Hello!
Spring is well and truly here. Our preparations for the Summer season are now underway. As we progress, we’ll keep you updated with our plans for opening our grass tennis courts and the pool. Meanwhile it’s a LAST CALL to book our Roast Sunday Lunch – this Sunday at the Club. So, if you can’t be bothered to go through all the faff of preparing a full roast – let us do it for you. Chef has a super menu – all you have to do is book by midnight on Friday!
Meanwhile, on to this week’s news!
Bottle Bank
Hurrah! The bottle bank has now been emptied and all the glass collected! Our contractor changed suppliers and an admin error with the supplier caused delays. Blah blah. It’s all sorted now. If you do pop down and find that the bin is full, please do not leave bottles or bags of bottles next to it hoping they’ll vanish! The closest public bottle bank is located in the Memorial Club car park. Thankyou!
Guest Passes
As part of our plan to improve our offer to loyal Members, the Club will be introducing free guest passes scheme with effect from 1st April 2025. Details are as follows:
All guest passes will be available from the office once a year during April.
If on 1st April you have been a member continuously for 1 year up to 5 years you will receive 2 guest passes (i.e. for this year if you joined on or before 1st April 2024)
OR
If on 1st April you have been a member continuously for 5 years or more you will receive 5 guest passes (i.e. for this year if you joined on or before 1st April 2020)
Every adult, young adult and XD sporting member, excluding Gym Only members (because an induction is required), will be eligible.
The passes will allow any age guest to play the sport of the member with that member. Guests of AAA and Life members can play any sport. Guests of Squash & Gym members can play squash and guests of Gym Unlimited, who must be an adult or young adult, may attend one fitness class per pass.
The passes will be in voucher form, named and dated, will be valid for one year only and will not be transferable. They should be handed in to either the bar or office when the guest is signed in. Please pick up from the office. We’ll be monitoring how the scheme operates and hope this will be a welcome addition to the range of Member benefits we offer.
Bar Assistant – We’re Hiring!
We’re looking for a Bar Assistant to join our team!
* Previous experience is welcome; however it’s not essential as training will be provided.
* Must be over the age of 18 due to the serving 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
A huge thanks to Mel for all her hard work over the years at the Club and we wish her well with her new position.
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!
Tennis Ladder Leagues
Thank you to all who played in the February Matches. The new leagues are up on the tennis board. All games for this month need to be played by 31st March. For any help with contacting other players please speak to the office.
Mother’s Day | Sunday 30th March 2025
Mother’s Day is fast approaching booking is now available! Adult 2 courses; £27.50 per person which includes a gift for mum and Children (Under 12) 2 courses; £13.50. To view the menu and to book please click HERE
Upcoming Events
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th March – Frinton Jazz Club, The Wonder of Stevie SOLD OUT
Sunday 9th March – Sunday Lunch!
Sunday 30th March – Mother’s Day Roast Sunday Lunch
Friday 4th April – ABBA & 80’s Night
Sunday 20th April – Easter Sunday Roast Lunch
And please don’t forget to mark your diary for Pete Cleverly’s 24 hour tennis marathon fundraiser and Friday pizza evening on Friday 28th March.
That’s it for now. Have a great week!
James Max
Club Chairman
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