teams? You’re invited to come down on the Saturday 22nd March 13:30-15:30 to play some tennis, have a couple of drinks and try out for your team. Teams will be selected based on your standard of tennis (not ability to consume drinks) on the day to make sure you compete in the right team! Sign-up sheets are on the tennis board.
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!
As always, please do book your courts, gym sessions and classes and don’t forget to sign in guests and pay at the office or bar!
That’s about it for now. Have a great week!
James Max
Club Chairman
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