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About this meeting
City Big Book Study is a Tuesday lunchtime meeting at St Margaret Pattens Guild Church on Rood Lane, Eastcheap, starting at 12.30pm and lasting an hour. As the name says, the meeting works through the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous's core text, which makes it a good way to get to grips with how the programme actually works. It is a closed meeting - reserved for people who have a desire to stop drinking, or who think they might - rather than for observers, though newcomers are always welcome. Wheelchair access at the church has not been confirmed. The meeting is free, and there is no booking; City workers often simply drop in during lunch.
Common questions
What is a Big Book study meeting?
The meeting reads and discusses Alcoholics Anonymous - known as the Big Book - the text the AA programme is built on. It is a practical way to learn how recovery in AA works.
Can I attend as a visitor or supporter?
This is a closed meeting, so it is reserved for people with a desire to stop drinking. Supporters and professionals should look for an open AA meeting instead.
Do I need to book or pay?
No - it is free and there is no booking. Just come to St Margaret Pattens Guild Church, Rood Lane, for 12.30pm on a Tuesday.
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