I've got a legal background so I know they don't have a leg to stand on (but the gym could, in theory, take action as the original creditor.)
It wasn't a contractual membership, in fact, the plan I signed up to literally said "Non-Contract".
I had to pay 2 x £39.99 to cover two months worth of membership, which I did.
I then cancelled with no notice.
Their contractual plans which last for 12 months were a fiver cheaper at £34.99 per month.
They're just irritating is all.
Whilst I accept it'd have been a good idea to give notice, I know that this isn't a legal obligation by any stretch of the imagination.
It's not the business of any gym what I plan on doing in the next 30 days, not least what I plan on doing with my money!
I was and still am willing to pay the gym because I quite liked them, the staff were great and they're a small company.
I live in a building which has its own gym so I no longer had a need for the membership.
My only reason for replying to Harlands really is because I was willing to pay them the £39.99.