Contrary to the assumptions stated here, and I see no reason to doubt it, the bank is ending its lease due to several reasons including a policy of 'inclusiveness' which I would think most here would say is a good thing given how the club is fairly exclusive at present, non-employee membership being subject to a huge waiting list, and the fact that as a perk for the bank's employees it's no longer taken up by many. Only 13% in fact. The fact is, the new generation of employees do not want to travel as far as the club, or actually need to as they prefer facilities that are both easier to access and closer to where they work (plenty of fitness centres in central London now). Making car use difficult, which many think is a great thing, has to also be a contributory factor as the club is not easy to get to for those without a car. Yes of course you could cycle there but as it's a 'family' oriented club that idea is somewhat moot.The future? I'd put my money on it becoming a Champneys style establishment. So even more exclusive, with a portion of the land set aside for expensive multi-million pound executive homes.
Freddie Francis ● 2766d