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Derby As Bill Sees It

Every Tuesday, – · Friends Meeting House, 56 St Helens St, Derbyshire, DE1 3HY · Next: Tuesday 20 October

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

At a glance

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

Getting there

Venue Friends Meeting House
Address 56 St Helens St, Derbyshire
Postcode DE1 3HY

About this meeting

Derby As Bill Sees It offers a Tuesday lunchtime option, meeting at 1pm at the Friends Meeting House, 56 St Helens Street, near the city centre. The hour-long format centres on As Bill Sees It, a collection of writings by AA co-founder Bill W.; a passage is read and members share what it means in their own recovery. It is an open meeting, so anyone can attend, including family, friends and professionals as well as people who want to stop drinking. Wheelchair access has not been confirmed for this meeting. There is no cost and no booking, and being done by 2pm makes it workable within a long lunch break.

Common questions

What happens at an As Bill Sees It meeting?

A short passage from the book of Bill W.'s writings is read aloud, then members share their thoughts and experience around it.

Can anyone attend, and is it free?

Yes. It is an open AA meeting, welcoming family, friends and professionals as well as people who want to stop drinking, and it is free with no booking.

How long does it last?

One hour, from 1pm to 2pm on Tuesdays. Wheelchair access has not been confirmed for this venue, so check on arrival if you need step-free access.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Tuesday

Friends Meeting House, 56 St Helens St
Derbyshire, DE1 3HY

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