FOS|LTC Weekly News

17 Apr

Last Saturday’s Spring Market and croquet charity event brought a real buzz to the Club. It was great to see the car parks full (well over 100 cars), and parking stretched all the way up Holland Road. A brilliant turnout in the hall and croquet lawn, raising money for Save the Children. Both events great showcases of our community spirit.

If you have somehow missed the advertising around Tendring, Ceroc dance fitness classes kicked off on Monday with a burst of energy. They will be running every Monday, so dust off your dancing shoes and come join the fun.

On Wednesday evening, James and Lucille hosted an excellent wellness session. If you couldn’t make it, their contact details are available on our new website; it’s well worth a look.

It’s been another strong week on court.

• Last Sunday, Frinton men beat Gidea Park in the Junior Essex Cup.

• Mixed C opened their account with a great win against Spring Lane.

• In the Mixed A v B clash, the A team came out worthy winners.

The Mixed A and B teams meet again next week for the reverse fixture, as well as the Ladies C team playing at home, so plenty more to look forward to.

We will soon be receiving tiered seating for the areas by Court 9 and Court H. Once it arrives, we will put out a call for volunteers to help move it from the car park to the courts.

With Open Day approaching, we will also be looking for extra hands to help get the Club looking its best. More details to follow.

Graham has been busy once again. Thanks to him and Tony Sharman, the referees’ shed has now been fully revamped. It just needs a lick of paint to finish it off.

Over the next few days, the hard court gates will be locked. To access them, you will need to book a court to receive the combination code.

New tennis etiquette signs will also be going up at the entrance to each section. Please take a moment to read them.

A message has gone out to all tennis captains: if you are playing for Frinton in the C&D League and don’t have kit from last year, please let your captain know. We are looking to organise subsidised playing tops and warm‑up tops.

And that’s just the start. There is plenty more happening this week and next at the Club.

Sports and Services!

Grass Season is coming….

A big thank you to Matt and his team at Cromer for coming down to help mark the new courts ready for the 2026 season! It won’t be long until they are open, and we’ll communicate the date in the coming weeks. In the meantime, they are not available to play on. Please continue to play on the hard courts until we confirm the opening day! And to celebrate the court's opening, we’ll be hosting a Do or Dice tournament on Saturday, 9th May. More information and sign-up available HERE.

2026 Tournaments

As we do every year, we’ll once again be hosting five external tournaments, which I’m sure will bring a fantastic atmosphere and an excellent level of tennis to the club. The 5 tournaments and dates are set out below. As usual, during these weeks, the grass courts for members will be limited to section 4, so please ensure you make your bookings to avoid disappointment!

LTA Grade 1 Under 11’s Boys & Girls Saturday 23rd May – Thursday 28th May
LTA British Tour‍ ‍Monday 15th June – Saturday 20th June
ITF Masters Monday 29th June – Saturday 4th July‍ ‍
LTA County Week Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July‍ ‍
LTA Frinton Open Monday 10th August – Sunday 15th August‍ ‍

And don’t forget, we’ll be holding the annual Club Championships! More information will be coming soon!

Colchester and District 2026 League

We’re excited to be participating once again in the Colchester and District Tennis Leagues for the upcoming summer season. A couple of matches have already been played, and it is set to be a good season! Results and upcoming matches can be found on the tennis board (please note there may be changes due to weather or rearrangements by other clubs). There are two home matches next week:

Wednesday 22nd April – Ladies C vs Wivenhoe

Thursday 23rd April – Frinton Mixed B vs Frinton Mixed A.

Please do come down and support, the bar is open with food and drinks! Matches are due to start at 6.30 pm.

Croquet Season Opens with Charity Success

The croquet season at Frinton Lawn Tennis Club got off to a fantastic start last Saturday, 11th April, as 19 members took part in the annual one-ball croquet competition in aid of Save the Children.

The event, which marks the traditional beginning of the club’s croquet calendar, focused on bringing members together for a day of enjoyable competition while raising money for a good cause. This year saw a notable increase in participation, with several players entering their first-ever competition — a positive sign for the continued growth of the sport at the club.

A total of £175 was raised for charity, reflecting both the generosity and enthusiasm of those involved.

