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About this meeting
Serving the Bacup and Waterfoot end of the Rossendale valley, this discussion-format Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held on Thursday nights at 8pm at Whitewell Bottom Community Centre. The centre sits on Burnley Road East, directly across from Brock Clough Road, and the meeting lasts an hour and a half. Being a discussion meeting, members share around a topic rather than listening to a single speaker, so you will hear a range of voices and experiences in one evening. It is an open meeting; anyone may attend, including family and friends. Wheelchair access has not been confirmed for this venue. As always with AA, it is free and there is no need to book.
Common questions
Who can come to this meeting?
Anyone. It is an open AA meeting, so it welcomes people concerned about their own drinking as well as relatives, friends and professionals who want to understand recovery. Newcomers can simply sit and listen.
Where exactly is the venue?
Whitewell Bottom Community Centre is on Burnley Road East in Rossendale, directly across from Brock Clough Road, between Waterfoot and Water. The meeting starts at 8pm on Thursdays.
Do I need to pay or book in advance?
No. There is no charge and no booking. A voluntary collection is taken during the meeting to cover costs, but contributing is entirely optional.
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