Hi, not sure where you stand, as I said I've reported them to Watchdog and also emailed John Gaunt, the Sun columnist who had problems with the David Lloyd Centre. It wouldn't hurt to report them to Watchdog and also write to the Sun, if enough people complain maybe something can be done. The only reason they paid me was because the gym had closed, but it seems to be area that needs investigation. Good luck, not that it's any comfort, but you can see from this website that you aren't alone.

Well Ashbourne have coughed up what they owe me, but not until I issued a CCJ against them. This was issued last Friday 28th August 2009 and I received a cheque from their solicitors in full payment on Thursday 2nd September. It's not a vast amount of money, £125.00, but I can't afford to lose it. They would have got away with £82 had they paid immediately because I added court fees and sundry expenses petrol etc. I had a good case because my gym had closed and they had breached their contract but suppose they thought I wouldn't bother, so to anyone else in a similar position, it's worth the effort. I have reported them to Watchdog and a Sun columnist who had similar problems with a David Lloyd centre, but because he was a journalist they backed off immediately. Good luck to everyone who has the misfortune to be dealing with Ashbourne.

1 month after I wrote to Ashbourne regarding reimbursement of overpaid fees due top gym closure, total silence, I'm about to write a further letter telling them if they don't pay up I'm taking them to court. Amazing how they go silent when they are on the receiving end. will update when I have any news

Well for a change it seems Ashbourne are going to be on the receiving end. I joined a local gym in April but at the end of June the bailiffs changed the locks and the place has closed. No notification from Ashbourne or the Club. My contract is with Ashbourne, and as far as I can see they have breached this in three ways, they have not provided the facilities or services I may reasonably expect, I should have had one months notice of termination and I think closure would count as termination and I should have compensation if I suffer a loss. I paid an amount up front and have paid three direct debits, now cancelled, so my estimate is that they owe my at least £80. Had I wanted to back out of the contract no doubt they would have required the full two years membership fees, so by that token do they owe me two years fees. I sent them a letter by recorded delivery to inform them my direct debit has been cancelled, that was over a week ago, and an ominous silence since them. Wonder if they would have been so reticent had I cancelled. Just wondered if anyone was in the same position as I am. I have legal protection with my home insurance so will definitely pursue this. Any comments welcome.