Primary Purpose is an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Fulwood, north Preston, held every Wednesday at 8pm at Fulwood Methodist Church on Watling Street Road — use the entrance at the rear on Highgate Avenue. The name comes from AA's own definition of itself: a fellowship whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. This is a closed meeting, reserved for anyone with a desire to stop drinking, which keeps the room a protected space for honest sharing. The meeting runs for an hour and a half and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
Which entrance do I use?
Go to the rear of Fulwood Methodist Church — the entrance is on Highgate Avenue. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
What does 'closed meeting' mean?
Closed AA meetings are for anyone with a desire to stop drinking — that is the only requirement. If that is you, you are welcome; friends and family should look for an open meeting.
Do I have to be sober to come?
No. The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. Many people attend their first meeting having drunk that day. What matters is turning up.
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