Better - Dorcan Recreation Complex Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

St Pauls Drive, SN3 5DA Covingham, GB

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jackie my PT, was amazing and arranged for my personal workout. The staff at the front very welcoming. Great experience , they took all my needs into consideration.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lovely friendly team working there and have enjoyed the classes. However the ladies changing rooms need some attention lockers not working properly and hair dryers either broken or cut out after a c... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I sent a complaint after my 5 year daughter tripped and fell in front of her swimming in front of her, she was crying and unlocked her up and rushed her to the changing room, I wasn’t followed by th... See more

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Company details

  1. Leisure Centre
  2. also in
  3. Fitness Center
  4. Gym
  5. Indoor Swimming Pool
  6. Library
  7. Outdoor Swimming Pool

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Welcome to Better! We’re a charitable social enterprise, committed to the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community. From gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools to lessons and courses for both adults and juniors - plus libraries and children's centres - we've got it all. So whether you’d like to try something new, keep the kids entertained or have a dip in the pool, discover our inclusive range of activities, suitable for all ages and abilities at your local Better centre today.


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  • St Pauls Drive, SN3 5DA, Covingham, United Kingdom

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cancelled membership

I signed up for a swim membership and requested for my membership to be cancelled immediately. I was shocked at the cleanliness (or lack thereof) of the changing, shower and toilet facilities and the pool. The showers were mouldy and covered in limescale and only two out of five were operational. The changing rooms and toilets were grimy with brown dirt engrained on the walls and floor. The pool had sand at the bottom and the lanes weren’t wide enough for two people to swim lengths along. I was disappointed that a Better facility was in this way and requested for my membership to be cancelled with immediate effect. I am yet to receive a refund.
The cleaning schedule should certainly be reviewed at this facility. I will not be returning, which is a shame as the location and the amount of sessions offered is very convenient.

3 May 2024
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Reply from Better - Dorcan Recreation Complex

Hi

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. 

We are very sorry to hear that your experience at our center was disappointing and that you had to cancel your membership. Your feedback is appreciated and we thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Your review has been escalated to the General Manager to look into further and I have attached a link below for our refunds, please complete the form if you have not had the opportunity to yet. 

A Charitable Social Enterprise. Join us now. (better.org.uk) (https://www.better.org.uk/refund-request)

Please note that a request to cancel needs to be in writing, please send this to customerservices@gll.org 

Kind Regards

Amir

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lovely friendly team working there and…

Lovely friendly team working there and have enjoyed the classes.
However the ladies changing rooms need some attention lockers not working properly and hair dryers either broken or cut out after a couple of minutes

26 March 2024
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Reply from Better - Dorcan Recreation Complex

Good Morning Julie,

Thank you for your review.

We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying your membership at the Dorcan Recreation Centre and the staff are friendly and welcoming each time you attend. However, we are disappointed to hear of the broken equipment and lockers which require repairing. I will forward your feedback for the attention of the centre manager so they can look into the points you have raised and resolve these in a timely matter.

We hope you can continue to enjoy your membership at the Dorcan Recreation Complex.

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I sent a complaint after my 5 year…

I sent a complaint after my 5 year daughter tripped and fell in front of her swimming in front of her, she was crying and unlocked her up and rushed her to the changing room, I wasn’t followed by the instructor or asked if I needed help, she was bleeding a lot.
I had nothing in me just some tissue from the toilets, I went in to the pool carrying my daughter and said it is quite a deep cut and is still bleeding but my daughter still wants to continue thinking they should offer a plaster etc. Nope she just took her to the pool, now I’m sure an open would in a pool isn’t a very good idea and to not to be offered any help or first aid is disgusting.
I have had no response from my complaint

27 September 2023
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Reply from Better - Dorcan Recreation Complex

Good Afternoon Lucy,

Thank you for your recent email.

I am very sorry to hear of the recent incident involving your daughter at the Dorcan Recreation centre. Are you please able to clarify some more information so I can escalate this directly to the centre manager so they can contact you?

Kind regards,

Charmaine

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