Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Bournemouth

Every Thursday, – · St Albans Church, 21 Linwood Rd, (Entrance Via Fitzharris Ave), Bournemouth District, BH9 1DW · Next: Thursday 15 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Thursday
Time —
Duration 1hr 15mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue St Albans Church
Address 21 Linwood Rd, (Entrance Via Fitzharris Ave), Bournemouth District
Postcode BH9 1DW

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Chit system in use

About this meeting

This Thursday evening Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Bournemouth takes place at St Albans Church on Linwood Road, with the entrance found via Fitzharris Avenue, a detail worth remembering on your first visit. It starts at 7.45pm and runs for an hour and a quarter. The meeting is open, so anyone may attend, whether you want to stop drinking yourself or you are a family member, friend or professional wanting to understand more. The church is wheelchair accessible. The group also operates a chit system, so if you need evidence of attendance for court, probation or a treatment programme, a slip can be signed for you. Newcomers are welcome to arrive unannounced; there is no need to contact anyone beforehand.

Common questions

Who is allowed to attend this meeting?

Anyone. It is an open AA meeting, which means people with a desire to stop drinking, plus family, friends, students and professionals, are all welcome.

Can I get proof of attendance for court or probation?

Yes. The group runs a chit system and can sign an attendance slip for court, probation or treatment purposes. Ask at the meeting.

Where exactly is the entrance?

The meeting is at St Albans Church, 21 Linwood Road, but you enter via Fitzharris Avenue. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and attendance is free with no booking.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Thursday

St Albans Church, 21 Linwood Rd, (Entrance Via Fitzharris Ave)
Bournemouth District, BH9 1DW

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