Hello,
With 2025 underway, a range of strategic options are being reviewed by the Board to set a path for the Club in the coming years. This includes projects to improve the Clubhouse environment, refurbish our sporting facilities and widen the sporting offer. Of course, we’ll be communicating our plans with you to gauge your support in the coming weeks. It’s always important for us to review where we are. And what our Club needs to achieve to not only survive but thrive.
In the past few weeks, I have received several communications in regard to our recent Membership offers. We take our Membership and your views very seriously. However, we also understand that for some, taking the leap to join a Club if you’re unsure as to whether it’s for you, requires us to make joining offers that are tempting. Which is exactly what we have done. For those of you who read the newsletter but are not (yet) members – we are keen for you to join us! For those of you who are Members already, we are working on a package of incentives for existing Members to recognise your loyalty to the Club and the commitment you make year on year. Yes, it’s a delicate balance and we’ll announce what we have planned in the coming weeks. We all benefit if our Club is busy, with a buzzing active and engaged Membership. Sadly, we’d all lose out if we were no longer able to continue in our endeavours and we thank you for your support.
As always, if you have suggestions as to how we may improve or do things better, want to be in touch or indeed can help us spread the word and encourage others to join. Please do email me directly chairman@fosltc.com or be in touch via the office.
Meanwhile here’s this week’s news;
Winter Membership | Special Offers
Have you wondered about joining the Club but hovered? Now is the time! We’re offering 4 months for the price of 2. This applies to both our Tennis and AAA Memberships! The offer is only valid until Friday 7th February and includes our Young Adult and Extra Distance categories. Plus, it includes an induction session with either our Head Tennis or Head Squash coach depending on the membership picked. We understand that joining a sports club if you’re unsure how much you’ll use it or whatever your standard of play is good enough… whatever your reservations this is an offer not to be missed. Why not try out the Club to experience whether it’s for you.
If you’d like to pop in to see our facilities, please make an appointment through the office.
On all Memberships you’ll receive the 20% member’s discount at the bar and currently there’s NO joining fee. Terms & Conditions apply. Please email enquiries@fosltc.com or pop into the office to sign up now!
Upcoming Events
Sunday 16th February – Roast Sunday lunch returns!
Saturday 22nd February – Pol Roger Champagne Tasting Evening. Spaces for this one-off event are limited, to see more details as to what we’re planning and to book, please visit
Saturday 1st March – Brentwood Mac, just 4 tickets remaining!
Friday 7th and Saturday 8th March – Frinton Jazz Club, The Wonder of Stevie
Croquet Charity One Ball Competition | Wednesday 16th April
This year’s Croquet charity one ball competition will be in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. On Wednesday 16th April from 10am onwards. With the finals to be held on Saturday 17th May. Your last day to enter with be Wednesday 9th April. Sign-up sheets are on the croquet board in the clubhouse.
Tennis and Squash for Juniors
Do you have a junior member and unsure how they can get into tennis or squash? We have sessions for both sports for them to try and see which they like best!
FREE Tennis Social Sessions; Every Saturday 2pm – 3pm
Open to all 11 and Under junior members and children who are enrolled in our tennis coaching programme. Our social session is a great opportunity to have fun, learn and grow as a player. Don’t miss it, it’s FREE. Contact the coaches at: NEETacademyhq@gmail.com
Squash Junior Drop-in Session; Saturday Mornings 10am – 11am
Ideal for any ability and Under 9s. Only £5 per session | £6 for non-members. Everyone welcome! Spaces can be booked by contacting Chris: 07768 067044
Colchester & District Team Captains
As the summer approaches, the Colchester & District leagues will start soon. If you are interested in becoming a captain for one of our teams, please email tennis@fosltc.com
As always our classes are busy and all coaching, sports and courts must be booked to ensure you can play or get involved. Either online or enquire through the office.
That’s it for now. Have a great week!
James Max
Club Chairman
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