Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Barnsley St Helens Keep It Simple

Every Monday, – · St Helens Church, 27 Laithes Ln, Athersley Sth, S71 3AF · Next: Monday 19 October

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Monday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who wants to stop. “Closed” refers to who the meeting is for, not to the venue; the venue is open and you do not need to be a member to walk in.

Getting there

Venue St Helens Church
Address 27 Laithes Ln, Athersley Sth
Postcode S71 3AF

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

Keep It Simple meets at St Helens Church on Laithes Lane in Athersley South, Barnsley, every Monday at 7.15pm for an hour and a half. The name comes from one of AA's best-known sayings, and the meeting is a closed one: it is for anyone who has a desire to stop drinking, or who is starting to wonder whether they do. Family and friends are asked to attend open meetings instead, but if drink is the issue you will fit right in. The church is wheelchair accessible. Nothing needs booking and there is no cost, so you can simply walk in on the night. The same venue also hosts a Friday evening step meeting.

Common questions

Who is the Keep It Simple meeting for?

It is a closed AA meeting, meaning it is for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking. Family and friends wanting to understand AA are welcome at open meetings elsewhere.

How much does it cost and how do I book?

It costs nothing and there is nothing to book. Turn up at St Helens Church, Laithes Lane, for 7.15pm on Monday.

Can I get to the meeting in a wheelchair?

Yes, St Helens Church is listed as wheelchair accessible.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Monday

St Helens Church, 27 Laithes Ln, Athersley Sth
S71 3AF

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