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Alcoholics Anonymous

Darlington A New Beginning

Name: Darlington A New Beginning
Location: Friends Meeting House

Schedule

Day Every Friday

Time 19:30 — 20:30

Duration 1hr

Meeting Type Closed meeting — for anyone with a desire to stop; the venue itself is not shut

Venue

Venue Friends Meeting House

Address 6 Skinnergate

Postcode DL3 7NB

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Chit System in Use

About this meeting

Darlington A New Beginning meets on Friday evenings at 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, 6 Skinnergate, in Darlington town centre, for an hour. It is a closed Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, which means it is kept for people who have, or think they might have, a desire to stop drinking; the word describes who it is for, not a locked door, and newcomers are exactly who the group hopes to see. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and a chit system operates for anyone needing signed evidence of attendance for court, probation or treatment. There is no charge and no booking, and the group also meets here on Sunday evenings.

Common questions

Can I come to a closed meeting as a complete newcomer?

Yes. Closed only means the meeting is reserved for people who have, or suspect they have, a desire to stop drinking. If that is you, simply walk in; nothing needs arranging first.

Can attendance be confirmed for court or probation?

Yes. The group operates a chit system, so a member can sign a slip confirming you attended, accepted as evidence for court, probation or treatment programmes.

Is it free, and is the building accessible?

Yes. There is no cost or booking, and the Friends Meeting House at 6 Skinnergate is wheelchair accessible.

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