Wifi does not connect to preferred network

I have two wireless networks, an Apple network and one provided by my broadband supplier Virgin. The base stations are located in different parts of the house. My Macbook Pro will persist in connecting to the Apple network even when it is located in the same room as the Virgin wireless hub max signal strength and the Apple signal strength is minimal. Even if I then select the Virgin network the Mac decides that it still wants to connect to the Apple network and will switch back again at some point. I have put the Apple network to the bottom of the list of network connections and Virgin at the top to no effect. I have tried deleting it in the Advanced Preferences again with no success.
My Mac has a mind of its own. Any suggestions?

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