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Does anybody here belong to David Lloyd Raynes Park?

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BIWI · 01/11/2024 21:26

... and would you be prepared to share how much your membership is costing you?

I'm an off-peak member (not tennis) and my membership has increased almost 50% over the last 2 years, and they're now telling me that there's only one type of membership - Diamond.

I'm not entirely sure that I believe them, given that they never publish rates online.

So if anyone is prepared to share theirs with me, please would you send me a PM?

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BIWI · 01/11/2024 23:43

Bump?

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MsMarch · 01/11/2024 23:53

I am not a member but know the clubs in tye area well. All the refurbs have pushes the price up a lot. It's outrageous but true. I know a.lot of.people who are being charged a lot more for clubs like Raynes park or epsom

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BIWI · 02/11/2024 13:55

Thanks @MsMarch - I'm well aware of the refurb, but that was being completed just as I joined.

The 'reason' they gave me for the increase was that memberships are based on the rate of inflation at a specific time of year. (Which sounds like complete bollocks to me!)

Anyway. Wondered if any of the Saturday afternoon crowd are DLL members?

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DLRPmember · 02/11/2024 13:58

I'm paying £229 per month. That's with tennis membership and peak times.

DanielaDressen · 02/11/2024 14:01

There’s some unofficial DL members fb groups if you’re on fb. I wouldn’t be happy about being pushed into diamond membership

CharlieDickens · 02/11/2024 14:01

I was a member until 2 years ago. I think my membership was £120/mth and they were about to put it up again (I think it was going to go up to £150). For that price I wanted to be able to walk in and not pay for anything. I cancelled my membership then.

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BIWI · 02/11/2024 14:09

If there is only one kind of membership, then surely that would mean I can go any time, not just off peak?

I suppose I could always try and see what happens!

Do you have a link to any FB groups @DanielaDressen?

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Dariamar · 02/11/2024 14:10

If you try and join online using a new email address the prices should come up.

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BIWI · 02/11/2024 14:14

Interesting. I just went on to the website, and it's still giving four types of membership. So being told it's all only Diamond membership is evidently not true.

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Andtheworldwentwhite · 02/11/2024 14:17

I asked about David Lloyd on my local Facebook when I was looking for a gym. A people said that the memberships were changing to just one. I wasn’t prepared to pay the £250 odd it would have cost me. So I went to another one in my area which does the same thing and is more of a community ( already been for a quiz night there so much fun ) and this one is only £125 per couple and it is lovely.

Kiitos · 02/11/2024 14:19

As a company they’re extremely shifty about pricing. I don’t get why they can’t just publish them online, the fact that they don’t tells me some people are being ripped off more than others. I also strongly object to the fact that a single membership is much more expensive than 50% of a couples membership - I honestly can’t understand why - 2 people take up 2 spaces in a gym whether they are a couple or not.
If I was you I’d be looking into other gyms if there are any nearby.

DanielaDressen · 02/11/2024 14:49

BIWI · 02/11/2024 14:09

If there is only one kind of membership, then surely that would mean I can go any time, not just off peak?

I suppose I could always try and see what happens!

Do you have a link to any FB groups @DanielaDressen?

www.facebook.com/groups/476923619656476 www.facebook.com/groups/476923619656476]]]]

david Lloyd community is a good one

mondaytosunday · 02/11/2024 16:06

My friend who has been member for decades left it about 18 months ago as couples membership was over £250/month.

MsMarch · 02/11/2024 23:04

BIWI · 02/11/2024 13:55

Thanks @MsMarch - I'm well aware of the refurb, but that was being completed just as I joined.

The 'reason' they gave me for the increase was that memberships are based on the rate of inflation at a specific time of year. (Which sounds like complete bollocks to me!)

Anyway. Wondered if any of the Saturday afternoon crowd are DLL members?

I agree. Sounds like bollocks. So frustrating. I am convinced that eventually their habit of passing members off will eventually come.back to bite them.

Wimbledonmum1985 · 02/11/2024 23:06

Yes I have heard it’s at least £200 per month which is just crazy. Far better options around. Ridiculous money.

MoveOnTheCards · 02/11/2024 23:10

Moons ago I worked as part of their press office and on the basis of trying to manage the decidedly grey messaging around membership I would never sign-up with them.

Dariamar · 02/11/2024 23:59

BIWI · 02/11/2024 14:14

Interesting. I just went on to the website, and it's still giving four types of membership. So being told it's all only Diamond membership is evidently not true.

You should screenshot and send to them...their sakes teams are very.... misleading..sometimes?!

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BIWI · 03/11/2024 10:18

Thanks for the links @DanielaDressen - membership pending approval!

I'm annoyed about this, not so much about the actual cost (although it's very/too high), but because before I made the decision to re-join, I visited all the other gyms in the area, and ultimately it was this one that ticked all the right boxes.

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MsMarch · 03/11/2024 12:22

We eventually left (hence no.up to.date info) but I actually considered contacting Which at one point to see if they would investigate DL' pricing practices. Ours almost doubled over a period of 3 years.

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BIWI · 03/11/2024 15:15

I joined in Dec '22 - annual fee (because I paid the whole year upfront):

  • £1,070
  • Dec '23 - £1,257
  • Proposed annual fee Dec '24 £1,431

So almost a 50% increase Shock

Edit - I've worked it out, and it's actually a 34% increase. Not quite as bad, but still a huge increase in the two years.

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Svalberg · 03/11/2024 16:17

£306 per month for 2 as gym & spa members, anytime.

And we both have to be gym members or tennis members - not 1 gym & 1 tennis which is infuriating

Members as it's the only one that works for both of us and it has an outdoor pool and spa

DanielaDressen · 03/11/2024 16:48

BIWI · 03/11/2024 15:15

I joined in Dec '22 - annual fee (because I paid the whole year upfront):

  • £1,070
  • Dec '23 - £1,257
  • Proposed annual fee Dec '24 £1,431

So almost a 50% increase Shock

Edit - I've worked it out, and it's actually a 34% increase. Not quite as bad, but still a huge increase in the two years.

Edited

Have they upgraded to a “super tier” in that time, aka had a refurbishment and new spa?

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BIWI · 03/11/2024 17:10

The refurb was being completed just as I joined, along with the addition of the spa.

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DanielaDressen · 03/11/2024 17:11

BIWI · 03/11/2024 17:10

The refurb was being completed just as I joined, along with the addition of the spa.

Yeah I bet they whacked the annual price up at the next opportunity to pay for it. Think they just review prices once a year.

Orangeaperitif · 03/11/2024 19:25

Yes, £200 or more, I have a sneaky feeling they make up different prices all the time. We had also been told there is only a Platinum membership.

@Wimbledonmum1985, interested if you could share the better options