Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Barnsley Step

Every Friday, – · St Helens Church, 27 Laithes Ln, Athersley Sth, S71 3AF · Next: Friday 16 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Friday
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

Barnsley Step is a Friday night AA meeting at St Helens Church, 27 Laithes Lane, Athersley South, starting at 7.15pm and running until about 8.45pm. The focus is the Twelve Steps: each week the group looks at how the steps work in practice, which makes it a useful meeting whether you are brand new or have been sober for years. It is a closed meeting, meaning attendance is for people with a desire to stop drinking rather than for family, friends or professionals, who are welcome at open meetings elsewhere. St Helens Church is wheelchair accessible, and as always with AA there is nothing to pay and no need to book a place.

Common questions

What happens at a step meeting?

The discussion centres on AA's Twelve Steps, the programme members follow to get and stay sober. You do not need any prior knowledge, and newcomers can simply listen.

Can family or friends come along?

This is a closed meeting, kept for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking. Relatives and friends are welcome at AA's open meetings instead.

Is it free, and is the venue accessible?

Yes and yes. There is no charge and no booking, and St Helens Church is wheelchair accessible.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Friday

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

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