Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Free — no booking

Chelmsford As Bill Sees It

Every Friday, – · Trinity Methodist Church, Rainsford Rd, Essex, CM1 2XB · Next: Friday 16 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue Trinity Methodist Church
Address Rainsford Rd, Essex
Postcode CM1 2XB

About this meeting

Chelmsford As Bill Sees It meets on Fridays at 1pm at Trinity Methodist Church on Rainsford Road, running for an hour and a half over lunchtime. The meeting takes its readings from As Bill Sees It, a collection of short passages from AA co-founder Bill W's writing, which makes each week self-contained; you can walk into your first meeting and follow everything. It is an open meeting, so anyone is welcome, including family, friends and professionals as well as anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Wheelchair access for this meeting has not been confirmed, so check ahead if that is important. Attendance is free, and there is no booking, referral or paperwork of any kind.

Common questions

What is As Bill Sees It?

A book of short excerpts from the writings of AA co-founder Bill W. The meeting reads a passage and members share around it, so no background knowledge is needed.

Who can attend, and is it free?

It is an open meeting, so anyone may attend, including family, friends and professionals. Like all AA meetings it is free, and there is no booking.

Is there wheelchair access?

Wheelchair access has not been confirmed for this lunchtime meeting, so it is worth checking before travelling if access is essential.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Friday

Trinity Methodist Church, Rainsford Rd
Essex, CM1 2XB

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