FOS|LTC Weekly News
The rain, unfortunately, did not desist last weekend, leading to several of the C&D tennis finals being postponed. The Croquet players, however, proved themselves far hardier than us tennis folk by ensuring their finals went ahead regardless. It sounds as though there were some fantastic matches, and well done to everyone who played or braved the weather to spectate over the two days.
Once we have the results from our players involved in the postponed C&D finals, we will share them with you. In the meantime, our attention turns to our own Club Championships finals this weekend. The forecast is looking favourable, so please come down and enjoy what promises to be some fascinating match‑ups. Play begins at 10 am, and the schedule is available via the link below.
We hope our juniors have had a truly “smashing” summer. A big thank you to our coaches for running successful squash and tennis camps throughout the holidays.
Thanks also to Mark Grover for lending us his scaffold tower. With it, we (mainly Graham) managed to repair more than 30 holes identified in the bubble roof. Fingers crossed this means the bubble is once again rain‑proof.
As mentioned in the last newsletter, our social programme is now back in full swing. There will be plenty on offer, both on and off the courts, so please take a look at what’s coming up at FOSLTC and do get involved.
Sports and Services!
FOSLTC Club Championships 2026
Join us tomorrow for our Finals Day!
The weather is looking good, so let's keep all our fingers crossed.
Matches from 10 am. To view the schedule, please click HERE
Frinton Croquet Club Finals Weekend
What a fantastic Finals weekend for Frinton Croquet Club, with two days of competitive croquet, dramatic finishes, challenging weather and plenty of support from an enthusiastic crowd!
The Golf Croquet Singles Final got things off to a thrilling start, with Sarah Muckle taking on Richard Everett. At 6–6, everything came down to the final hoop. After a few very nervous shots from both players, Richard’s yellow ball finally found its way through to take the match 7–6. A great battle from start to finish!
There was then time for a special celebration as the new lawn plaque was unveiled, officially naming the area “Wright’s Rock Lawn”.
The Association Singles between Gary Brice and Fiona McCoig were played in increasingly challenging rain. She completed the first peel but unfortunately couldn’t make the next hoop. Gary took the match 11–6. With the rain showing no sign of letting up, the doubles match was postponed until Sunday.
Sunday morning brought the Golf Croquet Doubles, with Bruce Freeman and Richard Everett facing Jill Wright and Steve Burridge. After nearly two hours, the match reached a nail-biting 6–6. With pressure mounting and mistakes creeping in, Jill Wright produced a superb angled hoop to break the deadlock and secure victory for Jill and Steve.
The weekend concluded with the Association Doubles, with Fiona McCoig and Gary Brice taking on Bruce and Sue Freeman. Fiona held her nerve and took the golden hoop, securing the match for herself and Gary.
Congratulations to all our finalists and a huge thank you to everyone who played, supported, refereed, watched and, despite the rain, helped make the weekend such a success.
Junior Squash Camp Success!
What a fantastic Junior Squash Camp! A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it such a success. It was brilliant to see our young players having fun, building resilience, confidence and teamwork, and developing their squash skills along the way.
A reminder that Junior Squash Coaching at our academy takes place every Saturday from 9:00am. It’s a great way for children to stay active, make new friends and develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment.
All abilities welcome!
To find out more or to sign up, please contact Alan at alan.hubbard@hubcapadvisory.com or online HERE
Hot Food at the Bar!
After an incredible summer season, the poolside will be open this weekend for its final weekend!
A huge thankyou to Liam, Natalie and their team for keeping everyone fed during these hot months we’ve had. However, this does now mean our full Hot Food offering returns for the winter months. From Monday, 7th, hot food will be available every day from 9 am through to the evening.
For more details, please speak to the bar.
Adult Coaching is Back!
After a summer break, our Adult coaching courses are back!
Sessions are run with Pete Richmond (LTA Level 4), and it's a great way to meet fellow members.
Weekly Group Sessions:
Tuesday 10:00–11:00 — Adult Cardio Tennis (Indoors) — all levels — £8 members / £12 non-members
Tuesday 11:00–12:00 — Adult Beginners, Level 1 — new to tennis — £10 members / £14 non-members
Wednesday 09:00–10:00 — Competitive Doubles, Level 3 — £10 members / £14 non-members
Friday 10:00–11:00 — Adult Improvers Doubles, Level 2 — £10 members / £14 non-members
Saturday 12:30–13:30 — Adult Cardio Tennis (Outdoors) — all levels — £8 members / £12 non-members
Sign-up and pay online — booking closes 12 hours before each session, min. 3 players required to run.
Book HERE
Questions? neetacademyhq@gmail.com / 07949 679602
Laver Cup - 2 for 1 Tickets
The club has once again teamed up with the Laver Cup to offer our Members 2 for 1 tickets on remaining seats at the O2 Arena for this world-class tennis exhibition (25th – 27th September). Please follow the link HERE.
Please note, the 2-for-1 offer is automatically applied to all seats via the link. The price shown is the promotional per-seat price. Selecting one seat will automatically add two seats to your order, and your checkout total will equal the price of one regular ticket.
Any problems, just email rebecca@fosltc.com
Upcoming Events
OKTOBERFOST
We are super excited to be holding an Oktoberfest event this year!
Join us on Friday 25th September for live oompah music from ‘The Brass Squad’, fabulous German food from Liam and his team, and, of course, German beer!
Tickets are only £25.00pp – plus members get 10% off!
Arrival from 8pm. Tickets available in the office or online HERE
Christmas is Coming….
We’re delighted to announce our Christmas calendar ready for the 2026 festive season!
It’s set to be a great month from our Christmas Market and Wreath Making to Parties, lunches, and, of course, Carols! We’ve also been able to keep our prices reasonable this year whilst also giving our members their 10% off!
The full monthly schedule can be viewed HERE
For any queries, please contact rebecca@fosltc.com
Quiz Nights are back!
We’re delighted to confirm our Quiz nights are back, with the next being hosted on Friday 18th September.
James Max has kindly agreed to come back as our quiz master, and it’s set to be a good one!
As usual, £2.00 entry pp, maximum of teams of 6.
Tickets can be bought online HERE or via the office.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Join us on Friday 25th September, from 10 am–12pm, as we come together for a special Macmillan Coffee Morning. Enjoy a morning of delicious cakes, tea, coffee and good company, whilst helping to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Cake Donations are welcome! Please drop them off either on Thursday 24th or the morning of the 25th September. We’d love to see you there!
Wedding & Events Open Day
We open our doors once again to showcase our ballroom on Saturday 19th September, 11 am – 2 pm. Rebecca will be here to help talk you through your plans, plus we’ll have our recommended suppliers on hand to help discuss any details. Plus, special offers available for any bookings for 2027 & 2028! For any queries prior, please email rebecca@fosltc.com
Spanish Wine Evening
Our President is hosting ‘A Celebration of Spain’ at 6.30 pm on Friday 6th November, a light-hearted commentary about the wine, food, travel and culture of Spain.
The quality of winemaking has significantly improved in recent years, and a variety of high-quality wines featuring familiar and lesser-known grapes will be served throughout the evening.
Our new resident chef will have the opportunity to showcase his talents with complimentary dishes from different regions, in consultation with Carmen Griffiths, a former resident of Madrid.
Tables of 10 will be available to book as a group, or individually at a cost of £79 Members (£85 non-members).
Please contact the office or email rebecca@fosltc.com to reserve tickets with a deposit of £15 p/h.
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