Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Bournemouth Big Book Study

Every Wednesday, – · Charminster Spiritualist Church, 207 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth District, BH8 9QQ · Next: Wednesday 21 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Wednesday
Time —
Duration 1hr 15mins
£ 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 Charminster Spiritualist Church
Address 207 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth District
Postcode BH8 9QQ

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

Meeting at midday on Wednesdays, this Big Book study group gathers at Charminster Spiritualist Church, 207 Charminster Road in Bournemouth, for an hour and a quarter. The focus is working through the Big Book, the text at the heart of the Alcoholics Anonymous programme, so it suits anyone who wants to dig into the material rather than only share experience. It is a closed meeting, which means it is for people who have a desire to stop drinking; newcomers meet that description automatically and can attend without invitation, introduction or saying anything at all. A lunchtime slot can be easier to manage discreetly than an evening one. The church is wheelchair accessible, attendance is free, and there is no booking involved.

Common questions

What happens at a Big Book study meeting?

The group reads and discusses the Big Book, the core AA text, relating it to their own recovery. It is a practical way to learn how the programme works.

Can I attend if I've never been to AA?

Yes. It is a closed meeting, but that only means it is for people who want to stop drinking, and that includes complete newcomers.

Is the venue accessible and is there a cost?

Charminster Spiritualist Church is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking needed.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Wednesday

Charminster Spiritualist Church, 207 Charminster Rd
Bournemouth District, BH8 9QQ

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