Yes I did, they knew about it, they even have a representative of the company there to show you round the place. The gym did say they had no control over where the "prize" letters were sent, and the person I spoke to got a bit off when I started to criticise. He works in a gym, could be a big bloke (can lift a heavy weight but can't spell it, if you see what I mean).(posted 7613 days ago)Check out this link http://europa.eu.int/comm/consumers/policy/developments/fair_comm_prac t/responses_followup/consumer_organisations/02.pdf
It's a pdf file, search for Associated Members Club. Interesting reading which may make this discussion outside of the realms of this web site. Things like this do make you wonder why you try to make an honest living when people are getting away with ripping people off!
Call to trading standards/consumer association might seem like a good idea now!