Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Brighton Newcomers Big Book Study

Every Saturday, – · St Mary's Church Hall, 61 St James St, Kemptown, Brighton Area, BN2 1PR · Next: Saturday 17 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Saturday
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 Hall
Address 61 St James St, Kemptown, Brighton Area
Postcode BN2 1PR

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Chit system in use

About this meeting

Aimed squarely at people in their first days and weeks of sobriety, Brighton Newcomers Big Book Study meets on Saturday mornings at 10.30am at St Mary's Church Hall, 61 St James Street in Kemptown, for one hour. The group reads the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous' foundational text, with newcomers in mind, so nobody assumes prior knowledge. It is a closed meeting, meaning it is for people who have a desire to stop drinking, and if you are brand new that is precisely who it is designed for. The hall is wheelchair accessible, and a chit system operates, so attendance slips can be signed for court, probation or treatment requirements. It is free, and no booking or referral is needed.

Common questions

I'm completely new. Will I be out of my depth?

No. This meeting is built around newcomers, working through the Big Book without assuming any prior knowledge. You can just listen if you prefer.

Can family come with me?

This is a closed meeting, for people who have a desire to stop drinking. If you would like company, Brighton has open meetings where supporters are welcome.

Is it accessible, and can I get a chit signed?

St Mary's Church Hall is wheelchair accessible, and yes, attendance slips can be signed for court, probation or treatment. The meeting is free.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Saturday

St Mary's Church Hall, 61 St James St, Kemptown
Brighton Area, BN2 1PR

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