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BevvyB · 26-08-2005, 12:01 AM

I am really sorry to have to come on here as a new member, but I've been trawling the internet and its forum to try and find people who may have found themselves in the same position as myself.

David Lloyd have trounced me with their three month cancellation policy and I can see that I'm not alone in thinking that this is completely unnaceptable.

I do not remember this being part of the agreement. If it was, I don't remember it being brought up during the induction.

So it was a shock to receive a letter this morning stating that my membership would end in three months. The reason I cancelled my membership was because I've fallen on hard times and I will not be able to pay. The money that David Lloyd is taking from my account by direct debit is causing mayhem to my overdraft and as each of these debits are rejected I incur a 30 bounce fee each time. So I will have to cancel the direct debit, but then incur the wrath of David Lloyd, who will then criminalize me for not paying.

I can't believe my local gym can suddenly cause me so much stress. I thought this kind of behaviour was reserved for credit cards and banks! I've never had a gym have this kind of policy or this kind of bloody mindedness. I've belonged to many other gyms and they have been pleasant and personalised - I can't believe that my local gym has turned from a sanctuary to a corporate monster simply because I wish to leave!

What on earth can I do about this?

Thanks

Julian

PS I have started an online petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/shaftedl/petition.html and you can email me shaftedbydl@mac.com if you have any of your own stories you wish to tell me. I'm not a journalist, I'm just a very angry thirtysomething having a financial crisis! Someones got to do something! Watchdog here I come....

26-08-2005, 12:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
BevvyB Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9 Rep Power:	Want to cancel membership too! I am really sorry to have to come on here as a new member, but I've been trawling the internet and its forum to try and find people who may have found themselves in the same position as myself. David Lloyd have trounced me with their three month cancellation policy and I can see that I'm not alone in thinking that this is completely unnaceptable. I do not remember this being part of the agreement. If it was, I don't remember it being brought up during the induction. So it was a shock to receive a letter this morning stating that my membership would end in three months. The reason I cancelled my membership was because I've fallen on hard times and I will not be able to pay. The money that David Lloyd is taking from my account by direct debit is causing mayhem to my overdraft and as each of these debits are rejected I incur a 30 bounce fee each time. So I will have to cancel the direct debit, but then incur the wrath of David Lloyd, who will then criminalize me for not paying. I can't believe my local gym can suddenly cause me so much stress. I thought this kind of behaviour was reserved for credit cards and banks! I've never had a gym have this kind of policy or this kind of bloody mindedness. I've belonged to many other gyms and they have been pleasant and personalised - I can't believe that my local gym has turned from a sanctuary to a corporate monster simply because I wish to leave! What on earth can I do about this? Thanks Julian PS I have started an online petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/shaftedl/petition.html and you can email me shaftedbydl@mac.com if you have any of your own stories you wish to tell me. I'm not a journalist, I'm just a very angry thirtysomething having a financial crisis! Someones got to do something! Watchdog here I come....