Kingswood Back to Basics meets on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm at The Park Centre on High Street, Kingswood, on the eastern side of Bristol. As the name suggests, the meeting keeps things simple, returning to the fundamentals of the Alcoholics Anonymous programme, which many people find refreshing whether they are brand new or years sober. It lasts an hour and is an open meeting, so anyone is welcome, including family members, friends and professionals as well as anyone with a desire to stop drinking. The Park Centre is wheelchair accessible and sits on Kingswood High Street, so it is handy for buses and local parking. A solid midweek option for east Bristol.
I have never been to AA. Is this a good first meeting?
It is a reasonable choice. The meeting goes back to basics by design, and being open it welcomes newcomers, family and friends. You can just listen; nobody will make you speak.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, The Park Centre on Kingswood High Street is wheelchair accessible.
What does it cost?
Nothing. AA meetings are free and unbooked. Members chip in voluntarily towards the rent, but there is no expectation on newcomers.
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