A Second Chance meets on Saturday afternoons at 2pm at the United Reform Church on Ropley Road in Boscombe East, on the eastern side of Bournemouth, and runs for an hour and a quarter. It is a closed Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, meaning it is intended for people who have a desire to stop drinking; complete newcomers fit that description just as much as long-standing members, and you can attend without saying a word if you prefer. The group operates a chit system, so attendance slips can be signed if you need proof for court, probation or a treatment programme. Wheelchair access at this venue has not been confirmed, so if steps are an issue it is worth checking locally before you travel.
I've never been to AA before. Can I come to a closed meeting?
Yes. Closed meetings are for anyone with a desire to stop drinking, and that includes people walking in for the very first time.
Does the group sign court or probation slips?
It does. A chit system operates here, so you can have an attendance slip signed as evidence for court, probation or treatment purposes.
How much is it and do I need to book?
Nothing and no. The Saturday 2pm meeting at the United Reform Church on Ropley Road is free, and you simply turn up.
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