All welcome. Doors open from 7pm for tea and coffee.
Hemsby Experience Strength & Hope meets in the village of Hemsby, near Great Yarmouth, every Tuesday at 7.30pm in The Barn Room on The Street, opposite the Church of St Mary the Virgin. Doors open from 7pm for tea and coffee, which makes it an easy meeting to arrive at early if you are feeling nervous; the meeting itself lasts an hour. All are welcome at this open AA meeting, including friends, family and anyone curious about how Alcoholics Anonymous works. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Nothing needs arranging beforehand: attendance is free, there is no register or booking, and you can simply walk in and find a seat.
Who is welcome at the Hemsby meeting?
Everyone. The group says all are welcome, and as an open AA meeting it admits family, friends and interested visitors as well as people who want to stop drinking.
Do I need to book or pay anything?
No. The meeting is free, with no booking or referral. Doors open from 7pm for tea and coffee, and the meeting starts at 7.30pm on Tuesday.
Is The Barn Room wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible. It is on The Street in Hemsby, opposite the Church of St Mary the Virgin.
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