Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Barton Mills Progress Not Perfection

Every Monday, – · St Mary's Church (Building Next To Church), Barton Mills, North East Anglian, IP28 6AP · 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
£ 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 Mary's Church (Building Next To Church)
Address Barton Mills, North East Anglian
Postcode IP28 6AP

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Chit system in use

About this meeting

Barton Mills Progress Not Perfection is a closed meeting held every Monday evening at 7pm in the building next to St Mary's Church in Barton Mills, near Bury St Edmunds. The hour-long session takes its name from a well-known AA phrase, encouraging steady effort rather than immediate results. Being closed, it is for people with a desire to stop drinking rather than an open gathering for observers. The venue is wheelchair accessible and a chit system is available for those marking sobriety milestones. There is no charge to attend and no booking required; members can simply arrive shortly before seven and take a seat.

Common questions

Who can attend Barton Mills Progress Not Perfection?

It is a closed meeting for people with a desire to stop drinking, so it is not open to family members or professionals attending as observers.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the building next to St Mary's Church in Barton Mills offers wheelchair access.

Does the meeting use a chit system?

Yes, a chit system is available for those marking periods of sobriety.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Monday

St Mary's Church (Building Next To Church), Barton Mills
North East Anglian, IP28 6AP

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