Play was competitive throughout the day, with 33 matches completed over six hours, culminating in a closely contested final between Richard Everett and Stephen Mills, with Stephen winning. The standard of play highlighted the depth of talent within the club.

Two players from the event will now go on to represent Frinton in the national finals, set to take place on 16th–17th May (venue to be confirmed).

The club is also celebrating individual success, with Fiona McCoig selected to represent Essex in the upcoming Inter-Counties Championship at Eastbourne in May 2026. Fiona brings a wealth of experience to the role, having notably captained Cambridge University to victory over Oxford at Hurlingham in 1988. She expressed pride in representing both Essex and Frinton, and the club is equally proud to support her. Members have wished Fiona every success for the season ahead.

Overall, it was a highly successful and enjoyable day, setting a strong and positive tone for the croquet season to come.

Aqua Classes

Aqua is all set to start again for 2026! The first class will be on Tuesday, 19th May @ 11.15 am. Please get in touch with Katy (katy@fosltc.com) if you have any questions. Class booking will be available via the link HERE.

TNT Sports

Only 1 match this week! On Saturday 18th, it’s Premier League action with Chelsea vs Man Utd, kick off at 8 pm. We’ll otherwise be showing a range of live sports from around the world. As usual, bar food and drinks are available!

Thursday Night Tennis Social

Our Thursday Night Social Tennis Sessions are back! Thank you to those who have been getting involved and coming down!

Join us every Thursday from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm for an extra social session to add to your weekly hit. Whether you’re looking for some friendly competition, a great workout, or simply a fun evening at the club, this is the perfect way to enjoy more time on court. Players of all standards are warmly welcome — the more the merrier for some fun social doubles, followed by a well-earned drink in the bar afterwards.

Full session details can be found on our Spond app. Please follow the link HERE to join the group and get started. We look forward to seeing plenty of you on court!

Silent Auction for Wimbledon Ground Passes

Frinton Primary School PTA are raising money to help improve opportunities and provide new experiences for all Frinton Primary Children. One way they are doing this is by holding a silent auction for two 2026 Wimbledon Ground Passes!

Simply email frintonprimarypta@gmail.com with your name, highest Wimbledon bid and contact number by Friday, 24th April, to be in with a chance to win! You’ll win two 2026 ground passes, valid for any day of the 2026 championships.

Tickets, however, are non-transferable and cannot be resold (they will be allocated to the requested names). The winning bidder will be contacted for payment and ticket allocation. We wish the school all the very best!

Easy Fundraising

As you’re buying your new summer wardrobe and tennis gear, don’t forget you can help out the club through purchases you make with Easy Fundraising! It costs you NOTHING and helps our Club. Every time you buy something online, the Club receives a donation. Please take the time to sign up and register. Follow the link HERE. It means over 4,000 shops and sites will now donate to us for FREE every time you use easyfundraising to shop with them. Did I mention it’s completely free and easy to do?!

What’s happening at FOSLTC!

‍ Sunday Brunch

It’s your last chance to book our Sunday Brunch, this Sunday! Enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast by our Caterers, At Your Place Catering. Menus can be viewed HERE. And don’t forget, members get 10% off! Plus, it’s a special treat if you’ve booked to come watch Liane Carroll with Frinton Jazz that afternoon! Tables available from 10.30 am onwards. Booking available HERE. ‍

Signature Wedding Package

Our Signature Wedding Packages for 2026 & 2027 weddings are still available at our special offer rates, starting from just £5,499! Designed to make planning your perfect day simple, seamless, and truly unforgettable.

Whether you’re just beginning your wedding journey or looking for a refined, all-in-one option, this package is designed to take the stress out of planning while creating a day that feels uniquely yours. To view the package, please click HERE. And if you’d like to arrange a visit, we’d love to hear from you. Please email rebecca@fosltc.com or call 01255 674055 to book a show round.

Other Upcoming Events at the Club

Sunday 19th April - Frinton Jazz Club presents Liane Carroll at 1.30 pm – Multi Jazz Award-winning Vocalist/pianist. Brunch will be available, more info HERE.

Friday 15th May – Quiz Night! £2pp, teams of up to 6 people. The quiz starts at 7.30 pm. The winning team gets a £40 bar tab to celebrate! To book, speak to the office or book HERE.