FOS|LTC Weekly News
After a glorious week of sunshine for the Grade 1, we now find ourselves with weather better suited to scuba diving than tennis. Thank goodness for the bubble keeping play going.
Despite the rain, there has still been plenty of tennis with some excellent results, including a bizarre 9–0 win without even stepping on court.
We are also very pleased to announce that NEETacademy has agreed to a new coaching contract, so there are officially no excuses for not getting on court and improving, whatever level of player you are.
Many members have been asking about the financing opportunity for the padel project and expressing interest, but only a small number of Expressions of Interest have been submitted so far. Please don’t leave it until the last moment; it’s all too easy to forget and miss the deadline.
We have also received several questions about revenue generation, project costs and expenditure. Those details will be shared with everyone before any investment decisions are made. For now, the purpose of the EOI is simply to gauge the level of interest across the membership. If you did not receive the documents, the Letter is available HERE, or the Expression of Interest is available HERE. Alternatively, please contact the office for a copy.
Rest assured that all submissions and the financing process remain confidential.
And finally, do take a moment to check below to see what is coming up. There are plenty of events on the horizon.
Sports and Services!
FOSLTC Club Championships 2026
The draws for this year's club championships were published earlier this week. If you are a player and didn’t receive the notification, please email rebecca@fosltc.com, and we’ll get this resent to you. Please keep an eye on dates for when rounds need to be played by! No extensions will be given.
Guest Passes
This past week, we have been issuing guest passes to all eligible members as part of our yearly benefit scheme. As mentioned previously, these have been sent digitally in the form of a QR Code. Firstly, if you did not receive an email but think you are eligible, please email rebecca@fosltc.com. Secondly, please do not test these QR codes yourself! All scans are recorded, so if you scan as a test, 1 guest pass is lost. The instructions on how to use your guest passes are in your email. If you have any queries, please email rebecca@fosltc.com.
Colchester and District 2026 League
This week, the weather hasn’t been in our favour!
On Monday, Ladies B managed to dodge the showers to play Spring Lane A. Unfortunately, the Ladies couldn’t quite hold on and lost 7-2.
The Men’s B, which was due to go ahead, didn’t, and FOSLTC were given a walkover 9-0.
Thursday night, we had 2 matches lined up. Men’s D took on David Lloyd Club D. They were troupers and played through the rain and won 5-4!
And Men’s A were against Dedham A. Unfortunately, play was halted and couldn’t resume.
And tonight we have another 2 fab matches. Ladies C are up against Mersea Island B. and Men’s C are also at home to The Essex B.
Next week, our home matches resume with a full schedule!
Monday 8th June – Men's D are away to Mersea Island A
Tuesday 9th June – Mixed D are away to Spring Lane C
Wednesday 10th June – Ladies B are at home to The Essex A
Thursday 11th June – Men's D are away again to Colchester Officers D
Thursday 11th June – Men's B are at home to Dedham A
Friday 12th June – Mixed C are at home to Lexden R&F Club
Please do come down and support, the bar is open with food and drinks! Matches are due to start at 6.30 pm.
Frinton Triangle Tournament 2026
Thank you to those who have already signed up for this year's tournament! It kicks off at the club on Sunday, 28th June, with Tennis and Croquet. The sign-up sheet is on the tennis board. We then head to the cricket club on 5th July and golf on 26th July. Please sign up for any of the events, but remember, you can only represent one club!
A big thank you to this year’s sponsors: Stabilised Pavements Limited, Greensward Financial Planning & Anglian Vehicle Lining to bring this event together!
Sponsorship
There are opportunities in numerous areas of our club, including the Car Park boards, Court 1 fence or our squash courts for new sponsors! If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact rebecca@fosltc.com for more information.
FIFA World Cup 2026
It’s not long now until the World Cup is due to start on Thursday, 11th June. We’ll be showing as many games as we can within our opening hours due to the time difference. Please speak to the bar for more details.
Summer Thursday Night Social Tennis is Back
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 6.00pm to 7.30pm 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 details can be found on Spond — even if you cannot sign up on Spond, we’d love to see you there.
The Annual Frinton Summer Strings Return!
We’re thrilled to welcome back Wendy Max and her Frinton Summer Strings this year, once again joined by Gareth Malone OBE for an exciting week of music & singing.
This year’s theme is The Sound of Music, giving children the chance to learn the songs from the classic film.
If your child is aged between 7 and 15 and has a passion for singing, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved.
Rehearsal Schedule
Monday 27th July – Thursday 30th July: 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm daily
Friday 31st July: Morning rehearsals from 11.00 am, followed by the final performance in the afternoon
Rehearsals & performance will all be located in the Ballroom at Frinton-On-Sea Lawn Tennis Club.
Cost
£25.00 per singer for the full week.
Booking is available via the website here: https://www.fosltc.com/shop/p/summer-music-strings
This includes:
1. All rehearsals and the final performance
2. PLUS, swimming sessions are available during the week, bookable in advance
Spaces are limited to just 30 children, and we expect places to fill quickly, so early booking is strongly recommended.
Upcoming Events at the Club!
Thursday 18th June – Pizza Night! More info HERE
Friday 19th June - 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
Sunday 21st June – Father's Day, Family Day! Swimming, Live Music, Poolside Kitchen!
Thursday 2nd July – Pizza Night! More info HERE
Saturday 25th July – Mamma Mia, Greek themed night…Over 50% Tickets sold! More info HERE https://www.fosltc.com/club-calendar/mamma-mia-greek-night
The Board