Owners of an alternative Chelmsford nightclub forced to close have said they may consider re-opening if people commit to a £20 membership fee to help restore their finances.
Eddie and Denise Wood opened Asylum, in Viaduct Road, in April last year, in a bid to bring live music back to the city centre.
But the club closed earlier this month after the couple realised cash flow problems meant they would be unable to carry on.
However, it seems there may be hope yet.
In a post on the venue's Facebook page the owners write: "Ok, this is how the land lies. People keep messaging asking what they can do to help. The truth of the matter is we need money. So with this in mind I'm going to throw this out into the mix.
"How many of the people who have commented on the closure of the club would be prepared to pledge £20 for a year's membership. This would include free entrance to any gigs including those ticketed.
"Also a free specially designed t shirt for members only, stating that you're a' committed' member of Asylum. and the money would go towards paying the rent for the club. Our aim would be to raise enough to give us a cushion against potential large bills.
"We have laid ourselves on the line and are literally out of money. If we get enough pledges we would consider re-opening, initially on Fridays and Saturdays and see what develops from there."
