stevo134

BEWARE- I've been a member at EDLC for a while now, and generally am happy with facilities (gym, pool etc) although showers are a joke. Couple of weeks back myself and a buddy went along to gym followed by swim. Came back to changing room to find both of our lockers along with couple of other members lockers had been wrenched open and our phones and cash stolen. This was ard 5 pm on sunday. Reported crime to front desk, who seemed annoyed to be interupted. Police were called and we went into staff office (along with duty manager) to take down details etc. Police and manager chatted for a bit and then one of the policeman turned to us, and basically said that they are fairly certain that the those responsible for the thefts would have been the visiting group of young offenders that were due to use the facilities that day. Now,I am certainly a firm believer of innocent untill proven guilty, but for a local policeman to come out with this verbal statement, I found very suprising. It transpires this certainly isn't the first time this has happened. Manager said would be in touch the following day by email. After 1 week, no contact from EDLC and took a complaint email to get a responce. Manager assured us that CCTV footage they have (none allowed in changing room for obvious reasons) confirms young offenders were not linked, however I am still waiting responce after enquiring what evidence the cctv has bought to light. I'd be suprised if a fellow member did break into all these lockers at once (guess you can't be so sure thou), and if not young offenders programme, then I can only conclude that random public were able just to walk into entrance hall and into changing rooms under the noses of front desk staff (highly possible in my opinion). Have asked management to advise what they plan to do to try and improve security etc - again, no responce yet. So, really just a word of caution, the lockers are not safe. Would suggest leave valuables at home etc. Seems this happens a fair bit. Whilst I applaud initiatives that give poeple a second chance and help get them back on the right path (and as said, there is no evidence that the young offenders were linked to the thefts), I believe as a memeber, I should be informed this type of programme exists (unless I completely missed the info during joining process). Sorry for rant. Just feel annoyed that fusion seem so lacklustre and apathetic in attending to my needs and concerns. Anyone else had similar?

hi Johnny, Unfortunately, I'm up north this weekend. Still on for next saturday(if u are), although as said, got to be down tunbridge for bbq that kicks off at 13.30. So could either do uber early start, ie 7.00 ish, which bit hardcore, but could be managable, or maybe 9 holes somewhere ard 9 ish.havnt checked out the courses u mentioned, but will do.austin lodge not bad one either, should be fairly easy to get on. Cheers steve

Could maybe do early morning start on the saturday. Got bbq to attend at lunch / afternoon down in kent. Not sure what time that kicks off. Will double check and get back to you. cheers.

Hi Johnny, Regret can't do next w/end as away up north. Can do Sunday 8th August. Langley park looks nice and fairly local. Think I may have caddied there once for a kent PGA event donkeys years ago. Can non-members rock up there on saturdays/sundays? or you know of a member there? Steve

Hi Johnny, Sorry for not replying sooner. But just checked the forum for first time in a while. I'm still keen for a game. Watching the open has motivated me somewhat!! I'm around this sunday if you available. You know of any decent south london / surrounding area courses that open to non-members at w/ends? Cheers Steve

Hi Johnny, Thanks for the post. I recently moved into East Dulwich and am also keen to get back into the game. Played alot as a nipper and got down to ard 8 handicap. Really havnt played regularly for 10 years plus, but knocking it around the 12-14 mark these days. Anyways, as said, am keen to try and play more and like the idea of trying few courses in the south london area (want to eventually look at joining one) If you fancy hooking up for a game, give me a shout. I have car too. Cheers Steve