Unlucky for some .... Friday 13th February 2004
During the afternoon of Friday 13th Andy and Marisa received a phone call from HSBC business manager asking did they know the Beaven's had been into the bank and had withdrawn £4,600 in cash, plus (2 weeks early) an extra £1,024 for Nick's salary. Obviously the Wright's knew nothing about the withdrawl and asked how it was possible. The business manager said, the Beaven's had used a cheque (signed by Andy during the week, allegedly for the payment of a bill).
Suspecting something else was going on, Andy and Marisa immediately went to the centre and were greeted with a sign on the door which said: "closed until further notice". The door lock was not working because a key had been broken in it, and the side shed padlocks had been replaced. Assuming the next class, Ladies Kick Boxing, was still going ahead, the Wrights' phoned around and got a lock smith to come out and change the lock. While the class was late starting, and the next instructor never turned up (and was to be Michael Clarke, the convicted double-murderer), the whole evening was very stressful.
Several key files had been removed and the computer system switched off. (note: a webcam was attached and with this turned off, remote viewing was not possible).
The Kickboxing instructor was asked to cover the day classes during the week and plans were put in place to ensure the business would be open. Unfortunately, it transpires the kickboxing instructor phoned the Beaven's upon getting back home and the cat was out of the bag! She was also persuaded not to assist with classes.
Suspecting something else was going on, Andy and Marisa immediately went to the centre and were greeted with a sign on the door which said: "closed until further notice". The door lock was not working because a key had been broken in it, and the side shed padlocks had been replaced. Assuming the next class, Ladies Kick Boxing, was still going ahead, the Wrights' phoned around and got a lock smith to come out and change the lock. While the class was late starting, and the next instructor never turned up (and was to be Michael Clarke, the convicted double-murderer), the whole evening was very stressful.
Several key files had been removed and the computer system switched off. (note: a webcam was attached and with this turned off, remote viewing was not possible).
The Kickboxing instructor was asked to cover the day classes during the week and plans were put in place to ensure the business would be open. Unfortunately, it transpires the kickboxing instructor phoned the Beaven's upon getting back home and the cat was out of the bag! She was also persuaded not to assist with classes.
The Martial Arts Centre Ltd
The Sad Demise of....
January 2004 - Student Grading
Several reliable witnesses were present during the re-opening on friday 13th, including another ex-student whom we shall call "DN". He gave his consolation and support, and as it later transpired, kept the Beaven's fully informed of all the activities and numbers of students.
All in all, friday 13th was very unlucky and constituted the final nail in the sad demise of the martial arts centre.
All in all, friday 13th was very unlucky and constituted the final nail in the sad demise of the martial arts centre.