Alcoholics Anonymous

Chorlton Central Primary Purpose

Schedule

Day Every Saturday
Time 19:30 — 21:00
Duration 1hr 30mins
Meeting Type Closed meeting — for anyone with a desire to stop; the venue itself is not shut

Venue

Venue Chorlton Central Church
Address Barlow Moor Rd
Postcode M21 8BF

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

About this meeting

Primary Purpose meets on Saturday nights at 7.30pm at Chorlton Central Church on Barlow Moor Road, running for an hour and a half. The name comes from AA's stated primary purpose, to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety, and groups carrying it tend to keep the focus squarely on recovery from alcoholism. A Saturday evening meeting also gives structure to what can be the hardest night of the week for someone newly sober. This is a closed meeting, for people who have a desire to stop drinking. Chorlton Central Church is wheelchair accessible. As with all AA meetings there is no charge and no booking; you can walk in a few minutes before the start.

Common questions

What does 'Primary Purpose' mean?

It refers to AA's primary purpose: for members to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. Meetings with this name keep their focus firmly on recovery from alcoholism.

Can family or friends attend?

This is a closed meeting, so it is for people with a desire to stop drinking. Family, friends and professionals are welcome at open AA meetings elsewhere in Manchester.

Is the venue accessible, and is there a cost?

Chorlton Central Church on Barlow Moor Road is listed as wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking needed.

Tags

Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Saturday
Chorlton Central Church , Barlow Moor Rd , Cheshire East
MeetingsManchester, North West, United Kingdom
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