Saturday nights in Cambridge have an AA answer: this hour-long meeting at 8pm in the community room at George Pateman Court on Tennison Road, built around As Bill Sees It, the book of writings by AA co-founder Bill W. It is a closed meeting, kept for people who have a desire to stop drinking, and a Saturday 8pm slot puts it exactly where many people's riskiest hours used to be. The group operates a chit system, so if you need attendance confirmed for court, probation or a treatment programme, the secretary can sign your slip. The community room is wheelchair accessible. There is no charge and no booking; the only requirement is that desire to stop.
Can I get an attendance slip signed here?
Yes. This meeting runs a chit system: bring your paperwork and ask the secretary, who can sign it as evidence of attendance for court, probation or treatment purposes. It is treated as routine and handled discreetly.
What does it mean that the meeting is closed?
It is reserved for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking. Newcomers are welcome from their first night; observers and supporters are asked to choose an open meeting instead.
Where is it and is it accessible?
In the community room at George Pateman Court, Tennison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2FX. The venue is wheelchair accessible and the meeting runs from 8pm to 9pm on Saturdays.
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