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About this meeting
Biggar Beginners is a closed Alcoholics Anonymous meeting for people new to the fellowship, held every Saturday at 11.30am at the Gillespie Centre on the High Street in Biggar. Because it is a closed meeting, it is for people with a desire to stop drinking, not for family members, friends or professionals sitting in. As the name suggests, it is aimed squarely at newcomers, though established members also attend to share their experience. There is no cost and no need to book, so newcomers can simply arrive a little before the start time. The Gillespie Centre is wheelchair accessible, so anyone in Biggar or the surrounding South Lanarkshire villages who uses a wheelchair should be able to get in without trouble.
Common questions
Is Biggar Beginners suitable for someone at their very first meeting?
Yes, it is aimed at newcomers, though it remains a closed meeting for people with a desire to stop drinking.
Do I need to book ahead or pay?
No, it is free with no booking required. Arrive at the Gillespie Centre a little before 11.30am on Saturday.
Is the Gillespie Centre wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Gillespie Centre on the High Street is wheelchair accessible.
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